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Show FOR EXERCISE AT HOME. Simple Device That Will Be Found of Practical Benefit. A simple device for homo physical training consists simply of a piece of wood four by two Inches and one Inch thick, having two auger holes . ono Inch In diameter nnd half an ' Inch deep, writes J. It. Wlnchlp, In tho BoBton Transcript. Null or screw It, with the holes exposed horizontally, to tho sfdo of n room or building us high ns tho ahoutdora of tho person who Is to uso It. Tako two canes, stick tho ferrules In tho holes nnd Htnml with tho hands (holding tho handles on the enncs) nearly touching tho breast. Aa you away forward tho hands separate, thus giving space for tho body to act freely In pressing the Bhoulders back, the head acting In unison, whllo tho breast extends for-ward, for-ward, tho breathing conforming with tho motion, thus exercising In a more hygienic manner thnn wclghta afford. Deep breathing can at tho same tlmo bo practiced. Permanent , rods of wood, stcol or brass tubes mny ho attached by awlvels or ringed scrows to the block and used Instead of tho auger holes aud canes. Tlio roda nro to havo hahdloa fitted for uso. In my opinion the device la ' thoroughly practicable nnd should be generally adopted, thnt strength nnd honuty of form mny bo ret allied nnd disease lessened. |