Athletics

57 put by a non-prize winner; (2) for best put by a novice who has never won a prize for shot-putting—no one to take both prizes, which are not open to those placed inthe com­ petition. This hint may with benefit be also applied to hammer-throwing, jumping, andkindred competitions. Hints on " Putting? —It is one of those things in which each man has his own particular way—" superior to all others;" exact directions are therefore difficult. Roughly the plan is : Stand sideways, with the right foot against the outside edge of the square; hold the "shot" in the right hand outside,but close to the right shoulder; all the weight rests on the right foot, the left is either raised or merely taps the ground. The right leg, may be slightly bent,the body being somewhat curved outwards. To get the proper poise before propulsion the shot may be raised to arm's length above the head once or twice—not too often, asthe action is tiring. When the balance is perfect and with the shot lowered to the shoulder, take two short quick hops on the right foot, with a slight crouch; then spring on to the left toe, which is used as a pivot, to give the body a half-turn;then a forward upward spring is made, the body extended to its full height, andthe right arm shot out­ ward and upward, with a sudden shove to the shot asthe (to be exact) "put-ter " lands on his right toe on the extreme edge of the square, andthe iron missile will wing its way a greater orless distance, according to the strength and skill of the performer. Great "gumption" is required to make full use of the 7 ft. " run " (?), withoutgoing overon stop­ ping short, and practice will alone make perfect. The weight is distinctly "piit," not thrown, andit ought to rest on the cushion of the thumb and hand, so as to get the direct strengthof the arm. A weakly lad or puny man cannot hope to win at the