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in the trbpics, will beware of indulging in the evening 

 feast, particularly during the period of his probation, 

 but will rather be satisfied with the early dinner, 

 when tea or coffee, at six or seven o'clock in the 

 evening, will be found a grateful refreshment. After 

 this, his rest will be as natural and refreshing as can 

 be expected in such a climate, and he will rise next 

 morning with infinitely more vigour than if he had 

 crowned a sumptuous dinner with a bottle of wine 

 the preceding evening. - ■ 



We think it unnecessary to speak of supper, as 

 it is a mere matter of ceremony in warm climates, 

 excepting after assemblies, or on some public occa- 

 sions. 



A moderate indulgence in fruit during the first 

 year is prudent. Good ripe oranges are very grateful 

 in hot weather, from their subacid and cooling juice ; 

 also lemonade, to allay the unpleasant sensation of 

 thirst. Plantains and bananas are wholesome and 

 nutritious, especially when frittered. 



Drink. — The new-comer should never exceed one 

 or two glasses of wine after dinner, or, on any 

 account, admit it to his lips between meaJs, unless 

 in cases where excessive fatigue and thirst render 

 drink indispensable, when cold water alone might 

 be injurious. 



