When heated from exercise, boys love to throw aside their outer clothing, so as to “cool off.” This is dangerous; better to feel uncomfortable for a little while until your body resumes its natural temperature.

COLD OR DRAFT.

Never sit in a cold room or a draft. It is sure to injure you and may cause death. If you feel chilly, warm yourself by vigorous exercise.

Always obey the promptings of nature. Failure to do so poisons the blood, causes serious disease, and frequently destroys life itself.


Show the necessity of pure air. What precaution should be taken before lying down to sleep? What of drafts? What are necessary to sleep well?

What is a good practice for each morning? What will this do?

What depends upon you? What results from carelessness in these respects? Of what ought you to be careful?

What use should be made of overcoats, wraps, and overshoes? What has resulted from neglect to follow this rule?

What is the proper course, when the clothing, shoes or stockings become wet?