British Manly Exercises

TRAINING. 28?" system, alone prescribed, and beef and mutton ara preferred. All fat and greasy substances are prohibited, as they induce bile, and consequentlyinjure the stomach.—The lean of meat contains morenourishment than the fat, and, in every case, the most substantial food is preferable to any other kind. Fresh meat is the most wholesome and nourishing. Salt, spiceries, andall kinds of seasonings, with the ex­ ception ofvinegar, are prohibited. The lean,then, of fat beef cooked in steaks, with very little salt, is the best; and it should be rather under-done than otherwise. Mutton being reckoned easy of digestion, may be occasionally given, to vary the diet and gratify the taste. The legs offowls are also esteemed. It is preferable to have the meat broiled, as much of its nutritive qualityis lost by roasting or boiling. It ought to be dressed so as to remain tender and juicy; for it is by this means that it will be easily digested, and afford most nourishment. Biscuit and stale bread are the only preparations of vegetable matter which are permitted to be given; and every thing inducing flatulency must be carefully avoided. In general,the quantity of aliment is not limited by the trainer, but left entirely to the discretion ofthe pedes­ trian, whose appetite should regulate him in this respect. With respect to liquors, they must be always taken cold ; and home-brewed beer, old, butnot bottled, is the best. A little red wine, however, may be given to those