New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-01

The object Of man Is to live well and long, ana inc
man who takes proper exercise enjoys life better ana
lives longer than the man who is too indoent or care
less to exert himself in Some wholesome recreation
There is no system of athletics hygiene which VIII
insure life eternal but proper of the physical
as we'll the mental being will come as near caus
ing long life as anything which has ever been DIS
covered. man in vigorous health Is generally IN
comfortable circumstances He may not be wealthy
but with a welbaanced mind and body he is In good
condition to appreciate the good things which are his
An ancient anthropologist once said that he could
form correct estimate of PERSONS character by MS
walk. or by observing him closely when he was going
about his daily functions. The who loves fresh
air and uses the means of locomoton furnished 10y
nature and is of sound mind and body can
not be deprived. Every man or woman, or boy
or girl who sets aside certain part OF
each day for eahfu exercise has never been heard TO
regret the time spent in that way and never WILL In
spite OF the occasional bowls heard against college
spors IL is acknowledged that general thing the
athletes at college are.almost invariably good students
for healthy body will tend TO produce an active MIND
PHYSICAL culture was recognized by the ancient Greeks
Is being as necessary to mankind as mental cranmlng'
From early life the boy received disciplined training at
he gymnasium with the view OF equippng him with the
necessary strength with which successfully to battle
against the world and against hostile nations. Inc
Greek parents highest ambition for his son was LOT MN
TO be able % render his country martial aid Another
Incentive was the heirs selection as representative
participant at the great olympic games. For nearly
wear previous to the contests the young man had to
train himself carefully.
The proper development Of the human body has
proved an interesting study to men OF many minds
PHYSICIANS tell their patients that sensible exercise
will often accomplish than all the medicines In
creation. Impaired constitutions and sluggish blood
are generally brought about by lazness. pure and sim
pie. To bring out dormant muscles the means Is In
the reach Of every man. and 1t is not at all compul
cory that YOU should be member Of some fashionable
athletic club. pair OF dumb bells or Indian clubs In
your own room the back yard will be Just as we'll
The writer talked with a well known physician the
other day who said that IL the rising generation con-
timed 10 be such students of physical culture
the dill boxes and doctors prescriptions would have
to go.
am as careful about my daily routine OF exercise
he said " as am about my meals. would lust as
soon think of doing without my breakfast as would TO
omit moving around pair Of dumb-bells In the morn
Ing ! sometimes pair OF Indian clubs, but, as
a general thing. ! prefer the iron bells. ind that
such exercise In the morning knocks sleep out OF my
eyes and makes me feel like young colt ard !
tackle nv breakfast with the appetite OF sPvage.
Some OF my patients tell me that they have no appe'
lite for breakfast but there is no use for me to say
ANYTHING: they know the reason why"
And Your programme is WHAT" asked the reporter
of the welLdeveloped physician.