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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Youths Zestful Day

The zest of life does not endure for
ever. The days Of pursuit pass and
the days of reflection come, and the
man who has singing through his men,
ory what is noble and stirring, who
can turn with Joy and relief to those
perpetual friends Of his bookshelves,
has laid up for himself true riches.
1t is a great thing for anyone that, be-
fore being plunged into the exacting
work Of his life, he should have had
time in which to make himself IA
miliar with some Of the great things
In his own history and literature, and
with actings of deep minds on prob
lens where the search is the reward
Principal r. Bruce Taylor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
RuraIita CIuh

The Ruralite club Of Rural Dale
will meet Thursday, Jan. Is, with
Mrs.. d. Keller. in an all day
meeting. with a pot luck dinner.
The following program will be CIV
en-: Song, by the club; roll call, a
New Years resolution; scripture
reading, Wilma Harlan; prayer,
Clarke Jackson reading, Anna
Harlan; duet, Wilma and Helen
Betz; discussion, how may we bring
goodwill to men in the new year,
led by Florence Frame and Gladys
Rex; some fun. Eva Peairs and
Louada Frame. Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Summerless Year

The year 1916 is popularity known
as 1.-The year without summer" OF
course this term is misnomer and
is not to be taken literally. But in
the northern states there were frosts
In every month OF the year. and SIM
liar adverse weather conditions pre-
vailed in Great Britain, France. Spain,
Italy, and other parts Of Europe. Data
collected by the weather bureau, how
ever, show that the worst features OF
this summer were exaggerated by
writer's, and only few of the less
hardy crops and plants suffered from
the cold during the summer OF 1915.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
L.ostl

The minister having failed to appear
at the hour for service at church In
a Highland glen, one Of the elders, q
sheep farmer, entered the pulpit to
conduct the service.
He got through the preliminary ex-
ercises without mishap, and then gave
out the text: Il am the good shep-
herd" Three times he repeated the
words II am the good shepherd" but
could proceed no further.
mo, no, Donald, you better come
doon," said member seated in front
pew; you're just common sheep like
one of ourselves"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
MEETING OF COMMON STOCK
HOLDERS

The annual meeting of the COM
mon stockholders of the Rocky
Glen Sanatorium Company will be
held Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1881, at 2
O'Clock. at the Rocky Glen sanator-
ium. McConnelsville, O., for the
election of board of directors and
the transaction of any business COM
ing before 1.-THE Rocky Glen San
atorium Company; III. A. Phillips,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
HOUSES FOR SALE
THREE ROOM $50 to sec

THREE ROOM $50 to $50 ,
4 ROOM $75. LUMBER.
SLATE, ETC. TWO TON ICE
PLANT FOR SALE CHEAP.
OTHER ARTICLES SUCH AS
THEATRE SEATS, ETC. SEE
MR.. HARMON OF THE HAIR.
MON WRECk1NG CO., AT
SANTOY, OHIO. 11d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

JdCODS DOuu WfOlc Lovely I1OuI,
the first song to be written for the
screen by the we'll known composer.
The remaining two numbers are
from popular operas, one being an
aria from Daughter of the Regi
ment," and the other the celebrated
"Casta Diva" from Norma" Sport
light Comedy. One show at 8. Ad-
mission Is and 35c.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY. Jan.
15-16-Will Rogers in "Lightnin'.'
From John Golden's stage success.
Just played the Roxy, New York.
Opened Christmas day at the Roose.
welt. Chicago, for an extended run,
If for no other reason than viii
Rogers this picture would be worth
while However Rogers is not the
whole show Rogers in the role of
Lightnin' Bill Jones is supreme. His
humor is subtle. yet of the kind
that everyone understands and ap-
preciates. His acting is so natural
that he presents a living picture of
the Lightnin' of your imagination.
You will love him throughout the
picture. This is picture so honey
in its content that everyone should
like it, One must enjoy the little
family quarrels in the Jones house
hold You just cannot help getting
kick out of Will Rogers and
"Lightnin'." Fox News. Comedy.
Trayelogue. One show each even
ing, at s. Admission l5 and 35c.
SATURDAY. Jan II - George
O'Brien in Fair Warming" Alfred
l.. Werker. who has directed many
westerns, has done an able job in
this one, while the photography by
Ross Fisher is beautiful. He has
achieved some great shots of the
high Sierras A trained horse and
an educated dog do some clever
stunts. including the rescuing of
O'Brien from burning building
Aesop's Fables. Flip the frog car
toon Comedy Two shows. I and
S:45 Admission Is and 35c.
We are sure the music lovers will
than usual in writing this back page
column. and hope that from the de-
scription of each picture, you will
be able to pick the ones that you
like best, although really it looks
like all of them are worthwhile at
fractions.
We are sure the music lovers will
enjoy "a Lady's Morals"
Africa Speaks" proved such an
unusual picture that We hope to get
a return date within a few weeks.
We have heard some mighty fine
compliments about our sound repro
duction lately, and it is a pleasure.
When our little theatre is even com.
pared with the finest theatres in the
large cities, we are glad for our
selves and especially for our pa
irons. Great improvements in the
recording of pictures the coming
year will mean better reproduction
in the theatre
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Sand Hill school has splendid
record for the first half of the
school term, no one having been
absent. or tardy. The pupils who
have made it 1907 are: Vera
Knox. Mary Wilson, Carlos Hanch-
er, George Wilson, Vera Hancher.
Grace Marie Hall is teacher
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Gard of Thanks

We wish in this manner to thank
our neighbors and friends who sc
kindly assisted us during the ill.
ness, and after the death of oul
father, Frank Nell. Especially dc
We thank the minister, singers, and
those who sent f1owers.--Lee Mel
and Mrs. A. H. aOrahood, and Fam.
lilies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

The Friendship circle will meet
at 1:3O D. M, Wednesday, Jan. IA,
with Mrs. Della Spratt. Mrs. Helen
Lin ndimore, assistant hostess. The
last demonstration project will be
given at this meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. John Martin and daughters
Maraiyn and Barbara Jean returned
Sunday to their home at Marietta,
following a several days visit in
Malta with Mrs. Martins parents,
Mr. and Mrs c. B. Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Miss Lulu White has returned
home from Mt. Carmel hospital, Co
lumbus, where she had been for a
few days. taking treatment for in
testinal grip. She has practically
recovered
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Never Silent Club

The Never Silent club will meet
Ian. Is. at the home of Mrs. Jessie
Harmon. Program: Song by club:
Some benefits you have derived
from the club in the past year, Flo
Strong; Give something you would
like our club to do the coming
year, round table discussion; mu-
sic, Amelia Leland; Do you think
our club has other lines of develop
mcnt. other than that of entertain
ment. Celesta Glenn Give two ia
vorite recipes, and why, Jessie Har-
mon: dialogue, Lucille Ferguson
and Florence Johnson
Beech Grove Grange
Program for Beech Grove grange.
Friday evening. Jan. IS, at Z
O'Clock: Roll call. answered by cur
rent events; song, by grange; reci
tation. Francis Richardson; song,
Mary Daley How / manage to get
winter eggs, Emma Sevall; piano
solo. Cleo Sevall reading, Corinne
McGrath; Does it pay to keep chick
ems, general discussion, led by Carl
White; some fun, Wilda Spencer
and Wayne Williams.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

The school building at Rose Farm
has been condemned by the state,
as unsafe for school purposes, and
For the present the school will be
held in the Christian church, and
the miners hall of that place
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mr.. HI. B. Hooper of this place
has been suffering with sinus trou-
BILE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. M. E. Danford who has not
been in good health for some time,
was taken Wednesday by her son
w. D. Danford, to hospital in Co
lumbus, for observation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

John Bozman farm, and is suffer
ing with carbuncle. is some bet
ter; David Pierce who lives on the
S. E. Bone farm, and has been very
ill with heart trouble, is better; j.
@. Little of Bristol, who is very i'll
with complications, is hardly hold
ing his own; Miss Jewell Kuntz Of
Bristol, who has lung trouble, is
about the same, and Mrs. Martin
Farus, also of Bristol, who has
pneumonia, is somewhat improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

The ladies' aid society of the
Presbyterian church will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Howard
Hooper, Friday, at 2:30 p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Masonic Notice

Stated communication of Corinth-
ian lodge, No. Ill, F. & A. M,
Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7:3O p. m.
Work in NJ NJ. degree A good at
tendance is desired.-G. o. McGon
agile, w. NJ; O. A. Richardson.
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

DR.. Lee Humphrey OF Malta was
in Columbus Monday and Tuesday,
at a meeting of the state medical
board
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mr.. Bernhard Mercer of Columbus
is spending the day here with his
mother, Mrs. Alfred H. Mercer, the
occasion being her birthday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. Frank Kuntz OF Malta whose
illness has been noted, has been
showing some little improvement,
and her condition is better than a
week ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
North Bristol

Bristol grange held an all day
meeting Friday, Jan. 2. In the fore
noon the regular business of the or
der was transacted, and after a
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. Robert Belts who recently
returned here from Washington, d.
c., where she visited her father
Capt. Tedd Mcbride, has been ill
with intestinal grip, but is now bet
fer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. Silas Williams returned
Saturday to her home at Sonora,
following a visit here with her
daughter Mrs. Wallace Bragg, and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. Benjamin Dovenbarger of
Reinersville has been quite ill with
stomach trouble, for couple of
weeks
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Miss Ethel Gerwick of GAINESVILLE
was recently reappointed assistant
ste1ographer of the Muskingum
county court.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

M. l.. Morrison and family who
grocery. have moved to part Of
the C. f. Fisher house, on Kennebec
avenue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mr.. C. E. (Red) Rowland, as
sistant state director Of agriculture.
is taking post graduate work at the
Ohio State University.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. c. X. Anderson of Malta eX-
poets to leave Friday of this week
for Bartlesville, Okla, where she
will spend the balance of the winter
with her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs James b. Johnson
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
G.. E. Rhinebarger

Mt. q T.. RHlneDargtT and
daughter Mrs. VIM. Garrett of
York township were in an automo-
bile wreck Friday. The machine
skidded on the icy road. and upset.
Mr.. Rhinebarger suffered an injury
to his shoulder, and his daughter
received some cuts about her legs,
but neither was seriously injured
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. w. E. Wilson who was quite
ill last week, is much better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

There will be meeting of the
Muskingum Fish and Game club.
Wednesday, Jan. 81. Everyone in
terested is asked to attend and take
part in the meeting. 1t is important.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. Frances Dover and Miss
Marguerite Knox returned here the
latter part of last week, after hav-
ing visited in Cleveland with Mrs
Dover's daughters Mrs. Ralph Walk
er and Miss Kate Dover, and in Can
ton with her daughter Miss Winnie
Dover Mrs. Dover stopped en-
route home for an over night visit
in GAINESVILLE with Mrs. Agnes Nc
Weigh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

JERS SEY COWS-fresh and
springers; 10 head to choose from.
F. H. KUNTZ, Malta, o. 8j3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs. Harper, widow of ST Clair
Harper of Meigsville township, has
been suffering with lumbagO, and
other troubles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

For Aladdin Lamps and Supplies.
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

PAIR DRAFT MARES, weight 81
900; sound, and good workers.
GEO. MCKEE, Caldwell, o. :8j3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

A son was born Tuesday to Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Swineheart (Leah
Maynard) of New Philadelphia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

COLLIE PUPS. Prices right
GLENWOOD FARM. McConneis-
Vile, O. 1j2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mr. George Argues of Oil Spring
run is suffering with rheumatism
and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

For Aladdin Lamps and Supplies
STANDARD Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

The Jeff group of Royal Neigh
bors extend a most hearty welcome
to the Mutt group to be present at
Jan. IA, promptly at 7, at the hall,
After the banquet, the regular meet
ing will be held, and a social time
enjoyed. - Mary Moore, Captain;
Lettie Dew, Oracle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mr.. VIM. Trimper who resides
near Eagleport is critically i'll with
trouble of the brain, and creeping
paralysis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

WEDNESDAY, Jan IA Grace
Moore, Reginald Denny and Wal
lace Beery in "A Lady's Morals. :"
Metropolitan opera star to be seen
and heard in picture based on the
dramatic career of Jenny Lind. A
number of scenes from grand opera
are shown, which will prove de q.
light to the music lovers. while
chorus numbers in beautiful and
artistic settings often make the pic
ture approximate work of art. The
story begins with Jenny Lind's first
triumph, and ends showing her un-
der the management of the great
p. 7. Barnum, who is played by
Wallace Beery very effectively. Nine
musical numbers are heard Four
songs written by Oscar Straus and
Clifford Grey are fIt Is Destiny -
"Barcarolle,' Italian Song" and a
students chorus. Herbert Stothart
contributed Swedish pastorale. and
"Oh Why with lyrics by Harry
Woods and Arthur Freed. Carrie
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Mrs. E. +. DOugan Not SO Well

Mrs. {. +. Dougan Not SO Well
Mrs p G.. Ball went to Columbus
Wednesday afternoon and Mr.. c. E.
Dougan went this morning, called
by the condition of the latter's wife
who may have to undergo an opera
tion for goitre. She has been in
very poor health for some time, but
had been some better for while
Vera Scott Operated Upon
Miss Vera Scott who has been in
poor health since last May. and in
serious condition of late. was op-
Grated upon Tuesday at Good Sa-
maritan hospital. GAINESVILLE. for the
removal of. fluid from her lungs.
She is the daughter of Mrs Zelda
Scott of Crooksville, and is grand
daughter of j. d. Glass of McCon
nelsville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mrs c. F. Carson who has been
staying with her son Chalmers S.
Carson at Balboa Heights, Panama
Canal Zone, since q year ago last
October, expects to return to
Youngstown. O.. about the first of
May. Mr.. Carson will not return
from Panama until about the first
of July. He expects to teach Span
ish in the Chautauqua, N. Y, sum
mer school. the coming summer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
FOR RENT

HALF of double house In Malta.
Four rooms, with gas. city water.
wash house with cistern and gas;
garage. Will rent with or without
garage Also garage in McCOn-
nelsville. See MRS. LEWIS DRURY,
or MRS. OLIVER GORDON. j1tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

At the Wesleyan tea held in the
parlors of the McCOnnelsville Meth
odist Episcopal church Wednesday
of last week, among the matters
discussed was the holding of a
chicken supper which will take place
at that church the week of Feb. Il.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

To date the proceeds from the
sale of motor vehicle license plates
in Morgan county for 1891 totals
close to 10000 During the en-
tire year of 1880, the sale of Ii
cense plates in the county was
something better than $4,000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT o

RADIO SALES nd -epalr Zen
ith radio. also 1--we used AT
water Kent Da.rery set in frst. class
condition. Electrical contractor
PAUL C.. WILSON. Phone 3f9-
Back afm6tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Miss Pauline Gillespie and her
mother Mrs. Della Gillespie had as
their guests over New Years and
until Saturday. the latter's sister
Mrs. ]. Nj. Graham of Portsmouth.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Harkness OF
GAINESVILLE also visited Sunday at
the Gillespie home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
FOK SAILS

ONE COMBINATION coal and
gas range. ge.-STANDARD SUPPLY
CO.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

THE MORGAN COUNTY WOOL
GROWERS Association will hold
their annual meeting in the Farm
Bureau office. Saturday, Jan. II. at
/ D. m. Mr.. l.. B. Palmer, president
of the state association, will be the
speaker.-W. M. SHILLING. presi-
dent, ]. T. BOWMAN, county diEec-
tor. f4a t5G e(,SJ2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mr.. Perry Miller and family who
have been residing in Atty Emmett
A. Taylor's property here, have
moved to the w. E. Johnson house
on North Seventh street, next to
Johnson's grocery Mr.. Winner
who occupied the Johnson porperty,
has moved onto a lease on the west
side
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
LOST

BLACK Travelling Bag, near
Cheneyville. Contained pair of
lady's shoes, necklace, and other
articles.-MRS. FRANK RRANDE-
BERRY, Malta, Rt. 3. Telephone
Morganville. ~ Mi3f 80 eas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

j. v Stoecklein. pioneer business
man Of Giouster and owner of apple
orchards which are noted through
out the state. dropped dead Wednes-
day night OF last week at his Red
Apple farm which is in Morgan
county. few miles east of Glouster,
Mr.. Stoecklein owned one of the
finest store buildings in the state, at
Glouster with a cold storage floor
where he stored thousands of
bushels of apples from his orchards
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

CREAM CREAM
! am payin 3 for Oh
Butterfat, lb...G4O
wa. BrOomhall, Stockport
HOsiB MARKETS

Furnished hy Dover Bros.)
Markets changed Thursday, Jan. 8
Wheat S .S5
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Jan.
8-9-Ronald Colman in "Raffles."
The years most thrilling adventure
romance. London's gayest, gamest
underworld gallant, defying both
Scotland Yard and gangdom in a
daring quest after priceless jawels
When he fell in love with a trusting
beauty, he fell out with larceny and
his dangers began. Exciting. en-
thralling. A dramatic delight. Now
playing in GAINESVILLE. Fox News.
Mickey Mouse cartoon. Karl Dane
and Geo. X. Arthur comedy. One
show each evening, at s. Admis
sion Is and 35c.
SATURDAY, Jan. 10-Buck Jones
in THE Dawn Trail Sheepmen
and cowmen fighting bitterly for the
rights to the land in the Panhandle
district of Texas-a thrilling west
ern that has a romantic interest as
well. Jones and his wonder horse,
Silver, will again give you the
srandest thrills ever. Comedy.
Silly Symphony cartoon. Two shows,
and S:45. Admission Is and 35c.
MONDAY and TUESDAY. Jan.
12-13-"The Eyes of the World, ;,
from the story by Harold Bell
Wright. A stirring tale of heart
throbs and humor, of love and hate,
of joy and despair enacted under
the canopy Of inspiring heavens
amid a background of majestic for.
ests. A laundering drama of the
hills, grim as the towering peaks
sublime as the glorious green vistas
and as appealing as the depth of it's
mighty forests. A chapter of life
with real everyday people showing
their whims and weaknesses as they
are, thrown into the midst of tor
rental conflict between good and
evil. Hot Dog" second of the
series of Dogville comedies. These
dog actors are making real hit.
Metrotone News. One show each
evening, at s. Admission Is aud
35c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

PUBLIC SALE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Africa Speaks" proved such an
unusual picture that We hope to get
a return date within few weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

We are sure the music lovers will
enjoy "a Lady's Morals
The Washington times., 1931-08-03

The ultimate, object Of all Of
fensive plays is to SCORE. Or
fensive plays are used primarily
to move an opponent about the
court in order to weaken his
position.
The greatest offense occurs
in net play. At the same time
it is we'll to note that a player
should never be at the net un-
less he is on the offensive.
Careful Attacks
One goes to the net only to
finish a point. Every attack at
the net should be carefully pre-
pared by play from the back
court, the only exception to the
case being when the opponent
may be caught off his guard
on a forcing shot.
It is fatal to go to the net on
a weak shot, since you would
thus place yourself at your Op-
pOnent's mercy. Therefore, pre-
pare your net attack by means
of fOrcefuI offensive shots from
the back court.
For example: l. Drive to op-
ponent's forehand deep once or
twice until you have him fairly
well out of court. 2. Drive
deep to his back hand and then
3. Come in to the net and
play the first volley sharply to
the forehand. 4. Play the next
volley to his back hand.
Surprise Lob
You are thus crisS crossing
his returns. You thus protect
yourself against a surprise lob.
Many other plays similar to
this example should be figured
out on paper. off the court, and
later in play put into practice.
CONSTANT experimenting will
build up an amazingly strong
offenSe.