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practice of trying to improve the complexion by applying 

 paint and powder may be harmful. 26. State how often 

 baths should be taken, and why. Why should we be as 

 careful about having all parts of the body clean as we 

 are about the hands and face? 27. Compare tepid and 

 warm baths. 28. How may a hot bath help to relieve 

 a cold ? 29. How may warm water be an aid to sleep ? 

 30. Mention a good time to take hot baths. When 

 should hot baths not be taken? 31. With what is 

 it well to precede cold baths? 32. Describe the effects of 

 cold baths. 33. What is the reaction ? How can w r e tell 

 if the practice of taking cold baths is harmful to us? 

 34. Mention the best time of the year to start the cold-bath 

 practice. Explain the benefits of energetic rubbing after 

 taking cold baths. 35. Tell some of the benefits of cold 

 baths. 36. State the difference between Russian and 

 Turkish baths. 37. What are some of the advantages 

 of a cabinet bath? 38. In what way is it beneficial to 

 drink several glasses of water before taking a cabinet or 

 other hot bath? 39. Why should wood alcohol not be 

 used as a fuel for a cabinet bath? 40. State why baths 

 that cause a profuse flow of perspiration are more necessary 

 in winter .than in summer. 41. Mention other benefits 

 of water, page 201. 42. Relate the incident concerning 

 Benjamin Franklin. 



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1. (a) Define the circulation. (6) Tell why it is necessary 

 to keep the circulation of blood normal in every part of the 

 body. 2. Mention several things that cause the arterial 

 muscles to relax. What makes these muscles contract ? 



3. Tell how tight clothing may hinder the circulation. 



4. Describe our marvellous telegraph system, naming the 

 central office, the main wire, etc. 5. How does our 



