On Target: Archery at Rippon Lea

In September 1895, The Australasian reported that “The number of members (of the Rippon Lea archery club) is at present 40. On bow days the spacious lawns at Rippon Lea present an animated appearance, as amid the delightful surrounds archers of both sexes, ranged in graceful line, discharge their arrows or cross the range to make their score and prepare to shoot in the reverse direction.”

“Ladies require no special costume, but may wear their most becoming attire, provided there is nothing to hinder the free movement of the arms and head, and no flowing ribbons, lace frilling or loose jewellery to get in the way.”