The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-24
ENJOY THE Feast OF CIVILIZATION poN THE GRASS.

SYNONYMOUS is generally entertained. but
It IS not correct.
1t is all right for Sullivan and Corbett
10 use gymnasuc apparatus; 1t Is al right
for one who wishes 10 develop uulalal
muscular strength 10 p1tronize gym-
uasiums. but we mdat always rcmcm-
Der that muscular strength and vital
strength are two entirely different thin s.,
that 10 is vital and not muscular strength
that gives health and insurcs long life,
and that vital strength is not found ln
Fymnasiumf Dor ion amy form OF violent
exercise. which, on the contrary, rather
destroys TO-
Muscular strength means strength Of
the voluntary muscles, of The organs or
agents OF motion. vital strength means
strength Of the internal vital organs, the
agents or organs Of life. and while. to %
certain extent. the development az the
one system goes hand-iu-hand with tina!
OF the other excessive development OF
one nearly always implies deterioration
OF the other and the majority OF those
who resort SO eymnasums DO indulge in
muscular development TO excess.
Physical culture is 60 De commended.
Of course. AN kinds of sports and pas-
times and movements in the open air are
20 De warmly encouraged. but We arc
compelled 10 differ with those who hold
that cymuasiums are necessary odfllcfs
90 properly-appointo schools Not only
are they not necessary but in many
instances they VIII prove damaging ad-
juncts
Although appearing I'm fiction. Wilkie
Collins portrayal Of "Co0nrev Deia-
moyne" in "Nan and Wife" had fs
countorparts in actual. everyday life.
and 80 is recommended that time spent in
pcrusing this work would not he lost.
for it shows. 10y example. the difference
between muscular and vital strength
WHISKEY.
Hold n mouthfu OF siprts-whiskcy
FOR ivstancc-in your mouth for Eve MINI
uaes. and you win IND 10 burns severely.
Inspect the mouth. and you Will find IL
inlamcd. Hold 30 for ten or fifteen min
utes. and YOU viii find that various parts
OF the interior of the mouth have become
hlstered. Then tie a handkerchief over
the eyes. and taste, for instance water.
vinegar, or SIENNA. and YOU viii find your
s.f incapable iof distinguishing one
from another. This experiment proves 20
q certainty that alcohol is not oniy "a
violent irritant. but also n narcotic. Can
you believe that the still more tender
and important organs Of the body can be
less injurously affected than the mouth?
THE FLEsH-BRUsH.
1t is not always possible TO indulge
IN the spOnge-bath, but the daily use
OF the nesh-brush need not be denied TO
any one. no matter what arc the diff
culucs attending travel and unsausfac-
tory surroundings. Few seem 20 realize
the great advantages derived from yigo-
rous use OF the hcsh-brush or iiesh-glove.
That longevity is promoted by friction.
there can be little doubt" said n promi-
ncnt physician recently. 1.-THE declining
energy and decay from age appear 10
arise, or. at all events. are accompanied
and accelerated by the gradual decreasing
the hssI-brush restores energy TO the
parts. 1t is, therefore. recommended as
a paracca for premature decay and all the
diseases depending on H."
u takes "A few minutes 20 give a vigorous
rubbing 10 the entire body on jumping
out OF bed in the morning. and The bele-
fetal results viii amply repay the time
Ind trouble, but We must take with a grain