The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04


 hounds in the open air. for 1t is a sport that is induged In to a great extent by women and fl Is worthy of note that they have proved to be the most fearless as we'll most graceful of riders.
 In the wilder portions of the west where the turbulent broncho and the fiery mustang hold supreme sway riding Is one of the prevalent modes of enjoyment, although in very different manner from that of riding to hounds for the aestern horsewoman differs as much from the cultivated horsewoman of the south and east as the broncho differs from the thoroughbred: and yet the daughters of the west are fearless riders many of whom are expert ropers and speud their spare moments in the healthful albeit rude atmosphere of the camp.
 Archery claims many devotees who are very ( thusiastic their favorite pastime but as yet the game of William Tell has not gained na- tional preeminence It seems to be growing in popularity however.
 More than a century before our beloved Izaac Walton had published his immortal work The Complete Angler" another book was written on the subject so dear to the heart of the angler this by venerable dame, Juanna Berners It was called "Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angle, and even in that remote time Q496) there must have been the same existing charm Of outdoor life and proof that a woman might profit by this recreation either beside still waters or running stream. as demonstrated in the old danes words: Tt nede be the dysporte of lHSHHHSe WyIn an angle that cauSeth a long life. and mery And truly, what life can be moro full of the sweet seductive charm than an outing beside running brook?
 Take warm day in early spring when all nature is awakening from her long winter sleep Go away off far from the maddening crowd' to some sequestered nook where the trees are be. ginning to wear their green dress of the season and where the lark sings Take with vou tho light rod and little coaxer, and try your luck with the hnny tribe. It Is not all luck however and It Is Interesting as well instructive to note under what conditions the greatest amount of success In angling be attained
 From practical viewpoint. angling has much 10 recommend 1t as enjoyable means of recreation, as the sport need not be made an expensive one. although with angling as with all other sports. it may be made as expensive as one would wish, according to the richness of the outfit to be employed and enjoyed Many an old fisherman. and any little boy will tell you that he can catch more fish using pole cut from a nelghboring tree. with homemade tackle than with the most elaborate set of bamboo rods and fys ever manufactured
 Trap shooting is great sport and claims & number Of women devotees in this country as we'll as abroad; 1t Is said that Queen Margharita Of Italy Is an adept with both shotgun and rife trap shooting being her fayorite diversion
 Gradually but consistently the outdoor woman and lover of this means of recreation is asserting herself. and at present time plans are under way to perfect an organization composed of the women trap shooters of the United States At the head of this movement Is one of the most enthusiastic and able representatives of tran shooting among the fair sex. More than ever women are beginning to realize how much out. door iIe means to them. and they will soon find that no one but the doctor has a kick coming if they spend their vacation in the wilderness ar on the plains va
 My advice is Throw your powder rags and medicine bags to the first stray goat you meet and come with me into the open" thereby plac. ing your name upon the great roster as an out door woman.