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at right angles with the arm, the fists clenched, 

 with the little finger down and the knuckles fac- 

 ing each other, and describe ellipses, first with 

 one shoulder, then with the other, then with 

 both. This movement is found in Mason's 

 School Gymnastics, and is prescribed by M. de 

 Bussigny in his little manual for horsewom- 

 en, and it will prove admirable in its effects. 

 Stretch the arms at full length above the head, 

 the palms of the hands in front, the thumbs 

 touching one another, and then carry them 

 straight outward without bending the elbows, 

 and bend them down, the palms still in front, 

 until the little finger touches the leg. This 

 movement is recommended by Mason and also 

 by Blaikie, and as it is part of the West Point 

 " setting up " drill, it may be regarded as con- 

 sidered on good authority to be efficacious in 

 producing an erect carriage. Stand as upright 

 as you can, your arms against your side, the 

 forearm at right angles, as before, and jerk your 

 elbows downward four times. 



Sixth — Sit down on the floor with your feet 

 stretched straight before you, and resting on 

 their heels, and drop backward until you are 



