The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-08-29

established through generations of riding IA
hounds in the open air. for It is sport that H.
INDUCED in to n great extent by women and Il
is worthy of note that they have proved to be
the most fearless as well as most graceful of
riders,
In the wilder portions of the west where tho
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
i'estern 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 are very
,thusiastic their favorite pastime but as
yet the game of William Tell has not gained ma
uonal pre-eminence 1t seems to be growing In
popularity, however.
More than century before beloved Izaac
Walton had published his immortal work. THE
Complete Angler" another book was written on
the subject dear to the heart of the angler
this by venerable dame, Julianna Berners. 1t
was called "Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an
Angle and even In that remote time 1496)
there must have been the same existing charm
of outdoor life and proof that woman might
profit by this recreation either beside still waters
or running stream as demonstrated in the old
DANES words: 1T nede be the dysporte OF
fyshynge wyth an angle that causoth a long life,
and merry" And truly what life can be more
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 sIeep
Go away off FAR from the maddenng 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 you the
light rod and little coaxer, and try your luck with
the finny tribe. 1t is not all luck however and
1t Is interesting as well as instructive to note
under what conditions the greatest amount OF
success in angling can be attained
From practical viewpoint. angling has much
to recommend 1t enjoyable means of
recreation, the sport need not be made an
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 pole cut from a
neghboring tree. with homemade tackle than
with the most elaborate set Of bamboo rods and
fys over manufactured
Trap shooting is a great sport and claims
number of women devotees in this country as
well abroad; It Is said that Queen NIargharta
of Italy is adept with both shotgun and rifle.
trap shooting being her favorite diversion
Gradually bat persstently 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 >he United States. At
the head Of this movement is one of the most
enthusiastic and able representatives of trap
shooting among the fair sex. More than ever
women are beginning to realize how much out.
door life means TO them and they will soon find
that no one but the doctor has kick coming II
they spend their vacation in the wilderness or on
the plains
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