St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-01-14
LECTURE ON HEALTH.


ture in the gymnasium of the New
comb College which was the first
Of . series TO be given under the aus
pieces Of tue Newcoub evening GYM
nasium class. An excellent audi
ence, combosed Of the young lady
members OF the class and their
friends. were present.
Miss Baer began her lecture with
q dissertation on the vast impor-
lance Of health. The physical con-
dition Of ones body, she said, was
largely responsible for health Ut the
individual. Proper care should al
ways be sken therefore Of the physi-
cal condition. HealtIiful exercise
taken in moderation is an important
factor representation II good health.
The various muscles OF the human
body were all designed for a
particular purpose ana to accom-
llisL this purpose they should be
developed. Tue OILY way to develop
these muscles is BY constant exer-
else. A patent factor, Miss Baer
explained, in fisical culture, IS to
be careful not to take too much ex.
ercise and not TO attempt any exer-
else beyond the strength Of tie in
dividual.
Great care should be taken in ex-
ercising or performing a task where
the back is concerned. One should
always be careful in hitting weights
so as not to strain the muscles OF
back or injure the spine, the most
delicate portion Of the body. ''ln
cultivatlng your physical condi'
tiOn," said Miss Bear; "Study
yourself and find what you need
most in the way Of exercise. Not
only Is the health Of an individual
effected by physical condition, but
it also gov ems the mental and
moral state. Too often we get out
OF patience with people who are
peevish, when we should pity them,
for peeyishness often comes from bad
health AND not defect OF Character
or mind. Don't always look after
your own health alone, but try
some lmes to help other people to
be healrhful. Don't give Bible
tracts ~ starving people, but rather
make their surroundings clean
aud healthful an0 give them some
thing to eat.
"An essential to good health is
not 70 worry, particularly At night.
1t is bad habit to go to bed al
nigh: thinking about the morrow.
Go to bed To rest aud not to pine
and mcpe over your misfOrtunes.
In learning how much to dv 10 have
good health. you must remember
also to learn how much not TO do.
Learn to rest. Good health de-
ponds Us much upon healthful rest
as upon healthful exercises.
Miss Baer related number Of
interesting anecdotes and illutrat.:d
her meaning In several cases in y
very entertaining manner, and in
conclusion read the following hints
on how to malutaiu good health,
under the caption of Doht's and
Dos.
Dunt's-
Don't hurry.
Don't worry.
Don't get Hurried.
Don't NOPE.
Don't neglect to ca, regularly.
0On Gov S0PAui1s
Don't eat too much.
Don't forget to rest.
Don't confuse lnavtiOn with rest.
Don't CRY over split milk, but be
more careful next time.
Don't neglect your personal
health.
Don't wear heavy or tight close.
Don't plan more than you can do.
Don't SIT in an Ill ventilated room.
Don't Look vs. though yon had tue
cares of the world upon your
shoulders.
Don't try to regulate your living
according to your neighbours rules.
Dos
Wear warm clothing in cold
weather.
Lat wholesome. well cooked food.
Exercise regularly.
Breathe deeply.
Learn how To rest aud 10 relax.
Hold up your chest.
Keep your thoughts ON health, not
ON disease.
Be content.
Be helpful.
BE cheerful.
Look ON the good side Of things.
Study the needs Vt your body,
and As far ~ YOU can try 10 supply
them.
Always look your best.
Believe that you were ment TO
be strong.
Try 10 gain one new thought,
Try to do one gould dccu aud try to
see one beautiful thing each day.
Col. Judison San Martin, who
was in command of the Spanish
garrison at Ponce, Puerto Rico,
when the United States troops
under Geneal Miles, landed in the
island, and who abandoned the