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A.H., aged. 12, Standard IV. Vision recorded in 1904 as i->. In March 1905 it had fallen to A. The first specimen of writing was then made, shewing want of alignment, and some ataxic characters. It did not appear to be due to any colour scotoma, although this was not actually tested. Cigarette smoking to a considerable extent was acknowledged by the boy, who abandoned the habit. At the succeeding school testing he was absent suffering from scarlatina, but on return had normal vision, no tremor and wrote the specimen as illustrated. J.S., aged 13, in the same class, had normal vision recorded in 1904, but only A in March, 1905. He had similar handwriting and- smoking habits to his friend and equally recovered on abstaining. At the school inspection in February, 1906, the second specimen was written. His vision normal and hands steady and the teacher stated that there was considerable improvement. in character. A boy who wants to do accurate work of any kind will eschew tobacco. But for the full development of the highest mental qualities which make up the moral control, as well as for the sake of good physique, there should be legislation to prevent the use or purchase of tobacco by young persons. a,ioo-7JOB-ei3