Pedestrianism

MODERN PEDESTRIANISM. 37 tive. The victors should be rewarded also with the applauses of the public, the counte­ nance of the great, and sometifnes, perhaps, with the patronage of the government. ,, — " All sports,"he farther observes, " without exception, that promote strength and agi­ lity, should be encouraged in our military schools*." But to everyman, the proper exercise of the body is an important object, as good health and spirits constitute the greatest blessing of nature, for our pleasures are derived from the capability of enjoying them. Dr. Churchill justly remarkst, " that, in the formation of our frames, and the very nature of our con­ stitution, it was the positive institution ofPro­ vidence, to create in us an absolute necessity for exercise, in order to our well-being." And he farther says, that " by attention to exer­ cise, the tone and vigour ofthe moving powers are wonderfully increased; the nervousenergy Edgeworth's Essays onProfessional Education^ p. 166. t Genuine Guide Htoealth. * and