Breakfast, 7.30 a.m. - One or two tumblerfuls (fld. oz. 8) of milk guarded by lime-water (fld. oz. 2 to tumblerful), the yolk of a soft-boiled egg, and a thin slice of stale unbuttered bread.

Luncheon, 11 a.m. - A cup (fid. oz. 4) of beef-, chicken-, or mutton-broth, entirely free from fat, and a thin slice of dry toast.

Dinner, 2.30 p.m. - Broiled mutton-chops entirely free from fat (one or two, according to size), a large spoonful of well-boiled spinach, and a slice of stale dry bread.

Supper, 7 p.m. - One or two tumblerfuls of milk guarded by lime-' water, and a slice of dry toast. For drink, pure water or Vichy.

Articles permissible for variety. - Beef, poultry, game, fresh fish, raw oysters, cauliflower-tops, asparagus, lettuce, celery, turnips, onions, carrots.

Articles to be avoided. - All farinaceous substances, except stale or toasted bread (wheat or bran); even this must be restricted in quantity; potatoes, peas, beans, parsnips, fruit-cake, pastry, sweetmeats, and butter; tea, coffee, beer, wine, and all condiments except salt. If there be great debility, small doses of whiskey well diluted may be allowed. Keep skin active by bathing, frictions, inunctions with good olive oil, and warm clothing.