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THE VEGAN
No one need fear veganism leading to "a barren world" devoid of animals. Veganism would bring about the end of animal exploitation, not the end of animals. The breeding of ill-shaped, disease-ridden creatures by the million would of course end. The natural evolution of a species does not depend upon its existence in huge numbers, and it cannot be achieved so long as animals are the chattels of commerce. The requirement is to enable the animal to regain its true place in nature, and this veganism would permit. The great economy in the use of land not required for producing animal foods would make it possible to set aside sanctuaries where animals could lead natural lives, thereby soon regaining health. Children would not be deprived of the valuable association with animals. They would be introduced to wild life, and, within certain limitations, they could keep pets. Those who are concerned that man should not fail in his self-assumed duty of assisting animals in their evolution might consider whether this assistance is good. The robust health of the wild buffalo compared with the emaciated modern cow suggests otherwise. So does the sleek, wild hog compared with the twentieth-century pig, and the wild dog with the abominable products of cross-breeding that win prizes at dog shows. Nature could manage well without such assistance. Report on Questionnaire for Statistical Purposes As these forms are still being received, it has been decided to postpone the Report on them until the next issue of " The Vegan." Further copies of the Questionnaire, if required, may be obtained from the Secretary at Rydal Lodge. DONALD W A T S O N .
QUOTATIONS Physical and Moral Health are only kept or regained at the cost of strenuous effort, which is, however, indispensable and repaid. The only way of emancipating housewives is by the adaption of simple, frugal meals, so spaced that true hunger will be felt. Such an arrangement ensures that hunger will be accompanied by the greatest degree of organic energy for transforming the food into living tissue. Vegetarianism means a diet in conformity with real human needs, consisting of cereals, greenstuffs, vegetables and, above all, fruits. Oily fruits (nuts) may be taken in moderation. Two meals a day ought, in lime, to satisfy us. One taken at mid day, the other in the evening. Breakfast hinders the processes of eliminating toxins from the system which take place in the morning, after a night's rest. EDMOND
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OBITUARY By the death of Mr. A". H. Mitchell, F.R.I.C., F.C.S.. B.Sc., of Tiverton, Devon, on February 16th at the age of 90, the Vegan Society has lost one of its oldest members and one who was a pioneer in this way of life. He became a vegetarian when 21, and then at the age of 65 decided to stop using dairy produce. His son Frank, brought up as a life vegetarian, is now a keen vegan and has been closely associated with the London Group since its inception.