and tobacco, should be totally and utterly excluded from the house; and if any one or more of the boarders is or are known to indulge in the use of either or any of the above prescribed articles, he, she, or they, will be requested to leave the house.
Rule XI. Drinks. The first, and best at all times, and indeed the only fitting drink for mankind, is pure, soft water; and this is earnestly recommended as the exclusive drink of a Graham Boarding House.[1]
Drink for dinner, soft water only.
Drink for supper, the same as for breakfast.
Good water of the kind described should be always furnished freely as a drink for the boarders.
N. B. It is better to drink but little during the meal, and drink more freely one or two hours after, if thirsty.
BATHING AND EXERCISE.
Rule XII. Cleanliness.—Every boarder, on rising in the morning, should make a free use of cold water on his hands, face, neck, and ears; and it would
- ↑ Filtered rain-water is always the best, and is easily procured. It is the most salutary drink that can be used by man in all circumstances. But where this cannot be had, invalids may use boiled water turned upon some carefully toasted bread, with a little milk and sugar if they choose, but always cool.
