Draw the arrow to the full length of the arm till the hand touches the shoulder, then take aim. The loosing should be quick, and the string must leave the fingers smartly and steadily. The bow-hand must be as firm as a vice—no trembling allowed.
The rules of an Archery Club are usually these:
That a “Lady Paramount” be annually elected.
That there be a President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
That all members intending to shoot shall appear in the uniform of the club. That a fine shall be imposed for non-attendance.
That the Secretary shall send out cards at least a month before each day of meeting, acquainting the members with place and hour of meeting.
That there shall be four prizes for each meeting—two for each sex; the first for numbers, the second for hits; and that no person shall be allowed to have both on the same day. A certain sum of money is voted to the Lady Paramount for prizes for each meeting.
That in case of a tie for hits, numbers shall decide; and in case of a tie for numbers, hits shall decide.
That the decision of the Lady Paramount shall be final.
That there shall be a challenge prize of the value of —— dollars, and that a commemorative ornament be presented to winners of the challenge prize.