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THE ESSENTIALS OF AN IDEAL HOME 



interesting things which rest our body and mind. Reading, 

 music, visiting our friends, playing games, are all good 

 types of indoor recreation and outdoor exercise and are 

 absolutely necessary for a growing boy and girl. Our lungs 

 need developing, as do our muscles. Baseball, tennis, walk- 

 ing, hiking, canoeing, camp- 

 ing all of these have their 

 place, and even if we have 

 no opportunity for these, a 

 little yard space is sufficient 

 for such games as tether- 

 ball, Russian nine-pins, vol- 

 ley ball, or hand ball. 



You must obey health 

 rules. Most of all, daily 

 following the rules of good 

 health will do more than 

 anything else to make your 

 life a happy and a helpful 

 one. Did you ever think 

 what it would mean not to 

 be able to run a foot race, or 

 make a high jump, or play a 

 game of tennis or baseball ? Without proper attention to 

 the rules of right living, proper eating, drinking, breathing, 

 and care of your bodily organs, even the strongest of you 

 may become weak. You may be in the best of health now, 

 but if you are not willing to continue the proper care of 

 your body, you may pay the cost later. Do not try to cheat 

 somebody else by not brushing your teeth to-day, or not 

 wearing the warm clothes that mother suggested, or by 

 reading too long in that poor light, for the only one you 



This boy, as a result of exercise, fresh 

 air, and nourishing food, has a strong 

 healthy body. He is able to take care 

 of himself. (After Davison.) 



