The morning call., 1890-05-25

81 can more clearly explain to you by
quoting from the "reminiscences of John
MOrrissey, who on one occasion had been
asked how he felt after training his bath
and hard rubbing down with flesh towels.
He said that after coming out of his train
ing quarters and in the condition above de-
scribed he felt so perfectly free and happy
that his face could be slapped and he would
but laugh at 1t. That is just about the way
q person feels after taking plunge in the
surf and Is we'll rubbed thereafter"
What effect have stimulants upon per-
son before going in or after coming out of
the waterP"
"a most disastrous effect. No alcohol of
any kind should be INDUCED in as it tends
70 destroy the entire pleasure of the swim.
AS rule have noticed, going back during
the past eighteen years, that those who are
fond Of swimming are usually very temper
ate"
Now as to the muscular development.
What part OF the body does it develop the
most?"
at strengthens the neck and its muscles.
The mouth and nostrls being about on the
surface of the water take into the lungs the
aroma of the salt water at every stroke of
the swimmer. The wrists, arms and chest
are In constant movement in the. water, as
are also the lower limbs, and in fact every
part Of the body. All these are exercised
In five minutes swim"
1T would appear to me that swimming In
salt water is not as popular as it should be,
considering its marvellous hygienic quail
ties. What do you say concerning thls?
well, L will simply add to what have
said that it is not, but il those who are
regular swimmers could take the pulpits in
the various churches in this city and vicn-
ity and individually proclaim the benefits
they have derived from surf-bathlDg and
swimming, beach property in and about
San Francisco would be in great demand
tor bathing purposes, for l can tell you,
without exception, and l am again speaking
from experience, that swimming Is about as
healtlful a recreation, If taken properly, as
any kind of caliSthenicS, fencing, boxing or
any possible outdoor sport This is all
can give you just now about the matter"
There are hundreds of testimonials and
extracts on sea bathing and swimming, a
few of which are here given:
Effect of sea bathing - Sea bathing Is much
more tonic than all other kinds and the reason
is simple. The salt has a slightly Irritating
effect OH the skin which is very beneficial.
Willard Parker, MD, LID, Professor Of
Medical Department, Columbia College, says:
Saltwater bathing Is an important agent in the
treatment ana prevention OF disease; also has
peculiar tonic effect"
Professor L. Ii. Clarke, Md, of Harvard Uni
yerslty, says: "Sea-water bathing at the proper
temperature is one Of the best means OF harden
ing and invigorating the constitution"
DIR. Hail of Halls Journal Of Health says:
''For the health, comfort aud welfare of the in
habitants of populous districts there ought 10 be
compulsory statutes In the archives OF every law
making assembly compelling the inhabitants
thereof 10 battle frequently In sea water"
''ln my opinion, the recreation OF swimming
not only increases the health OF youths of both
sexes, hui gives vigor TO muscles not used in or
binary exercises aud promotes graceful and
elegant Carriage. B. Goddard, M. d.