From the returns founded on inquiries made by Mr. Jones of fourteen
friends, whom he met in London during one afternoon, it was ascertained
that, to the question, "How are you?" six replied "Pretty well," two
were "Quite charming," four were "Very well," one was "Tolerable," and
the remaining one "Bobbish." It seems that a state of bobbishness is one
of vulgar health, and that the less genteel neighbourhoods, under the
most favourable circumstances, are greatly conducive to it.
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Water is one of the first essentials to health, and, consequently, a
rainy day ought to be a source of great salubrity. It is also a
principal ingredient in the diet of paupers, no doubt on account of its
sanatory properties. Water, in conjunction with ventilation, may be
regarded as the safety-valve of disease; so that a walk in a pelting
shower, with a hole or two in the hat and boots, ought to be prescribed
as a preventive against the chance of illness.
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Appealing against the Poor Rate.
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Hair Hunting.
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