rank, and then the commencing position is regained. The corresponding motion is made by bending down and over the left hip, the left arm being carried down and back and the right up and front, as represented by the dotted part of Fig. 26. Employ the First Variety, p. 262.

No. 47.-Fourth Movements. In executing the movements of this class, the trunk, held vertical, is stretched over the hips as far as possible, first to the right, as though one with his feet immovable,

FIG. 27.

FG 26.

and his arms horizontal, and extended sidewise, were trying to turn his back completely in front to the instructor. Employ the First Variety, p. 262.

No. 48.-Fifth Movements.

In making the motions of this

class, the trunk is stretched with an upward flexion, first to the right, as in Fig. 27. Employ the First Variety, p. 262. Music for the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Movements, on p. 188.

No. 49. The last three classes are much more than mere Trunk and Waist Movements, embracing, in addition, energetic and invigorating exercise for the head and neck, and leg and ankle. They strengthen the loins and back, and enlarge the muscles that run round the entire waist. They promote digestion and cure dyspepsia.

III.

KNEE EXERCISE.

FIRST SERIES.

First Position.

No. 50.-The instructor will command: 1. Knee Exercise; 2. First Series; 3. First-POSITION.

No. 51.-At the third command, the student will take the First Position, which is that of Fig. 8.

No. 52.-First Movements. The student will step forward and backward over the wand, first with the right foot, as in Fig. 28. As soon as possible, the student must acquire the ability to elevate the knee vertically without turning it sidewise, touching the breast on every upward motion, the upper part of the body being kept as immovable as possible; and to carry the foot completely over the wand without coming in contact with it. In stepping forward over the wand, the point of the foot only is placed upon the floor. Employ the Fourth Variety, p. 263. Music for this Series on p. 189.

Second Position.

No. 53. At the command, Second-POSITION, the student will take the position of Fig. 29, in which the wand, resting in the bend of the elbows, is pressed firmly against the back by forcing the fists back and out, with their palms front, and projecting the chest.

No. 54. First, Second, and Third Movements. These three classes are the same respectively as those of Nos. 155, 156, and 157, p. 200, the wand being kept in its position while the motions are made, as shown by the dotted part of Fig. 29.

FIG. 25.

SECOND SERIES.

First Position.

No. 55. The instructor will command: 1. Knee Exercise; 2. Second Series; 3. First-POSITION.

No. 56. At the last command, the student will take the position of Fig. 16, which is the commencing position for the first classes of movements of this Series.

Music on p.

190.

FIG 29.

No. 57.- First Movements - RIGHT. At this command, the student will first stamp with the left foot, and then immediately step to the right, with a stamp of the right foot, placing about four times the length of the foot between the heels, thus taking the position of Fig. 30. As soon as this position is gained, the movements are continued by making the motion of the dotted part of Fig. 30, and regaining the position seven times. In making this sidewise motion, the full weight of the body is thrown upon the advanced leg, the other leg being kept rigid and straight, and the wand is carried out into a vertical position beyond the advanced knee. As soon as the seventh motion to the right is made, the student instantly recovers the commencing position by placing the right foot beside the left, in the original or military position; then, at the command, LEFT, the student first stamps with the right foot and then steps to the left, with a stamp of the left foot, and makes seven motions to the left corresponding to the dotted part of Fig. 30, after which the original position is instantly regained.

No. 58.-Second Movements. This class only differs from the movements of No. 57 in being executed to the front, bearing first to the right at an angle of 45 degrees, and then to the left as represented in Fig. 31, the wand being advanced in the direction of the charges, inclining up at an angle of 45 degrees, as in the dotted part of Fig. 31.

Second Position.

No. 59.-At the command, Second-POSITION, the student will take the position of the solid part of Fig. 30.

No. 60.-First Movements. The first and only class of movements will be executed directly sidewise, without changing the position of the feet, first to the right, as represented by the dotted part of Fig. 30, employing the First Variety, p. 262.