, 1872-03-07

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The President had no doubt of it.
1t was agreed that the discussion of
the cause Of deterioration of the potato
be continued to the next meeting
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ROLLER SKATING.-We learn that GER
tain parties in this city have made ar
rangements to build large hall, 120x60
feet, to be used as permanent Skating
Rink, and have no doubt the enterprise
will be success. z1..i
Roller skating is assuredly q novelty
hat will wear. Its popularity is steadi-
ly on the increase throughout the civil
lied world. 1t combines the pleasures
of the ball room with the advantages of
the gymnasium and is a delight at once
to young and old. 1t is one of the few
contrivances which the genius of amuse-
ment has supplied to youth, to which
the doctors and preachers do not take
exception, yet it is as fascinating as the
drama and dancing, and it presents a
number of arguments for special popu-
larlty. The pleasure can be INDUCED in
within doors under the parental eye 1t
is graceful, Strengthening to the limbs,
expands the chest, teaches self-reliance,
and is conducive to general health. Elm
inent Eastern physicians recommend the
exercise for its hygienic and invisorating
tendencies, and many striking proofs
are furnished of its efficacy in restoring
| impaired health. intellectual and social
culture among us receive, as sthey should
rehabilitation, but these cam never at
tain to iheir highest development until
our physical condition, the base of all,
is better appreciated. Sound minds in
sound bodies are necessary to form O
community that shall, withstand all
shocks and produce the highest results
of civilized life. Physical weakness is,
almost without exception, the inviting
cause to most diseases of both Sexes
When the vital forces are strong and the
blood courses freely there is no danger.
We all know that any physical exercise,
n order to be kept up regular enough to
produce the desired benefit, must be
made attractive and enjoyable. 1t re-
quires mental determination very like
heroism to keep up any gymnastic ex-
ercise for the sake Of health. Even horse
back riding, which is as exhilarating as
any solitary exercise, can become bur-
den, and everyone can see by their own
experience that very active exercise at
long intervals, is damage rather than
benefit. In this climate we cannot
have ice skating, and for several months
out door exercise is out of the question,
or attended with exposure to health
In the Atlantic States and in Europe roll
er skating is taking the place of skating
on ice as it is attended with less risk and
exposure and may be enjoyed by all
classes and conditions of people.
This exercise is also beneficial in its
social and moral results, it quickens the
mind; develops and disciplines judg-
ment, activity and skill; imparts a sure,
elastic step, easy manners and graceful
bearing, which accomplishments once
attained remain to be admired and re-
spected through life. Those who ale
awkward by nature will acquire grace of
motion and confidence of manner on
rollers The sexes can, mingle freely in
the rink without undue familiarity, and
they can become mutual admirers with
out necessarily extending their acquain-
tance beyond an approved friendship
In this way Young people and others,
who have not before had an opportunity
of mingling in society, may make pleas
ant acquaintances, soon gain confidence
in themselves and acquire graceful
bearing and easy manners that are of
great practical advantage to them in af-
ter life. 1t affords just the sort of rec
reation required by our young girls for
their physical development, while it is
an attraction sure to allure from perni-
cious influences and vile haunts, our
young men and boys.
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HOMESTEAD PRoPERTY-Mr. McGilvra