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bi ings out the chest and shoulders. It develops 

 the "wind," and keeps one in constant action. It teaches 

 control of the temper more than almost any form of exer- 

 cise. It develops a degree of self-reliance that is worth 

 much. Instead of developing a tendency to become in- 

 volved in quarrels, it prevents getting into such disgraceful 

 affairs. The man who knows that he can defend himself 

 when it becomes necessary is far less likely to pay serious 

 attention to idle bluster and slight provocation than one 

 not so trained. And it may prove valuable to know how 

 to defend one's self from the attack of a ruffian, or bully, 

 or drunken brute, or other infuriated animal. The cool- 

 ness of head, the quick judgment, and prompt action of 

 a trained boxer frequently saves one from serious injury, 

 and adds not a little to personal comfort. Like tennis, 

 boxing calls for little apparatus, little space, and only two 

 persons. In many places where ordinary gymnasium 

 work is out of the question, boxing is available. It is 

 indeed a "manly art," and the doctrine taught in Tom 

 Brown s School Days at Rugby is as wholesome as can be 

 given to boys to make them strong and active, to give 

 them physical and moral health. 



Bicycling. This is an excellent exercise, as it is in 

 the open air and exhilarating. There is danger of over- 

 exertion, and it is bad for one to yield to the temptation 

 to make long runs. There is danger of overtaxing the 

 heart. The handle bar should be adjusted to allow a 

 fairly upright position. The saddle should be such as not 

 to sustain the weight on the perineum. 



Exercise for Middle-aged Men. For men in middle life, in most 

 cases, milder exercises are preferable, such as shooting, fishing, and 

 horseback riding. Every person should have some form of exercise 

 that takes him into the open air daily. The English are more given 



