The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-07-06
RANDOM SKETCHES.
The Pleasure and Advantage Of a Daily
Walk.
For the SENTINEL

the professor ofphysiology toa bright,
handsome young lady with q threaten
ed inclination to obesity of figure.
Not only was the advice given with
reference to the healthy and pleasant
method of preventing II rapid increase
OF supertiuous weight, bur the same
counsel may safely he rendered to ev-
cry woman who is able to use her feet
naturally, when not otherwise advised
by a physician. When shoemakcrs
consent to make shoes to properly fit
and shape the feet, and women insist
on wearing such shoes, then our wo-
men may learn to walk. With perfect
shoes, permitting freedom of action of
the entire foot, why should one suffer
SO much from II protracted walk The
barefoot boy often "On his feet G
ly, if not quite, the entire day, getting
over no one knows how many miles of
surface between sunrise and sunset,
is ready enough at nightfail to sue
comb to ''nature's sweet restorer,' but
he has no aching corns and bunions to
make him regret his days pleasure,
and after IA nights wholesome rest,
his pedal extremities are ready for
another happy tramp.
Bertha Won Hillern, the celebrated
pedestrian, published several years
= %, admirable pape Oh the heaithful-
ness and enjoyment Of the exercise for
which she was famous. One could al
most wish to join her in her rambles,
or at least emulate some Of her featss
III a quiet way. Some time ago | met
an agent-a woman of considerable
Observation-Disclosures business compels
her to walk long distances. I asked
it she did not find her occupation a
healthful ones "My health is perfect"
was her answer, ''but sometimes my
feet are so sore and swollen by night,
l can scarcely stand upon them" I
know another woman, full of Energy
and industry, who directs a cotton
plantation, going out day after day to
the laborers, and direct
ing everything under her personal
supervision. While her health was
probably benefited by the outdoor
life, she too, suffered tortures with her
feet sometimes. What a pity we can't
have better regulated feet!
If there is anything for which an
American girl can envy her English
sister it is the ability of the average
Englisllwoman to take long promen-
AIDES without sensible fatigue and in
weather which they denominate by
he ugly word "nasty." Properly
and shod. a woman can ven
'ure out i'll weather which, otherwise.
would keep her a close prisoner at
home. know a few ladies who make
t a constant practice to take a stroll
lfter the business hours of the day are
'ver and thus refresh themselves in
'ody and spirit, renewing strength for
next days battle with work and
No tones in the world can ex-
el rest, fresh air, proper exercise and
'ure sunshine. | believe it is of Miss
the anecdote is related
hat she was so regular in her morn
ng walks that Il ervant maid in the
elghborhood, observing her regular
abits, awoke her mistress every day
y. saying: ut is time to get up, Miss
'dgeworth is just passing the house.r
l wish there were waking clubs all
yer the country. Many ladies in
1wn and country are deferred from
'alking out because they have no one
} accompany them. Aside from the :
OF having a companion. in :
localities it would be imprudent.
net dangerous, to enture alone.
even if circumscribed to very uar- I
limits a daily "outing" for an Z
our, half an hour, or even less. will u
owe of benefit physically and men, '
lily. c
Late in the afternoon is the only \
busy women can find for outdoor n
erclse or recreation, and even then. =
ere are often so many little duties a