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The Blood Tribute of Christendom ... Sidney H. Beard 41 The Physical Collapse of Business Men Josiak Oldfield, D.C.L., ILR.^.P., Af.R.C.S. How Women may become Beautiful... Alice M. Long ^^|^ The Simple Life The True Path Clara Turner In Causes of Failure and Success Bernard McFaddtn I Editorial Notes Sidney H. Beard ,', .tiV..« The Decay of the British Race—More Medtcat Testimony— A Simple LifeColony—AFruItarian Empire—TheiDiet of Nations —Against ViTisection —A Fn-itarian Dinner—The Power of Humane Sentiment—Our Work and Progress. The Philosophy of Deep Breathing ... Laurence GilberUon The Transforming Touch ...... AngHe Noireau The Failure to Attain the Ideal Ernest Ne-mlandsmith ^ //^ •^C Concerning Butchery and Vivisection Josiah Oldfield, D.C.L., M.A., Af.R.C.S. Facts Concerning Diet and Disease... Hon. Rollo Russell How to acquire Personal Magnetism Dr. A. Parkyn X Seasonable Hints for Fruitarians 0: •^^'^ JUST PUBLISHED. A NEW AND VALUABLE WORK riiving .-x clear present.ition of the principles relating to simple, whole- A Beautiful and Instructive Gift-Book. some living and the rational treatment of the sick which have proved so successful at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. The Temple of Hrt Tiie Living Temple A PLEA FOR THE HIGHER REALISA- By Dr. J. H. KELLOQQ, This book must be seen to be appreciated, but the following brief, idea of TION OF THE ARTISTIC VOCATION, partial outlines of the most important chapters will afford some the helpful nature of the contents. By ERNEST NEWLANDSMITH SG8 pp. Price Six Shillings, Post Free. the of (Associate of Royal Academy Music ; and Director of The iVliracle of Digestion. the British Musical Society.) The Organs of Digestion—Five Food Elements, Five Digestive — — Gastric — Crown Art Organs What the Saliva Does The Work of the Juice 8vo, Linen, Other Uses of the Digestive Fluids. Second Edition, Price 3/6 Net (post free). Dietetic Sins. Eating for Disease—The Selection of Food—Cereal Foods and Legumes, etc. —Erroneous Notions About Fruits^Predigested Food Contents : — — Medicinal Use Elements in Fruits PVuit Juices Destroy Germs The— I. The Artist's Calling. of Fruits—Fruit Soup—Fruit Cure for Constipation The Fruit Diet — —Milk and II. The Spirit of True Art. —Fruit a Cleansing Food Diseases Due to Milk Cream from Nuts— III. The Source of True Art. Eggs. The Natural in Diet. IV. The Soul of Art. Way Fats Render Food — Vegetable V. Failure to the Ideal. Why Indigestible Objectionable The Attain Fats—Chemical Bread Raisers—Condiments the Cause of Gin Liver VI. The Estee.m of the World. —Dextrinised Cereals—The Daily Ration—Balanced Bills of Fare— VII. The True Minstrel. Too Frequent Eating—The Purest Water, etc. VIII. On Art in Daily Life. The Heart and the Blood- How the Blood is circulated—The Mystery of the Heart Beat- How the Blood Cells Combat Germs—How to Strengthen the Heart. Few people realise what a far reaching and subtle influence the Art in of lUness or Accident. of the day inevitably exercises on their lives and characters —an What to Do case Sudden influence that often affects them quite unperceived—for good or evil. Fainting—Hemorrhage of the Lungs—Hemorrhage from the Stom- ach—A Bruise—The Dressing of Wounds—Sprains, etc. Her Most Gracious the has been " The Majesty Queen reading The Breath of Life. Temple of Art" to H.R.H. the Princess Victoria during her convales- —The Rate at Which Air is needed — recommended it and Proper Breathing Cultivating ence ; the leading newspapers have widely ; — We Breathe when etc. H.R.H. the Princess Frederica of Hanover, Great Britain and Ireland, Lung Capacity Why Asleep, in the and How to Avoid Them. expressed her sincere pleasure by presenting the Author with an in- Dangers Air, — scribed copy of a book written by her late father, the King of Hanover. Draughts Not Necessarily Dangerous —Sleeping in Cold Air Diseases Due to Germs—How Germs Kill—Germs not a Direct Cause of — to Combat Germs— etc. A Few Press Opinions. Disease How DisinfectioB, The Clothing of the Temple. "'The Temple of Art,' by Ernest Newlandsmith, can only be The of Different Clothing Materials—The Best Material described as a beautiful and highly instructive volume. If all artists, Properties for —Common Evils in the Dress of Women in were to work Mr. Newlandsmith's Underclothing Customary every medium, upon lofty — Effect — Deformities of Civilised Women ; of their the effect would be a revolution Waist Constriction The conception responsibility, of Vital of Waist Constriction upon the Kidneys ; Displacement in the artistic world of England."—Sussex Daily ^f^ews, Nov. loth, igo^f. Due to Waist Constriction— Woman is "the Weaker " Organs Why Mr. Ernest Newlandsmith makes an eloquent plea for the higher Vessel." realisation of the artistic vocation. . . there is more Although How to Be Strong. than a touch of the Transcendental in his criticisms, his observations Two Kinds of Muscles—How Muscles Act—Fatigue—Secondary upon the subject of musical education, a matter to which he devotes are the common sense of the matter Fatigue, etc. particular consideration, plain ; Brain the Nerves. good, sensible ideas, soberly expressed. He distinguishes neatly The and between the art and the craft of the musician." .... Feeling Cells and Working Cells—How Habits are Formed—The Referee, Oct. qth, jgo^_ Proper Function of the Sense of Taste—How to have a Good — Discoveries about Nerve Cells—Insomnia "The work before us is a plea for the higher realisation of the Memory Recent Interesting — Poisons— Cause of Nerve Exhaustion—How to artistic vocation, and very ably does the author urge it. His dedication, Nerve A Common ' ' Mind-cure. To all those who have been there' is to those who have been on the Have a Clear Head—The Problem of Heredity—Rational edge of the infinite and looked over,' who have caught some glimpse of What is Disease ? eternal or of the divine The world is full of the light. beauty ; beauty The Rational Use of Cold Water—Cold Bathing—The Neutral Bath seen in the most ordinary things, but many pass their lives within it —Stomach Disorders —The Hydropathic Treatment of Typhoid and that —hence the for the careful without perceiving beauty necessity other Fevers—Useful Hints for 'the Application of Water—A Retiring training of the coming generation. Many well-known artists, musicians, Bath—Inflammations. fail for the reason their have to express anything, that, though fingers which Enslave and Kill. it Drugs been trained, their souls remain untouched ; is the same with some v. Alcohol The Evil Effects of Alcohol—Alcohol Strength— y, painters and sculptors. They are outside the Temple and will so Animal Heat—Effects of Moderate Drinking—Proportion of Alcohol in remain." Birmingham Daily Post, Oct. 14th, igoif. Various Liquors — The Deadly Cigarette — Appalling Statistics. Many readers who have enjoyed the open-air concerts given by the author at various sea-side resorts be able to his state- may appreciate brief outlines a idea of a book of some ' ' These gWe very inadequate 568 pages, ment that he has played amid a sea of faces, transfixed and motionless, vital interest. written in a fascinating style, and dealing with matters of his music blending with the murmuring of the wind in the trees and the lap of the waves on the seashore, all the people being absorbed in the PARTIAL LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. beauty of the work, and hanging upon every note as his bow swept the The book is FULLY ILLUSTRATED, including a number of—fine coloured this are a few of the illustrated ; strings. And was no mere fantasy ; breathlessly they listened, plates. Following very only subjects Cell Glands, Structure of Liver and Kidneys, Blood Cells, tears stood in people's eyes, small fisher-children would stand in Division, Salivary Malarial Parasites, Different Forms of Starch, Structure of a Grain of Wheat, hushed groups drinking in every note, and others would come and Fork, Beef Blood Cells Destroying Germs, How to stop the hand of the minstrel with a silent fervour and a look that Measly Tape-worm, wring Hemorrhage, Bandaging, A Fashion-Deformed Woman, Effects of Tight Bands meant what could not find words to Who would not be they express." and Heavy Skirts, Diagram showing Abnormal Position of Internal Organs, as this ? . . . . a wandering minstrel to know such moments Normal Nerve Cells, Abdominal Compress, Wet-Sheet Rub, A Healthy Stomach, Morning Post, Oct. 6th, igo.f. Fatty Heart, etc. THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN AGE, THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN AGE, Paignton, England. 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to the Judge of all the Earth, who has declared "The of Christendom. " The Blood-Tribute cattle upon a thousand hills are Mi7ie ? Can we, as responsible human souls, who remember Blood-Tribute which the people of Christian that it has been said "He shall be judged without mercy two to aid and The countries pour out upon the altars of their who has shewn no mercy," safely continue of chief Idols—the God abet any longer by our participation, this prevalent system War and the God of Carnal of wanton, wholesale and cruel massacre? —would be Appetite appal- And if we are Christians, — really and truly disciples of if its were for ling immensity Him who shewed the most pitiful regard every living But who actually realized. creature, and of whom it was even foretold that "He us—who even lead those amongst shall carry the lambs in his arms and gently amongst our statesmen, that are with young,"—should we not gladly, henceforth, and philanthropists, religi- cease such violation of the spirit and teaching of our ous teachers do realize it ? Master and Lord, now that we know that the butchered the And who amongst food which, in our former ignorance we thought to be few that are able to esti- necessary for our sustenance, is quite superfluous and mate and visualize the host even detrimental to health. of victims immolated at the -^ ^-9^ '^ shrine of Mars, apprehend We may not be able, as individual units the fact that in stupendous Tfie Dream amongst great populations, to do very much, order to count the number of Peace. at present, to terminate War upon this Earth, of our fellow creatures slain seeing that political and national exigencies to human carnivor- satisfy are still so complex, and progress towards this great end —the Moloch of these acity must in consequence be slow. modern days—they must But we can at once lessen by our individual abstinence multiply those sacrificed in from slaughtered food, the river of blood that is being War more than a thousandfold ? and the outpoured to satisfy man's depraved appetite, are at this the most san- our lesser We witnessing, present time, sum total of pain that is being inflicted upon is in guinary national struggle that recorded human history ; brethren of the animal world. and the number of men killed in the war between ' ' yet And if we thus help to promote Peace on Earth and the does Russia Japan during past eighteen months, between the human and sub-human races, and, at once, not the number of animals killed every in order equal day add to the number of those who, regardless of temporary the of Christendom with a of food to supply people type inconvenience or discomfort, are ranged upon th? side of which is now and all who are recognized acknowledged by Humaneness, and against all forms of needless bloodshed, and to with like- really qualified by study experience speak any we shall make it easier for those around us to do the to be unnatural, unnecessary this tr.ins- authority upon subject, wise, and more difficult for others to continue and moral Law. injurious. gression against physical and

' Can this needless and all its attendant cruelty ' what we can slaughter And by such action we shall be doing be for men and nations who right? to sap the foundations of War— food are and abhor Can we, as God-fearing Nations, justify this perpetual abstain from carnal peacably disposed form. holocaust of sentient beings, — either to Conscience, or violence and strife in every

'Ask yourself what you can do for humanity." -* THE Herald of the Golden age. -^

aiul com- of — that of the flesh of its Tlio ihoujflit that the Churches robbery quivering rightful The Stain nuinities of Christendom still sanction this owners. or upon ruthless and ncver-ceasino; slausjhter of the How can we reasonably expect Peace, Happiness, in these Christian lands or Christendom, sub-human races of animals, regarding them Health to be our portion ; ' ' or to abound or the of God to come simply as material for food, or sport, Righteousness ; Kingdom in our while such a in human science, although religious and humane sentiment condemned midst; spirit prevails hearts, lands and are done as be witnessed such barbarism twenty-five centuries ago in those such deeds being may daily in our and houses? where the teaching of the Buddhist Messiah prevailed, should laboratories, hunting fields, slaughter be distressing to all persons who have really apprehended the sublimity of the Christian ideal, and have embraced If there were any necessity ror these atrocities with loyal allegiance the spirit of its Revealer. The there would be some excuse, and possibly some be found but there And it would be difficult to find any more convincing Carnivorous justification might ; evidence of the visual limitation, and the spiritual Habit is none. The ancient delusions—that carnal somnambulism, of the people of the Christian nations, Indefensible, food is the natural food of man and necessary than is presented by the fact that this brutal and wanton for his sustenance, and that the sub-human murder of our fellow creatures in the countless slaughter races were created to be the slaves or victims of human evil which and our ancestors dens that pollute the physical and moral atmosphere of tyranny—under the spell of we our towns and villages —to say nothing of the exposure have for so many centuries laboured, are now exploded, of their mangled and bleeding corpses in the public and are being entirely swept away from the minds of all streets— is neither challenged nor condemned except by a thoughtful persons whose education is up-to-date and whose few humane souls whose mental and spiritual vision is views are abreast of modern progressive thought. unbeclouded by the lust for carnal and butchered food and The prowess of athletic champions and record-breakers, our non-carnivorous by its dailj' consumption. the great military achievements of the of our best medical It is positively amazing that so many of the professed Japanese allies, warnings experts the of uric-acid and disciples of the harmless and beneficent Christ, are unable concerning danger eating poison-laden and the enthusiastic of thousands of to perceive how discordant are these sanguinary customs flesh-food, testimony reliable witnesses who have for themselves the and this pitiless attitude of mind with his compassionate proved be of and natural fruitarian have re- spirit and merciful teaching. For even though they may superiority simple diet, moved the last of the foundation which the still ignorant of the fact that the habit of eating flesh on the vestige upon

for human carnivorism has been based ; and no in- part of mankind is contrary to Nature's Law, and therefore plea who reads the and to the Divine Will (as clearly revealed in man's physical telligent person newspapers magazines the truth of this matter structure, which is that of a friigivorous animal), yet one can now plead ignorance concerning an excuse for and the horrors of the would think that they would instinctively feel that regard as aiding abetting for the Law of Love and the principles of Justice and cattle boats and shambles. Mercy must forbid all participation on their part in There is now, therefore, no adequate excuse for the bloodshed and the infliction of pain, unless such action practice of eating flesh, that can be urged by any really dictated stern and absolute and I invite the were by necessity. sincere and thoughtful person ; respectfully teachers our leaders of "Noblesse oblige"; surely, then, those who aspire to attention of our religious and public be counted worthy to be called the ' children of God ' opinion to this fact. should feel it incumbent upon them to refrain from The plea that it is more convent'eni to perpetuate this aggressive violence and murder (even if perpetrated by custom is no justification whatever. We might find it proxy), and to manifest the most ready and instinctive very convenient to help ourselves to the goods and chattels tendency to obey that most elementary command "Thou of our human neighbours after silencing them with some Shalt not kill." weapon, but Moral Law forbids. And Jesus was ever pitiful and kind. His life and The plea that we have becotne accustomed by long habit to doctrine were essentially Essenian (the Essenes abhorred this particular form of transgression and wrong-doing is slaughter and flesh-eating), and He proclaimed if-ZZ-sacrifice equally futile as an excuse. A return to the diet which is for the good of others to be man's highest privilege. His our natural and proper form of sustenance is not only immediate followers and Apostles are also recorded by possible but beneficial in many ways. Let us bear in mind the early Fathers as being total abstainers from animal the exhortation "Wash you, make you clean, your hands food. How then can we reconcile these facts with the car- are full of blood. Cease to do evil, learn to do well." of modern Christians? nivorous practices The plea that ^we like flesh food, and that "every man Even though their spiritual evolution be as yet so should do what he is persuaded in his own mind is incomplete that they are unable to realize the blessedness most agreeable to him," will also break down upon of looking with benevolence and fraternal recognition intelligent investigation. For if we make any profession of into the eyes of our lesser kindred, whose present bodies regard for ethics and righteous principle, we are under a

' ' are covered with fur or feather instead of artificial clothing, sacred obligation to consider the Rights of those who are yet one might expect to find an intuitive disposition to refrain weaker than ourselves in any matter in which their vital from participation in savage butchery and in the worst form interests are involved, as well as our own selfish desires.

"It is better to be right than to be popular; to be alone with God than to follow a multitude." The Herald of the Golden age. -* 43

It only remains then for those who have seen And slaying for the meat, but henceforth none Shall the blood of nor taste of flesh Come out the great vision of a Christendom redeemed spill life, ; .Seeing that Knowledge grows aiid Life is one. from from bloodshed and cruelty and from all the And Mercy comelh to the merciful.'" Amongst human suffering', disease, and demoralization In these democratic and degenerate days we have no them! which follow the loathsome habit of eating King either humane enough or powerful enough to issue blood-stained bodies, to strive to bring- about such a fiat, or to cominand obedience to it. the abolition of Carnivorism and the appalling- cruelty which But there are thousands of God's sons and daughters in it entails, by setting the example of total abstinence them- these Christian lands who are loyal in their allegiance selves, and by appealing; earnestly and continuously to those to the Divine Will, and to the Christ whose Kingdom around them to forswear this pernicious and barbaric custom. now transcends that of any Earthly potentate. By such an appeal to the public conscience on the part And they can speak in his name and on his behalf. of earnest and enthusiastic reformers, the awakening- of And if they speak unitedly and of one accord, and under the public opinion concerning the evil of Slavery was brought influence of the Divine Spirit, it will be found that about, and its condemnation throughout Christendom re- the voice of the people will be as the ' Voice of God.' sulted within twenty-five years. And history can be repeated These loyal and sincere Souls only need to see that the in this case. cruelty and barbarism which so disfigure and stain the So many forces are now at work for the accomplishment fair realms that are called by his Name, are altogether of this end, and so rapidly are they being- augmented, that discordant with his life and teaching, and with the spirit there is abundant reason for believing that, within a few that He manifested and declared to be essential for all decades from this present time, scarcely any self-respecting or who would be his disciples and friends, and they will truly cultured person in the more enlightened nations, will respond to this great Ideal which it is our privilege to exalt care to be known as being still addicted to the ghoulish habit at this present time that is so pregnant -with opportunity. of eating the bodies of animals. Let us therefore faithfully and persistently proclaim

Reason, humane sentiment, the voice of conscience, the the truth, so that they may be led to apprehend it ! teaching of the great Seers and Prophets of the past, the Thousands are already responding, and are in their testimony of modern Science, and the powerful influence of turn becoming missionaries to their friends and contempor- unseen Spiritual Ministry, are all on the side of this coming aries. And amongst such are to be found some of our most Food-Reformation and this Humane Renaissance—and distinguished, influential and progressive men and women. nothing can withstand the force of such a combination. Justice has been won for the coloured and enslaved races of humans. has been won for Truth will prevail ! And this great change of public Justice Woman, few a thought and custom will be accomplished, notwithstanding although only a centuries ago great conclave of debated whether she had a soul or such opposition as may arise through the clamourings of theologians actually no could not make their minds on such a momentous degenerate human appetite, or the vapourings of those who (and up And will be won for the are afflicted with what may be termed, by way of illustration, question). Justice oppressed souls of the animal world who also to and the 'beefy' mind. belong God, ^•9^ ^^ ''^i share with us the gifts of life and immortality with their The flood tide of Humane Sentiment which limitless possibilities and opportunities for progression. the of these races have The poured over India through the ministry of Though cry oppressed may been unheeded on Earth it has been heard in Heaven Redemption its great Prophet, is about to flow over ; and retribution has and still nations of Christendom, and it is our privilege to be come, comes, upon and individuals who do them Christendom, numbered amongst the reforming host wrong. and Cancer are the two chief diseases caused through whose instrumentality the purging of Appendicitis our Christian churches and our Christian States from the by flesh-eating, and from these maladies those who eat natural and food are immune. Thus those who sin of wanton bloodshed and cruelty is to be wrought. hygienic live the knife the knife. We may all help in this great work, and like India's by frequently perish by Let us, then, with hearts and with confidence Apostle of the gentler life : — courageous " of ultimate success, our rnouth for the dumb," and Teach how fair this Earth were, if all living- things "open be linked in friendliness, proclaim Humaneness, in general, and Humanity in Diet, in And common use of foods, bloodless and pure— particular, as being obligatory upon all who would lay claim, the golden grain, bright fruits, sweet herbs, Which grow for all." or aspire to, possession of the spirit of the Christ I " Be I Christendom may thus be redeemed from the reproach strong We are not here to play, to dream, to drift. of "the Hell of and we shall witness the being Animals," We have hard work to do, and loads to lift ; the —face it 'tis God's same remarkable results that are so described Shun not struggle ; gift. beautifully " " Be strong ! by Sir Edwin Arnold in his poem The Light of Asia:" Say not, 'The days are evil. Who's— to blame?' "Which when these heard, And fold the hands and acquiesce oh, shame ! so The might of gentleness conquered them, Stand up, speak out, and bravely, in God's name. The themselves scattered their altar flames " priests Be strong ! And the steel of sacrifice. flung away It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong, And through the land next day passed a decree the How hard the battle goes, day how long ; Proclaimed criers and in this wise " by graved — ! To-morrow comes the ! — Faint not fight on song and : Thus the is On rock column King's Will H. * Sidney Beard. There hath been slaughter for the sacrifice (This article will 1-e reprinted in pamphlet fonn. Price One Penny).

'Human instruments are needed for the fulfilment of the Divine Purpose. Will you be one?" 44 -^ The Herald of the golden age.

THE But when middle age is reached, so many of the things he has fought for are in his possession, and the of Business Men. Physical Collapse tide of lazy contentment begins to replace the strenuous HOW IT MAY BE PREVENTED. eagerness of the earlier years. As a younger man he lived in rooms, and if he did not want his dinner he could go for a walk, or a row, think we should be as ready to recognize the faults or a run instead, and no one worried. I of our national habits as we are to take credit for bicycle As an older man with a wife and home the our virtues. warning omen of distaste for food is too often met If we face failures by coddling and the providing of something to "tempt the appetite!" honestly and fairly we Pleasant, seductive, but and learn how to trans- fascinating, physically may unsound and form them into successes. constitutionally injurious. When the young man goes without a meal because If we satisfy ourselves he comes in late, or is not quite the thing, he is follow- with denying their exist- ing out Nature's best line of cure. ence or minimizing their Whenever the older man is tempted or even worried importance, we are only to eat, when he does not need food, he is doing a laying up for ourselves distinct injury to his health and to his constitution. a heavier penalty in the With increasing years the business man is in what is hereafter. " called a more comfortable position." When he is It is a fact beyond younger every penny has to be considered and again question that business and again he will take a simple and very frugal lunch men generally begin to because he can hardly aff'ord to go into a restaurant be affected with signs every day. of decaying vitality as When he gets older and is dealing with gold in place soon as they get on the of silver, and with bank notes and cheques in place of wrong side^of forty. gold, the extra shillings which are entailed by food have A little increase in waist measurement, a little feeling become of trivial importance. of fulness in the head after lunch or dinner, a little flush- If he fancies a food, he orders it and he does not ing of the face after meals, a little shortness of breath — need to scrutinize the tariff' list to find whether it costs on exercise these are all small things, and they may a shilling or two more than the other dishes. happen temporarily at any age, but when they become If he is he calls for drink and no claims ot permanently present and show signs of slow but sure in- thirsty, his his a second or a third bottle. crease, then they are omens of the gravest importance. purse prevent taking They are warnings which tell of the tide of battle Just as the men in training for great races frequently turning in favour of the enemy. go in for excesses when the race is over, because they All the earlier years of vigorous manhood the cells of have only abstained, from motives of policy, from things their craved so too when a man attains to the body have triumphed and have gloried in their appetite for, that when he can order what he he victory over opposing cells of myriad forms and types. stage likes, very often rein to of those which he has But as the unceasing warfare goes on, the time comes gives many longings had all the but which the need of when these victor cells show signs of weariness and of long previous years, and the of a harder life have decay, and then if no help or rest comes to them, their economy pressure prevented his hitherto in. doom is sealed and the end is heralded. indulging Thus his bid him eat and drink whether he is It is at this time, of all times, when the science of family or not. common sense should come to the rescue, and it is only hungry too often at this time that the increase of wealth and His appetite bids him indulge it without the restraint the decreasing need for hard work engenders a love of of time or money. luxurious ease and a development of habits which add And many of his friends are doing the same. Just the heaviest of burdens to the weakened cells. as formerly his youthful friends were keen on exams, and and stimulated him to be Just when the attack from without is beginning to tell and on reading, on sports, the so now his comrades are full of the conversa- on their vitality, they get overwhelmed with a burden of same, extra work thrown upon them from ixiithin. tion of good dinners and fine wines and first-rate cigars, and he too is stimulated their and influence During a man's younger days the strenuous life of by example in the same direction. competition and the daily battle to get on, whether in All the forces of the without and of the within tend the office or in the field of sports, keeps him frugal and him more food and richer physically fit. to push towards eating food, He can't aiTord to sit too long or eat too much. He towards drinking more liquid and stronger drink. is fighting hard to get a footing in the world, with all Is there then any wonder that the decadence of old the prospects of a home of his own and a competence— age rapidly shows itself and still more rapidly increases and it may be—fame also, before him. when a man has passed his fortieth milestone ?

" As many people get sick through their minds as through their bodies.'^ -« The Herald of the Golden Age. -^ 45

The attack of organisms from without, upon his body What then should they eat? cells, never ceases. The attack of increased burdens In the earlier years of middle age I advise a general from within falls more and more heavily upon them. increase in the use of salads and green vegetables, And the curious part of it all is that so few see that onions and leeks, and in the use of fats and oils of all when the body has ceased to grow, it needs less and sorts. Fresh ripe juicy fruits may be used in abundance, less food instead of requiring a fuller and more stimula- and milk, cheese and eggs can be taken freely. ting dietary. Mushrooms form a delightful source of gastronomic -'^ '-^ ^ft interest, and cheese and egg dishes supply an immense What, then, is my advice to business men who are variety of nutritive elements and of artistic flavours. attaining success in life and who want to live long to At this stage there need be no asceticis?n, but there enjoy those comforts which their success has brought should be eclecticism—the diet should be selected but not within their grasp ? necessarily diminished. In the it in the first place, were well to bear mind Plenty of juicy fruit and plenty of salads and plenty deep truth of the maxim of the Greek philosopher, of fats will help to clear out accumulating waste matters '^The half is better than the whole" and will help the nerve tissue to rebuild itself for re- Eat not to repletion. Drink not to satiety. Leave newed service. always a margin—for health's sake. But as years go on the sweeter fruits and mellowed In the second place, avoid stimulating viands. For honey and cream and milk will be found to be more readily they only urge the stomach to greater exertions and leave assimilated and more grateful to the needs of the body cells. it flaccid and over wearied when they have passed on. A land flowing with milk and honey is a Paradise for The ingestion of curries and pickles and sauces and life's close, while baked bananas and stewed sultanas afford such like for the purpose of stimulating an appetite is a nutriment of a character adapted to the growing age. hopelessly fatal mistake. For all the latter half of life it is well to reduce the The best of pickles is a good appetite and the only amounUof the coarser starch, to well bake or toast the bread, sauce that makes every viand taste good is hunger ! to use flaked rice and sagola, and to use malted cereals. In the third place aroi& ailllllfjl tissues as fOO&. These It is well to remember that cheese shredded and contain the waste matter of cells similar to a man's own baked in milk is an admirable end-of-day dish, and that cells. any good cocoanut preparation—like Dessico for example— Since his own cells are fighting for their own life boiled in milk and then strained out, provides a beautiful and to get rid of the poison generated by their own nut milk which is feeding and nutritious.

molecular changes, it is the height of folly to , over- Malted nuts in such forms as Protose, Meatose, and burden them with the waste products of other cells. Vejola—are digestible as well as tasty, so that even It is bad enough when the animal food which is eaten with reducing bulk in food there need be no loss of the is the flesh of fresh, clean, healthy, hardy animals, like delights of the table, for the joy of dining daes not con- that upon which the lithe Red Indians used to feed. sist in the amourit of food consumed, but in he I say this is bad enough, because even this used to harmonious sequence of pleasant odours, pleasant flavours produce a rheumatic tendency so acute that Red Indians and delicate pharyngeal sensations. and their squaws rapidly became old when they had If he rightly eats and wisely abstains from eating, a to — passed forty and became decrepit martyrs rheumatism man should enjoy the second fifty years of his life with in the latter years of their life. eye barely dimmed and vital forces scarce abated—as flesh How much worse is it when the market which much as the first fifty, while his ripened experience is provided for civilized citizens of the twentieth century should add more to the world's knowledge and happiness. is obtained from over-fed, under-exercised, obese, corpulent Josiah Oldfield. t^/^ v^ 5^ beasts, with no stamina and with an inability to do a hard

day's work to save their lives ! In the Days. Take them to the Agricultural Hall Cattle Shows and Coming you will find that at the close they have to be sold to ^^hen man shall know his fellow-man. the butchers. In the of cases could not hearts to Love's entreat majority they And respond ; stand the journey back again. And over all this bless'd, broad land. In sweet meet These moribund creatures, Tichbornes of the animal holy, communion ; When Love shall take the place of hate, world, provide the carcases that are served up for dinners, all shall flee And sorrow away ; and the which bastes them is rich in those gravy only When man shall know his full estate, waste matters which are toxic to the cells from which understand the better And way ; are they derived. Upright and strong he then shall be. These are the things which the wise man, when his Full conscious of the Higher Birth Which sets the soul own tissues are getting a little overloaded, will avoid. imprisoned free. And gives it power o'er all the earth. "Reduce youi" flesh foods as your years increase" And power to soar to realms on high. is the advice I would most to those who urgently give Beyond the earth, where angels dwell. want to live out the latter half of their life in comfort Celestial beings of the sky, and in health. With names too beautiful to tell. Virtuzia.

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\'ini don't want to be tormented with these horrid things? become Beautiful. How Women may Of course not. They spoil your temper, your complexion, and your form — and if unmarried, your chances of getting want you to smile. O, that isn't enough. Smile airain. a husband. Worse than all. If you are wedded and a I Smile until you laugh. Continue to smile tor just mother, they drive your husband to the club, if not to worse two minutes. places, and cause your children to become disrespectful Perhaps this is the first time for months and unruly. — that you have relaxed the muscles of your I want you to begin at once this very mouth by looking pleasant, but I'm sure Self-Culture, evening—to attain the innocent charms so

you feel better already. . . . dear to the true womanly woman. This is one of the principal secrets of First, see that before the setting of the sun your mind being beautiful and fascinating. is in a calm and peaceful state. If you have spoken A woman's genuine healthy smile is unjustly or in anger to anyone during the day make your simply irresistible to the man who is a man. peace with that person. Now that you have smiled a little, I Vou should be so proud of your womanliness and have venture to say that you've called so much self-respect, that should you at any time so far in an .^ry up a cheerful mental picture. Why, forget your dignity as to conduct yourself unwomanly -^w yoti simpl)' can't help it when you're manner either by word or deed, you should make every / \ wearing this cheerful expression. effort in the least possible time to express your regret for for But you will understand there your unkindness. But I shall not dwell on this point, must be a good foundation laid for the time will come to you, and soon, when these things this facial development, without which now vex you will seem very insignificant, and you which there can be no permanency in will wonder how you could have been so foolish as to be the change. annoyed by them. Soon, too, you will be careful to avoid This is the reason why the women who patronize the saying or doing anything that will hurt another. beauty doctors, and receive simply local treatment and My dear, many are the ways in v^'hich true •womanliness make local applications of cosmetics, do not derive benefit expresses itself. of a more permanent character. Since you have been practising the smile, you will greet this as come in When the lips curve upward, the eyes become every member of the family evening they Beautiful brighter, softer, and far more expressive. from their respective duties with this new facial expression. it will seem a Laughing You have doubtless heard of laughing eyes. True, if you have not been accustomed to it, Eyes. Well, they are about the most beautiful you little awkward at first. But never mind, smile will answer will in this curve will find, and j'o;/ can have them. If, however, smile, and you not be long alone upward the first and you want ypur e,ves to laugh, you've got to start the good of the lips. The others may look at you but feeling away down inside. perhaps the second evening in a wondering manner, they Have you ever thought what tell tales the eyes are will fall in line without a doubt, and then the next thing in any way. If you feel sad or glad, or if you feel ugly order will be a cheerful circle about the dinner table. towards any one, or if you are telling a fib, they will divulge If there is a time or place above all others where pleasant the secret time it makes no difference how hard it every ; thoughts and cheerful conversation should be indulged in, you try to keep it under cover, so the only sure way to is at the table. Indeed it is better not to eat at all than have beautiful eyes is to be honest and happy inside. to eat while angry or unduly excited, for every mouthful I know you have your troubles and some taken under such conditions is a tax upon the digestive Chasing of them are genuine, but then, what a lot organs. ' away of them are counterfeit,' actually without Again, if you have had any petty trifles during the day I rehearse Troubles. foundation when you come to think of it. of a worrying nature, do not, and emphasize it, so will with either or to member or members of the Even ; they stay you as long them mentally any as they are tolerated. family. By doing so you unconsciously exaggerate them to Every impression upon the mind affects in a proportionate yourself without benefiting in the slightest degree any person degree the nerve centres, and these in turn increase or or persons. On the other hand, if something of a pleasant decrease the working capacity of the various organs with character has been brought to your attention, tell it when as which they are connected. you are together, and add as many furbelows and frills Vou may readily understand then, how dependent is the you like, keeping within the boundaries of truth. The the mental condition and as it be affected others will fall in and will have a of body upon ; may line, you compound to illness by adverse thoughts, so may it become healthy cheer and good-will, a better tonic and appetizer than any- by bright, cheerful, and happy thoughts, provided hygienic thing ever devised by a chemist. laws are also observed. You have made a splendid start and it has worked like a The adverse impressions indulged in for a prolonged charm, hasn't it ? Now, after the evening meal, just forget period will produce a chronic physical condition, and thus all about yourself for a while, and do some kind act for, or is brought on dyspepsia, sleeplessness, and a number of speak an encouraging word to, someone. You and the other ills. other person will sleep the better for it.

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and loved ones that I have Of course you need not go out on the street corners and friends knowing greater strength I of the a leat and ; that shall take tell everyone you see that you have turned over new courage knowing advantage to create a about me. and that you are going to do this thing and the other to many opportunities bright atmosphere earnest I shall have a smile or word of cheer for those whom I bring happiness to the world. It is all right to be shall and and enthusiastic, but the best and surest way to accomplish know. The dumb animal have my sympathy, wherever I shall seek the beautiful and results along this line is to go about it quietly, getting possible my help. house of all yourself right inside, clearing your own good to-day. rubbish, as it were. What a delightful day it will be. Suppose the sky is cease do not at all of overcast with clouds know the sun is still as You should complaining ; speak ; you shining ills but never miss an of how well as and will soon in all its your ; opportunity saying brightly ever, re-appear great are and do do not, allow to blaze of Even should it hide its face for several you feeling ; not, please people glory. tell you that you are not looking well. Pursue this course, days you are now becoming independent of it to some and, believe me, your friends will soon be talking of your extent, for you know you have a little sunshine laboratory improved condition, and with good reason too. within, all your very own, that will enable you to turn out will that will about Now comes probably the most important time at scintillations lighten everything you. a such as will never fail to cheer Getting to you. The hush of night is over all. You Yes, steady glow your friends and dear ones and to attract also to those who Beauty have retired to your room. It is a time for you meditation this is silent hour. are bright and happy. during ; your During to be dis- Sleep. this period do not allow yourself Your lips are unconsciously curving upward and no turbed by the entrance of another. Have mistake. Your eyes are sparkling and laughing, and as your room thoroughly ventilated. you inhale deeply and slowly you are saying to yourself: " — I the fresh the of the Father Now, stand for a moment before the mirror, and try As inbreathe pure air, gift 1 am into renewed new life, and again the effect of the smile. Then comfortably seat taking my being energy, all is ease and yourself, relax, and mentally pass over all the pleasant harmony." events of the day, sum up every incident that has been You must get out every day, if only for ten to have time. You rniist take helpful to you, as well as all that you have done make Fresh Air minutes. Yes, you life bright for others. Study yourself during this time of and Exercise, it. . . . To see how others live, to become meditation that you may better understand how to gain interested in your fellow beings with a desire but broaden as strength of character. to be helpful, will not only better your life, well the home into it heretofore undreamt After retiring, and when the lights are out, then it is as life, bringing joys of. if you were in the very presence of the Divine Power, the Your little, common, narrow circle is not the only one Holy Spirit, who is ready to guide, uplift, and strengthen in the world. Go to the mountain or around the you at the very moment you are willing to receive. top mountain, and will learn that your little valley, beautiful None of us know what sleep is. We know that the you it seem to does not contain all there is its but though may you, physical part of our being obtains needed rest, we do of life. not know where the soul, the mind, or spirit are, nor what a certain / do know this however that in a While out, you will doubtless observe woman they are doing. ; reaching of form, wonderful of move- certain stage of development, which you, too, may attain beautifully proportioned grace in ; short, one by the observation of these teachings, great benefit during ment, sparkling eyes, glowing expression who is the embodiment of womanhood. As the sleeping hours, more than you have ever dreamt of, perfect you creature her with Mrs. will result. look upon this lovely you compare Riches — with dull It is best to thoroughly relax yourself. Indeed, this is thin, stooped, dragging steps, eyes, blotches on the skin, and a necessary if you would be in a receptive state, which muddy complexion, ugly general air of utter weariness. You know she is com- condition is certainly conducive to results. constantly she always sees the dark side of things, takes Oh, the beautiful calmness of it all ! Now you will say : plaining, little or no interest in her husband's business, and very "The world is bright and beautiful. I love it. I am walks, but uses car or carriage though the distance growing stronger, happier, better—even now I feel what rarely not of a mile fears she wishes to go may be over quarter ; a delight it is to live, and what a joy it is to be helpful. fresh and exercise as she would death itself. To-night, while my physical being rests in slumber, the real air, draughts

' the of the word. ' H ? She does not know meaning I will gain in strength, patience, grace, and purity. Lessons appy truth- of love and helpfulness will be given me, and when the You know her well, do you not? Now, answer of would rather be like? morning comes I will feel myself greatly strengthened for fully, which one these women you or Mrs. Sunshine full of the day's duties." Mrs. Riches with her millions, and ? When you awake in the morning it will be life, beauty, happiness to be like the latter The Dawn with such a lightness of heart, such joy in the Of course you would prefer ; of the of a result of renewed health and strength, that especially is this true since you know something it be as wish. New Day. you will smile, and smile spontaneously. new life, and may you Then, before rising, and while resting quietly, You have made a splendid beginning, but you must each you may say : "I shall go to-day into the presence of day renew your thoughts, your desires, your expectations

'Do you pay for the room you take up on earth?" 48 -^ THE Herald of the golden age. and your energies, tliat you may become a healthy, well- The Simple Life* developed, happy woman. Your own are similar to those of a requirements plant. an the is a noble and ignoble Simplicity ; Simplicity You, too, need fresh air, sunshine, and nourishment in the Thereof the fool, and the Simplicity of Socrates, who said : of* water and substantial food. These are the way pure "The less you shall need the nearer you absolute essentials of life, and if j-ou restrict yourself in the shall approach to the gods, who need use of one oi them short of the demands of the body, any • F nothing." in just that proportion do j'ou cut off life. 'X^ The world is sick in body and soul, With the daily walk it is not necessary to go into the but I believe there is a cure for its ills, physical culture exercises to a great extent, except where and that the outer sign of this cure is office duties, sewing, or other sedentary work keep you the leading of a life of noble simplicity; close confined. A few simple exercises bringing into play and in the hope of helping others I will every muscle of the body I have found to be far more try briefly to define its rules as they beneficial than a great number. appear to me. The exercises should be taken preferably—a few light The first necessity is to have Sim- ones—before breakfast, and more before extensively retiring. in Ideals love or plicity ; unity, God Correct breathing, however, is one of the most important good, instead of giving half-hearted, factors for the re.storation and maintenance of health, and complex homage to God and Mammon. should be practised wherever it is possible to inhale the Then comes Simplicity of Work. fresh air. Work hard, using every talent, but let it be such labour If j'ou want to be a healthy woman you must eat and as will raise your own body and soul, and those of the world. drink as a healthy woman does. Whateverin your practice has been against this ideal, refuse There are four things regarding the matter of eating it now, root it out, the questionable trade, the selfish art, which cannot be overlooked if you are seeking health, the cruel sport—end it all, and live a life of imaginative namely : the quality of the food, its thorough mastication, labour, hand-labour if you can, and in the open air if digestion, and assimulation. In my opinion entirely too possible. much meat is eaten. In fact, I believe the majority of The next necessity is Simplicity of Dress. Clothe yourself persons would be healthier without it, provided nutritious as becomes an aspirational and kind person. Choose beautiful vegetables, fruits, and nuts in moderation be substituted. colours and modest forms, and hand-made stuffs. Make If you would become like Mrs. Sunshine you must live own clothes, or others to make them for as she does. your pay amply your incapable self, and let no unnecessary labour be spent on To obey the laws of life, hygiene, health, sympathy, them. Make good fashions for yourself, suitable to your morality and spirituality, means the highest development of conditions, and follow them. Have new clothes when old charm, fascination and beauty, which produces anew my Lady ones wear out, but not before as a rule. Beautiful, the perfection of womanhood. Alice M. Long. " Simplicity of Food comes next. Let thy ghost thee 9^^ t^^ t^^ lead''; test your diet by the highest standard, and choose which sustain life and As Years go On. those things best, give truest pleasure, while inflicting no unnecessary travail on others. As years go on, we learn to say Simple food sustains the life of the world, and there is Not more, but less : enough for everyone. Dairy, orchard and cornfield should To our from guard lips hasty speech, be for all —but when we live on luxuries we are stealing from Lest we transgress. the share of the poor, from the life of the poor, and are As years go on, we train ourselves becoming, spiritually, cannibals. I would go farther and More oft to smile ; take no life of beast or but eat dish oi And things that contradict. say, bird, fish, your To reconcile. herbs with its sauce of love and fellowship.

As years go on, our vision widens, ""^i -"^i ^^i And we see The clue to the Simple Life is unity of body and soul. That life, God-centred, is the life Dante tells us that the spirit's gravity draws it upwards— Of liberty : let the body rise with it ! Make every material action That death to self—means life abundant, sacramental, which cannot be done Sweet and rare ; refusing everything is not a for or A character matured and precious, sacramentally. This gospel opportunists Bright and fair. slaves who live down to trammels of fashion and prejudice— as As years go on, we learn to know it is for living souls, who hold their talents stewardships As we are known. for which they are accountable. that can come With knowledge To use the passing, changing matter to show forth the From God alone. eternal spirit—this is the life of fullest joy and beauty and As on, we learn to lisp years go this is the life for which it is unshakable hope ; and simple The angels' song. worth while and to which who And weave a strain of heavenly music striving, all, will, may attain. Through life's throng. Mary E. Kendrew. g. 3., (Dailj/ Graphic. J

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The True Path. creation will likewise benefit. They would soon respond to man's love, rise in the scale of development, lose their fear and become his friends and companions. But the soul must come to recognize its own individuality Animals' Heaven will not be seen or understood until that Eacl)and responsibility. To lean on the opinions and time come when "no one shall hurt or destroy." creeds of however is to another, great, The world moves slowly, but Truth lives and will not live a deformed life. weak, be suppressed. Everywhere do we hear voices that tell of mental The atmosphere is full of con- change and reform and renewal. Let us be loyal to the flicting theories and philosophies, and voice within and our New Heaven and New Earth will while we are proving all things and hold- appear and God will be seen and known to dwell among ing fast that which is good, there is only- men. one safe guide—the voice within — truth Clara Turner. itself— God. O^ ^S* t^* Often it is not so much that people cannot find the right, but that they are Causes of Failure and Success* afraid to search too deeply lest some well beloved habit be disturbed and there be demanded from them too heavy a sacrifice. But Truth believe that most failures, first of all, are caused by must be obeyed—no half hearted measures will do— if I physical incapacity, caused by the lack of that energy results are to be satisfactory. which is essential if you are to go on to success. firm and unswerv- To the soul who is in earnest and would drink deeply Principles, come with the of of Truth's life-giving stream, who is willing to let go of ing, possession perfect his idols and follow closely the inner light, how great is physical powers I the reward. Life, joy, peace have deeper meanings and The sick man, the delicate man is the whole wide world is transfigured to him. weak and vacillating in character. A But what does Truth demand from its adherents? And strong energetic body is, by nature, an- in what must the inevitable sacrifice appear? There are tagonistic to everything that is mean, and but two simple rules for true living, given by the Christ puling wavering. Unwavering in life come with in answer to the young ruler's quest after eternal life — principles physical ''"^'"'^ — ^" force. love to God (or good) and love to man. Success depends on a definite Aim. How many start out Man is a mysterious being, necessarily so, since God in life without whither are And no Himself is wrapt up within him. We hear of man's knowing they going? matter how much you may hs impressed with the necessity spiritual being, his moral and mental nature, and also for health, remember you must have a clearly defined pur- his physical or animal side. Yet they all go to make pose to attain true success. You must have something up one complete man and what affects one part of his definite in view. nature affects all. You must know and You must To take the lowest—his physical nature. Does it j'ourself your capacities. criticise as were someone else. You matter how that nature is nourished, or does mind con- yourself just though you must be willing to struggle, to strive continuously and trol it, being the greater? Everything matters! The and all the time there must be one definite aim, food and the thoughts that mingle with it all have their persistently, a well-defined goal in mind. You must know where you are exact result, and no wrong was ever productive of a and what you are going to do. right. Could man ever believe, in his best moments, going If the of a should leave without a that good could come to him while he, directly or in- captain ship port definite destination in view would consider him a fool directly, inflicts pain on a fellow creature? His spiritual you ; and in life's how of us have a definite intuitions once aroused, he would find it an impossibility yet voyage many goal in view ? of us know where we are to partake of slaughtered food, no matter how puzzled How many just going and what we desire to ? he might be to adapt himself to new ways. All life is accomplish one. Man must love his fellow animal or his hate will Have a definite, clearly defined aim ! Stand by it f Fight return to him. Law, like truth, is eternal. for it f—on and on to the end. It is not easy to acknowledge the fallacy of life-long But if supplied with firm principles and a definite aim, habits and turn from them. But easy ways oft prove you must not by any means forget the necessity for physical the hardest. A legion of difficulties arise, but the development, the great power of physical vigour. Supreme Self conquers all. It furnishes you with a foundation, it gives you the Only they who have tried both kinds of living can nervous force that is needed so greatly in your struggles. It tell the superiority of a diet of fruits, nuts, grains and stands by and upholds you, imbues you with confidence over blood food. it the vegetables How lightens body and and energy so greatly needed to accomplish anything of clears the mind of clouds and cobwebs, thus opening the value in life. door into the spiritual kingdom to learn ever more and Develop your body to the highest attainable degree of of the within the more mysteries holy place. health and strength. Be a strong vigorous man, and the the be and if Let temple purified appetite be missing manliness and courage that imll co7ne to you because of all this —fast until food shall have revealed its beauti- rigidly pure will givefirmness to your principles and add to your power in ful tastes. every way. The of the world are The vast ways complex. pre- Stand on your own foundation. Rise over and above of food and dress, and consume endless " " parations pleasure, props," influences and pulls." If you have the capacity labour and that subtract rather than add to time, temper within you to succeed, you will go on to success and nothing life's The soul wants its freedom and a new world joys. can deter you in your onward march. Success is just as awaits the ones. emancipated certain as that day follows night. And when man is freed from his follies, the lower Bernard Mac Fadden.

"Without spiritual understanding we cannot do justice to ourselves or to others." ^ THE Herald of the Golden age.

interest on their in this work would, at a Editorial Notes, gracious part stroke, induce the higher classes to adopt a friendly and helpful altitude towards the Food Reform Movement. And the great awakening- of public opinion concerning thus would the arduous work of arresting the process of the carnivorous the Theevils attendant upon habit, physical decay, which is such a serious menace to the of Fruitarian and tlie superiority Diet, oblig-a- welfare of our Nation, and to the efficiency of His Majesty's tion that rests all upon thoughtful military forces, be strengthened and encouraged. and cultured persons to seriously * * * consider the claims of the Food- One of the latest endorsements of the Food- that is now Reform Movement, More Reform Movement given by men of eminence taking place, must be apparent to in the world of science is that recently pro- the Medical every reader of public press. nounced b)' Professor G. Sims Woodhead, Nearly all the most influential Testimony. M.D., who occupies the chair of Pathology in this arc now, in some way at University. at a ^JT^s' Journals country, Cambridge Speaking £^^ or other, drawing attention to this important Meeting of the Vegetarian Society in that city on May 12th, f subject and this more excellent way of living. Thus the the learned Professor expressed his belief as follows : — ' "Meat is a harriers oi' prejudice have been broken down, and the absolutely unnecessary for perfectly healthy existence, and the best work can be done on a vegetarian diet. People take too way is now open for an earnest and persistent appeal to much meat, and they could live much more healthily on a vegetarian the conscience to and to return public deprecate butchery diet than on a whole meat diet. Vegetarians have done a great deal food. to Nature's healthful ways in the matter of daily in a quiet way to make possible that simpler life for which a great ' ' number of w'ithout definite idea One of the latest signs of the times is the report that people are crying out very loudly any of what mean. ihe Director of the Culinary Department of the House of they Doctors are to rather than cure as the great Commons has received numerous from Members looking prevention requests agency in raising the physical condition of the nation. The medical to provide a vegetarian menu for those who are indisposed training of the present da\' is directed much more closely to the to eat animal food. prevention of disease than it ever has been before. It is being realized that means should be resorted to, so as to the By almost every post we are receiving evidence of new every prevent accession of disease rather than merely attempt to cure it when it converts been and of new friends and co- having made, comes, and the \'egetarian Movement will, I think, do a very great workers having been raised up for the furtherance of the deal towards this." beneficent Cause to which we are committed. The flow- Dr. Sims Woodhead was supported by Dr. Rogers (also ing tide of public sentiment and of contemporary pro- of Cambridge), who said : — gressive thought is with us, and the Divine blessing is "I have been a vegetarian for about 13 years, and during that time have found that my faculties were better than before and ray being given to our work in the most unmistakable manner ; health has been excellent. I have found no disadvantage, but every therefore let us one and all take and forward, courage press advantage, in being a vegetarian. Scientists are coming to the with full assurance of faith and confident hope of ultimate conclusion that there are in meat certain things which are absolutely idea is that meat is much of the nature of a success ! poisonous. M)" very ' ' stimulant it * * * ; simply bucks people up, and they cannot be bucked up without using themselves more than they should. The distinguishing Health Statistics of the British The Army character of is their of endurance. Now that I am The vegetarians power Decay (European) for the year 1903 show that out a vegetarian it does not make any difference if I do not have a meal of the of a total of 242,182 men there were as many at the usual time. I do not think that you would have any better example of the error British Race. as 183,598 admissions to hospital. The Army people have made in thinking that meat and beer make good fighting Medical admit that the diseases Department men, than in the present War which Japan is carrying on. The which mainly cause these hospital admissions are such as performances of England's allies, both physically and morally, are are due to careless violation of the laws of hygiene, and to excellent testimony to the value of the non-meat diet. I cannot help and maladies that are thinking that poorer living higher thinking go together." preventable b)' sanitation, proper feeding, * * * and decently regulated lives. The duration of the illnesses In a letter which reached me on June 17th a Physician, show that, on the average, every soldier in the British Army who is also a Fellow of the Ro3'al College of Surgeons, has about 22 days on the sick-list per annum. makes the following significant remarks : — Out of 69,553 recruits inspected after preliminary ex- "What a pity it is that the fact that the nature of the food taken amination as unfit. These ' lame 22,382 were rejected most materially affects the mind as well as the body, is not more ' ducks do not include the candidates for enlistment who are generally recognized ! Surel)' the self-control, as well as the en- durance, the have shown in this dreadful war, will the rejected on primafacice inspection by the recruiting bergeants. Japanese open eyes of the public in this respect. It is a matter of vital to our evidently importance I am fully convinced that the very highest aspirations for the very nation that obedience to Hygienic Law, physical culture, best are an impossibility upon animal lood. but those who have tried know what a different atmos- and the adoption of a pure and nourishing dietary should None, it, phere one's soul appears to be in, and how changed everything is, be strenuously advocated, from patriotic as well as phil- when taking only a fruitarian diet. motives for if our anthropic ; physical degeneration goes May every blessing attend the efforts of your Order !." it is the end of this on unchecked possible that long before A few days later a London M. D. in sending a contribu- there will be but few able bodied men left to defend century tion towards our work, wrote as follows : — the Empire. "I have only quite lately come across your paper, Tiie Herald of the Golden It is ! have success in The King gives much thought to philanthropic and Age. splendid May you every your noble work and efforts to lift mankind on to of humane ideals, and his beloved Consort has so identified your higher planes being. Accept the enclosed subscription towards your verj- worthy herself with all that is and and gentle kindly self-sacrificing, objects. I wish I could send you more money, but I shall hope to send that 1 quite look forward to the time when the beneficent you further aid later on." work of promoting throughout this country and the These cominunications, which are samples of many such Colonies a genuine Reform of our dietetic habits, on that reach our offices, evidence the recognition and fraternal Natural, Hygienic and Humane lines, will receive considera- aid that are now being given to our Movement by progres- tion from their Majesties and some distinct token of their sive enlightened, and sincerelj' philanthropic medical men. recot;nition. We have now made an Official Register of Doctors in The difficulties in their way will be serious, but a all parts of the country, who treat their patients on hygienic

"Pain is Nature's protest against violated law." The Herald of the Golden Age, 51 and fruitarian lines, and we are thus in a position to inform omitted from the new ' Restaurant ' in the Gaiety Strand ; the numerous who write where enquirers, asking- they may and experts prophecy that within a few years all the London obtain such medical how to into touch witli ' ' advice, g^et West-End Bars will have been superseded by saloons for of the sort. Additional names and addresses physicians right the supply of solid refreshments as well as liquid. of medical men who advocate abstinence from flesh-food and Amongst the latest converts to the adoption of a who treat their will be received patients accordingly gladly by pure and bloodless diet is Lady Henry Somerset, who our so that our be made Secretary, Register may complete. publicly declares that she has already derived much Will our Members and Friends take note of this fact? please physical benefit from the change. * * * * * * A has been established Simple-Life Colonj' Like many other public Journals, the Clarion A Simple- near Lake in a number of Hint tor Como, Italy, by A (the organ of our Socialist friends) has been who seem to be well Life Colony. strange people pro- Leaders of devoting its columns to a discussion of the vided with and who are in search money Tliought. Food-Reform question. Under the heading of a secluded and favourable estate on which to form a of "What shall we eat?" many vigorous new Garden of Eden. The of the correspondent Daily letters have appeared, and it is most encouraging to see Express reports as follows concerning them : — how writers have entered the lists to advocate the " many wear scarcely any cli 'thing- sandals and one They beyond adoption of natural and humane diet, and how and of fabric all ably white gown light woollen ; they spend almost their long- have themselves. lives in the open air, and the men wear long hair and picturesque victoriously they acquitted beards, while the women, robust and the picture of vigour and An object lesson concerning what public teachers and have an almost .Amazonian health, appearance. leaders of thought may expect in the near future if they They bathe at least twice a are strict believers in day, try to uphold human has also been furnished. and an uncooked food diet their drink is carnivoracity vegetarianism ; water, and, Mrs. Julia a veteran writer on the staff" of the as far as one can ascertain, they are one and all free-thinking Dawson, Christians. Clarion, whose distinguished services in the Cause of Of their histories and in the world family past positions they Socialism have commanded the esteem and respect of do not speak, though many of them are persons of undoubted dis- many thousands of its supporters, ventured to champion tinction. They claim to be the healthiest and most rational livers the habit of butchered flesh feeble and on earth, and declare that all who desire to escape disease and eating by unworthy unhappiness are bound in time to join their ranks and adopt their arguments. The following crushing letter, amongst many which are those of Nature and of Christ. rules, others, was the result, and it shows how surely the tide One member of the band, a well-educated German, named of humane sentiinent is setting in amongst the masses of Paul, to whom I spoke, told me that four years ago he was given — the of this : up by the best physicians in Europe as a dying man with not people country ' ' " another year to live. He adopted the Simple Life as his last There may exist vegetarians of the type Julia Dawson de- chance, rambled in the sunshine in the fields and forests, over the nounces, but in the course of a long experience I have not met them. mountains and Alpine pastures, sleeping at night under trees or I have, however, met body eaters with habits quite as objectionable, rocks the entire if not more than those of which she sheltered by throughout summer ; and when the so, complains. winter came, instead of dying, he felt full of vigour and new life. She poses, I believe, as being a very tender-hearted lady, and ' the : But are you content to continue this strange mode of life, or perhaps following incident may interest her ' ' will you not go back to your friends and former surroundings now When staying at beautiful Dartmouth my time of rest was ' you are cured ? I asked him. disturbed by the sorry sights of the cattle market in general, and ' ' I am well,' he replied, I am happy and in constant com- in particular by seeing a very young calf, with a broken leg and munion with God. Not for anything the world could ofter me covered with sores, in a state of terrified agony, being beaten along the would I forsake the Simple Life.' road by a cowardly set of scamps such as grace the market ' The queer little commonwealth has been joined by all kinds towns in Merrie England.' It was purchased by a butcher, and I of people, including Englishmen, Germans, French and Russians, was pleased to hear that many of the pious inhabitants were made while those that I have seen are certainly of the educated and very ill through eating veal, and was also sorry to know that they refined classes." all recovered. ' * * * Some time ago Julia drivelled a little, and hoped cruelty was The Daily Express also records the fact that not inflicted on cattle, and that if it «ipn', something should be done.' I — Now, call that ! She knows or for facts are A Fruitarian "an International Fruitarian Empire has been humbug ought to, easily procured—that the animal traffic is all Besides, is founded in German New Guinea Pro- cruelty. Empire. by she not a little inconsistent ? She shrieks if a child gets spanked fessor Auguste Engelhardt, a distinguished for some malicious act, and yet enjoys eating the baby animal, Teutonic authority on dietetics, and London is being dili- quite regardless of the cut throat and bleeding to death necessary to the delicious meal. gently searched for recruits." The Professor is stated to procure " Perhaps other people—vegetarians, for instance—might enjoy be convinced that the cocoa-nut is the natural food firmly the delicacies she mentions, could they be obtained without the abom- declares that it of man, and produces elasticity of mind and inable torture inflicted, and without the consequent degradation of the ' bottom — the purity of thought, and cures all diseases." The island of dog' i.e., the unfortunate who does prodding with huge sticks and iron and the live stock into 'hells of cattle Kabaron, which he has purchased, belonging to the new bars, packs ships,' and throws them overboard when the storm rages and the cargo in the ' ' Lauenburg group Bismarck Archipelago, has been must the the said go by board ; or unloads cargo, sick, sore, and the Professor for his selected by experiments. Herr Max suffering, with broken legs, ribs, or backs, with eyes knocked out and — — is Leutzow, the violinist and conductor, is one of the members, horns torn ofi" a load of misery bringing, as just, disease and death to the consumers—the ' bottom into the wholesome and the founder is making efforts to secure English colonists poor dog,' pressed and pleasant occupation of dealing with the mountains of offal in order ' who will have to produce high references before initiation. ' to pander to the tastes of greedy Little Marys I ! Truly, we are making progress, and have reason to feel I am surprised at a .Socialist leader of the masses ridiculing a set of lowest instincts of human are encouraged ! Let me wish our German comrades the most people who, by conquering the nature, more for the cause of clean and than all the success, and express the hope that suc- doing living right thinking complete they may talkers in the land. ceed in a valuable lesson to the Nations giving object It is a well-known fact that stand first * * * vegetarians throughout the world for endurance, strength, and clear-headedness, as well as for The National Drink Bill has fallen during the More humanity (which, however, does not count). Signs past five years by no less than ;£^6,g40,o62. There is nothing to be proud of in enjoying a diet of dead bodies. of the This coincides with the rapid growth of the A pig will sometimes enjoy eating a live baby, and the noble cannibal Times. tendency to eschew flesh-food. equally enjoys 'long pig.' And is it not rather that one should live for ' ' pitiable eighty years The of the is day Drinking Bar over. in or callous to either in man or ' ignorance, indifference, suffering, ' At the Criterion it has been abolished it ?— ; has been beast Yours faithfully, Edith Barrett."

"Nature never intended yoo to be emaciated, weak, irritable or sick," -* The Herald of the Golden age. ^

A most important and welcome addition to Not the least important part of the valuable The Diet the literature of the Food-Reform Movement A Summer work Miss Anstey is doing, is the holding of of Nations, has just been published by the Hon. RoUo School. an enjoyable annual holiday fortnight begin- Russell. It is a volume of 650 pages, entitled ning at the end of August (during vacation " to Streiig:th and Diet, a practical treatise with special regard time). The College is opened both sexes, and by an to the life of Nations." agreeably varied round of outdoor and indoor exercises, and the and By means of statistics collected from every quarter of the sports, entertainments, pleasant invigorating effects of under fruitarian are g-lobe concerning- the dietetic habits, the physical character- healthy living, auspices istics and stamina, the diseases and mortality of the various demonstrated. The are extensive and well wooded. are peoples of the earth, together with a large number of grounds They situated in a and a and instruc- quotations from medical and hygienic experts, public charming country, pleasant tive is thus made — full of which authorities, athletes, and other qualified witnesses, Mr. holiday possible particulars Russell demonstrates in a most conclusive manner the fact can be obtained from the Secretary of the College. that fiesh food is not only unnecessary but decidedly injurious, * * * it is the cause of deterioration and that undoubtedly physical With deep regret I record the passing to serious diseases that are and of many of the most prevalent. The a higher sphere of one who, for many long

Three facts stand out most in the of this . clearly pages p r years, has rendered distinguished service for instructive volume : (i), that where much flesh is eaten much the furtherance of the Food Reform Cause that where a moderate amount of flesh r ranees L. Cancer prevails ; (2), m^d t^^ advocacy of Humaneness. is a moderate amount of Cancer exists that eaten ; (3), Boult. When our Order was founded in 1895, little or no flesh is consumed Cancer is almost where our departed friend showed the most sympa- unknown. thetic interest, joined our Council, and remained a devoted, I do not think who fears this any intelligent person faithful and loyal comrade until she was called to a higher could read this book with- horrible malady possibly carefully sphere. a resolution to abstain from out at once forming entirely meat, Mrs. Boult is well known as the Founder of the Ivy from coffee and beer. And in addition and almost entirely Leaf Society, an organization for the exaltation of hygienic he would moder- to these preventive measures practise rigid and humane ideals amongst the young, and as the Editor of at the table and in the use of and ation tobacco, probably "The Children's Garden," a monthly Magazine published with two meals rest satisfied good per day. by the same Society. Many will mourn her loss, and she instructive tables of food values and the vast com- The will be held in grateful remembrance by those to whom, contained within the covers of pilation of useful information and amongst whom, she ministered with such genuine this book, make it a desirable addition to the library of every self-sacrifice and such constant and tireless endeavour. earnest seeker after social reformer, and of every hygienic Whilst we can but realize the apparent loss which our ' truth. Crusade sustains when consecrated workers in the fighting extracts are on 60 of this ' Some lengthy given page line are removed, yet we may find consolation in the and the book can be obtained from our Book Journal, thought that such will be able still to exert spiritual influence or from the Messrs. Department, publishers, Longman, for the world's upliftment, with increased freedom from Green & Co., at the price of publication, namely 12s. 6d. human limitation. Their services on earth will have earned net. for them that reward and blessedness which is given to all * * * who, following in the footsteps of the Christ, labour to uplift mankind to a life and as such Some excellent work is being done by higher ; ministering spirits increase in the unseen realm and their influence becomes A Physical Miss Anstey at her Physical Training College the of the world towards that humaner Training at the Leasowes, near Halesowen, in multiplied, progress the of and more spiritual Age which is to be will doubtless become College. Worcestershire, where benefits physical accelerated. culture are demonstrated in conjunction with a reformed dietary. * * * The work of the College consists principally in the Another heavy loss has, I am sorry to say, training of high class w'omen teachers in the arts and Another been sustained by the Food Reform Move- sciences which are specially associated with the observance Veteran ment in the death of the Rev. James Clarke, of the Laws of Health. The curriculum includes gym- Called away. Pastor of the \'egetarian Church at Salford, nastics (scientifically applied), out-door games, dancing, (every member of which Church, during the swimming and other practical means of physical develop- past hundred years, has been an habitual abstainer from ment, and such theoretical studies as anatomy, physiology, butchered food). hygiene, theory of movement, elementary pathology and For more than 50 years Mr. Clarke has been an earnest ambulance work. The result is the qualification of a public advocate of Vegetarianism and Humane Principle, number of ladies fitted in every way to communicate to and not only has he upheld the Cause by his eloquence and adults of their own sex and to children that knowledge personal testimonj', but also by presenting in himself, by which is so intimately connected with the health and well- means of his splendid physique, a convincing argument in being of the race. favour of natural and hvgienic living. He was able to That there is a great and growing need for teachers claim that throughout his long pastorate of nearly 50 vears, of this sort cannot be doubted. They are indispensable he had never been compelled to remain absent from Church for promoting physical development and health culture in by illness for a single day. The members of his family are our schools and colleges, and they become missionaries life-long vegetarians, and are also splendid advertisements of the new Gospel of Health which is so much needed at of this more excellent way of living. the present time. They also provide in themselves living All who knew our departed Comrade admired him for his examples of the increased bodily vigour, mental strength strength of character, his kindly disposition, and his ability and moral power which the proclamation of this gospel and readiness to speak upon all occasions words of wisdom is instrumental in creating. and helpfulness.

' Study the laws of Nature and health and the other things will come." -•> THE HERALD OF THE GOLDEN AGE. 53

A pamphlet in condemnation of the torture A book is now being issued from our publish- " Against of animals in connection with vivisectional An ing offices entitled The Temple of Art—a VivisectioD, research, has recently been printed by Dr. Instructive plea for the higher realization of the Artistic Georg-e Black, of Greta Bank, Torquay, the Gift Book. Vocation," by Ernest Newlandsmith, which circulation of which will, I trust, do much to aid the work I can commend to all who realize the of arousing' public opinion concerningf this particular form importance of self-culture, or who want to make their of iniquity, and to bring- about its abolition. The following lives artistic, and to ennoble their ideals concerning Art. An " sentences are calculated to arouse all humane persons to extract from this book is printed on page 59 entitled The Failure to increased effort : — Attain the Ideal," so as to give all our readers a "The pliysiolog'Ical laboratories of our country are lesfalized torture- glimpse of the beautiful thoughts which are contained in and it be if deeds chambers, may affirmed of them that the done it. I feel sure that all who read the volume, and within their precincts in the name of science were generally known, especially all who are musicians, painters, or in any -way and all that transpires there from day to day were written down and in the artistic will both the published in its unvarnished nakedness it would produce such a feelinef engaged following calling, prize book and its of revulsion in every pitiful heart that the Legislature would be bound teaching. And our Members will be glad to to interfere and the to an end. bring- iniquity know that the gifted Author is in fullest sympathy with I blush for the profession of which I am a member that such the ideals of our Order and invited me to publish this things should be possible within its pale, and I sincerely hope that edition of his work as an evidence of his interest in the same. the day is not far distant when such barbarities will cease to be tolerated." Further particulars will be found on page 2 of our cover. * •!< * * * * For the sixth on Mr. time, May 13th, On May 24th, I had the pleasure of being Another Eustace H. a Member of our Miles, Council, A present at the first Public Dinner, given Athletic won the English Tennis Championship. Fruitarian under the auspices of the Fruitarian Society, O" 17th he defeated the French Victory. May Champ- Dinner. (°" behalf of the Lady Margaret Hospital), and a few later the American ion, days at the Holborn Restaurant, London. The Champion, thus once more the of Fruit- carrying flag banquet was well attended by persons of influence and by arianism to All our Members will unite with victory. representatives of the Press, and thus this new form of me in offering him the most hearty congratulations and effort to exalt the Fruitarian Ideal in the eyes of the public in the that he retain this as expressing- hope may long was most successful. well as his other distinctions. many An elaborate Menu, evidently made so for the instruc- * * * tion of the uninitiated, was tastefully served, and although I shall be glad if our Friends and Readers so extensive as to completely transcend the assimilative the taste of A will take notice of, and make known the fact, capacity or simple any experienced Food Disclaimer. 'hat The Order of the Golden Age is not in Reformer, it was much appreciated. It was followed by any way connected with a Society entitled a brilliant speech from Dr. Oldfield, the Chairman, who well several friends. The Order of the Cross ; neither is it associated with certain was supported by My colleague alluded to the remarkable success which has extraordinary doctrines which are officially presented in the attended Magazine of the said Society. both surgical and medical treatment at the Fruitarian a death resulted the Although The Order of the Cross was instituted by three Hospital, (not single having during from and recoveries former Members of our Order, it must not in any way be past year 139 operations, very rapid taken He declared himself convinced that regarded as a Branch of The Order of the Golden Age, or as having place). fruitarian diet considerably lessens the sur- representative of its ideals or teaching- (notwithstanding danger attending treatment, and assured those that if of them the fact that in a circular letter, dated October 14th, 1904, gical present any should need to be cut or other I expressed fraternal good-will towards the aforesaid up by himself, any surgeon, feel sure that their chance of Members, and wished their Society success "provided that they might growing together would be much enhanced the of a it was carried on with reasonableness, integrity and again, by adoption and natural food sincerity "). pure regime. For the benefit of those who be curious, I As, however, certain doctrines are now being officially may give the which was as follows : — taught in their Journal which are of such a nature as very few Menu, Christian men and women of well-balanced mind would MENU. probably care to be identified with, and as certain represen- Consomme aux fruits. Creme de Tomate. tations are made in its being pages which imply some CEufs Florentine. existent relationship between the O.G.A. and their Society, Choufleur Polonaise. I feel that the interests of our Movement demand that a Haricots verts sautt^es au beurre. de Noix pane aux Fonds d'Artichaut disclaimer of this sort should be publicly recorded, so that if Quenelles " a I'Hopital de Ladj' Margaret" further of this should take in any developments type place Pommes de terre A la iMaitre d'Hotel. the future, my disclaimer on behalf of The Order of the Haricots i la Bretonne. Golden Age may be in evidence. Petits pois i la Francaise. .^sperges en branche. I desire also to publicly make known the fact that certain Champignons grilles sur croilte. books and name as pamphlets, bearing my author, which are Pouding Singapore. Macedoine de fruits. publicly advertised by the three Directors of The Order of Fromage. Salade de Laitue. the Cross in their magazine, in such a way as to lead the Dessert. public to think that I am identified with them and their teach- The Annual Report of the Lady Margaret Hospital, ing in some way, have thus been advertised against my wish Bromley, Kent, records the fact that some 1,500 out- and without consent and that if such is treated the in addition to my ; advertisement patients have been during year continued, it will be, henceforth, notwithstanding my ex- the cases admitted. pressed objection to this course, and in direct disregard of A very important feature of the Hospital is that Nurses, my written request that such action on their part should trained on hygienic and fruitarian lines, are supplied to any forthwith cease. part of the country for inedical, surgical, and midwifery

"The most difficult task in life is to resist the illusions of self-love." 54 -* The Herald of the golden Age. ^

work, and patients are received from equally distant areas. very considerable, and I would again remind our friends and Tlie dietary is strictly fruitarian, and this applies equally co-workers that the Funds of our Order are heavily over- to the staff and to the patients. drawn, and that our strategic output of free literature will, .'\mont;st the new names added to the list of Vice-Presidents in consequence, have to be reduced unless the hands of and Members of the Council, are those of the Hon. and Rev. the Council are strengthened. Canon Lyttleton, Lady Florence Dixie, Rev. A. M. Mitchell, Let us remember that the great achievement of breaking M.A., and Rev. Walter Walsh. down our national prejudices in favour of carnal food, and of * * * sweeping away the popular ignorance concerning the dietetic .\ letter which I received from a lady the values of the fruits of the earth, has been brought about The Power other illustrates the fact that Humane day (to the extent that it has, thus far, been accomplished), Sentiment after the most of Humane is, all, powerful by the earnest and persistent efforts of devoted workers in Sentiment. force at the back of the Food Reform connection with the various Societies existing for the the Movement, notwithstanding necessity advocacy of Food-Reform during the past years. And that for our to the common which exists addressing appeals if the great harvest that is now ready for garnering, is to sense of those whom we seek to win also by emphasising be gathered in, these efforts must be continued and increased. ' ' hygienic and philanthropic reasons. Having stated that Thousands are now ready to obey the Truth directly through reading a copy of this Journal she was deeply it is made known to them, by means of public addresses or writes as follows:— impressed, she printed matter. Therefore, if we can speak upon the plat- " I tried the bloodless diet, but was and bullied if let us do otir dissem- persuaded by form, let us do so ; and, not, part by doctors and friends to give it up. I put away out of sight all the inating pamphlets and books in every direction, and by literature I had on the subject and did my best to banish it from my to meet the incurred in their mind without suceess. My conscience never ceased to prick me, and helping expenses production. I moral suicide. I can truly say never ate meat without committing- This Journal could be supplied to 10,000 Public Reading The climax came a few weeks ago when I happened to see a poor Rooms in all parts of the world (instead of between one and heifer being kicked, beaten, and dragged into a private slaughter- two if the hands of our Council were financially house in Derby. It was terrified at the awful sight which met its view, thousand) it its and thus multitudes be influenced and just before it was forced in, turned white head towards me, strengthened, great might and the agonised brown eyes met mine. Then the door was slammed in favour of our practical and beneficent ideals, and an it. Never shall I the awful contrast which struck me behind forget immense amount of human and sub-human suffering might between such a scene and the sunshine outside, and never shall I forget thus be at a small cost. the chill and shudder which haunted me all the rest of the day. prevented comparatively have been received since our last To be slaughtered in an hour's time, I was told. And why? And The following sums for what? rang in my ears like a reproachful death-knell. Since then issue for the maintenance of our work, and the judicious will I have taken a resolve that I, at any rate, not connive at such literature and distribution of our humane and hygienic ; work, and that butchers' meat shall never again pass my lips. ghastly are by the Council. This list does Thus i hope to cleanse my hands and soul-garments from the terrible gratefully acknowledged sent for the of bloodstains involved in life-taking. not include sums of money purchase I the to take this — I thank God that have been given courage step books, etc., or in payment of annual subscrip- ' pamphlets, reward has come I do love our lesser brethren,' but my already. tions for this Journal. despite all my S.P.C.A. and Anti-\'ivisection work, I could not say that £ s. d. my best efforts have been theirs, for I could not preach earnestlj- to others A Friend in Kent while myself a castaway. But now this stumbling block is removed. I feel the first step li'hich costs is taken, and that peace will now be mine. I am happy and now have a longing to take in The Herald again as I want the benefit of its inspiring and inspiriting thoughts, so that my new enthusiasm may keep hot. You will understand that I do not think «o-tr that the flame rekindled is ever in danger of dying down. God bless you and your noble work. Pray for me that I fail not." This lady has now become a Member of our Order, and has already accomplished some most effective work as a Correspondent in the public Press. * * * During the past quarter, our missionary Our Work efforts for the advocacy of Humaneness and and of national and individual obedience to the been forward Progress. Laws of Health, have pushed with undiminished energy, and with most encouraging success. Our literature has now penetrated to Beloochistan and Finland, from which countries we have just received communications from friends who are likely to prove pioneer workers. This makes a total number of forty countries in which the influence of The Order is now being brought to bear upon contemporary thought. Consignments of our pamphlets have been forwarded to every Member of the British House of Commons, and also to a large number of influential persons and leaders of thought in all parts of the country. Upwards of a hundred 'prize- ' essayists in our Public Schools, who have written suc- cessfully on the subject of kindness to animals, have also received, from our Headquarters, suitable pamphlets and books to instruct and encourage them. And similar literature has been dispatched to the Hon. Secretaries of about 150 Anti-Vaccination Societies. The expenditure, however, for printing and postage involved in this work, is The Herald of ti-ie Golden age. 55

and The of reinforcing their flagging energies, not only by suitable Philosophy Deep-Breathing, athletic exercises, but by bringing the -mil to act in de- partments hitherto reckoned as outside its sphere of influence. the average health seeker is told that he does The will must engage in the task of directing and regula- Whennot breathe, the invariable response is a stare of ting the important functions of respiration until an improved silent astonishment. If no further habit has been established and the involuntary or normal explanation is offered the subject action has been raised to a higher level. may be quickly dropped, or if there If any doubt is entertained as to the facts, is a keen interest in it the question A Useful they can be proved by a very simple test, will be asked, What do you mean ? and Simple Let one who has paid no attention to his The answer is easy. The feeble, Test. breathing ascend a hill at a fairly smart pace. careless, spasmodic action of the He will not ^o far before he is brought to a lungs which goes by the name of standstill. He must stop to get his breath. breathing is not worthy of the name, If he is accompanied by a companion who has developed nor is it worthy of the highly de- long, deep, rhythmic breathing, he will find how much farther veloped organism and intelligence his friend can go without any apparent sign of distress. jof the human being, nor of the If he attempts to keep up with him he will find that he important function which it is in- is again brought up, panting and gasping, with nostrils tended to fulfil in him. dilated and mouth open, like a dog after an exciting run. If such diseases as tuberculosis, What has happened ? Several things have happened. " " aneemia, and many other ills that Our experimenter says : "Oh, I am so tired ! But it is flesh is heir to," —or rather that it is subjected to through not so much that his muscles are really tired out by the ignorance of its own economy—be traced to their origin, it exertion, though they feel like it. His heart is playing a will be in the fact that or like a but not generally found people do not rat-a-tan, beating sledge-hammer ; only breathe therefore the air is the heart from strain and the nerves from a sufliciently ; vitalizing purifying suffering high of heaven does not reach the blood in sufficient quantity state of tension in the effort to keep the organism equal to enrich and invigorate it. to the demands made upon it. What has happened really If people really and consciously breathed, the}' could and most of all is this. The increased muscular exertion has not endure the stifling poisoned atmosphere in which led to a sudden and considerable increase of carbon in they are content to spend so much of their time. They the blood, which the short spasmodic breaths and pants have would rush into the open fields with all the eagerness been quite insufficient to discharge and replace by the life- of the wild animal which has escaped from captivitj'. giving oxygen. The apparatus of the heart, finding the The secret of the defect is in this, that blood becoming poisoned, puts on full power to drive Breathing breathing is what is termed an involuntayy the blood through the lungs more quickly, in order that should be action. That is to say the muscles and it may become oxidised, and the whole system is strained Voluntary. nerves engaged in the never ceasing action in the endeavour. But the breathing apparatus is unequal of respiration form of the to its work and if our friend persists he will speedily become part involuntary " act and continue to act aware of a "stitch in the side which comes as a system ; they without any con- warning scious effort of the mind to stimulate, direct, or control from the subliminal region that the limit of endurance has them. They belong indeed to the subliminal part of the been reached. human economy, and necessarily so, because their func- Under these circumstances the experimenter generally must continue well sits down to rest takes some stimulant to tioning during sleep as as during the ; perhaps whip hours of in to the the exhausted hill physical consciousness order preserva- up already energies ; perhaps gives up tion of life. climbing and fast walking, especially up-hill, as too much So as in with for his constitution and looks himself as an long men, common other animals, ; finally upon led a free and natural life, this unconscious functioning invalid requiring the greatest care and the utmost coddling served its purpose and served it fully. Human pursuits by kind friends, under close supervision by a doctor, in were followed in the open air and called forth exercise of a order to make life bearable. Probably, it will not occur to more or less violent kind, and it followed that the in- him that a little simple development of his lung capacity voluntary muscles were stimulated by the exertion, and would rid him of all the trouble and convert him into a the lungs were kept constantly well supplied with fresh air. strong man into the bargain. Now that men have become civilized, they have also If the experimenter is a woman, she will become artificial, lethargic, fond of physical ease and The probably wear a corset, specially constructed, more or less a feeble folk. The involuntary muscles are Woman's it would appear, for the constriction of the no longer stimulated. They act slowly and weakly, and Choice. lungs where they should be most vigorous the duties they have to perform are done very imperfectly. and ought to have the freest play. The At the same time the need for brisker action has most elementary study of physiology will quickly con- become not less but more imperative, owing to the habit vince the student that the lung capacit)' is greatest at its of living in enclosed rooms and in crowded cities, for few base, and that there it ought, consequently, to have the indeed remain of the ancient dwellers in tents. The re- freest action. Indeed the tightening of this important sult is that the habits of civilized man lead him unconsciously organ at any part is a radical mistake, fraught with the to transgress many of the elementary laws of nature which greatest danger and the very saddest results. have a direct bearing upon physical development and general The effect of the corset is to press in the ribs so as health of body and mind. to prevent them from expanding with the incoming breath. If a remedy is to be found it will be not merely in a return The wearer becoming conscious of the resistance caused by to nature, but in going beyond nature as that is understood the pressure when air is inhaled, ceases to take a deep on the lower planes of development. Voluntary action breath, takes to panting, avoids exertion of any kind, and must take the of the conscious mind wonders life becomes a burden. Where place involuntary ; why tight must concern itself with stimulating the involuntary muscles lacing is practised the case is still more serious, because

'It is a great mista.ke for adults to give up sports and games. Get all the play you can." 56 -* THE HERALD OF THE GOLDEN AGE -^ by the resultant pressure not only the lungs but other or control as desired. And, thus, when distress would organs of vital importance are stunted in their growth. otiierwise threaten as the result of climbing, running, fast one or They are frequently displaced, being literally squeezed out walking, or other physical exertion, two deep long with and and the ex- of tiieir natural position, and in all cases they are affected breaths maj* be taken ease comfort, trouble. most injuriously. Ribs have been seen to be actually bent ertion may be continued without and broken in consequence, and an expert, recently All such exercises ought to be taken in pure air. The writing on the subject says that "every 'latest' type of advantage of this is obvious. corset seems to be worse than its predecessors. One A customary recommendation to students is to practise the hours of the and of such, not only makes women ridiculous, but positively in the bedroom during early morning ; deforms them." it is a wise one, provided the chamber has been well ventilated the and that the exercises are taken Apart, however, from this dangerous and during night near an window. these means a deal more A Real foolish practice, there is a real and constant open By great is absorbed the than would otherwise be Danger. though unsuspected danger in the imperfect oxygen by system the case the vital forces that exist in the air and method of short irregular breathing which ; great are imbibed and the health and will has resulted from the neglect of respiration as a subject sunlight general vigour be much in of deliberate study and practice. very improved consequence. Not do health and When it is remembered that the function of the lungs only physical strength result from this control of but the is to carry on the combustion which sustains the heat of The respiration, Beneficial benefit be extended far the the body, and to purify and enrich the blood, it will be may very beyond mere muscular The seen how necessary to health and strength is the thorough Effects. organism. elementary exercises be followed and complete performance of these functions. already given may by with the view of the will to direct its When the breath is inhaled the vitalizing oxygen of others, training beneficial to of the or mental the atmosphere is introduced into the blood as it returns operations any part bodily and thus the be directed towards from the veinous system laden with impurities gathered system, will-power may the treatment and cure of disease. from every part of the body. The accumulated carbon The endurance and of the is withdrawn and expelled with each expiration in the marching powers deep- and the wonderful control of Oriental form of carbonic acid, so that the vitalized life-giving breathing Japanese over their and emotions illustrates some fluid goes rich and strong into the heart, from which it peoples thoughts of the effects of trained and will com- is sent to the furthest recesses of the arterial sj'stem, to respiration power bined with mental concentration. The Indian child has nourish and build up the body. The oxygen thus im- his exercises as the elements of his parted to the blood burns up the carbohydrates and Yoga preliminary and the results are found in their finest supplies the heat and force which keep the human education, develop- ment in the marvellous moral and mechanism going at full speed like a well-made and powers, intellectual, the well-regulated machine. If the work of the lungs con- physical, possessed by genuine Yogi. We cannot with their limi- sists of short puffy breaths, the result is imperfect expect Europeans, hereditary to reach the same altitudes of occult oxidation, and weak and impure blood is sent back into tations, development, but much benefit be derived from the cultivation of the system, rendering the body constantly liable to disease may such with the definite aim of the and general breakdown. power evolving higher nature, and seeking our own spiritual progression in the The first essential to the effective functioning good of others. What is of the breathing apparatus is that the lungs Thus it will be found, as a result of such exercises, Needed. be practically emptied at each expiration, and that all the bodily senses tend to become alert the second is that they be completely filled and active, and are ready for any call that may be made to their utmost capacity at each inspiration. Where this is upon them. The nerves become firm, the will strong, and done in a well regulated rhythmical manner, the improved the mind clear and receptive. The weak organs of the body condition of the blood is felt in an increase of warmth and a tone the feeble is regain healthy ; functioning strength- and a of all the senses. energy, quickening bodily Improved the in found and finds it ened ; mind newly power, follows the brain becomes clear and and glories memory ; strong, more to receive from the higher spheres by spiritual the whole muscular and nervous vibrates under the possible system influx and communion with the unseen, the wisdom which new vitality. words cannot utter, but which is as the breath of life to the the control and To get breathing apparatus under the soul. Laurence Gilbertson. direction of the will is not such a difficult matter as it may ^2r^ ^^^ ^^^ appear at the first glance. A good posture is necessary. It may be either standing or sitting, but must be erect, with Daily Ministry. chest untrammelled and held well forward, shoulders thrown back and the hands grasping the sides of the waist. Comfort one another, for the way is often dreary, A favourite method is to count slowly while the breath .'\nd the feet are often weary, is drawn in, beginning with four or six to each inhalation, And the heart is very sad. and taking the same time to each exhalation. The numbers There is heavy burden bearing should be gradually increased until quite a long breath can When it seems that none are caring, be taken slowly, regularly, and firmly, especially controlling And we half forget that ever we were glad. the outward rush which is so to come to apt beginners. Comfort one another, with the handclasp close it be When this simple exercise has become familiar, may and tender, improved upon by retaining the breath in the chest for a With the sweetness love can render, second or two after each after each ex- inspiration ; then, And the looks of friendly eyes. for a few seconds piration, retaining the chest in position Do not wait for grace unspoken with the before in the next breath. is lungs empty, taking While life's daily bread broken ; These train the in its exercises gradually will-power applica- Gentle speech is oft like manna from the skies. tion to the breathing function, which it may either stimulate Margaret E. Sangster,

"A man's true wealth lies in the good he does in the world." Hh The Herald of the Golden Age. -* 57

And He can The Touch, and will, for your persevering search, reveal Transforming Himself even these that ' through very things drag you What Wf all need is to be restful and where zve are.' happy Just down. We read of a in olden much helpful teaching these words bring back to king times, who had miraculous to which he HOWme, and how I long to pass on to others some of powers granted him, by could transmute to used these the spiritual lessons imparted by everything gold. He powers for his own and failed " the old saint, that have stood ends, egregiously. But the true Golden good " Touch is the of the Will b)' me in times of storm and stress. power applying of God. That alone can transmute the I think there are few in this age power commonest occurrences of bustle and worry that would not of life into golden opportunities, and bring out the deep endorse the above words, but most mystic significance of every event and happening.

It also acts as a touchstone. to : would add with a sigh : "It would Say j-ourself "Is this the Will of for be impossible to obtain, and retain, God me," and if there is anything such a frame of mind." wrong in your circumstances or situation this will show it like a That it is not impossible the up searchlight, and your first duty will be to lives of God's saints of all ages right the wrong. There can be no happiness without a

clear conscience ! testify—that we have thought it impossible in our case may have The secret of rest and happiness and the remedy for been one of the chief hindrances every ill of life is to lay oitr will upon the altar of God's and allow it to be to our obtaining it. Will, transmuted, that we may have The whole secret lies in accept- the power of applying the real transforming touch. ing the present moment as coming Oh ! what a transformation life would undergo, if we this to us straight from the Hand of persistently practised every day and every hour !

God or as What it would to others ! ; a modern author puts power bring help is a beautiful truth in it, "settling down into the now.'' There that modern story of the By that I do not mean a supine and fatalistic accep- old French family that had a gift of healing plague- tance of ills our own energy or foresight ought to remove. stricken persons, by saluting them with the kiss of peace, " " " God those that themselves until and If God 1 will." helps help ; and we saying: wills, have done our utmost to make the best of our conditions That is just it. We must first make sure that a thing both for soul is the will of God for and then body, and spirit, we have no right to expect us, bend our own con- a Higher Power to step in and ameliorate our lot. secrated will, with all its force, to the desirable achieve- it What I mean is an inward recognition of the fact that ment. And how would simplify our lives ! Instead of where we stand to-day is the result of the operation of the a hundred conflicting motives, we should have but one, Will of it like the of the God (call Karmic Law if you like), and that, which pole-star mariner, would safelv " " therefore, what we have to do, is to take the now with guide our bark to the desired haven. We should be like all its drawbacks and limitations, and transform it into happy little children, living from moment to moment in the opportunity to secure blessing for ourselves and others. presence of the great "I am." When I was a child I used to think that a beautiful But some will say, "It is through o//icrs that all my shell misfortunes have come I left marble angel kneeling and holding a full of ; had been to myself, or holy

water in our little church was alive ; and I used to wonder been able to choose my own conditions, I would have it did not back to Heaven and its made a different thing of life." why fly joys, instead of content to kneel there so in its dark corner. My friend, that which has come to you through others being lowly has been I new, that if it had been alive, its heaven permitted by God, very likely to draw out your know, own would have been there, out the water of strength, and develop your individuality in a way it just holding consecrated to if such had been could not otherwise have been developed. sympathy poor humanity,

"In the centre of the circle of the Will I the Will of God. of God, stand ; There can be no second caases, all must come from His dear Hand." Yes, there is no other lasting peace and happiness. " Another I suffer so may say, much physically, how "The world passeth away, and the pleasure thereof: but " can I be either restful or happy under these conditions ? he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." Are sure that all you your suffering is necessary P Are you Some people have the idea that the Divine Will is a to the laws of nature and ? living according hygiene Does gloomy thing always demanding sorrow and sacrifice, and the food which take to nourish and sustain you life, cause I think some of our popular hymns are partly responsible and death suffering to any innocent fellow-creature ? If for this. It is true that while struggling with our own so, eliminate the and at can wrong, then, least, you imperfect natures, there must be times when our prayers to both begin expect health and happiness, are "oft-mixed with tears," before the constantly renewed

A third that his is can be but oh ! may complain work uncongenial, process of transmutation accomplished ; his associates wearisome, life itself dragged down by a what a world of joy and gladness lies on the other side. thousand cares that from petty— and annoyances. To such an one I Apart from the peace comes self-surrender, would say: "What is it you seek? It is God—God has not every pure joy that has come to us in life been Himself under every guise, though you know it not. a manifestation of God's will toward us ? Is not every

"Greatness is measured by its willingness to appear small.' 58 The Herald of the Golden age

beauliful in nature, and and human lite an thinsj art, The Failure to Attain the Ideal. expression of the Divine thought. ^'ea, and only when we recognise the thought, and the so Bishop VVestcott writes, "are the very special token of God's love conveyed to us individually Ideals,"soul of life." Now the pursuit of the ideal is the it, do we at its heart of joy. through get golden of the artist's ** mainspring God—God alone, men seek in anv guise. There is no love in all the world save His." existence ! His ideal is per-

It is 1 see in the face of friend it is and it is needless to God my ; God fection, that looks out to me from the innocent upturned eyes of add that he can never attain flowers and little children. It is the mystery of God it whilst on earth, for perfection that stands out in the dark hills His love is not of this and the ; and ahd joyous- world, ness that shines in the sun and sings in the waters. more an artist's mind lies in There is beauty in the very shadows and dark places of this direction, the more will he our lives as look back on and that token notice the above, we them ; b)' imperfections we know that God was in the darkness too. below, and around him, every- What remains then but to thank Him for all —sun- where and in everything. shine life to This continuous round of and rain, sorrow and joy, and death ; and be a trust Him with the very key of our being—our will : not dissatisfaction cannot but only in every present moment, but through this life, and continual source of unhappiness the every life, into the Beyond ! Ansele Noireau. to him, and only by power J* *r" J* of a great love can he gain the At Last. mastery of these petty agonies. But it has ever been that "Suf- Hf ihjt bticblT mk» Ihc Trvlb ^Vhen on my day of life the night is falling, fering weds with song." in the winds from unsunned the And, spaces blown, The higher the artist advances, and consequently I hear far voices out of darkness calling further he can see, the more hopeless, in a sense, his efforts feet to unknown. My paths inclined to seem to be, and he is, in consequence of this, Thou who hast made home of life so pleasant, my and become It is at this point that its its walls despair despondent. Leave not tenant when decay ; he must make his mind to failure as his inevitable, Love divine, O Helper ever present. up inviolable fate. Be Thou my strength and stay. let the artist look to it that it is a high failure, Be near me when all else is from me drifting— Only, that a failure is than a low Earth, sky, home's picture, days of shade and shine, remembering high greater a and a And kindly faces to my own uplifting success. A low success is really failure, high The love which answers mine. failure is really a success. a so-called suc- 1 have but Thee, O Father ! let Thy spirit To one who has never "been there,"

to to : that Be with me then comfort, uphold cess is possible. He has not tested his skill against No of no branch of I merit. his soul can see gate pearl, palm of the gods— i.e., the highest which through No street of shining gold. Divine Revelation—and so is pleased with what he can do. Suffice it, if and ill unreckoned. my good Moreover, he doubtless meets others who cannot do even And both forgiven through Thy abounding grace, as well as he. Nevertheless, one of these others may be I find myself by hands familiar beckoned, which is Unto — a high failure whilst he is merely a low success, my fitting place, , a and one he Some humble door among Thy many mansions. not nearly so good or great thing, day may out. Some sheltering shade where sin and striving cease awake and find this And flows for ever through heaven's green expansions. It is hard to find a more beautiful allegorical story to The river of Thy peace. illustrate these thoughts than that of Marsyas and Apollo. about me in There, from the music round stealing, Marsyas was a shepherd minstrel, so skilled the I fain would learn the new and holy song, divine art that the people would flock from far and wide to And find at last beneath Thy trees of healing hear his glorious music. Ever as he played, the very air The life for which I long. John G. Whittier. around him sang— V* •^ *? Chanting- strange sea-tales full of mystery, KIND THOUGHTS. Touching all chords of being, and life and death, Now rose, now sank, and always was divine, — * kind or kind So strange the music came I^ind thoughts are rarer than either words till at last he felt his music to be so of good, and so deeds. They imply a great deal of thinking about potent to in itself is rare. But also a sweet and in sound, that he ventured challenge others ; this they imply great perfect deal of thinking about others without the thoughts being the god Apollo ! criticisms. This is rarer still. And so one fair day he saw a train of white fleecy clouds are the most to Active-minded men naturally given descending the mountain side. All down the glittering criticise, and are also the men whose thoughts are sun over they crags they floated, and the rays of the hung them the most exuberant. Such men therefore must generally ! like a crown of glory. When lo these clouds clothed make kind thoughts a defence against self. By sweetening themselves with form, and Marsyas saw the young Apollo the fountain of their thoughts they will destroy the bitterness * of their judgments. F. W. Faber, D.D. Lewis Morris in "The Epic of Hades."

"It is our duty to understand EKvine laws, so that we may act intelligently with them." ^ The Herald of the Golden Age. 5Q " with his kissed the and with in lyre by sun," him, shining- and Vivisection. robes of white, the nine Muses. The Muses had come to Concerning Butchery judg-e between Marsyas and Apollo in their contest of song-, for states that flesh food is and though at first Marsyas was almost too nervous (as so apologist Butchery The for the human sustenance ; as many of us are) to do himself justice, yet after a while, as necessarj' highest and, he tells us he says it, he is conscious, or wilfully ignorant, that in all sorts of all The breath divine, ling-ering on mortal lips, clii-nates, under sorts Hurried soul such fair my along- to rhymes, and conditions of toil and endurance, in Sweeter than wont, that swift I knew my life Rise within and and all times of health and in the stress of disease up me, expand ; The human, which so nearly is divine. and wounds, those who have fed upon a Was glorified, and on the Muses' lips. free from the taint of blood have And in their lovely eves, I saw a fair dietary Approval, and my soul in me was glad. proved their capacity as equals if not Then tells Apollo (Marsyas us) struck his lyre superiors, to those who have feasted on the And the of Life and I knew played Song- ; lo, slain. My strain, how earthy ! Oh, to hear the j'oung I and that a Apollo playing ! and the hidden cells grant, willingly grant, man And chambers of the universe displa_\'ed who has hitherto found his excitement in Before the charmed sound ! I seemed to float will find it rather tame work In some enchanted cave where the wave dips hunting stags, In from the sunlit sea, and floods its depths to plant potatoes for a pastime. With reflex hues of heaven. I know only too well that a man who And as Apollo sang- Marsyas felt as one who had been has been in the habit of using whiskey behind the veil, and the sound of grosser music died in him freely, undrowned, will turn his nose up at for ever. a glass of barley water and milk. .\nd the Muses signed that Apollo had conquered and So, too, I never shut my eyes to the fact that, for .1 that Marsyas had failed. But as he died he did not once man who has stayed his stomach on grilled bones or regret his contest. It is true that had he been content devilled kidneys or rump steak and bitter, it is rather hard with low success, and the pleasing of the crowd, he might to be turned on to oatmeal porridge or a fruit salad ! have won fame and wealth ; but, as he said : But do not take your enthusiastic sportsman, or What were it to lie you or ardent as Sleek, crowned with roses, drinking vulgar praise. your devoted gambler, your drinker, your guide* And surfeited with the dull offerings, gift to the righiness of sport, or gambling, or drinking. ^ Of ignorant hands—all which I might have known— of the or the To this diviner failure ? Godlike 'tis So, "too, it is not the devotee sausage To climb the fall upon icy ledge, and chop vi'ho can set up to be a criterion as to the righiness or Where other footsteps dare not. wroiigness of Butchery. It has been pointed out that the artist works on the " The apologist of Butchery claims that animals may be highest plane. The good men around us, chained to the killed The apologist for Vivisection claims that narrow round of are painlessly. duty," brave and to be admired ; the can be conducted animals anasthetised ; the the experiments upon fully pure, strong, noble, the wise, and the good, are ^^ but the question is not "Caw these things be?" but Are and but there is high great ; yet a loftier height still, even " these things so? loftier than these : And the answer comes from thousands of byres There is a than mortal lowing height higher thought ; There is a Love and cornes from the hell-holds of hundreds warmer than mortal love ; shippons, wailing There is a Life which not its hues taking of cattle ships and abattoirs, comes groaning from the From Earth or earthly things, grows white and pure throats of tens of thousands of creatures And higher than the petty cares of men. parched slowly dying And is a blessed life and glorified. through the livelong day and night—the answer that the "9^ ^^ '-^ long-drawn pain and suffering and acute agony that is en- To have looked upon the face of the Unknown dured the sentient creation under the banner of Butchery And Perfect Beauty. To have heard the voice by Of Godhead in the wind and in the seas. is too awful to contemplate calmly. To have known Him in the of the circling suns. stands condemned by kosmic law as being a wan- And in the changeful fates and lives of men. Butchery ton infliction of an enormous volume of agony upon sentient This, in its fulfilment, is beyond our power while we are creatures. And Vivisection needs trying by the same standard yet on earth, but it is the idealy and what artist is there who claim that the of who has not felt it? has not at times The apologists majority experi- Who of sorrow, times " ments animals consists of nothing more than a pin of joy, or times of quiet peace, felt the Presence in the very upon prick" are attempting the unscientific trick of disguising air, the sunset, the murmuring of the sea, the rustling of words. such a phrase they try to make the the leaves, the hum of insects, or the singing of the birds ? fads by By believe that the pain is momentary and trivial and And so we must accept our inevitable failure, always unwary The "a does not, of remembering that insignificant. phrase, pin prick," course, More it is than ease. mean this; but they know that most people think it means Palace and pomp, honours and luxuries, of their audience. this, and thus play upon the ignorance To have seen white Presences upon the hills. To have heard the voices of the Eternal Gods. This is an unscientific form of falsehood. " " Let us, therefore, thank God, even in the midst of our The exact measure of a pin prick pain can easily be a down in failure and unhappiness, that we have "been there," and seen gauged by any one who likes to insert dirty pin beyond the veil into the Holy of Holies. Emest Newlindsmith. front of the nail of the finger into the quick.

' We have many things yet to learn about ourselvet." 6o -* The herald of the golden Age. ^

If he wishes to be more he should not use a accurate, Facts Diet and Disease. dirty pin, but should take a perfectly clean sterilized one, and Concerning Recorded in the Book entitled *^ Sti'cmrth and Diet." charge it with an innocent little spot of culture, such as that of the s/tiphvlococcus pyogenes aureus or albus or the micro- By the Hon. RoUo Russell. " coccus —or it a erysipelatosus he could vary by injecting- by who has grasped the truth that-, of all the " mere pin prick a little pure culture of one of the streptococci Anyonepainful cases of the sick, of the suffering, of the wrecks of health and of children into the sole of the foot, and he could then replace his stock- strength, badly developed, deficient in intelligence, vigour, and joy, of ing and go about his work as usual, and laugh satirically " victims of alcohol and other stimulants, or of narcotics, at any one who made a fuss about a mere pin prick." of persons breaking down with bodily miseries, and of He would for one for one I and laugh day only ; day say, early deaths, a very large proportion would not have then his laughter would be changed, and for many a day come to pass if the national Jiabits had been based on after he would speak with more fearsome reverence about sense and frugality. . . cannot look unmoved at the " errors now that dreadful pin prick." stupendous destroying families, bringing heavy sorrow to thousands, and involving, if continued, the fall Still further he might learn, did his needle chance to have of a great people. a little culture of anthrax upon it, and did he chance to make " " a pin prick upon his neck, that an agony intolerable, end- ''^ell qualified observers have computed that in civilized ing in hopeless death, would be the sequel of "a mere pin countries like England and the United States fully half the illness is the result of mistakes in prick." Though he would not be there to tell the tale, there prevalent diet, including drink. It is certain, if we would be no one who saw his dreadful suffering and his may judge from the condition of previous and contemporary plain-living rapid doom of death but would henceforward speak with " people, that a very large proportion of the cases of bated breath and horror-stricken of that awful, memory malignant disease and of insanity would not occur with awful pin prick." a reasonable diet. Vivisection is nominally sanctified by altruistic intent— he Hospitals of the industrial are crowded with the claim of benefiting suffering humanity. Butchery stands f city patients who never learnt the first rules in the art of condemned through its selfishness. It \s professedly selfish. science and living. . . Half of the wages of multitudes of Vivisection seeks the shelter of a virtue—but is the higher workers is spent on means of rapid or slow self-destruction. claim a true one ? Do any vivisectors practise vivisection as host half the of London a burdensome, loathsome, soul-revolting task, for the altru- P^ exceeding population begs every for aid at the London and istic purpose of benefiting some unknown person in some year Hospitals Dispensaries. The actual number of patients (in 1902) was 2,098,905, future years? I know of none such. an when allowance is made appalling register every ; 44 % I do not that such a vivisector does not exist but say ; of these were surgical cases [nearly a million—Ed., H.G.A.\ I do say, that when he is found, he will be so saintly in needless of health is not confined to the his spirit of self-sacrifice that he will, sooner or later, offer 'J'he wrecking and but extends to the and himself as his own victim to save his little brothers from poor uneducated, rich, to the in for their their doom. very conspicuously highest intellect, sufferings and loss of efficiency are most severe. Many Of all these crimes against kosmic law, Vivisection is of the greatest brain-W'Orkers have undergone inexpres- the easiest to condemn, because it is a small only minority sible trials from lack of adjustment in the matter of diet. who practise it, while Butchery is the most difficult to raise one's voice against, because the majority are interested — During the last 40 years the death-rate from Cancerous diseases in all Countries and in the for their stomach's sake—in its perpetuation. Sport is European United mid way between. States has steadily risen, being highest in Bavaria, Denmark, Holland and Norway. To declaim against Vivisection entails, for the majority The Cancer deaths have doubled in England and Wales of no self-sacrifice therefore it is people, whatever, and easy since 1S79. Mortality 1881, 13,542 ; 1901, 27,487. to become a declaimer. Cancer is, I think, very clearly due to excess of rich To declaim against Sport is not so easy, because all of food and certain toxins. The two most potent factors us have many of our most influential friends wljo are lovers appear to me to be animal flesh and the strong infusion of and to risk them in an act of of coffee or tea, taken together. That is, wherever much sport _; offending is, itself, or rich and self-sacrifice. flesh, other proteid food, much tea or coffee are eaten, in that communitj' there will be much Cancer. To declaim against Butchery is the most difficult of all In every case which I have been able to investigate, I —and of all it is selfish and revolt- yet things peculiarly found that the increase of Cancer in a country has been barbarous— ingly because nearly every one is interested in preceded by increase in the amount of flesh and tea and its perpetuation. coffee consumed, and often of beer and tobacco also. The custom of the table, the longing of the appetite, Dr. .Alexander Marsden, Chairman of the Cancer the trouble of change in the kitchen, the fear of offending Hospital, London, stated in a letter to a March, the trade—all these form a constant source of excuses for newspaper (5th 1901), that the first step urgently required to arrest the a custom which stands condemned its demerits. upon increase of Cancer, is to stop the sale of diseased meat and The of the Sentient Creation demand the aboli- Rights other pernicious foods. Carcasses affected with "anthrax, tion of Vivisection, and of blood Sport, and of Butchery— foot and mouth disease, tuberculosis, etc., are dressed up" and the saddest of the three is Butchery. for the market and pass undiscovered. The same dangerous Josiah Oldfield. practice is known also in the Colonies.

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Every country not using- flesh meat, tea, coffee, beer, etc., How to Personal habitually, has little Cancer or none. Of any country, Acquire Magnetism. any part which uses much less flesh and tea or coffee than other parts, has a much lower rate of Cancer. I were asked to define personal magnetism briefly, ' : It of And in Of any country, every part which uses a maximum amount I I would say is the art pleasing.' reply ' of flesh, and of tea or coffee, has a very high rate of Cancer. to the question, Can personal magnetism ' ' The increase of Cancer in every European and American be cultivated ? I would say : Personal community has followed an increase of the consumption of magnetism can be cultivated by study- the art of flesh, and especially of tea or coffee, and in many cases of ing and practising pleasing.' beer also. It is surprising how few persons In every colony or native state, any negro or native devote a few minutes occasionally to race adopting European diet becomes subject to great studying ways and means by which increase of Cancer. they could make themselves more agreeable There is no instance, apparently, of a life-abstinent and more pleasing to their fellow men, earnest community, formed out of, and residing within, a non- when a few minutes thought abstinent community, not having a much lower rate of devoted daily to this purpose will accom- Cancer, than those outside it. plish a great deal through self-study and the intelligent use of auto-suggestion. asserts that there are Dr. James Braithwaite, of Leeds, I consider the following attributes essential to the the disease—excessive four factors which originate salt, highest development of personal magnetism : A cheerful on and local excessive feeding, particularly flesh, senility, face with a steady eye, personal neatness (including cleanli- Dr. C. Lawson in \\Mi British Medical irritation. W. Journal ness), good health, strength, determination, gentleness, lays stress on "unduly high blood pressure amongst civilized modesty, even temper, coolness, kindly aggressiveness, communities, leading hurried lives, and addicted to confidence, fearlessness, and thoughtfulness and considera- stimulants and flesh eating." Sir James Paget's treatment tion for others. excessive animal of Cancer first gave him the idea of A person can be highly pleasing (magnetic) without cause. The conditions unfavourable to food being the perfect health, hut good health is an excellent basis for the are extreme Cancer in Dr. William's opinion, frugality, development of personal magnetism. A healthy person is little flesh food, and open-air life. usually more attractive than a sickly person, and it should Dr. Verneuil, of Paris, has stated that his observation be remembered that in cultivating personal magnetism it is that the use of flesh meat has convinced him regular i\\t se?ises that have to be pleased y?/-^/ / afterwards, the soul. a of caused the disease. Sir W. Banks, Cancer specialist The shaJie of a warm, healthy hand is more pleasing (more victims 30 years' practice, asserted that the most numerous magnetic) to the sense of touch than the shake of a cold, are well-nourished persons, with plenty of beef and fat clammy hand. about them, and often a fine healthy colour. The of a clean, face, with a clear skin and a " sight bright : — That the free use of flesh food Dr. Kellogg says healthy glow, is more pleasing to the sense of sight than a cause of Cancer cannot be doubted. is a pre-disposing pale, sour, blotched face. non-flesh is one of the most The natural and dietary A soft, low-pitched, well-educated voice is infinitely effective measures that can be adopted for its prevention more agreeable to the sense of hearing than a monotonous, and cure." high-pitched, rasping nasal twang. The pleasing of the senses, therefore, must be taken Prof. W. Hunting said that the meat of dead and dying into consideration in personal magnetism, and animals and diseased animals is sent up to London for the developing a little honest self-examination, along the line I have food of its people. indicated, will enable anyone to establish helpful conditions, A very large percentage of the cattle killed for food are even to the health and the tuberculous. Much tuberculous meat is made into sausages, improving actually changing pitch and modulation of the voice. etc., much foul meat is insufficiently cooked. A study of the highly magnetic man will show that he is slow to enter a heated in the interest /^s to infected flesh. Dr. Alfred Carpenter said in I879, argument, except as President of the Preventive Medicines Section of of right principles. Some people have the habit of " " in whenever there is a chance for an the Sanitary Institute, that "our domestic animals fall butting argument, for the sake of but this the a prey to every kind of epidemic ... all sanitary laws is merely arguing, highly as a rule ignored by the farmer. I was not surprised when magnetic man avoids. man has and if the I heard an Inspector from the Metropolitan Meat Market The average pet hobbies, given he likes to his ideas and declare upon oath that 80 per cent, of the meat which was slightest opportunity express like a As a rule he sent to the London Meat Market was the subject of tuber- propound his theories sage. dislikes cular disease." to be contradicted or interrupted or to have his theories questioned. The highly magnetic man recognises this fact and Sir James Crighton Browns, m.d., f.r.s., states : "This plays the part of an interested listener. In fact, he even goes question of Food is one of primary importance, far out of his way to help the other fellow along in his discourse. more so than education." The magnetic man is thoughtful, courteous and kind at all times to friends or not from selfish J^ J> Ji strangers, motives, which are always apparent, but for the reason that he has FOR THE HOLIDAYS. made it a principle until it has become second nature with him. He has a bright smile, a pleasant word and a "glad " J^eep cool. Wear cool clothes, eat cool food, seek cool, hand for everyone. shady nooks, and think nice, cool thoughts. He is never indifferent to the trials and sufferings of Store up the sweet, and give small place to the those around him, but on the contrary, invariably has an bitter. Think your loftiest thoughts on the beach, and your encouraging, sympathetic word for those in trouble. ' ' lowliest thoughts on the mountains. Weldon's Journal. Dr. A. Parkyn (in Suggestion. )

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Journal is regularly supplied (gratuitously) to upwards irecn contain 'protein' in a most attractive and This peas Public Institutions in this and other butter of One Thousand most easily digestible form. Served with such as Free Libraries, Institutes, University they make a simple and lands, etc. tasty dish. Colleges, Bound volumes of this Journal can be supplied for the years free. i8g8, 1899, 1902 and 1903, price 3/-, post Rice is a splendid food dur- The Readers are invited to present copies of this issue of ingthe summer months, Herald to thoughtful or influential friends and acquaintances, but to be most enjoyable or to ask them to purchase one. A dozen copies will be and nutritious the unpol- sent free for this our Secretary upon receipt ished cereal should be used as it contains post purpose by of half a crown. Let us all do what -we can to help forward more and it should be cooked gluten, our humane cause. thus:— ounces of of 3 rice, i^ pints which are The Secretary cannot undertake to supply books milk, stewed slowly for 3 or 4 hours either in the oven — not advertised as being stocked in our Book Room or double boiler, the latter being prefarable. If served in unless in very special instances. the form of small moulds, with cream and fruit preserves, it a and aesthetic either for lunch or to the makes dainty repast jyjembers' Badges can be supplied upon application supper. Secretary—but only to Members of The Order.

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Hon. Tnatwrer : Hon. Auditor: Charles N. Foyster, Hon. SoUeitvr . R. Lawson Goad, Sidney H. Beard, 3, New .^uare, Ltncolo'b Inn, Londoc.

SecreUrj: Laurence Gilbertson, F.J.I. AsttstatU Secrrtarin : Clara Plaxton, Emily Plaxton. FOUNDED:— 'T'o advocate the Christendom of a bloodless and "T'o proclaim and hasten the advent of a Golden Age when Humaneness and adoption tbrougboat — natural diet, because tbe of the flesh of animals Righteousness, Peace and Spirituality shall reign upon Earth by practice eating endeavouring to promote universal benevolence, by protesting against all social customs and ideas which hinder its advance, and by teaching that 1st.—A violation of one or the most Physical Laws which obedience to the Laws of QoA^ihyiical and moral— in a practical remedy important man's and, tbe cause of a for the misery and disease which afflict Mankind. govern being, consequently, large proportion of the disease and depravity with which oar Race is cursed, "po plead the caune of the weak, defsnceless, and oppressed, and to depre- cate cruelty, and injustice, and all that is opposed to the true spirit and. —A transgression against Moral Lawj because it involves the massacre of Chrisiianity. of millions of sentient creatures, and the inSlcticn of an appalling; which is 'T'o publish an Evan^ of Peace and Happiness, Health and Purity, Life amount of cruelty tota^Jy unneccssar): and Power. <

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