The Pedestrian's Record

the pedestrian's record. 91 " It is scarcely necessary to inculcate the free use of cold water every morning. It is not desirable to bathe during this time, though in warm weather a plunge into the river, or, better still, the sea, is very serviceable ; but at all seasons the whole body should be sponged every morning, using, in very cold weather, water at a temperature of 60 or 65 degs- Fahrenheit. The body should be well rubbed with a rough cloth, until a glow is produced, and the aid of an assistant is here very beneficial." From our own experience, and information derived from experts, it appears that the best results havebeen obtained from foods selected thus: Breakfast. Oatmeal porridge, with chop or fish, and a little toasted bread. Meat is always better broiled than roasted, for the reason that by broiling the natural juices are retained. No greater fallacy can be entertained than that an athlete should eat underdone meat; it is indigestible, and less nourishing than a well-cooked chop. One cup of black tea may finish this meal, as it is never wise, even during training, to experience thirst at the same time. Habit is second nature, and by ab­ stinence from alcoholic beverages, and accustoming the system to a small amount of liquid, it will soon accommodate itself to such abstinence ; and when such result has been obtained, great benefit to the athlete will supervene ; for, in the first place, persons do not comprehend how little liquid the animal requires for health sake, and that such is the case can be easily understood if we consider the very large pro-