N.B.—It is added "that the above rules are of course open to alteration according to circumstances, and the diet varied successfully by the introduction of fowls, either roast or boiled—the latter preferred;" and "it must never be lost sight of that sharp work, regularity, and cleanliness are the chief if not the only rules to be followed to produce thorough good condition."

McLAREN'S SYSTEM.

A DAY'S TRAINING.

Rise at about 7 A.M. (Glass of cold water recommended.)
Exercise. The crew meet at 7, walk and run for four or five miles; or, in later practice, quick run of two miles.
Wash and dress.
Breakfast, 9. Meat (broiled); bread (brown) and butter; tea, two cups.
"Cocoa made of the nibs boiled for four hours is better than tea for breakfast."
Smoking allowed (conditionally). "Smoking is barred, for, though here also a man's habits are to be taken into account,
the subjects of training in match-boats are usually too young
to have contracted a custom of smoking so inveterate as to have made tobacco indispensable to the body's internal functions,
though it is not unfrequently so in older men. After breakfast is the only time allotted to the pipe."
Luncheon at 1. Beef sandwich with half a pint of beer, or
Biscuit and glass of sherry, or egg in sherry.
Exercise. At 2.30 go out to row, and row over the whole course. "This altogether depends on the state of the crew."
Wash in tepid water.
Dinner at 6 p.m. Meat (roast, broiled, or boiled). "Any kind of wholesome meat thoroughly cooked."
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 pease 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."
The course is varied daily, so that no two days together shall see the same articles on the table.
Pudding. ("Light puddings may be eaten.")
Bread. Beer, 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.")
Jellies. ("Plain jellies are innocuous.")
Water. ("As much spring water as they have a mind to.")
Supper, 9. Oatmeal gruel if desired.
Bed at 10. N. B.—On Sundays a brisk walk of three hours or so is taken.

Summary.

Sleep, eight or nine hours. Exercise, about three hours. Diet, very varied.

STONEHENGE'S SYSTEM.

A DAY'S TRAINING.

Rise at 8 A.M. According to season and weather.
Cold bath.
Exercise, 8.30 to 9. Walking or running. "Let all take a gentle run or smart walk."
Breakfast, 9 to 9.30. Oatmeal porridge, with meat (beef or mutton, broiled) and bread.
Tea or coffee, or table beer, one pint.
"Tea is preferred to coffee. Cocoa is too greasy."
Exercise, 9.30 to 11.30, Billiards, skittles, quoits, or other light exercise.
11.30 to 1.30. Rowing.
1.30 to about 2.30. Running. "According to circumstances."
Rubbed dry and linen changed.
Dinner, 2.30 to 3 or 3.30 Meat—beef (roast) or mutton (boiled mutton occasionally),
roast fowl, partridges, or pheasants (allowed), or venison (nothing better).
"It is generally directed that the steak or chop should be underdone;this, I am sure, is a fallacy."
—Bread (ad lib.).—Puddings occasionally, made of bread,eggs, and milk, and served with preserved fruits.
—Vegetables—potatoes (one or two only), cauliflowers,and broccoli (only as an occasional change).
If training is protracted, fish allowed (cod or soles).—Beer, from a pint to a pint and a half.—Wine, a glass or two, port or sherry.
After dinner, until 5 or 6.A gentle stroll or book.
Exercise, 6 to 7.Rowing.
Supper, 8.Oatmeal porridge with dry toast or chop, with glass of port.
Bed at 9 or 10.