New-York tribune., 1900-04-10
mGOOD FOR NOTHING AGE. "
OPINIONS on PHYSICAL CULTURE
LISTENED TO BY THE
MOTHERS CLUB.

The Nev-York City Mothers Club assembled for
,.s. n,onthIv meeting yesterday afternoon at the
zsrkeIev Lyceum. No. 10 West Forty-fourth-st,
- discussed Physical Culture for Mothers"
Nc s Bolton in presenting the subject, said
-Ls+ she had added 10 the point in question talk
= come practical helps that physical culture can
I've 70 tae children well as the mothers.
Ms Bolton then called upon the first speaker.
~ X Seaver who talked upon the physical
..-si-,on Of the child from TO fifteen years,
.,,h he styled the good for nothing age He
,s -ha+ between one and years OF age was
.be neriod Of nerve growth. when the brain be-
-ss nearly as large as II ever viii be. The child
a. sc growth was frequently most injured by poor
nutrition and both external and internal irritation
= betne the period Of nervous activity, Il was the
80 1rben The child needed the greatest care and
attention.
AS self is the dominant characteristic Of the
,buH's life" said the speaker. ut Is looking TOT
constant change and amusement. and the first
seyan wears has frequently been designated the
savage
The boy often becomes egoist, and gets 10 De
Erbearable but after the age Of fourteen years ne
beg.rs 70 look from within 10 the outer world ana
gradually forgers himself
The next is the period Of bone growth and the
sooelerarton Is so excessive TO often rob other
vital processes and frequently there is such lack
of balance IN mental processes that parents begin
70 doubt whether The boy will ever be good for
anything
o-r7en- through development OF motor nerves,
whether in work OF play. The brain being dom
inarfng organ must have an adequate food supply.
We must have higher regard for health, for
health brings success. and have never yet seen
red checked criminal Life is incomplete along
classical lines; We must keep close 10 natures
heart" .
Dr. Seaver was followed by DR.. George Winter
burn who caused much surprise 10 the audlence
by many statements which totally upset generally
accepted theories
a. said ne was rather puzzled when asked TO talk
rIr0r the subject OF physical culture for mothers
gs ne OF that was not eQlaly
spinsterS. wives, daughters ana brolheIs
He declared further IN direct opposition 10 Dr.
eeaver that Il was d mistake 10 declare that GRIM
inaty the result OF physical decline as ne hdC
seer q number Of red checked criminals
Il have been a mother far as any man
might" said DR.. WinTerburn. having mad twenty
five wears of experience. I have washed, dressed
nd fedr many a baby. The term physical culture
s generally rntsapplied, and usually the gymnasium
work means energy expended not energy stored up.
The first requisite for life IS air, the second
inside and outside. The drinking Of pure water is
breathe properly and stand and walk correctly
and he will need no gymnastics. A natural use Of
muscles IS sufficient.
At the conclusion Of DR.. Winterburn's talk. DR..
70 MS opinion Of boiled water restorative.
Boiled is dead water" he replied, and
would throw II ali into the river II will Kill you
surely too much boiled milk" Then wou1-
2 asked:
Well Doctor If you lived in Philadelphia would
Yes" replied for II can't be worse
than Crotou But If you boil II, let
= stand open until IL becomes thoroughly aerated.
Pure spring water is the best to drink