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100 instead of hanging forwards as before, will incline backwards, his chest will grow broader and his back narrower, and his face bright and rosy with the improvement in circulation and breathing. On first standing erect he may feel somewhat stiff, owing to the previously unexercised muscles of the chest and back being brought into forcible action; the same feeling is experienced by adults, accustomed to stoop, when placed erect.

A very pretty and nice dress for boys when breeched is the sailor's suit (see Fig. 4), which, by its looseness, allows free movement, is very durable, and covers all the limbs. The jacket must not, however, as is sometimes done, be cut low in the neck, or, if so cut, it must be filled up with a thick white flannel, so as to keep the warmth equal.

Under the suit flannel drawers and vest or combinations should be worn. Sailor suits should, however, be made with trousers, and may be worn till the boy is old enough to wear ordinary trouser suits.

The artist in mistake represented knickerbockers in the above illustration.

It is a pity that little girls as well as boys should not enjoy the freedom of Jersey knickerbocker and sailor suits; but prejudice is against this at present.