astic athletes when iu college, and at the present time still retain a very strong love for athletic sports. Nor is it confined entirely to the medical profession ; a large number of the prominent lawyers and clergymen of my acquaintance have been active and prominent athletes when in college. The athletic training which a man receives in his college course never entirely leaves him iu after life ; and although he may find his time somewhat occupied by important work, still he finds an

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... ty for indulging in some form of athletic work which keeps him physically a healthy man, and mentally a bright oue. How many are there of us who have indulged in athletic work that do not look back with pride to the time when we were taking an active part in athletic contests ? and how many are there of us who would be willing to forego the memory of that time because of the possibility that we might have received some injury ? Certainly the satisfaction to be derived from the contest, and the strength obtained from the training are out of proportion to the injury which may arise.