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a large amount of this compound, and the waste of the body is partially- 

 eliminated in a fluid form, it is necessary that as such, or under the 

 guise of some drink, a considerable quantity of water be daily taken. 

 Very cold water lowers the temperature of the stomach, retarding diges- 

 tion. In excess, water dilutes detrimentally the gastric juice. The 

 aged, therefore, and those whose digestion is not vigorous should avoid 

 too much water, especially of a low temperature. For such, a light wine 

 or other stimulant in moderation is undoubtedly beneficial. In drinking 

 as in eating the appetite is a safe guide. As a rule it is wise not to satiate 

 the appetite for solids or fluids. The old adage " Rise with an appetite 

 and you will always sit down with one," is a wise one. 



9. Pastry and sweetmeats. Hot rich pastry and cake are exces- 

 sively indigestible, and in no sense can be considered as complete 

 foods. They should be sparingly eaten, if at all. Excess of sugar, as 

 in sweetmeats, deranges digestion. 



10. Many "made dishes" are very rich and concentrated, and can 

 scarcely be considered as having a place in a wholesome diet. 



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PROGRAMME. 



1891. 



Dec, 17 — President's Inaugural Address, (The work of the Geological 



Survey) Dr. Ells 



1892. 



Jxn'y 14 — Notes of a trip in Japan, ..... Mr. Harrington 



Report of Ornithological Branch. 



Jan'y 28 — The Educational value of Natural Science, . . . Mr. Cowley 



Feb'y II — Microscopical Soiree. (Normal School Students particularly invited). 



Four short papers of not more than ten minutes each, by Messrs. Ferrier, 

 Harrington, Shutt and Fletcher, to be illustrated by microscopes. 



Feb'y 25 — On some New Chazy Fossils, . . . Mr. J. W. E. Sowter 



The Spring Flowers of Ottawa and Vicinity, . Mr. James Macoun 

 Report of the Entomological Branch. 



March 10 — Water : its properties and functions, . . . Mr. Lehmann 



Report of Zoological Branch. 

 Report of the Geological Branch. 



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