THE DANGERS' OF DRESS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 196, 13 May 1908, Page 5

THE DANGERS' OF DRESS.

More,'colds aro probably caught by wet feet than in any other, w;ay (says tho, "Express"), yet it is in tlift noso or throat'that-wo feol ' it., Boots should bo large enough ' not. to arrest tho circulation, and thick, enough to prevent damp from penetrating. Too much clothing should be avoided, as it causc3 perspiration with sriiiill oxertioii and makes tho wearer susceptible' to chills. It'is also a'.great thing to accustom one- ; self to have tho ncck exposed. After .any !gamo' or 'exorciso . which induces perspiration it is, most, important to change and have'a rub .down.. Women who, havo adopted the pastimes of mere man have not followed.'him' so :.far in this sensible plan, except .'in tho ca'so-of lady lawn-tennis' players. Mrs; Hillyard or, Mrs.'Sterry-would no moro think of neglecting to change after a hard game tlian they would-dream of serving two faults; • The best way to harden, the .body , is tho "cold'fob,",but this,, again, must, not bp 'used.'indiscriminately. 'As , long as'it produces ,a';, healthy'reaction it is all-right," but .if,:the.' bather, is'cold and: .shivers for hours afterwards, it is worse than useless, ..as it is . liable' to bring on tlio' 'very, _ thing ;it is 'ftsed to'prevent. :In£siich it is : best to'; take a warm bath and ■theri' 1 sporigo the face and neck with cold water, but in cither'case ■tho body should bo well rubbed down with . a rough towel; afterwards.