Dr. Alan Long in his capacity as Hon. Secretary of the Publicity Sub-Committee of the London Vegetarian Society in his letters to manufacturers. By keeping us informed of his progress he has reduced our work considerably. The arrival of " Plantmilk " is something for which we shall always remember 1965. It wilL help our cause considerably, especially where new members are concerned. Mr. Leslie Cross who has been connected with the work from the beginning was also one of those whose letters in the national Press germinated our Society. We therefore owe him a two-fold debt of gratitude. We would remind members that Granogen and Velactin are still available. Several attempts have been made in the past to inaugurate a vegan community but the difficulties were previously insurmountable. This year, however, Mr. Anthony Kelly, with a few other members, has founded the vegan communities movement and we wish them every success. Details in The Vegan, Spring, 1965. The National Association for Health in sponsoring the Labelling of Food Bill, has our whole-hearted support. The correct labelling of food can only benefit everyone whatever his diet, but vegans especially will appreciate knowing which of the apparently vegan foods, actually contain milk products—albeit disguised. The Ministry of Food has sent us a copy of the Labelling of Food, Proposals for Regulations, for our further consideration. It is available from Room 433, Assistant Secretary, Food Standards Division, Great Westminster House, Horseferry Road, S.W.I. Members can study this and send their comments and suggestions to us for forwarding to the Ministry before the end of the year. In closing this Report your Committee would ask all members to re-examine their attitude to veganism. A few are still inclined to regard it as a " doing without"—or at least that is the impression which some non-vegans have formed. We know, of course, that veganism is not a permanent self-denial week; we accept our chosen way of life as a challenge and a wonderful opportunity. Only we can make it so, and in doing this, show the world that consistency in ideals can be allied to cheerfulness, warmth, and compassion for all life.
MESSAGES OF CONGRATULATION We printed many twenty-first Birthday congratulations in our Autumn, 1965 issue, and the following is a further selection from other societies and leading figures in reform movements of a parallel nature: — From The Plantmilk Society It was with the most mellow nostalgia that I read Donald Watson's words in your current magazine. It was I who initiated 13