Athletics

JUMPING. 101 Maker of Poles. —Mr. Ray's interesting article ought to be of great value to all who take part in this dashingly effective branch of sport. He, however,is ready toconfer a further benefit on readers of "Athletics." It is most difficult to procure a really good pole, as it requires to be made ofthe best selected hickory, which is hard to get, and unless the pole is " A i " in every respect, it not only handi­ caps the jumper, butis actually dangerous, as it might break and impale the leaper.Any reader wishing for a pole perfect in every respect ought to write to Tom Ray, Ulverstone, and he will procure himone.