WINGATE’S SYSTEM FOR A MONTH’S TRAINING.
Rise at about 7 A. M. (Glass of cold water recommended). The crew meet at 7 A. M., walk and run for four or five miles; or, in later practice, quick run of two miles. Wash and dress.
Breakfast, 9 A. M.—Meat (broiled), bread (brown) and butter, tea, two cups. Cocoa made of the nibs boiled for four hours is better than tea for breakfast.
Luncheon at 1 P. M.—Beef sandwich, with half a pint of old ale, or biscuit and glass of sherry, or egg in sherry. At 2.30 P. M. row about four or five miles. This altogether depends on the state of the crew.
Dinner at 6 P. M.—Wash in tepid water. Meat (roast, broiled or boiled). Vegetables—“The green foods permissible contain in their list spinach—the very best of all; sea-kale, asparagus, but without melted butter; turnip-tops, young unhearted greens, but not solid cabbages; broccoli, carrots, parsnips, and cooked celery. Turnips are also favored, and peas condemned, also cucumbers, and all salad mixtures. But boiled beet-root is good, and Jerusalem artichokes; and French beans stand next to spinach in virtue.” “Any kind of wholesome meat thoroughly cooked.” The course is varied daily, so that no two days together shall see the same articles on the table. “Light puddings may be eaten.” Old ale, one pint. Wine, two glasses of old port or sherry, or three of claret. Biscuits and dried fruits, as cherries, figs, etc., allowed. “All fresh fruits are avoided. Plain jellies are innocuous. As much spring water as they have a mind to.”
Supper, 9 P. M.—Oatmeal gruel, if desired. Bed at 10 P. M.
Summary: sleep, eight or nine hours; exercise, about three hours; diet, varied.
