The League of Nations which though somewhat in the shade politically, continue to do an enormous amount of good social work, has lately published a strong warning on the harm that girls do to themselves by excessive exercise and by certain sorts of games. One had a sneaking idea that rowing for example was not m pastime for girls, and it is satisfactory to find confirmation from the array of doctors, educationalists and teachers of gymnastics whom the League has consulted, Besides rowing, they condemn sprint racing, fencing, and swimming except in moderation. Anything, in short, which compels the heart to put out its maximum effort is bad for girls. And the League's reporters urge that after games of a strenuous nature lasting 30 minutes, three hours' rest is required.
Quite 10 years ago a movement against hockey began in many girls" schools. It was said that exertion in a side-long position, which hockey entails, was bad for girls' development, and lacrosse, was played instead. Rowing, football and cricket only appeal to a very small minority. So perhaps the League is using a Nas-myth hammer to crack a nut But the main point is that the girls should not crack their nuts, or rather constitution. "God Almighty made em to match the men" says Dolly Win-throb. But not to do the same things,
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