HEALTH LECTURES.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 284, 10 December 1901, Page 2

HEALTH LECTURES.

Tire second of Mrs liracher’s series of health lectures was given in the Theatre Royal last night, the subject being “ Digestion.” There was a large attendance. Mr DeLautour presided, and in tho course of his opening remarks spoke approvingly of the steps taken by Government in regard to the public health ; but regretted that tho laws as to preserving health were not carried out so well as they might be by the people. Mrs Bracher’s leoture proved very interesting, and a great deal of useful information was given, especially as to how indigestion and constipation were to be avoidod. The lecturess recommended that close attention should be given to the teeth of children, and considered that it would bo a wise thing if Government sent a dentist round to the different schools to examino tho teeth of tho children so that they might be attended to. She strongly condemned so much eating of meat, and said that if she had her own way she would live on a fruit diet. For children, plenty of cow’s milk was recommended. White bread was condemned. Oatmeal was strongly recommended. There should be no eating between meals. Tea was good if it was properly made, but stewed tea contained a lot of tannin that lined the coating of the stomach and should not be taken; nor should there bo any “of these wretched afternoon ,-teas.” Many teetotallers, said the lecturess, condemned tho drinking of alcohol, but they themselves wore not temperate, as they drank tea to excess. Tight lacing was again very strongly condemned. The womon were advised to take plenty of outdoor exercise, and to get more in the fresh air. Cheerfulness and laughtor at meals were advised, and parents were counselled to let the children join in the mirth. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Braeher, on the motion of the Chairman, who in turn was thanked for presiding, also Mr Thompson, for working the lantern slides.