The Glenwood post., 1911-08-05

established through generations of riding to
hounds in the open air. for 1t is sport that is
indulged in to great extent by women, and it
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 of the prevalent
modes of enjoyment, although in very different
manner from that Of riding to hounds, for the
estern 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 very
'thusiastic their favorite pastme, but as
yet the game of William Tell has not gained
tional pre-eminence. 1t seems to be growing in
popularity, however.
More than a 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
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 causeth long life.
and merry. And truly, what life 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 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 you the
light rod and little coaxer, and try your luck with
the finny tribe. 1t is not all luck however and
ia as instr to
under what conditions the greatest amount of
success in angling can be attained,
From practical viewpoint, angling has much
to recommend it enjoyable means of
recreation, as the sport need not be made an
expensive one. although with angling with
all other sports, it may be made expensive
one would wish, according to the richness of the
outfit to be employed and enjoyed. Many old
fisherman, and any little boy will tell you that
he catch more fish using pole cut from
neighborng 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
well as abroad; 1t is said that Queen Margharita
of Italy is an adept with both shotgun and rifle.
trap shooting being her favorte diversion.
Gradually but persstently the outdoor woman
and lover of this means of recreation is asserting
herself and at present time plans under
way to perfect an organization composed of the
women trap shooters of the United States. At
the head of this movement Is of the most
enthusiastic and able representatives of trap
shooting among the fair sex. More than ever
women beginning to realize how much out
door life means to them, and they will find
that no one but the doctor has kick coming If
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 a. ar out
door woman.