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THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK. 6 Ciolf l. n iirent iiame for Women. Unquestionably golf is the only pastime and recreation that appeals to woman kind beneficially, for the simple reason that the great danger of over exertion is conspicuously absent in this pastime. Other exercises, pastimes and recrea tions, while appealing to the gentler sex, are certainly not beneficial. The fascination of the chase is cer tainly great, but the dangers far out weigh the advantages. The exercise is too violent to be thoroughly healthful, and it is well known that but few women are strong enough to stand a hard run after the hounds. Tennis is another game that appeals to women, but it is not healthful if a woman plays it in what is commonly called "championship form.'" It is too much waste of energy and also draws too much on the nervous force. Bicycling has become the least beneficial of any of the recreations for women; the reason for this is plain to every one. Horseback riding is a pastime which really does more harm than good. And so it is on through the list; about all of the sport, pastimes and recreations are too harsh in their efforts and of too little benefit to advocate their adoption as the best recreation for women. Xow there is nothing detrimental that can be said of golf. Golf is a "recrea tion" it gives new life, it enables one to have all the advantages of the outdoor life, and it has none of the disadvantages of the sports mentioned above. Its advantages plainly enumerated are: It brings one out doors, it gives one gentle exercise. It is thoroughly healthful, it is not dangerous in any way, shape, or manner. This list of a few reasons does not cover the medical side. The writer has consulted many physi cians as to which recreation, exercise or pastime, was the best for women, and without hesitation all were unanimous in the fact that "golf was the best and only recreation that was of sterling value to women." This has been supplemented by the number of articles by leading physicians, who described in detail the advantages of golf and the disadvantages of the other harsher sports wherein there was always danger of overdoing. As an instance of the value of golf and golf early may be quoted Miss Beatrice Iloyt, who first won the cham pionship in her early teens. She held it until the present time, and in this, the latest championship, she made the record roundlhe first day. She is but a single instance, but she is so well known she is quoted in this case. The writer recalls numbers of young girls through out the country who will be heard from later, who took up golf early and who are, doing well at the game. The other extreme of age has also many represen tatives on the golf links. Women that have passed the middle span of life are frequently seen, and there are many of them good players. There is no reason to confine golf to the younger women ; it is equally bene ficial to the elder. One striking instance of this the writer recalls at a winter resort last winter. The woman in this case was "70 years young' and had always been ailing. She was advised by Jier physician to try the game of golf r?ne demurred greatly, but her medical adviser insisted. Finally she consented and from ajcomplaining invalid she soon became a healthful golfing enthusiast TTenrv llavnie, the European cor- resnondent. who is a golf enthusiast, recently related to the writer this story : " certain friend of mine who was mis erably ill was complaining to me of her inability to get any enjoyment out oi life. I advised her to take up the game of srolf. She had insomnia and the kindred complaints which go with that terrible affliction. Well, she tried golf on my recommendation and began to knock the ball in a desultory fashion through the links. Her improvement in health was really marked from the first day's, what you might call, walkthrough the links. She afterwards told me that she had the first night's rest, the night of that walk, that she had had for years. Well, this encouraged her and she con tinued to follow up the game. I am stating only facts when I tell you that this woman regained perfect health from playing the game, and not only this, but she has also become the woman champion of the borough. This is only one instar.ce that I quote, for many have come under my observation both here and abroad." American Golf. A Lesson on Character. In the fifth grade of a grammar school not many miles from the State House, the following story was read by the teacher, and the class told to write it from memory: "A farmer planted a field of corn and placed a net over it, as a protection from the birds. Next morn ing he found a number of cranes and a stork caught in the net. The stork begged the farmer to release him, say ing, ! am a bird of excellent character.' The farmer laughed and said, 'You were caught in the company of these robbers, and with them you must die.'" Great stiess was laid on the word "character," the teacher explaining that a boy, girl or bird found in bad company showed great lack of character. The following is a copy of one of the papers actually produced and handed in by one of the pupils, a boy of eleven : THE FARMER AND THE STORK. "A farmer went out in the farm. One day and he saw character and between them was a stork. "He caught the stork a nd the character. The stork begged the farmer to set him free. But the farmer said you was in their company, and you must die with them. "The stork said, I am not like charac ter, I am bird of freedom." BostonTran-scrtpt. Want St. John. Sir Claude liivers Wilson, president of the Grand Trunk Railroad, of Canada, says no action has been taken to provide a successor to Charles II. Hays, general manager of the Grand Trunk, who has accepted the presidency of the Southern Pacific Railroad. It is reported that there is a strong current of popularity running in favor of Vice-President E. St. John, of the Sea board Air Line. This movement is be- lived to have originated among the Canadian stockholders. ADVERTISERS! Let your wants be known through the columns of The OUTLOOK. 1J3L THE Pine Grove House PINEHURST, N. C. Will be open November 1st for its third season, under the same management as the two proceeding years. The effort to make it a home for those who appreciate New England household comforts, It is hoped, will be as success, ful in securing patronage as in former winters. I. . FLINT, Of the Stone House Farm, North Reading, Mass., (a favorite summer home for city people) will be present at the above date to welcome guests. TERMS, $8.00 TO $12.00 PER WEEK. DEPARTMENT STORE, PINEHURST, N. C. DEPT. A Drugs and Proprietary Medicines. B Dry Goods and Notions. C Gents' Furnishings, Hats and Caps. D Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods. E Fancy and Heavy Groceries. c Fresh Meats in Cold Storage. q Hardware, Stoves and Tin-ware. DEPT. H Crockery and Glass-ware. j Furniture. K Electric Supplies. L Plumbing Supplies. M Grain, Hay and Feed Stuffs. N Paints, Oils and Varnishes. O Silverware, Souvenirs and Toys. GROCERIES. AVe carry full lines of Fancy and Heavy Groceries. such brands and assortments as are handled by New England grocers. Dry Goods and Shoes. The Dry Goods and Shoe Departments are complete. Stock bought in Northern Markets. Quality our standard for selection. Meat and Fish Market. Poultry, Game, Fish, Oysters and Meats of all kinds constantly in stock Western Meats handled in cold storage. Hats, Caps and Gents' Furnishings. The latest styles of Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishings carried in stock Stationery. A full line of Stationery, both printed and plain, will be found in this department. HENRY S. DAVIS, Manager and Buyer. 5 yjV P P The LENOX . . . AND . . . The CONCORD PINEHURST, N. C. Address, These houses will be under the same management as last year and will open November 1st for the accommodation of those who Heek a healthful winter home. By personal attention to details and en deavor to suit the tastes of guests, We aim to merit and maintain the popularity en joyed last season. 1'atrons are assured of a Good Table, Comfortable Beds, Electric Lights, Pure Spring Water and Unrivalled Climate. Terms, $8 to $12 per week. Special rates to those taking rooms for the entire reason. J. MILTON ROBINSON, Pinehurst, N. C. Pinehurst Bicycles Steam Laundry, Are 'c"ted"tt"enow"nsA"ey- First-class work in all . - . A Wheel Chair departments. Available for rental will be Done with Neatness and Despatch. found at the Bowling Alley.
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