The Student, Volume 2, Issue 4, January 1890

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Vol. II.
January,  1890.
No. 4.
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^DITORIAI,.
There is a tendency on the part of those
engaged in sedentary occupations to entirely
forego muscular exercise. Persons so employed are wont to excuse themselves for
such reasons as,—the lack of time; the want
of money to obtain a proper gymnastic suit;
the needlessness of it; the lameness caused
by such unnecessary exertion; having tried
it once did not see any improvement, etc.,
etc., etc.
It is a noticeable fact that those who have
least to do are the ones who always consider themselves overworked, and that those
who earnestly engage in all duties that present themselves,can still find time for others.
Besides, time can be found for that exercise
which is absolutely necessary in order to
give the strength and vigor so essential for
the thorough performance of any duty,
whether sedentary or muscular.
As for not having money to buy a proper
suit for a gymnasium, such an apology is
foolish for more than one reason; an opportunity for muscular exercise presents itself on
all sides if one does not  consider  it  above
his station to indulge in it, and if he does,it
must be conceded that better judgment is
shown by investing a small sum in such a
manner than to suffer for an indefinite length
of time from nervous prostration and pay a
physician a large amount for his services.
After being ill for some time few are so
rash as to overload a weak stomach with
rich and unwholesome food, neither should
they expect to suedenly indulge in severe
bodily exercise and experience the desired
effect.
The constitution should not,through carelessness, be allowed to become weakened,
but if by chance it happens so to do it would
be rash to expect to stimulate and build it
up in one day. It must be treated with
moderation and care, resulting from patient
and persevering practice, agents which form
the prominent elements of character.
We have just had the opportunity of examining a copy of "Civics," by Professor
McCleary, issued from new plates. The
great Tribune fire burned the old plates together with a quantity of books. The most
notable feature of the new book is the thinner, finer quality of paper and the more
durable binding. A few errors that had escaped notice heretofore are corrected,making
the book,without exception, the handsomest
and most desireable one of its kind ever published. Its success financially, is naturally
a source of gratification to the author, publishers, and its large and increasing circle of
friends.
A manual intended to accompany and
supplement the text-book is in course of
preparation and we predict for its appearance as cordial a reception as has been
awarded its elder sister.