WILSON'S HEALTH GOOD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12066, 23 July 1917, Page 4

WILSON'S HEALTH GOOD.

FRESH AIR ENJOYED. Writing from Washington, the correspondent of the '' Daily Telegraph " says that President Wilson, facing tlu> worries and tremendous responsibilities of war, ir! in per foe r. mental and physical condition, and that although sixty years of age, he. acts and looks liko a man of fort v.

The President attributes his fine physical condition to his fondness for outdoor exercises and plenty of fresh air. In good or had weather he may lie found on the golf links or taking long walks with Mix Wilson. "' Relieve the mind by exposing ii to the sunshine," appears to he the President's creed. After making his momentous decisions Dr Wilson nlavs golf usually, and he chooses a box in a theatre whenever he wishes to ponder over a crisis.

Dr Garv T. Grayson, the President's private physician, has played a prominent pari, in keeping him strong and well. The young Southern doctor is intimately acquainted with' his distinguished chief, and whenever a. danger signal is flashed along the President's system Dr Grayson "catches" it in its inception. Dr Wilson and Dr Grayson may always be sepn together when an international snarl is being dealt with. They may either play golf together or ride about the Washington drives. The President's everyday habits are extremely regular. * He keeps appointments with himself with tho same "strict accountability" as with callers. Ho lias breakfast in his room, luncheon is always at, one o'clock on tho dot, and seven o'clock dinner is tho rule. By holding to these few simple rules of living the President finds himself—a war President—physically and mentally lit to cope with tho big problems aheadc