,,price #ae ,cts4 ,,archery ,,rules ,illustration3 ,c4 ,f4 ,a4 ,,hinrichs4 ,n4,y4 ,c4 ,f4 ,a4 ,,hinrichs1 ,no4 #bi to #cc ,park ,place1 ,,new ,,york4 ,archery4 ,it is scarcely needful to say anything in praise of ,archery4 ,it holds its place as the first of ,english sports1 and is rapidly becoming popular in ,america4 ,it trains the eye1 imparts a good and graceful carriage1 expands the chest1 and gives plenty of walking exercise without fatigue2 moreover1 it is equally adapted for both sexes4 ,,the ,,equipment ,,of ,,the ,,archer4 ,the first thing we have to consider is what constitutes the necessary outfit for an archer--how it should be chosen1 and how taken care of4 ,before choosing his outfit1 the archer should find a good maker1 and obtain from him a list of prices2 having done so1 he will be able to determine what expense he is willing to go to1 and then to apply the following hints in choosing his apparatus4 ,let us1 however1 entreat him not to sacrifice all his hopes of future success to a desire to get cheap things2 let him rely upon it that things obtained at a fair cost from a good maker are twice as cheap as those whose only recommendation is their low price4 ,the following list will show about what is a fair price1 and may be a guide to our readers in future selections4 ,,equipments ,,for ,,ladies4 ,fine ,backed ,bows1 #d-a_/b to #e-a_/b ft41 #d4ej to #f4jj each4 ,lemon ,wood ,bows1 #d-a_/b to #e-a_/b ft41 #d4jj to #e4jj each4 ,lance ,wood ,bows1 #d-a_/b to #e-a_/b ft4 7to weight71 #b4ge to #d4jj each4 ,lance ,wood ,bows #d-a_/b to #e-a_/b ft4 7ordinary71 #ge;c4 to #b4be each4 ,practising ,arrows1 #be inch1 #a4ej to #c4ej per doz4 ,finest ,french ,arrows1 #be inch1 7we can highly recommend this kind71 #c4ej to #e4jj per doz4 ,old ,deal ,arrows1 #be inch1 #e4ej to #g4jj per doz4 ,best ,footed ,arrows1 #be inch1 #h4ej to #aa4jj per doz4 ,best ,flemish ,bow-,strings1 #be;c4 to #ej;c4 each4 ,quivers1 #a4ej to #b4ge each4 ,arm ,guards1 #a4be to #b4jj each4 ,shooting ,glove1 #fc;c4 to #a4ej each4 ,tips for ,bows1 #ej;c4 per pair4 ,tassel #ej;c4 to #ge;c4 each4 ,targets1 #a4jj to #g4jj each4 ,target ,stands1 #b4ej to #e4jj each4 ,bow ,covers 7green baize71 #ge;c4 each4 ,scoring ,cards and ,tablets1 ,ivory and ,ebony ,prickers1 c41 #be;c4 to #b4jj each4 ,,equipments ,,for ,,gentlemen4 ,fine ,backed ,bows1 #f ft41 #i4jj to #ab4jj each4 ,lemon ,wood ,bows1 #f ft41 #e4jj to #f4jj each4 ,lance ,wood ,bows1 #f ft4 7to weight71 #d4jj to #e4jj each4 ,lance ,wood ,bows1 #f ft4 7ordinary71 #a4ej to #b4ej each4 ,practising ,arrows1 #bh inch1 #b4jj to #d4jj per doz4 ,finest ,french ,arrows1 #bh inch1 7we can highly recommend this kind71 #e4jj to #f4jj per doz4 ,old ,deal ,arrows1 #bh inch1 #f4jj to #g4ej per doz4 ,best ,footed ,arrows1 #bh inch1 #i4jj to #ab4jj per doz4 ,best ,flemish ,bow-,strings1 #be;c4 to #ej;c4 each4 ,quivers1 #b4ej to #c4ej each4 ,arm ,guards1 #a4jj to #b4jj each4 ,shooting ,glove1 #ge;c4 to #b4jj each4 ,tips for ,bows1 #ge;c4 per pair4 ,tassel1 #ej;c4 to #ge;c4 each4 ,targets1 #a4jj to #g4jj each4 ,target ,stands1 #b4ej to #e4jj each4 ,bow ,covers 7green baize71 #ge;c4 each4 ,scoring ,cards and ,tablets1 ,ivory and ,ebony ,prickers1 c41 from #be;c4 to #b4jj each4 ,,note4--,backed ,bows are far superior to the ,self ones as regards elasticity and durability4 ,,the ,,bow4 ,bows are of two kinds4 ,the self bow consists either of one piece of wood or of two dovetailed together at the handle1 in which latter case it is called a grafted bow2 by far the best material for a self bow is yew1 although a variety of other woods1 such as lemonwood1 lancewood1 c41 are used4 ,as it is but very rarely that we are able to obtain a piece of yew long enough for a bow of equal quality throughout1 the grafted bow was invented1 in order that the two limbs1 being formed by splitting one piece of wood into two strips1 may be of exactly the same nature4 ,illustration3 ,fig4 #a4 ,the backed bow consists of two or more strips of wood glued together longitudinally and compressed so as to ensure perfect union4 ,the strips may be of the same or of different woods--for instance1 of yew backed with yew1 yew with hickory1 lancewood1 c42 but of all backed bows snakewood backed with hickory is far the best4 ,it has been a great subject of controversy whether the self or the backed bow be the best for shooting purposes2 we most unhesitatingly decide in favor of the backed4 ,,how ,,to ,,choose ,,it4 ,in purchasing a bow1 it is always better to go to a good maker2 the inferior makers1 although they may sell their goods a trifle cheaper1 are still not to be depended upon1 and as a good deal concerning a bow has to be taken upon trust--e4g41 whether the wood is properly seasoned1 horns firmly fastened1 c4--a maker who has a reputation to lose always proves the cheapest in the end4 ,having selected a maker and determined on the price you are willing to give1 you will proceed to see that the bow tapers gradually from the handle to horns2 that the wood is of straight1 even grain1 running longitudinally and free from knots and pins1 or that1 if there are any pins1 they are rendered innocuous by having the wood left raised around them4 ,the bow should be quite straight1 or even follow the string 7bend in the direction it will take when strung7 a little4 ,beware of a bow which bends away from the string2 it will jar your arms out of their sockets1 and should the string break1 there will be an end of it4 ,see that both limbs are of equal strength1 in which case they will describe equal curves4 ,the handle should not be quite in the middle of the bow1 but the upper edge of it should be about an inch above the centre4 ,see that there are no sharp edges to the nocks on the horns of the bow1 for if they are not properly rounded off they will be continually cutting your string4 ,lastly1 make sure that your bow is not beyond your strength--in other words1 that you are not overbowed4 ,it is a very common thing for persons to choose very strong bows under the idea that it gives them the appearance of being perfect ,samsons2 but their ungainly struggles to bend their weapon1 and the utterly futile results of their endeavors1 are1 we think1 anything but dignified4 ,the weight of the bow should be such that it can be bent without straining1 and held steadily during the time of taking aim4 ,the strength of bows is calculated by their weight1 which is stamped in pounds upon them1 and which denotes the power which it takes to bend the bow until the centre of the string is a certain distance 7twenty-eight inches for a gentleman's1 twenty-five inches for a lady's bow7 from the handle4 ,it is ascertained by suspending the bow by the handle from a steelyard whilst the string is drawn the required distance4 ,gentlemen's bows generally range from #dh lbs4 to #ef lbs41 and ladies' from #bj lbs4 to #cb lbs4 ,,how ,,to ,,preserve ,,it4 ,many things will spoil a bow which a little care and attention would prevent4 ,amongst the most fatal enemies to the bow are chrysals 7see ,glossary71 which1 unless noticed in time1 will surely end in a fracture4 ,a chrysal should at once be tightly lapped with fine string saturated with glue2 this1 if neatly done and then varnished1 will interfere but little with the appearance of the bow4 ,care should be taken not to scratch or bruise the bow4 ,when shooting in damp weather1 the bow1 especially if a backed one1 should be kept well wiped1 and perfectly dried with a waxed cloth before putting away4 ,a backed bow is always the better for a little lapping round each end just by the horn1 which prevents the bow from breaking if by any chance the glue is softened by damp4 ,a bow should always be kept as dry as possible2 when going to shoot at a distance1 a waterproof cover is advisable4 ,do not unstring the bow too often while shooting2 once in every six double ends is quite enough1 unless there are many shooters4 ,illustration3 ,fig4 #b4 ,,the ,,arrow4 ,arrows are distinguished by weight in the same manner as bows1 only in the former it is calculated as weighed against silver money1 and arrows are known as of so many shillings weight1 c4 ,the lengths and weights recommended by the best authorities are as follows3 ,length4 ,weight4 ,for ladies4 #be in4 #bs4 #c;d4 #cs4 #c;d4 ,bows of #ej lbs4 and upwards1 and #bh in4 #d #f to #e #f #f feet long4 ,for gentlemen4 ,bows under #ej lbs4 and not exceeding #bh in4 #c #f to #d #f #e ft4 #aj in4 long4 ,there are two kinds of arrows--self1 made of one piece of wood1 and footed1 having a piece of hard wood at the pile end4 ,the latter are the best for several reasons1 one being that they are not so likely to break if they strike anything hard4 ,the best material for arrows is red deal footed with lancewood4 ,,how ,,to ,,choose ,,it4 ,the first thing to ascertain is whether it is quite straight1 which is done by bringing the tips of the thumb and two first fingers of the left hand together and laying the arrow thereon1 while it is turned round by the right hand4 ,if it goes smoothly1 it is straight2 but if it jerks at all it is crooked4 ,then make sure that it is stiff enough to stand the force of the bow without bending1 as1 if too weak1 it will never fly straight4 ,the pile or point should be what is called the square-shouldered pile2 some prefer the sharp pile1 but the other answers best for all purposes4 ,the nock should be full and the notch pretty deep2 a piece of horn should be let in at the notch to prevent the string splitting the arrow4 ,the feathers should be full-sized1 evenly and well cut1 and inserted at equal distances from each other1 as shown in the plate4 ,it has been much disputed whether the ,bobtailed1 the ,chested1 the ,barrelled1 or the ,straight arrow is the best to shoot with 7see ,glossary74 ,horace ,ford1 the champion shot1 decides in favor of the straight arrow1 and our readers cannot do better than take his advice4 ,the arrow should be carefully wiped each time it is picked up1 and this not only to preserve it1 but also because the least particle of dirt clinging to the pile will effectually spoil the flight of the arrow4 ,every care should be taken to keep the feathers smooth and stiff2 if attention be not paid to this point everything else will be in vain4 ,should they by chance become ruffled1 a little warming in front of a fire 7not too close7 will generally restore them4 ,,the ,,bow-,,string4 ,the best bow-strings are of foreign manufacture1 and are generally sold complete2 but in case any of our readers wish to fit their own1 we will say a few words about them4 ,the string should be not too thin1 or it will not last long2 in the selection of it1 it is best to be guided by the size of the notch of your arrows4 ,at one end of it a strong loop should be worked to go over the upper horn1 the other end should be left free in order to be fixed on to the lower horn4 ,when the lower end is fastened1 the distance between it and the loop at the other end should be such1 that when the loop is in its place 7i4e41 the bow strung7 the string is1 in a gentleman's bow1 six inches1 in a lady's1 five inches1 from the centre of the bow4 ,never trust a worn string2 take it off and put on a new one--should it break1 it will most probably snap your bow4 ,,the ,,belt ,,and ,,pouch4 ,this is used for carrying the supply of arrows required in a match 7three for use and one spare one71 as also for hanging the tassel1 c41 to4 ,we would1 however1 recommend our gentlemen friends to do without it--it is always in the way1 and the arrow can be carried far better in a pocket made diagonally in the right rear of the coat1 so as to come conveniently to the hand1 and yet be far enough back to escape the risk of the feathers being spoilt by the elbow rubbing against them4 ,in our cut we have depicted a lady's belt4 ,,grease-,,box4 ,this is a little box1 generally made of ivory1 of such a shape as to hang from the belt4 ,it is used for the purpose of holding the grease1 which some archers use to anoint the string and their shooting-glove with1 so as to get a better loose4 ,the advantage of it is a matter of opinion1 and so it may remain2 if used too freely1 however1 it causes the bow-string to unravel4 ,,tassel4 ,this is merely a large tassel of green worsted1 and is used for wiping the arrows when they have stuck in the ground4 ,if a belt is not used1 it should be hung from a button-hole of the coat2 it is an absolutely necessary part of the archer's outfit1 ,,arm ,,guard4 ,illustration3 ,fig4 #e4 ,this is a guard for the left arm1 to prevent its being abraded by the string when loosed2 it also has another object1 viz41 to confine the sleeve and keep it out of the way4 ,it consists of an oblong piece of smooth leather1 and is fastened to the arm by straps4 ,in fitting it on1 care should be taken that the ends of the straps are not left loose1 and that the buckles come well round to the back of the arm1 so as not to be in the way of the string2 for if there be the least projection on which it can catch1 your best aim will be of no effect4 ,,the ,,shooting-,,glove4 ,is used to protect the fingers of the right hand from abrasion by the string when loosing1 and consists of three finger-guards1 attached by strips of leather1 passing down the back of the hand to a strap fastening round the wrist4 ,this form of glove has1 however1 rather gone out of use of late years1 most archers preferring independent guards1 called tips1 for each finger1 generally fastening by means of an ,india-rubber ring round the finger1 about the best of this kind being those invented by ,mr4 ,buchanan1 of ,piccadilly4 ,in the matter of the shooting-glove1 however1 it is best to leave the archer to choose for himself1 merely cautioning him to make sure that1 whether gloves or tips1 they fit him well1 or he will never be able to make a good loose4 ,the cut represents a glove4 ,,scoring-,,cards4 ,these are made of various shapes and sizes1 to accommodate a single archer or to serve for a match4 ,about the best for private use consists of a circular piece of cardboard colored like a target1 divided into three segments for three distances1 and having the other side printed to receive the score when reckoned4 ,these are carried in little ivory frames for the purpose1 the whole being about the size of a watch4 ,a small ivory pricker for marking is carried with it4 ,perhaps1 however1 for ordinary practice1 nothing is better than a common metallic memorandum-book1 ruled for the day of the month1 and vertically for the rings4 ,,the ,,quiver4 ,illustration3 ,fig4 #d4 ,the quiver is a tin case somewhat in the shape of the quiver usually represented as forming part of the equipment of ,robin ,hood and his band2 it is not now1 however1 used as part of the personal equipment of the archer1 but is employed simply for the purpose of protecting the spare arrows4 ,it is made of all sizes1 to hold from six to three dozen arrows1 and is provided with a cover and lock to make all secure4 ,the best receptacle for arrows1 however1 is the box which is now almost universally used2 in it each arrow has a place to itself1 and by this means overcrowding is prevented and the feathers preserved unrumpled4 ,,targets4 ,illustration3 ,fig4 #f4 ,a target is made of straw1 bound with string into an even rope1 which is twisted upon itself until it forms a flat disc1 and then covered on one side with canvas painted in five concentric rings1 viz4 gold or centre red1 blue or inner white1 black1 and white4 ,these rings should be all of exactly the same width1 the target itself being one to four feet in diameter4 ,in scoring1 the following value is given to the rings2 ,gold #i ,red #g ,blue #e ,black #c ,white #a ,when an arrow strikes on the edge of two rings1 the higher is counted1 unless it is otherwise agreed upon4 ,it is necessary to have two targets1 one at each extremity of the distance fixed upon--as it is not usual to shoot more than three arrows at each end1 as it is called--walking over between each three to reclaim your arrows1 and then shooting them at the back target you have just left4 ,by this means a different set of muscles are called into play1 those used in shooting are relaxed1 and1 in addition1 a great deal is added to the exercise which renders archery so healthy a pastime2 for example1 in shooting the national round1 the archer walks #c1ibj yards1 or nearly two miles and a quarter1 between the ends4 ,the stands for the targets are usually made of iron and wood1 and somewhat resemble in shape an artist's easel4 ,the legs should be padded or wrapped round with straw1 otherwise arrows striking them will be apt to break4 ,there has been1 however1 invented an iron stand for targets1 so constructed that the legs present a very thin edge to the shooter1 thus reducing the chance of their being struck by an arrow to the minimum4 ,in some places butts are erected1 instead of stands1 for the targets3 they are built of sods piled together1 the ,target being hung to a peg in the front of them4 ,the target used differs from the ordinary one1 and consists of a circular piece of white pasteboard1 the size differing according to the length of range3 e4g41 at thirty yards it is four inches3 sixty yards1 eight inches2 ninety yards1 twelve inches in diameter1 and so on1 according to distance4 ,butts certainly abolish the trouble of stooping1 as they catch all the arrows 7except the very wide or high ones7 which miss the target4 ,the chief disadvantage of them is that after shooting at a butt it takes some time to get used to the target on a stand1 so that it spoils an archer for matches1 etc4 ,another advantage of butts is this1 that as the targets are merely made of cardboard1 they can be easily manufactured at home4 ,in all cases1 whether butts or stands are employed1 the centre of the gold should be four feet from the ground4 ,,instructions ,,for ,,the ,,field4 ,having procured his outfit1 the archer will doubtless be anxious to make a trial of it in the field1 and we will now endeavor to give him the clearest instructions for the management of his weapon1 by attention to which1 and constant practice1 we hope he will succeed to his utmost satisfaction4 ,it will be useless for him to overburden himself with accessories more than are absolutely necessary--they will only be in the way2 an archer who wishes to shoot well will find that the less he has about him the better4 ,besides his bow1 he will take four arrows 7three for use and one spare one in case of accident71 which he will put into his pouch or pocket1 arm-guard1 glove or tips1 tassel1 and scoring-card4 ,a spare string also it will be prudent to have in the pocket4 ,anything more than these is unnecessary in the field4 ,,stringing ,,the ,,bow4--,in stringing the bow it is held by the handle in the right hand 7flat part towards the body7 with the lower horn resting on the ground against the hollow of the right foot4 ,the left hand is then placed upon the upper part of the bow in such a manner that the base of the thumb rests upon the flat side of it1 the thumb pointing upwards4 ,the bow is then bent by the combined action of the two hands1 the right pulling1 the left pressing it2 at the same time the loop of the string is slipped into its place by the left thumb and forefinger4 ,however1 actual experiment under the guidance of a proficient will teach them sooner and better than we can possibly hope to do by mere precept4 ,when the bow is braced1 the string should be exactly six inches from the centre of the bow in a gentleman's1 and five inches and a half in a lady's bow4 ,care must be taken that the string lies evenly along the exact centre of the bow1 that it is not turned on one side at either horn4 ,if this be the case1 it will1 by pulling the bow unevenly1 in all probability break it4 ,,position4--,it is difficult to determine exactly what is the best position for the archer4 ,every one naturally subsides into that which is most easy to him2 still there are certain fundamental rules1 which are given in almost every book on archery1 by attention to which in the first place the shooter ultimately falls into the best position for himself4 ,the left foot should point rather to the right of the mark1 the right foot being nearly at right angles to it1 the heels six or eight inches apart1 in a straight line from target to target1 both feet flat on the ground1 knees straight1 body erect but not too stiff1 face turned towards the mark4 ,the body must be carried as easily as possible on the hips1 not too stiffly upright nor yet bending forward4 ,nothing looks worse than a stiff1 constrained attitude1 except a loose1 slouching one4 ,our cut on back of last cover represents an archer taking aim4 ,,nocking4--,having mastered the position1 the next thing to be looked to is the nocking4 ,the bow being held by the handle in the left hand1 let the arrow be placed with the right 7over the string1 not under7 on that part of the bow upon which it is to lie2 the thumb of the left hand being then gently placed over it1 will serve to hold it perfectly under command1 and the forefinger and thumb of the right hand can then take hold of the nock end of the arrow and manipulate it with the most perfect ease in any manner that may be required4 ,when the arrow is nocked it should be at right angles with the string4 ,some archers are accustomed to try to alter the range of the arrow by heightening or lowering the nocking point1 but this is a great mistake4 ,,drawing4--,having nocked the arrow according to the foregoing direction1 the next thing to proceed with is the drawing1 which is managed as follows3 ,extend the left arm downwards until it is perfectly straight1 the hand grasping the handle of the bow1 the arrow being held by the nocking end by the two first fingers of the right hand passed over the string and on each side of the arrow1 as in the cut1 care being taken not to pass the fingers too far over the string1 or the sharpness of the loose will be interfered with4 ,this done1 the left arm should be smoothly raised1 still extended1 until at right angles1 or nearly so1 with the body1 the string being drawn at the same time with the right hand until the arrow is drawn about three-fourths of its length1 when the right wrist and elbow should be at about the level of the shoulder4 ,having got it thus far a slight pause maybe made before drawing the arrow to its full length 7although we think it better to make it all one motion71 which done1 the archer must take his aim before loosing4 ,by the old fashion of drawing the bow to the ear1 aiming was rendered impossible2 in fact1 there seemed to be a sort of idea that no aim whatever was required for archery4 ,this1 however1 is far from being the case2 it is most essential to take an aim1 aye1 and a good one too1 if you wish to meet with success4 ,by drawing the arrow below the level of the eye1 the archer is enabled to look along it as he would along the barrel of a rifle4 ,as regards the direction1 the archer will find that it is but seldom he will be able to aim directly at the gold4 ,he will almost always have to aim to one side or the other1 to make1 allowance for wind1 c4 ,this cannot be taught4 ,the archer will soon learn by experience whereabouts on the target his proper point of sight lies1 and will aim accordingly4 ,he will also learn the degree of elevation required by his bow at the various distances1 which elevation he will always give by raising or lowering his left hand1 and in no other way1 if he values success4 ,remember6 the arrow must always be drawn to exactly the same spot4 ,if possible1 let the spot where the pile and steel join just reach the how4 ,,loosing4--,having drawn the arrow to its full extent1 the next thing is to loose it properly1 and this1 although apparently a very simple thing1 is by no means so easy as it looks4 ,the great object to be attained in loosing is to remove the obstruction of the fingers from the string suddenly1 and yet in such a manner that no jerk is given to the string 7which would be fatal to the aim71 and that the fingers do not at all follow the string1 which would weaken the force of the shot4 ,the string should lie across the fingers at an equal distance from the tip of each--not too near the joint nor too near the tip2 about midway between the tip and joint of the first finger1 and on the others in proportion1 will be found about the most convenient position for a good loose4 ,the fingers must all be withdrawn at once1 for should one be an instant behind the others1 it would be fatal to the aim4 ,it must be understood that1 although we have described separately the actions of drawing1 aiming1 and loosing1 no perceptible pause should be made between them3 they should all appear to form part of the same movement2 for1 as ,ascham says1 ,holding must not be long1 for it puts a bow in danger of breaking1 and also spoils the shot2 it must occupy so little time that it may be better perceived in the mind when it is done than seen with the eye when doing4 ,we have now concluded this portion of our subject1 and hope that we have succeeded in making ourselves sufficiently intelligible to be of service to our readers4 ,let them always recollect that practice makes perfect1 and that we cannot make them good archers without great exertion on their part1 although we hope we have succeeded in making plain to them those first principles1 without which all efforts would he but labor in vain4 ,,clout ,,shooting4 ,this kind of sport is so called from the mark being a clout1 or small white pasteboard target1 about twelve inches in diameter4 ,this is placed into a cleft stick1 and then fixed in the ground in such a manner that the lower edge of the target touches the ground4 ,the distances in this kind of shooting are generally #ahj and #bjj yards1 and those shots alone count which hit the clout2 or in default of any in the clout1 the nearest arrow to it will count2 so that1 supposing you got thirty-six arrows within a foot of the clout and your adversary managed to get one in1 even though his others may not have been anywhere near1 he will nevertheless be the victor4 ,,roving4 ,in this kind of shooting there is no fixed mark1 anything being aimed at1 such as trees1 gate-posts1 etc4 ,the winner at one mark chooses the next1 and so on4 ,the distances are usually from #ajj to #bjj yards1 and no shots count which are not within five bows' lengths of the mark4 ,this kind of shooting is only useful as a lesson in judging distance1 and was very necessary when the bow was used in warfare1 but has never been much in repute since archery has been merely practiced as a pastime4 ,it is rather an expensive amusement1 as the arrows are so liable to be broken or lost4 ,,flight ,,shooting4 ,this is merely practised as a trial of distance1 the winner being he who shoots farthest4 ,mr4 ,ford states that the farthest he has shot is #cjh yards with a #fh lb4 bow4 ,mr4 ,froward is reported in #ahja to have easily reached #cdj yards with a self yew bow of #fc lb4 ,,dress4 ,the dress of the archer varies in different clubs1 but the quieter it is the better4 ,for gentlemen nothing is better than a green cloth coat1 with gilt buttons having the club device upon them1 and a cap of the same colored cloth1 with a covered peak4 ,for ladies1 a green jacket over a white skirt1 with hat 7with narrow brim7 and green and white feather2 or the following is a very pretty style for a lady's archery costume3 a white clear muslin skirt with a deep hem1 worn over either a white silk or cambric muslin slip2 ,russian bodice of white alpaca1 trimmed with black lace insertion or braided with black2 sleeves tight to the wrist1 as that prevents any awkward catching by the string2 a pointed black velvet band and sash1 trimmed with black lace4 ,over the left shoulder1 and fastened with a knot under the right arm at the level of the waist1 a broad green sash1 made of silk hemmed at the ends4 ,this sash is gathered into folds and fastened on the left shoulder by a brooch of gold or silver1 according to the taste of the wearer1 bearing the badge of the club4 ,hat of white straw1 bound with black velvet and trimmed with green and white feathers4 ,this is a very pretty costume1 and is worn1 with modifications1 by a great many societies4 ,we hope that the foregoing hints may prove of service to our readers4 ,if1 in any part1 we have not succeeded in making ourselves as intelligible as we wish1 we must plead in extenuation the difficulty of explaining by mere precept that which is not easily learned even by example4 ,glossary of ,terms ,employed in ,archery4 ,ascham ,a cupboard especially constructed to hold bow and arrow4 ,back ,the flat side of the bow4 ,backed ,bow ,one made of two or more strips of wood glued together longitudinally4 ,barrelled ,arrow ,one made largest in the centre4 ,belly ,the round side of the bow4 ,bobtailed ,arrow ,one made larger at the point than at the feather4 ,bracing ,the act of stringing the bow4 ,chested ,arrow ,one made larger at the feather than at the point4 ,chrysal ,a small crack1 which1 gradually enlarging1 ultimately breaks the bow4 ,end ,each discharge of three arrows is termed an end1 as three is the number to be shot from each end of the range in turn4 ,grafted ,bow ,one made of two pieces of wood joined at the handle4 ,handle ,the wrapping of plush by which the bow is held4 ,horn ,the tip of each end of the bow4 ,limbs ,the parts of the bow above and below the handle4 ,nock ,the groove in the horn of the bow into which the string fits2 also1 the notch in the arrow for the reception of the string4 ,nocking ,point ,the point in the bow-string which1 when the bow is strung1 is opposite the top of the handle4 ,pile ,the point of the arrow4 ,self ,bow ,one made of a single piece of wood1 or grafted4 ,stele ,the shaft of 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,mill4 ,naturalists4 ,optics4 ,parcheesi4 ,phonographs4 ,postage ,stamps4 ,playing ,cards4 ,printing4 ,polo4 ,puzzles4 ,pedestrians4 ,puff and ,darts4 ,photography4 ,quoits4 ,ring on a nail4 ,roulettes4 ,riding4 ,ringolette4 ,rackets4 ,steeple chase4 ,swimming4 ,squails4 ,shuffleboard4 ,shooting4 ,surveying4 ,solitaire4 ,skittles4 ,steamtoys4 ,sun dials4 ,sketching4 ,scottish ,games4 ,skating4 ,tivoli4 ,tops4 ,ten pins4 ,treize4 ,traps4 ,turning4 ,tools4 ,theatrical4 ,trap1 ,bat and ,ball4 ,wood ,rings4 ,wax flowers4 c41 c4 all other games4 ,,prices ,,on ,,application4 ,transcriber's ,note3 ,minor typographical errors have been corrected without note4 ,irregularities and inconsistencies in the text have been retained as printed4 ,words printed in italics are marked with underlines3 italics4