In the carcase of a slain temptation, also, millions besides Joseph have found delicious honey. ‘There is not a peril, or a trouble, or a spiritual foe of any kind but may be vanquished by the help of Samson’s God. Life’s sweetest enjoyments are gathered from the _victories of faith_. Out of slain lions come forth meat; out of conquered foes to the soul come its sweetest honeycombs. One of the joys of heaven will be the remembrance of victories won during our earthly conflicts.’ In Christ’s name and power, try it, boys!” This volume will be followed by another, prepared on similar principles, devoted to _outdoor_ sports and recreations; and the two, it is believed, will form a very complete encyclopædia of amusements adapted to the youth of all ages and circumstances. J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY. [Illustration] [Illustration: CONTENTS] PAGE PREFATORY NOTE 5 SECTION I. GYMNASTICS, INDIAN CLUBS, DUMBBELLS, AND JUGGLING WITH BALLS. CHAPTER I.--GYMNASTICS. By a MEMBER OF THE LONDON ATHLETIC CLUB. I.--PRELIMINARY HINTS AS TO DRESS, DIET, AND EXERCISES WITHOUT APPARATUS 19 II.--EXERCISES WITHOUT APPARATUS 20 LEG MOVEMENTS 21 III.--EXERCISES WITH APPARATUS 21 THE HORIZONTAL BAR 22 HANGING ON THE BAR AND THE WALK 22 BREASTING THE BAR 23 THE SHORT CIRCLE 23 GETTING ON TO THE BAR 24 THE LEG SWING (BACKWARDS) 24 TO SIT ON THE BAR 25 SIT SWING (BACKWARD) 26 HANGING BY THE LEGS 27 THE CLEAR CIRCLE 27 THE MUSCLE GRIND 28 HANGING BY THE TOES 28 THE HOCK SWING 28 THE UPSTART 29 THE SLOW PULL-UP 29 HORIZONTAL (BACK AND FRONT) 30 THE SPLITS 30 THE LONG SWING 30 COMBINATIONS 31 THE PARALLEL BARS 31