often make theirs, by fixing
it to sticks stuck into the ground, and walking backwards and forwards
with the thread, singing as they go. Yes, singing! I think we English
folk might learn from them to put more joy into our work, that
fountainhead of life and health. We are apt to take such a serious
view of ourselves and of all we do. So often, too, we only feel the
dull and quiet colours, instead of using the many brilliant ones that
nature loves so well. Once we begin working in, and appreciating,
these we realise the exhilarating effect on our spirits. Indeed, I
think we are only beginning to realise what a great influence colour
has upon us, and all that colour signifies, each colour having various
meanings of its own.

Many people are now realising that we are surrounded by a halo of
colour woven by our character--the most highly developed people being
surrounded by clear, bright colours. It is strictly true that we are
all weavers, every day of our lives. By following the laws of nature
we make the finest texture composed of all the most glorious colours
or qualities in the Universe, so by degrees bringing ourselves, and
others, into perfect harmony and peace.

MINNIE BROWN.

HOW MUCH SHOULD WE EAT?

_This discussion arose out of the article with above title, by "M.D.,"
which was published in our July number._--[EDS.]

IV

In dealing with this vitally important question, we shall most of us,
I take it, agree upon certain points. In the light of recent knowledge
upon, and extended experience of the subject, one such point which now
appears incontrovertible is that there are thousands die
annually--directly or indirectly--through overfeeding where one dies
through insufficient nourishment. And it may at once be said that, as
regards these thousands, the death certificates are practically
valueless as data in relation to erroneous dieting, so that in this
way we can never get at a correct estimate as to the actual number of
deaths due to overfeeding. Bright's disease, gastric and intestinal
affections, growths of various kinds, cancer, etc., are each in their
turn certified as the "Cause of Death." Most often, however, the
initial cause is the overloading of the system with an amount of food
beyond that which is necessary or healthful--and thereby clogging up
the tissues, the organs and smaller bloodvessels.

But it may be said: "How can you substantiate such a general and
sweeping statement?" In th