New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-01
CURE FOR UGLINESS.
PERSONAL ATTRACTTvENEss DUE TO
THE RIGHT KIND OF GYMNAS-
TICS. SAYS DIR. TAYLOR.

An instructive lecture on Exercise as Remedy
given yesterday al 70 o'clock by Dr. Henry
Ling Taylor IN Mrs. Kings studio, No s39 Eighth
ave- the lecture being one o. a course physical
culture
Or. Taylor began by giving BRIEF description Of
the construction q the body and the action and
contraction OF the muscles voluntary and invoIun-
tAry- He then showed how exercise affected them,
stating that experiment proved that excessive ex-
ercise was harmful 10 the brain and excessive men
tai effort reduced the physical power. 4 test was
made a. Yale by making q C4ass II the gymnasium
60 through hours violent exercise and giving L
class IN psychology hour OF intense application
70 study The gymnasium boys were SO exhausted
mentally vel physically that few Of them
could remember the combination that unfastened
their lockers. while the class in psychology being
taken directly TO the gymnasium. vas unable 10 go
through Us ordinary exercises This was owing 70
The intimate relation between the nerve centres OF
brain ard spine and the muscular system.
Dr. Taylor emphasized the necessity for exercfs-
ing under proper conditions. saying that TOO much
Is bad too little The exercise that comes
through occupation, he said, important and
reasonable amount OF Homework furnished a pretty
good home gymnasium. Outdoor games are espe-
ciaLy good. as they combine exercise. fresh air
and interest
All gyrnastic exercises should. as far as pos
slhle. combine these elements. and the exercise
taken solely FOR health is the least beneficial Of
a." said the lecturer. he spoke OF military dril
for children as q mistake. and considers II fire.
quently hurtful.
Another point that was emphasized was the
danger IN taking physical exercises when any local
Inflammation exists One should keep quiet as
possible when troubled by even a boil
Or. Taylor referred 70 the increasing OF
gymnastics and physical exercise II the treatment
o. the ;dioJic. tnsane, epueptic and criminal and
said when Il put into practice the
ElI2.ra ReformatO-Y. where 4 graded system pre-
walls the lowest grade improved, SO that Il a few
months most OF them were deserving Of promo
don n the Newly ork State EpiIepic Colony the
superintendent states that since the employment
o. ire patients in farm and other regular work the
epflep-lc seizures have decreas ed one-half.
The only hope for idiots the Doctor said. as IN
the possibility of training the mind through the
muscular sense.
D- Taylor spoke earnestly Of the general evil
OF piano practice tending 10 confirm any ten
de.cy lateral rEatUre or lung weakness i ne
coUr-ry = in need OF more pianlsts, he SAID
u sing whether they have fine voices or not and
they VIII develop chest and lungs and throat as
vel acquire d musical speaking voice, now so
seldom heard
Tn value OF physical culture from the aesthetic
standpoint Was then touched upon. .GTnnastl1s
o. tae right kind a sure cure for physical ugh
ness he Doctor announced Personal attractive
ness Is largely z matter OF grace Of outline ana
grace % movement. and the woman VINO WodId
attain those learn the folly Of wearing CON
EtT4C-l-g bands. whether on feet or fruIih- She
must learn the necessity for proper exercise
maj brings color the cheeks, brightness 70 i'7
eve clseTfulness and energy TO the rlnd ana De
ve.oPs grace OF line and motion