Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-04

est blished through generations of riding to
hounds in the open air. for it is sport that il
INDUCED in to great extent by women and it
is worthy of note that they have proved to be
the most fearless as we'll az 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
from that of riding to hounds for the
-festern horsewoman differs 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 expert ropers and spend their
spare moments in the healthful, albeit rude,
atmosphere of the camp.
Archery claims many devotees who very
c .thusiastic over their favorite pastime but
yet the game of William Tell has not gained ma
tional pre-eminence. 1t seems to be growing in
popularity, however.
More than 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, Julianna Berners. IL
was called "Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an
Angle" and even in that remote time G496)
there must nave been the same existing charm
of outdoor life and proof that woman might
profit by this recreation either beside still waters
or running stream, demonstrated in the old
DANES words "It nede be the Gysporte OF
and merry" And truly, what life can be more
full of the sweet, seductive charm than an outing
beside a 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 be.
ginning to wear their green dress of the season.
and where the lark sings. Take with you the
light rod and little coaxer and try your luck with
the inny tribe. 1t is not all luck however and
it is interesting as we'll instructive to note
under what conditions the greatest amount OF
success in angling can be attained.
From a practical viewpoint, angling has much
to recommend it as an enjoyable means OF
recreation as the sport need not be made an
expensive one although with angling as Win
all other sports, 1t 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 a pole cut from
neghboring tree with homemade tackle, than
with the most elaborate set of bamboo rods and
fys ever manufactured
Trap shooting is a great sport and claims
number of devotees in this country as
well as abroad; it is said that Queen Marghar1ta
of Italy ia an adept with both shotgun and rife.
trap shooting being her favorite diversion
Gradually but persistently 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 trap
shooting among the fair More than ever
women are beginning to realize how much out
door life means to them, and they will soon ind
that M one but the doctor has a kick coming IL
they spend their vacation in the wilderness or ON
the plains.
NV advice is Throw your powder rags and
medicine bags to the first stray goat you meet
and come with into the OPEN, thereby piac-
ing your name upon the great roster as an out
door woman.