The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-08-26

hounds in the open air. for It is a smart that in
INDUCED in to great extent by women and 1t
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 the
turbulent broncho and the fiery mustang hold
supreme sway, riding is one of the prevalent
modes Of enjoyment, although in a very different
manner from that Of riding to hounds for the
iestern 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 spend their
spare moments in the healthful albeit rude.
atmosphere Of the camp.
Archery claims many devotees who arc very
enthusiastic over their favorite pastime. cut as
yet the game of William Tell has not gained ma
tional pre-eminence. 1t 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, Julianna Berners. It
was called "Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth
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
and a merry" And truly. what life can be more
full of the sweet, seductive charm than an outing
beside running brook?
Take a warm day in early spring when all
nature is awakening from her long winter sleep.
Go away OF "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 you the
light rod and little coaxer. and try your luck with
the inny tribe. 1t is not all luck however. and
1t is interesting well 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 1t as an enjoyable means Of
recreation. as the sport need not be made an
expensive one, although with angling as with
all other sports 1t may be made as expensive az
one would wish. according to the richness Of the
outfit to be employed and enjoyed. Many an old
fisherman, and any little boy win tell you that
he can catch more fish using pole cut from
neighboring 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 women devotees In this country az
well as abroad: 1t II said that Queen Margharita
of Italy is 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 organization composed of the
women trap shooters of the United States. At
the head of this movement IL 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 one but the doctor has a 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 az an out
door woman.