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ratus, 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 over- 

 taxing the heart. The handle bar should be adjusted to allow a fairly 

 upright position. The saddle should be such as to sustain the weight 

 properly. 



" Taking Cold." So long as one is actively exercising, 

 he is not likely to take cold. But if one rests in a cool 

 place, especially when he is warm, he is likely to take cold. 

 The application of cold to the skin causes the arteries 

 (through reflex action) to become smaller. Thus when rest- 

 ing in a cool place the skin becomes pale and cold. Dur- 

 ing a " cold " there is fever. The regulation of the heat by 

 the skin is interfered with. Waste matter is not given off 

 by the skin as it should be. At the same time it is often 

 noticeable that the urine is more abundant than usual. A 

 cold is often associated with constipation and inactivity of 

 the liver, indicating a clogged condition of the system. As 

 a cold may lead to fatal lung disease, so it may be the 

 beginning of disease of the kidneys that may, in the end, 

 bring fatal results. 



Bathing. One purpose of bathing is to cleanse the 

 skin. For this purpose warm water is best, and it is desir- 

 able to use soap, especially on those parts which are espe- 

 cially exposed to contamination, such as the hands, the 

 feet, the armpits, and groins. The feet should be bathed 

 every night. 



