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fort and re-establishes the centre of gravity ; are the princi- 
pal muscular actions which this exercise require. he pn- 
pils in the coart and stadium, then applied the theoretic prin- 
ciples which they had just learned, and here the committee 
witnessed the utility of the gymnastic method. They saw 
with what precision all the various exercises were perform- 
ed; as well those that required great rapidity of motion as 
those that depend on firmness and strength. Many among 
them obtained 350, 440, and 550.degrees. of the free dyna- 
mometer, for it is by this instrument that Amoros calculates 
the progressive developements of their muscular powers. 
We haveseen feeble and titnid men acquire in a short time, 
by. gymnastic -exercises, very. considerable ‘strength and 
boldaess, and their moral energy rise_in proportion to the 
‘and where they performed the exercises of run 
over inclined: planes, clearing barriers, climbing masts, walk- 
needful precaution is taken to secure, the pupils from acci- 
Pe A thick bed of sand is spread at the foot of each 
machine, nets are extended rourid the masts, and the less 
skilful pupils are supported by, belts, while their motions are 
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