There is no doubt that the physical education of girls is arousing much greater interest and it is no longer considered that a girl should not do gymnastics. It is now much more usual to find that good schools have properly equipped gymnasiums with a fully qualified lady teacher whose special work in the school is to look after the physical well being of the girls.

Exercise will harmoniously develop all the physical organs and senses for the preservation of health, the growth of muscular power and the strengthening of the whole nervous system. It is only by the obedience of the muscles to the commands of the will that we can acquire suppleness and flexibility of limb and a graceful posture.

Other benefits result from exercise. The mind is concentrated, thought is stimulated and the memory improved. Accuracy and precision are acquired with practice.

Are not the qualities to be gained in the gymnasium the qualities for life? Prompt obedience, self - control, endurance, fearlessness, independence, generous approval of another's success and the maintenance of good temper under difficult circumstances.