Lectures On "Number One And How To Take Care Of Him."

Amidst much laughter , . Dr . Pope condemned the " high heels" of the present clay as most hurtful , and showed that the delicate organization of the foot was injured , Avhilst the whole line of gravity is upset , and the weight of the body so disarranged , that physical mischief is

produced , and often serious affections result . Dr . Pope pointed out that the Ourangoutang never bring the heels to the ground , but that the true line of support for men and Avomen Avent directly through the centre of the solid heel of the foot .

Dr . Pope dwelt for a time upon the evils of India Rubber Clothing , and Galoshes particularly as articles of apparel . The only occasion Avhere such material AA'as justifiable as clothing , Avas when driA'ing , or exposed to Avet , whilst

remaining cpiiescent . After a few other suggestions and remarks upon the quantity of clothing most consistent Avith health ; the necessity of airing clothes , especially for children , Aveak or sickly persons , and old people , Dr . Pope dreAV attention to

the A'aluable Avarmth maintaining poAver of ordinary paper , used either alone or in conjunction with cotton or woollen material . He described the advantages to the pool of paper quilts , chest protectors , and papei waistcoats .

Dr . Pope then considered "Avork and Play " as conducive to health , and in some very pertinent observations forcibly inculcated the vieAV that exorcise is absolutely necessary to health , assisting all the functions on Avhich life depends , influencing the respiration , profoundly the circulation , and the formation and destruction of the tissues of the body . The lecturer insisted on the fact that

all exercise should be accompanied with pleasurable feelings , and Avaraed his hearers against painful or permanent exhaustion . He urged slow , continuous , and systematic training , Avith ample periods of rest for all young people , advocated regular

and thorough physical education for girls as well as boys , and warned young men not to overstrain their powers , by endeavouring to ecpial and excel in gymnastic feats and arduous tasks older and more fully-developed men . . Dr . Pope pointed oat the advantages under Avhich such men as Weston , O'Leary . and Captain Webb , performed their

wonderful exertions , and claimed that emulation is out of place , if it lead to improper exertion . Dr . Pope strongly advised amusement to be combined with exercise , and recommended agreeable company if Ave desire

our Avalks , rides , or drives to produce all their good effects . A ery pertinently he asked , "How many Girls' Schools have Playgrounds 1 " "Why , " said Dr . Pope , " should our boys be the only ones permitted to play

, and to enjoy free and healthy exercise and fun % Why should our girls be marched in formal , sometimes almost funeral style , through dull streets and roads—for their out-door recreation , and even then accompanied bv a starchy severe looking

governess . " AVe shall OAve our future as a nation to the mother ' s rising-up amongst us , and it is therefore a national duty to see that eA'ery means should be enforced to ensure sound and vigorous training for the body as well as the mind of all our girls . "

The London School Board must devote some consideration to p laygrounds as Avell as to buildings . Dr . Pope concluded by drawing attention to the many amusements a girl may with propriety indulge in : Archery ,

skipping , dancing , swimming , riding , swinging , and especially croquet , and skating . Croquet associates intellect with muscular exertion , and skating not only improves the figure , securing better carriage and style , but also inculcates courage

and self-reliance . Both should be open air amusements . Dr . Pope described his visit to the Marble Skating Rink , in the Olnphain Road , and spoke in the hig hest terms of its size and arrangements , the perfect ventilation ,

protection from rain , and its freedom from dust aud noise—considerations not to be overlooked . The surface of the marble also oilers a peculiarly firm grip to the wooden wheels , and thus firmness and safety seem more secured than on Avood or

aspbalte . " There can be no doubt that Dryden was right Avhen be he said , ' The Avise for cure on exercise depend ; ' but , said the doctor , I think ' prevention is better than cure , ' and nothing tends to avert sickness so much as proper exercise aud suitable play . "