New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
DElV l bEGllVS u APPEAR YOUNG 
bst 50, Vigor Takes Of Score Of Years


 flsons has resumed his conferences fh newspaper correspondents after $uspension since July, 1915. Here Fer he will receive the correspon- slts every Monday afternoon. At e time the conferences were dis Rntlnued the reason given was that he situation over the Lusitania case Ad become so delicate that the 3resident thought it wiser to take no ehances in answering questions from he press.
 TThe rule against discussing ques- lions affecting the international rela- lpns of the United States still applied When the correspondents assembled Do the presidents office yesterday, and Inquiries as to the attitude of the Government toward Germany's peace |ffort were barred. But if the news Paper men went away newsless, they [arrled with them from the presidents fice g very distinct impression that 1r Wilson, was in better health than C had been. at any time since he en- hred the White House, and that phy- ieally he was able to cope with any roblenl that ordinarily might involve tax upon his strength. In ten days resident Wilson will be 50 years old. ie did not look his years as he smil- hgly faced forty or more newspaper hen grouped around him in a semi ircle. His face was thin, but his general appearance of vigor belled hat this was due to any lack of edith. His shoulders were square, is chest showed great development, nd if he had turned his back-which 6 didn't-the observant| correspon- iy,n ression that here was a man in the hirties
 There was a striking youthfulness bout the entire appearance of the resident. While he has gained flesh, is figure looked trim, almost boyish. erhaps that impression was accen- hated by the excellent cut of his othes. He wore a blue business suit, nd the short coat fitted him with a hugness that showed that his tailor new his trade. Happiness and good hture fairly bubbled from the presi- Pnt. This is the first anniversary of s marriage. and that fact.and the [tisfaction he feels from the outcome the presidential election may have ben responsible in some measure for $ obviously cheerful frame of mind. he more general impression that he we was tbat he had thrown off the tie physical troubles that used to Dther him. and was able to undergo a st in endurance with a man twenty sars his junior.
 In Excellent Humor Throughout the day visitors to the Eecutive offices were impressed by e presidents good humor. One man terested in the local affairs of the 6strict of Columbia asked him bout the prospect of having an augural' ball in connection with the Elebration of MT. Wilson's second auguration as president MT. Will bn answered that like the boy and e apple core, there ain't goin' to none,'' and question as to how e president regarded the movement grant a Saturday half holiday lroughout the year to government nployes in Washington brought forth Ie laughing. snoncornmittal response lat he'd likelato have one himself.
 Tn the first year of MT. Wilson's rm as president reports were circu- ted that he was in poor health. It as known that he suffered from briodica1 attacks of biliousness that ouId keep him indoors for several avs He was also susceptible to dds. which he did not throw off for nsiderable periods. When he was Pass Christian, Miss, in the Christ as holidays following his inaugura- on, reports were in circulation that was a sick man. Later the story bt around that he was suffering from me serious disease and circumstan- hI details of his alleged trouble were ven by persons who said they knew about it. The answer to these re- brts is found in the continued inn oyement in the health of the presi- ent-
 Credit for the presidents excellent ealth is given mainly to Dr. Cary T. rayson, the navy surgeon assigned to |1ty as the presidents physician. r. Grayson prescribed the fresh air ire. He got the president into the bbit of playing golf regularly and is id to have been insistent on MT. Fi1son taking this or some other form
 healthful exercise every day ardly an afternoon passes that the resident is not on the links, some- mes with Dr. Grayson as his com union. and freduent1y with Mrs. Will h. Todov was no exception to the le, in spite of the fact that the golf purse was covered with snow. Mrs. Tilson played with him.