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rapid Some animal has passed that way.
As the twigs alone. and not the branches Deihs
mutilated, you know the animal has not rusneu
by in fright. and the nipped leaves higher up
will indicate the leisurely passage OF some her'
bivorous animal. and If you feel inclined TO ioi'
low this trail you will be rewarded In the emu
by finding stray horse, as at hrst surmiseu.
Not big game. far from Il, bu. you have learned
one lesson in the book of woodcraft which Is
only page of the many volumes yet In store
for the earnest student 1t may have been
smaller tracks that have claimed your attention.
tracks that visible in the sof' earth Learn
to distinguish those of a rabbit from those the
squirrel has made. This is easy II you Will be
member that in running the rabbit places both
fore feet close together and spreads the hind
feet apart, while the squirrel places all ieet at
nearly equal distance apart. In using the ofac-
tor. sense you stand perfectly still and tell
what trees or bush is in blossom
Truly. spent out of doors in Guilt
walton and close observation will be OF more real
benefit than years over books
These things, then, are the first rudiments
toward that higher education, the education OF
the outdoor woman. Perhaps the most important
thing to be considered during the preparatory
stage is the clothing be worn, for without
comfortable attire. advanced lessons will be OF
little real benefit. Although the outing costume
varies with the individual taste and also with
the expense to be considered. still the most
popular and the universally adapted to most
needs is suit consisting of plain short skirt
worn knickerbockers, a coat OF The same
material, which may De maze pam caulplnS
purposes alone. supplied with the proper
pockets for hunting and fishing. soft flannel
shirt will be found more convenient than waist.
and stout shoes with leggings are lighter
and less fatiguing than the high top boots, al
though they may be worn to advantage in colder
weather or where there is a rough tramp TO be
taken A soft felt hat, cap with generous
visor to protect the eyes completes the costume.
After simplicity. durability is an item to be
considered Strong serviceable duck, canvas and
khaki cloth are durable and easily cleaned. but
of recent years whole suits of waterproof mate
ri.l can be had at such reasonable cost that it
is folly and greater expense to make ones out
ing garments at home.
Cultivate love for nature which you do
with neither rod gun, the Use of which i'm
plements of pleasure should come after the first
rudiments are mastered. With new strength and
nerve gained through life out of doors will also
come new courage and confidence.
In some respects the prevailing variety of
sport is characteristic of that portion of country
wherein 1t is most induged. In the southern and
some Of the eastern states. fox hunting is
of the most popular OF recreations. as the physi
cal features and topography of the country make
1t the natural home of the fox, red and gray:
and in the sunny south for generations fox
hounds have been bred with the exhilaration OF
the chase in view; horses have been judiciously
bred in order to keep up with the hounds and
who may say but that the beauty OF the famous
women especially Of Kentucky has not been