opponents, and we must take it up or go under. We have to meet society in its mental state and moral capacity as we find it." We do not need to be discouraged by this realistic statement of the position and we do not need to feel that we are forfeiting our ideals and moral purpose thereby. Our ideals and our moral purpose are the bedrock of our stand against cruelty and without them we should not trouble ourselves to fight at all on behalf of the animals. But as Bourchier so rightly says, we do have to prepare ourselves to meet our opponents on all fronts. There must be no chinks in our armour. By so doing we shall be doing all in our power to lift the burden of suffering from the animal kingdom which is so utterly at man's mercy. Crusade free literature and specimen magazine will gladly be sent to any enquirer. Margaret Cooper, Secretary, , Bounds Green Road, London, N . l l .
T O R Q U A Y TALK By
EVA
BATT
(Held over for two issues) Mrs. Eva Batt chose the title " Nutrition for Nutcases" for her recent talk to the members of the Torbay New Health and Vegetarian Society in Torquay. Her theme, " Whatever Ye Do, Do It Lustily ", was illustrated ; by her description of her own, often ingenious, methods of tackling such "problems" as eating out with non-vegans, travelling abroad, and entertaining " orthodox " friends. She stressed that veganism is a positive programme and must never be thought of as some kind of self-denial. Mrs. Batt had previously prepared showcards illustrating the relative values of various foods, which were displayed on the platform and were much appreciated by the audience. Commenting on the economic aspect and the valuable part that veganism can play in relieving the suffering of world hunger, she commented on the sad fact that many people, ignorant of the facts, genuinely thought that factory farming holds the answer! Many see no reason to dread a world without birds, bees or worms.. She reminded us that it was the duty of everyone, whatever diet he may have chosen for himself, to see that people are better informed on such basic facts. " We are up against huge vested interests and an opportunity to state a truth should never be missed" she added. Talking of current farming methods, she mentioned the new anti-fertility drug which has proved so successful in " controlling " the laying season of hens, and warned her audience of the possible consequences to humans if this 20