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Standards Used in Judging. In making their decision the judges aimed at selecting letters containing the most valuable information on how to keep physically well and mentally alert and happy and such as would be of most use to other girls. Thus_1etâ€" ters which had excellent suggestions for girls of a certain temperament ranked lower than those whose advice applied to all temperaments. The number of points covered was not taken into account except that where two letters emphasized suggestions of equal value preference had to be given to the one which gave additional good points. Realizing that the aim of the competition was to get advice from the girl's themselves, all the judges did was to weigh each suggestion in the light of their combined wide ex- perience of business life and medical science. The big point which has .come out of the competition is that in the view of business girls health is dependent not only on keeping the body well fed, exercised and rested. but chiefly on keeping the mind healthy and active. Winning Points in the First Prize Letter. The prize letter was given first place on account of its two keystone pointsâ€"points on which the whole fabric of a healthy, happy life must be based; one, that con-genial employ- ment is essential to health; two, that ii. leisure time business women should “revel” in recreation. These are ob- vlou-s points, so obvious and so big that many fail to see them. How many girls realize their supreme im- portanceâ€"to the extent of going to Fil‘st Prlze ($15) Sara Taylor, Busi- ness Secretary of the Standard Med- ical and Surgical Clinic of Peterbor- h, Ltd" Peterboroug‘h. (Pen-name, “P der”). Second Prize ($10) Lillie Taggart, rivate secretary and bookkeeper, 19 row-ning Ave., Toronto. (Penmzame, “Gash-kiâ€"tow," the Indian for Win- '1‘ 'rd Prize ($5) Helena Drisco11,! Trenton Ontario. (Pen-name, “Exper-t ienced”). I HEALTH CONFESSIONS OF BUSINESS GIRLSâ€"ANNOUNCEMENT 0F PRIZE WINNERS. Out of the 200 entries for this oom-Iconsidera-ble trouble to find work fiatiti-on the judges, Dr. Edna Quest. which they enjoy, even possibly at a iss Mary MvaCMahe-n (PreSIdept: lower salary? Again, how many whvc Business Woman‘s Club . and MISS could afl'ord to reallize that money Jessie M. Robson (W61 are Deparff might be well and wisely spent in get- ment of the T. Eaton 00-). have ting laundry, sewing, etc., d‘one fox awarded the prizes as follows: _ _ them and thus Ibuying leisure and time your pmmise with the consent of the other party. The man of sterling character does not make promises lightly, be- cause to him a promise is as binding as an oath. When he makes a. promise he wm keep it no matter what it cost him.â€" 0. S. Marden. It is a. debt of honor. Don't. forget that. A promise should be just as sacred as your note. Your good faith or your lack of it Is a part of your chamtau'. You can‘t escape that. What you promise should be backed up with your last dollar, 1! neces- sary, unless you can honestly A Promise Is a Debt. HEALTH EDUCATEON Provlnclal Board of Health, Ontarlo Middlm will be glad to answer questions on Public Health mu- am through this column. Address him at Spadinn House. Spadina 01-05mm. Toronto. BY DR. J. J. MIDDLETON considerable trouble to find work which they enjoy, even possibly at a lower salary? Again, how many who could afford to realize that money might ‘be well and wisely spent in get- ting laundry, sewin‘ , etc., done for them and thus buying leisure and time for selif~cuvltu1re and selfâ€"expression? Winning Points in the Second Prize Letter. This letter started with the assump- tion that to be healthy girls must not only know how to keep the general laws of health, and from this went on to some psychological points. 'Ilhe judges feel strongly that the state- ment that “No girl can be mentally alert or happy if she is roan her employer of the time for which she is paid” is absolutely sound and had a real bearing on health. Inertness, lslvackness and dawdling increase the ldrudgery of work hours and create a mental boredom which reacts on the' 1body. Distinctly originalâ€"and also practicalâ€"is the suggestion that past [and future pleasures should be made ;to color the present. Winning Points in the Third Prize l Letter. I While a minocr point in this letter, that referring to 9 hours sleep, could I'not be urged by the judges as uni- versally appli ,was felt to attach to the necessity of I’avoiding narrowness of interests and ito the concrete advice to associate l’with those engaged in different work .from one’s own. The old world maxim {to be “civil and ‘ strange” with all .would save much friction and unnec- iessary mental stress and finally, the occasional detachment from worldly: rthings advocated does much to mainâ€" }tain mental tranquility and balance. ‘Pamphlet Embodying Most of the i Letters to be Published. The Division of Industrial Hygiene of the Provincial Board of Health now has in hand much material on health for business girls contributed by the girls themselves. A pamphlet of this first-hand advice will shortly be brought out and a copy sent to every girl who contributed. Thus business girls will have themselves written ,their own health manual. ble, great importance , i... unusual Cultivate a cheerful, optimistic dis- position. Interest yourself in your surroundings. Do not expect too much from life and then life Will have its surprises. Loss of hope is killing. A ,laugh is as good as medicine. Let cheerfulness abound with industry. Health is partly a question of mind. If you think you are sick, that will help put a nail in your coffin. Get the health habit. Make the most of holidays. Forget your work and revel in doing what you please. Too many business woâ€" men attempt to be their own laun- dress, milliner, dress-maker, etc., and lthat is Where she falls down, either in health or in making a success of her vocation. That is where a man lords it over a woman, because you rarely see a man do anything much after his work is done except enjoy him-self and get ready for new duties. Your time off should give you a complete change ,of air, food, people, ideas, etc., and 'make you forget you ever worked. Get all the fresh air you can. A hobby is the best preventive of your carrying cur work home. It may be garden- ng (and nothing is better than get- ting down to old Mother Earth), ,mulsic, painting, anything that makes you forget your work. Have as good "a time as you can, consistent with beâ€" ing in good trim for your work. Swim- ‘ming, motoring, boating, reading, dancing, all in moderation, are fine, but nothing is better than a morning ‘walk, with your head erect, shoulders back, as if you meant it. Cal‘isthenics bring into play unused muscles. Consult a specialist occasionally regarding your eyes, Teeth, and gen- jeral condition. Be ambitious, pains- taking, thorough, anzi diligent; success 'will be the result and give you that feeling of satisfaction that makes for health. Be temperate in all things. Control all your emotions. Keep your mind mentally alert for nothing is ‘more killing than monotony. Make your word as good as your bond; be punctual.â€"A. Plodder. Second Prize. : Having had an experience of twenty 'vnnr: in lilisinpss life l \vmllrl liLâ€"n m First Prize. Suggestions Towards Health. The first essential towards health is congenial employment. Your po- sition must be one where you can put your heart and soul into your work. Be what nature intended you for and you Wflzl be happy and incidentally. healthy. Ono's mental attitude towards one’s work determines its effect upon us hysiual-ly. Find your m'che and stick. emember a failure in one position may nuke a huge sum in another. Then do all in your power to make your work count. Do not be afraid of work. Avoid my by being careful and by knowing every phase of you: work so well than an error is rame made and have fufll confidence in yourself. Be syStemaflc. Keep a stiff upper lip and make a ke about the things that Worry you. emember the worries of the future may not happen and our failures of the past are often the means to our test success. Avoid 00 pation and its kindred mg by eating plenty of fruit, vege- Consult a s-pe-cdalist occasionally regarding your eyes, teeth, and gen~ era] condition. Be ambitious, pains- taking, thorough, and diligent; success will be the result and give you that feeling of satisfaction that makes for health. Be temperate in all things. Control all your emotions. Keep your mind mentally alert for nothing is more killing than monotony. Make your word as good as your bond; be punctual.~â€"A. Plodder. Having had an experience of twenty years in business life, I would like to join with the many others who will undoubtedly be sending in suggestions regarding the life of a. business girl. After reading your article on “Heath Confessions of Business Girls” I am taking it for granted that you are presuming that every girl knows the general laws of health. Of course, one realizes that it is in the keeping of the laws and not in the knowledge of them that the desired regarding the life of a business girl. After reading your article on “Health Confessions of Business Girls” I am taking it, for granted that you are presuming that every girl knows the general laws of health. Of course, one realizes that it is in the keeping of the laws and not in the knowledge of them that the desired result is obtained. However, there are some things I have learned that have been very helpful to me. For thirteen years I was connected with an estab- lishment where there were many girls employed and for the past four yeam I have been acting as private secreâ€" tary and bookkeeper in one of our de- nominational offices. This last posi- tion means the carrying of heavy responsibilities and out of my exper- ience I would like to suggest the fol- lowing: 1. Be efficientâ€"Inefficiency is no longer tolerated and if any girl desires to be mentally keen and happy she must endeavor to attain to this stand- ing. If one is efficient there is a cer- tain satifiaction in knowing that at tables and‘ nuts. Masti-cate web]. Do not eat when over-fatigued, emotion‘ able or over-warm. Avoid eating be- tween meals, and too much candy, pastries and meats. Drink plenty of water. Cultivate a cheerful, optimistic dis- position. Interest yourself in your surroundings. Do not expect too much from life and then life will have its surprises. Loss of hope is killing. A laugh is as good as medicine. Let cheerfulness aboqu with industry. Health is partly a question of mind. If you think you are sick, that will help put a nail in your coffin. Get the health habit. Dress as we1=1 as your means. will al'low but always in keeping with the occasion, as merely being weld-dressed gives you confidence in yourself that influences the attitude you bear to your work. Dress sensibly and seaâ€" sonably. Keep extra articles at office for emergency. Sleep as much as you can, consist- en’c with your other duties, with lots of _fre9h air and light warm clothing: 5. Last, but not by any means the least: Cultivate a sense of humor. If at any time when the strain is heavy and the atmosphere tense, you can see the ridiculous side, it will mean the saving of the situation as well as the saving of your own temper and off those with whom you work. Many more suggestions might be given regarding this most interesting topic but the above are some of the things which have meant much to me in my own business life. Sincerely, Gashki-tow. 4. Be a (linemenâ€"Not a day dream- er, but have something to which you are looking forward with keen antici- pation. It may be that you are now preparing yourself, by obtaining a higher education, to enter a profession in life or it may ‘be that you are in,- teres’oed in travel. Whatever your dream may be, make it count; for something. If it be travel (and this appeals to many of us), study the timetables, obtain all the knowledge you cen regarding the entire tI'ipLand even if ymâ€"m' dream ‘is never 1'éa;1iz‘ed ygu have learned something whnch Wilfl always. be an asset to you. 2. Believe in yopr workâ€"Take a personal interest In your wcrk and don’t rob your employer at‘ 'the time for which you are paid. In many offi- ces this is most apparent and me girl can be either mental-1y alert or happy if she swoops to such a practice least one has given her best and instead of the word of criticism which is oftentimes merited there W'illl be only wonds of commendation. Try to make yourself indispensable. 3. Store up for the strenuous days memories of hail-7W outings taken in your leisure time. A trip across the lake, a corn roast, a day spent among the beauties of that wonderful pam- dise, “Niagara Glen”, a summer holi- day when aJIl your holiday allowance is not spent on hotel bills and clothes. And do not forget such places of in- terest as our Royal Ontario Museum at the Art‘G‘al'lery at the Grange. -â€"â€"AND THE WORST IS YET TO COME \ “chug-+0 I I rise in the morning rested and) eager for the fray, enjoy breakfast 3; {well as other meals, do not know the: ‘meaning of headaches, indigestion) ’etc. Have not spent ten dollars for: Imedicine in twenty years. Am conn lsidered a marvel of good health by) ‘my friends, but am sure it arises from a naturally Cheerful disposition and same and sensible living, also my atti-. tu‘de towards my work. When one: loses interest in work it is time for) I playrEgperiemced. _ _ I attribute my excellent health to day, after more than fifteen years of business life, to the fpllpmng: 1. Cultivation of a cheerful‘dvisposi- tion and optomistic outlook. 2. Fresh air from long walks daily and open windows day and night. 3. Moderate supply of plain nutri. tiours food. 4. Nine hours of sleep, except on rare occasions. 5. Rising early enough to avoid rushing to Work. 6. Proper dress for the weather. 1 7. Avoidance of friction, petty quar- rels, jealousy, etc. If I inadvertently lofl’en-ded anyone I immediately Went jand cleared matters up. I avoided jdifficult persons as much as possible; I never exchanged canfidences which if bold might cause tumble. As an old ‘g'rand-zvunt put it, I was “civil and strange” with all, did not impose on either my landlady or my friends. I have retained my friends and the res- pects of my employers. P.S.â€"â€"Saved myself many a cold by} taking a hot fovotabath, putting our heavier underwear and stockings and rubbing chest and throat with coal-oil before retiring, at finst symptoms. Resoluter refrained from vio-len anger and assumed an outward calm,I which soon became real. I thus saved' my self-re ect and nervous system. I have foun long walks cheerful com- panions, orr visiting someone in dis- tress a cure or at least a panacna for the “blues” and even real sorrow. 8, I always attended Divine Service on Sunday, gaining peace of mind and; spirit from even that brief detachment from Worldl'ly things. A tranquil spir-g it is neceysary for efficient work. One: also learns to appraise properly th ' things of the world and those of the: spirit. 9. Associated as much as ptosvsibl with others engaged in different work from mine, to gain new ideas a \newpoints and to avoid narrowness 10. Read books bearing on my work also the daily paper to keep informe in current events, books of travel, fic film, etc. 1 11. Attended lectures, plays, c0114 certs, and assisted in Local affairs.1 Meeting d‘ifi'erent kinds of people may) be educaflional. 12. I never referred to or mentioned to anyone any unpl-easantness than; oc- curred in a house where I was a pays‘ img guest. 7 '13: A‘b interests. The best way to deliver a. man from calamity is to put a song in his heart. There are scme who 3km under their calamity, and there are others who swim Lhmugh it. I th'u.k you will find the difference between these Mes in the cmnparative amount of their previous cheer. The bal- ance generally turns on the healL Ing or not hearing of yesterday’s song. They who have a song a]- ready in their heart‘nas‘lsflnver “The Red Sea"; they whd have haam‘d no previous music are sub‘ merged in the wave.â€"«Georg~e Mathemn. ‘bsolute loyalty to employers} Third Prize.