What Will This Summer Bring?
The heat of summer is upon us in dead earnest. The exodus of those fortunate enough to be able to escape to distant and more friendly climes has not only begun; but is in full swing. Tsingtao, Weihaiwei, Mokanshan, Kuling, Baguio, and the charming resorts of Japan are full of holiday makers. Some have gone for health, some for pleasure, and some merely by force of habit. Whatever the reason may be for temporary change! of residence, the all important question is—what will the summer bring? Will autumn see no change from spring? Wil] the best that can be said be, "I had a splendid time?"' That in itself is much, for it betokens happiness, and happiness is the first requisite for health of body and mind. But it is not enough.
Many men and women who work hard during the winter, and children who devote themselves to earnest study, feel that the height! of desire during vacation is to do' nothing. The best holiday, however, is not a cessation of activity, but a change of activity—if _possible in a new environment. spring-time of life is the most important, it is chiefly of the children that we think during holidays. There are many ways in which their summer's harvest may be enriched, and while our, thoughts refer more particularly to them, they can, with suitable modifications, apply equally well to us grown-ups.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.