much towards the surface of the body
which are designed for the solution of the food in the stomach.

1758. Walking.

To walk gracefully, the body must be erect, but not stiff, and the
head held up in such a posture that the eyes are directed forward. The
tendency of untaught walkers is to look towards the ground near the
feet; and some persons appear always as if admiring their shoe-ties.
The eyes should not thus be cast downward, neither should the chest
bend forward to throw out the back, making what are termed round
shoulders; on the contrary, the body should be held erect, as if the
person to whom it belongs were not afraid to look the world in the
face, and the chest by all means be allowed to expand. At the same
time, everything like strutting or pomposity must be carefully
avoided. An easy, firm, and erect posture is alone desirable. In
walking, it is necessary to bear in mind that the locomotion is to be
performed entirely by the legs. Awkward persons rock from side to
side, helping forward each leg alternately by advancing the haunches.
This is not only ungraceful but fatiguing. Let the legs alone advance,
bearing up the body.

1759. Utility of Singing.

It has been asserted, and we believe with some truth, that singing is
a corrective of the too common tendency to pulmonic complaints. Dr.
Rush, an eminent physician, observes on this subject:

"The Germans are seldom afflicted with consumption; and this, I
believe, is in part occasioned by the strength which their lungs
acquire by exercising them in vocal music, for this constitutes an
essential branch of their education. The music master of an academy
has furnished me with a remark still more in favour of this opinion.
He informed me that he had known several instances of persons who
were strongly disposed to consumption, who were restored to health
by the exercise of their lungs in singing."

1760. The Weather and the Blood.

In dry, sultry weather the heat ought to be counteracted by means of a
cooling diet. To this purpose cucumbers, melons, and juicy fruits are
subservient. We ought to give the preference to such alimentary
substances as lead to contract the juices which are too much expanded
by the heat, and this property is possessed by all acid food and
drink. To this class belong all sorts of salad, lemons, oranges,
pomegranates sliced and sprinkled wit