.--Take freely of cocoa, milk, and bread and
milk, or oatmeal porridge. Meats, such as beef and mutton, use moderately.
We would strongly recommend to young men of full habit, vegetarian diet.
Fruits in their season, partake liberally; also fresh vegetables. Brown
bread and toast, as also rice, and similar puddings, are always suitable.
Avoid rich pastry and new bread.

5. THREE MEALS A DAY ARE ABUNDANT.--Avoid suppers, and be careful, if
troubled with nightly emissions, not to take any liquid, not even water,
after seven o'clock in the evening, at latest. This will diminish the
secretions of the body, when asleep, and the consequent emissions, which in
the early hours or the morning usually follow the taking of any kind of
drink. Do not be anxious or troubled by an occasional emission, say, for
example, once a fortnight.

6. REST ON A HARD MATTRESS.--Keep the body cool when asleep; heat arising
from a load of bed-clothes is most {460} undesirable. Turn down the
counterpane, and let the air have free course through the blankets.

7. RELIEVE THE SYSTEM.--As much as possible relieve the system of urine
before going to sleep. On rising, bathe if practicable. If you cannot bear
cold water, take the least possible chill off the water (cold water,
however, is best). If bathing is not practicable, wash the body with cold
water, and keep scrupulously clean. The reaction caused by cold water, is
most desirable. Rub the body dry with a rough towel. Drink a good draught
of cold water.

8. EXERCISE.--Get fifteen minutes' brisk walk, if possible before
breakfast. If any sense of faintness exists, eat a crust of bread, or
biscuit. Be regular in your meals, and do not fear to make a hearty
breakfast. This lays a good foundation for the day. Take daily good, but
not violent exercise. Walk until you can distinctly feel the tendency to
perspiration. This will keep the pores of the skin open and in healthy
condition.

9. MEDICINES.--Take the medicines, if used, regularly and carefully.
Bromide of Potassium is a most valuable remedy in allaying lustful and
heated passions and appetites. Unless there is actual venereal disease,
medicine should be very little resorted to.

10. AVOID THE STREETS AT NIGHT.--Beware of corrupt companions. Fast young
men and women should be shunned everywhere. Cultivate a taste for good
reading and evening studies. Home life with its gentle restraints, pure
friendships, and healthful discipline, should be h