Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-03-04
AIR AND EXERCISE.

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out door amusements, in connection
with public health. The lords of crea-
ton having been duly reminded of the
great benefits attaching to plenty of air
and exercise, with especial reference to
athletic sports, We venture 10 solicit the
of the gentler sex to a contrast
lately drawn between them and their
English sisters, as respects the care of
physical health.
In the FIRST place, we promise, what is
universally acknowledged, that the Eng
lish climate allows Of more constant ex-
posure to the air, and consequently of
more salubrious exercise, than our own.
Notwithstanding its far creature moisture
it is so much less liable to very sudden
changes from heat to cold, and vice YER
sa, that the population can with greater
impunity be out every day. This is,
however, vast deal in habit, and the
young people Of our country should
make it one of their habits to be cut,
and in vigorous exercise every day more
or less. In this way as they grow up
they would find it so necessary to their
health and comfort to continue the prac
tice, that not only will no effort be re-
quired. but they will as soon think of
going without their meals, as to omit
their walk, ride, or games.
1t is not merely saunier that will
benefit young girl. After the re-
straints of the schoolroom, the utmost
freedom should be fllowed, both mental
and physical, within the bounds of pro-
priety. We had rather see girl romp
than sickly, over. imaginative. novel;
reading, candy-eating creature. such as
we have had the misfortune to behold,
with much sorrow of heart. Let the
muscles have healthy play. and the
mind gains new energy daily. We then
have no hot-house plant, but just that
mixture of the wild flower aud the cul-
tiva:ed plant which is so delightful to
see. Lot the forcing system, still too
much in vogue in our public schools and
higher institutions, be discouraged
There will be more efficient, because
more healthy, study. if the brain be not
over taxed at the expense of the grow
ing body. Above all things. let it be
remembered that girls are not to be
looked upon as beings to be made liter |
ary prodigies, but rather that they are,
most of them, TO become wives and
mothere, and need all physical develop |
ment and energy that a judicious train
ing can bestow. Make the most of your
natural, physical powers, we would say
70 the young of both sexes; there is |
more chance, however, that girls will !
Keep, or rather be kept, Too still, than
hit boys will. If, as the sage of an /
Iuity hath it, "much study is a weary
hess to the fesh," land we fully believe /
t) let the warning be impressed upon
hose who are entrusted with the
,are and education of children. If pa
.ents would sometimes enter the sports,
Ind join in the walks of the young, /
much benefit might accrue from their
Example and manifestation of interest.
1t is. at all events. palpable fact,
hat the girlhood Of our countrywomen
Ioes not have those advantages for the
ull development of the physical nature,
which English customs have long since
1t is not by unfrequent,
pasmodic fits of exercise. planned in
ONE momeRt of temporary excitement
hat any one will advance health, and
the frame. A devotion to
7alking around our beautiful common
Mechanically followed. because zone
lust take exercise" will not effect the
esired end. It is much in the spirit of
aking a medicine, and not as exercise and
ports should be estimated, an eagerly
nticipated pleasure, and draught that
sought for, not half dreaded.
BY continued habits of outdoor ex-
rcise and amusement. much Of the in
uence of the wayward climate can be
bviated. The muscles become more
rmly strung, the nerves are less alive
outward impressions, and morbid men,
i sensations are less likely to be gener-
ed. All know the power of habit
erefore, young people. form and main- :
in good ones as to physical health and
aiming and "when you are old you will !.
1t depart from them. "--BOston Medical
ID Surgical Journal.
The Baptists of this country propose !,
ission to Japan. ]. Goble, who visited a
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