This table will be of value to us in AngloSaxon countries, but needs modification when applied to the study of people in foreign countries, where the types differ, though only to a very slight degree.

By the determination of the base as well as the first inclination we are assisted considerably in arranging a diet corresponding to the demands made at various periods of life. It must be remembered that beginning with babyhood and on through childhood, and thereafter youth, nature prescribes certain combinations to further development. Furtheremore, nature considers temperament. and charactristics which can be furthered or curbed as the case may be. Then again with the advance of years nature has her particular rules. In accordance with constitution there are to be radical changes in diet every five, seven or nine years. In many cases a more frequent change has to be considered. Living up to such rules will warrant and make sure health of body and power of mind.

In children the determination of the base assists us to select the food called for by nature to further growth, and reveals the

means unto higher developments as well as the curbing of mistakes, or the coaching of talents insufficiently awakened during the process of gestation.

Child study is as much a branch in the study of diagnosis as is dietetics. In finding the base we are able to select the fundamentals in food necessary to uphold basic factors, while with the knowledge of inclinations we can do much in giving nature an opportunity to adjust matters to our advantage and keep the system well balanced, consequently normal.

Diagnosis deals with the babe, the child, the youth, the mature, the prime, and the advanced in years.

The development or unfoldment of the mind depends as much upon the dynamics as does the whole of the constitution with its circulatory system. For this reason attention has to be given to breathing as much as to diet. Nature prompts us within the course of development to induce dynamic action by virtue of abdominal, diaphragmatic and chest force. Correspondingly with such operations the mind responds and either confines itself to a small radius of mental emanations or seeks to enlarge its scope. The latter depends entirely upon the conscious control on the part of the individual. For this reason we should begin higher culture with the babe, and in addition to food admin

istered, devise ways and means conducive to breath regulations. The very position of the body needs to be adjusted from time to time so as to induce a better rhythm in breathing. It is not enough to simply give regular baths and oiling of the body with enough salt to make the oil penetrate. It is necessary to roll the body, pull the limbs gently, massage the body and move the joints. There should be light slapping, stretching, pounding, frotating, kneading, rocking, swinging, bouncing, throwing up in the air so as to induce momentums of catching breaths, as well as to induce arrestment and retentment of breath, all of which takes watching and paying attention to take baby unawares, as it were. The babe should pass through a daily routine of exercises inducing sobs, sighs, laughter and surprise. All of these and many more forms of exercise and culture are needful, devising opportunities that will bring baby in contact with other babes for the purpose of mutual exchange, taking care that neither of the little ones play with objects liable to inflict injury, and in case of temper to immediately curb such outbursts, learning through such demonstrations further care and attention as well as change in diet or probable medication.

Where a private home cannot afford a nursery the community should devise such a place, where babes may be given social inter

course under the supervision of mothers, not strangers, except when other duties call mother. Natural mothers are prompted by love and duty to devote their time to their little ones and find no time to frequent clubs, card-parties and outings, except the whole of their family be present. Clubs may be for youths and bachelors, for the purpose of mutual or business exchange. As to natural fathers, they, too, are expected to spend a certain part of their leisure time at home, if for no other purpose than to get acquainted with the family. Instead of devoting time to initiations furthering degrees, it will be found more wholesome for all to be initiated into household duties, giving every member the degrees due them. In this way many problems confronting society would find solution, while greater unfoldment would come to one and all, paving the way unto higher attainments.

Attention has to be given to food if we are to be spared annoyances. In babyhood milk and cereals are the staff of life. Fruit juices are to serve as a tonic or to prompt elimination. To the latter category we add figs, raisins, locust-bread, and the juice obtained from steaming dried fruits.

In youth, especially school age, less dairy foods are used, and in their stead, vegetables and fruits are added. Eggs and fermented cheese are permitted, and in many cases are

a necessity.

Vegetables should be used in the form of salads, and others baked. It is not wise to use soups, unless the temperament calls for more liquid foods. Salads should be served twice a day; fruit also twice and not less than once a day. In some instances more fruit, in others more vegetables, are called for. Pulses in limited quantities will be found a builder, but care should be taken not to overdo a good thing. The seasons, too, should be used as a guide, so as to assure the best results.

In cases of indolence, virility, and eruptions, it is best to cut down on pulses as well as tubers, and adhere more closely to gruels, milk preparations, rice, farmers-rice, rivulets, dumplings, and such batter foods as need milk in their preparing. Drinking of water with meals should not be permitted at such age. Water may be used in any amount before meals and long after a meal. Children of school-age require a certain amount of liquids, but we prefer to have them eat more luscious fruits to satisfy nature's demands. At the ages of puberty it is but natural for the system to call for liquids, even of a more stimulating nature, like cocoa, cholocate, and tea; still care should be taken not to make it a habit to administer such drinks with meals.

In youth more tuberous foods and a selection of pulses are called for. Yard as well