Health Notes.

From the start, let us be optimistic and imagine that we are going to have a really fine summer! This brings before us all sorts of delightful expectations with hope for realisation, so let us all be prepared to answer the “call of the open” when that call comes.

With the hours of sunshine lengthening, and the rays of the sun strengthening, one of the pleasures to which we look forward is

Sun-bathing:

In an earlier, issue of this journal we drew your attention to the dangers in over-exposure to the sun's rays. At the beginning, let the exposure be limited to ten minutes each for the front and for the back of the body, taking care to keep the head and back of the neck protected. Gradually extend this time allowance, and in due course you will acquire that coveted sun-tan of the “he-man” without incurring risk or discomfort.

Another joy to which we look forward is the

Sea-bathing:

Don't go in too soon after a meal—allow at least one hour's interval—and don't stay in too long at the first. Don't take risks. Even although you are a strong swimmer, don't strike out to sea as though you intend to cross the straits—you can get just as wet and have just as good a swim within a safe margin from the shore. Remember, that if you get into difficulties, some other life or lives may be lost in attempting to save yours. If you are not a good swimmer, go out in depth to your chest and then swim parallel with the shore.

Don't force vour timid child into the water. Let it play at the water's edge as it wishes, and before long you will find it taking to the water, like the proverbial duck.

If river-bathing, beware of undercurrents in pools, and always be sure that there are no “snags” before you take a dive. Don't overdo the diving, as there is risk of it lighting up ear trouble. And now, just a word about the shower-bath. Don't rush under this, all in a sweat, the moment you have finished your game, for if you do, you will just resume sweating after you dry yourself as the skin glands will still be active. Instead, put on your cardigan or other wrap, until you cool down a little, then make for the shower, and you will be surprised how much more comfortable you will be after. Be careful not to overdo your page 59 games at the start—get gradually into form, thus avoiding muscle strain and stateness.

You will also be looking forward to Picnicing:

In arranging the food for this outing, avoid tinned foods where possible and don't fill your hamper with rich things.

If motoring to your picnic ground, remember not only the rules, but also the courtesies of motoring. Most cars of to-day are good, but don't try to demonstrate to the public that yours is the best. Do all you can to prevent accidents and show full consideration not only for your fellow-motorist, but also for the pedestrian.

On arrival at yotir picnic spot, park your car carefully and if necessary, protect your tyres from the sun.

Above all, be careful where you light your fire, and sec that it is black-out before leaving. Don't hack the trees and shrubs or tear up ferns—your car looks better when not adorned by the products of acts of vandalism. Be sure to close all gates through which you pass, and if negotiating fences be carèful not to damage them. On leaving for home, see to it that all litter is cleared away and above all, do not leave tinr. or broken bottles lying about.

In this country we enjoy the privilege of access so kindly granted by most of the farmers, and it behoves us to show our appreciation of their kindness.

Should you be camping, carefully attend to all sanitary requirements, and remember, someone else may want to occupy the same position when you vacate it. Burn all discarded food substances, and thus lessen the number of breeding grounds for the dangerous fly.

Don't trust any water other than spring water. Boil all river water, as with so much farm drainage, there is always the possibility of it containing disease-producing germs.