The Vegan Autumn 1966 by The Vegan Society

T H E VEGAN SOCIETY Founded. November,

1944

Veganism is a way of living which excludes all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, the animal kingdom, and includes a reverence and compassion for all life. It applies to the practice of living on the products of the plant kingdom to the exclusion of flesh, fish, fowl, eggs, honey, animal milk and its derivatives, and encourages the use of alternatives for all commodities derived wholly or in part from animals. Veganism remembers man's responsibilities to the earth and its resources and seeks to bring about a healthy soil and plant kingdom and a proper use of the materials of the earth. President: Dr. Deputy-President: Surrey. Vice-Presidents:

Mrs. E. B. SHRIGLEY, Mrs.

M U R I E L DRAKE, Dr. CATHERINE W I N I F R E D SIMMON LOUISE D A V I S ,

NIMMO,

Miss Secretary : Mrs.

MABEL

Honorary

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FREY E I . L I S ,

SIMMONS,

Miss

London,

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THE VEGAN \

Journal

oj the Vegan

Society

AUTUMN, 1966

EDITORIAL The editors wish to express their deep regret that it'has not been possible to get The Vegan to members on the due date this year. You have all 'been very patient, appreciating the difficulties ' of your officers, whose duties must ibe fulfilled in whatever "spare time"'may be available. Your editor, Mr. Sanderson has devoted many hours of painstaking and devoted work for years past, despite pressing domestic calls upon his time, to the task of producing our magazine, and has set a standard which will be a challenge for any who follow him. Confident of your sympathetic good wishes, we are encouraged to ask for more. The Vegan is your journal, often, for many of you", your only contact with other vegans (certainly this applies to most of our overseas members) and you can help to keep it alive and interesting. We need your ideas, your opinions, your experiences. Why not write to usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which means to all your fellow membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;now. Every one of you must have ideas for improvement, pet recipes, .interesting experiences, shopping anecdotes, etc., which we would all enjoy sharing. So let us hear from you. Please write briefly, clearly, and on one side of the paper only. Articles should be .short, treble spaced, and, of course, typed on one side only. (Please say if you do riot wish your name mentioned in the magazine.) New members often ask for the address of the-nearest, vegan ; it can be a great help to a beginner to be in contact, if only by post, with another vegan. Let the Secretary know if you would be willing to help a newcomer in this way. [t may hot be possible to answer all letters. personally, but we shall print as many as space allows. E.B. 1

A N N U A L GENERAL MEETING The Twenty-Second Annual General Meeting of the Vegan Society will be held on Friday, November 4th, 1966, at 6.30 p.m. (not 5.30 as stated in error in the Summer Vegan) at the Alliance Hall, Palmer Street, Westminster, London, S.W.I (next to the Caxton Hall and near St. James's Park Underground Station). Only members may vote. AGENDA 1.—Chairman's remarks. 2.—Minutes of last Annual General Meeting. 3.—Matters arising therefrom. 4.—Executive. Committee's Report. 5.—Treasurer's Report. 6.—Election of Officers and Committee. 7.—Resolutions. • 8.—Any other business.

Present Officers President: Dr. Frey Ellis. Deputy-President: Mrs. E. B. Shrigley. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. M. Drake, Dr. C. Nimmo, Miss M. Simmons, Miss W. Simmons. Secretary: Mrs. Louise Davis. Hon. Treasurer: Dr. Frey Ellis. Assistant Treasurer: Mrs. G. Smith. i Editorial Board: Mrs. E. Batt, Mrs. S. Coles, Dr. F. Ellis. Editorial Adviser: Mr. J. Sanderson, B.Sc. Magazine Secretary: Miss T. Larkin. Committee: Mr. E. Banks, Mr. H. Bonnie, Mr. J. McClelland, Mr. M. McCulloch, Mrs. E. Shrigley, Mr. W. Wright, B.Sc.

OTHER COMING EVENTS November 2nd The International Bazaar for Animal Welfare, Wednesday, November 2nd, at Caxton Hall, Caxton Street, London, S.W.I. (Nearest station: St. James's Park.) Open 10.45 a.m. until 6 p.m.; entrance 2/6d. A number of deserving Welfare Societies are participating in this event, and our member, Miss Frances Perry, who works so hard for the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa, and Mrs. Batt, will be glad to meet as many other members as can come along. •2

If you cannot get there, but would like to help, please send your gifts, in money or kind, to S.P.A.N.A., Buckingham Gate, London, S.W.I. If you can come, please bring them with you. Particularly suitable gifts are vegan groceries (priced, please), bulbs, seeds, gadgets, fruit, flowers, vegetables, preserves, etc. The photographs from Africa of mutilated, neglected, starved horses and ponies must be seen to. be believed. Do help if you can. November 13th Brains Trust at the Cora Hotel. See advertisement pages for full details. We hope to see a good force of vegans there. Remember to bring your questions with you, or send them to Mrs. Batt at 123 Baker Street, Enfield, Middx., in advance. November 25th and 26th The Animals Fair, November 25th and 26th. Royal Horticultural Hall (New Hall), Greycoat- Street, S.W.I. Nearest station: Victoria. Open at 12 noon on both days until 7 p.m. How you can help: â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ ' . By coming along. By bringing gifts of vegan foods (cakes and savouries are very acceptable!). By helping on the stall for a few hours while your poor committee members get a sit-down cup of tea! Please let' the Secretary know if you can help in this way as soon as possible, so that we do not have too .many helpers at one time and none at another! But, in any case, come along and say " Hello." ' Our members who were able to attend the Buffet Ball organised by the Jewish Vegetarian Society at the Cora Hotel on Sunday, October 9th, had a very enjoyable evening. We regret that we-received the notice too late,for inclusion in the Summer Issue of The Vegan, but we did manage to notify members in London and the Home Counties by letter. We have arranged that, in future, any activities of other Societies likely to be of interest to our" members will be announced in The Vegan. Our member, Mr. W. Wright, who has four small children, suggests that vegan parents with welfare tokens for milk on their hands should approach their M.P.s with a view to making these tokens available for vegan milks (that is, Granogen, Plantmillc or Velactin).

T h e E v e n t of the Season Arranged jointly by The Vegan Society and The Jewish Vegetarian Society

A BRAINS TRUST at the

CORA HOTEL (Ballroom) Upper Woburn Place, London, W.C.I Nearest stations: Euston or Russell Square

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1966 at 7 p.m. Panel: WALTER FLIESS, F.C.F.A. RUTH HARRISON, Author of "Animal Machines " C. ARTHUR LING, Plantmilk Ltd. DR. DOUGLAS LATTO,. Obstetrician PHILIP L. PICK, Secretary of the Jewish Vegetarian Society EVA V. BATT, Vegan Society ^

Panel

Master:

GEOFFREY L. RUDD, Secretary, The Vegetarian Society

Topics to be discussed will cover a wide range of interests and written questions may be sent to either Society in advance.

ADMISSION

Members 2s. 6d. Visitors 5s.

(A reduction of 2s. 6d. will be made to anyone joining either Society at the meeting.) \

Refreshments available 4

Adequate parking

We are pleased^ to print the following personal article from the actor James Chase which speaks for itselfâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;most eloquently, and we "extend a welcome to him and all newcomers.

STEPPING STONES By

JAMES CHASE '

" Thus Brutus, did my master ;bid me kneel; thus did Mark Anthony bid me fall down. And feeing prostrate this he had me sayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brutus is noble, wise, valiant and honest . . ." . So began, my first speech in front of an audience, comprising sixteen lines, as a servant. The play was Julius Caesar, and lit was my christening in theatre at an Amateur Theatre Club in Ealing. The part was small, but the taste was good, so I determined to be an actori I went into several productions at this theatre with larger and meatier (nut-meatier, of course!) parts, learning a great deal, and a year later enrolled at professional drama -school, where the study of plays, speech classes and movement classes, as well as acting in a host of different types of plays, smoothed off my rough edges. I left the school and obtained my Equity Union card, and was alone. From the shelter of amateur and drama-school theatre, I was now an .inexperienced professional actor i-n. my teens, with the exciting ibut also slightly awesome objective of getting a footing in the professional world. The sending of letters and photographs to agents and directors, resulting interviews, follow-up 'phone calls and letters, all consumed time and money, but paid off when I landed an excellent part at London's Roya Court Theatre. This was followed by bits on T.V. and a marvellous part filmed in Sweden,' in an anti-war film called " The Victors " in which I played a young American soldier executed in the .snow for desertion. The man responsible for the film, was Carl Foreman as director, writer and producer, and I was so very grateful to him for taking a chance on me. x ' My career has run fairly smoothly, although I have had to do occasional odd jobs in the beginning, such as van driving and salesmanship. I got parts in " Dixon of Dock Green," " N o Hiding Place," the leading roledn a B.B.C. Wednesday play called " Tomorrow, Just You Wait " (set in Oxford), and in many other film, theatre and T.V. plays. During this time I felt that the annual R.S.P.C.A. collection that I used to do was really such a minuscule effort on my part to help fight animal cruelty, and I began to think over and -examine the vast web of animal exploitation and suffering'in which people in general are involved. I became an anti-vivisectionist to begin with, and endeavoured to discover as much as possible about the subject. The disgusting barbarism and injustice of vivisection prompted 5

me to take a more active part in the campaigning of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (B.U.A.V.), and under the promptings and guidance of Mr. Sidney Hicks (a marvellously self-sacrificing champion of animal welfare), their animal welfare officer, I began to speak at meetings on the crime of vivisection. I also did publicity work with Mr. Hicks at dog shows, protest marches and demonstrations, my dubious " status " as an actor seeming to ensure press coverage, I'm glad to say. From this time my involvement in many aspects of animal welfare seemed to snowball. In the Animal Machines Action Group I went on demonstrations and stunts to try to bring focus on.the dreadful conditions of intensive farm animals. The group was started by Miss Liat Sandys, <who was inspired by Ruth Harrison's book, "Animal Machines," and who went out to see for herself the imprisoned animals and squalid living conditions. The things she saw and read about led her to become a powerful and active agitator for the animals' welfare and a fountain head of original, publicitygetting ideas to get something done for farm animals. "At least, if people must have animal produce, let the unfortunate creatures have a decent, comfortable life before their slaughter," was her feeling. And mine, too. I had by now become a vegetarian, having become aware of ' the fact that the steak on my plate was not just a commodity, but part of a dead animal.- Not that intellectually, of course, I was unaware, but that I, in common with so many people,Just didn't THINK. It's so simple, but this is the root of the matter with most people, as everything is made so easy and clean and detached: If they had to kill the animal or bird with their hands each time they were to eat. they would very soon become at least vegetarian.- I rapidly weaned myself off fish as I'discovered vegetable foods, and although I ate sparsely at first, lacking the knowledge, I soon found my feet and have not looked back. Vegetarian ism is but a stepping stone, of course, and I wasn't at all happy with this half-hearted humanitarianism ; vegetarians seem to be so preoccupied with the health aspect .that they overlook the cruelties in dairy produce, perfumes, etc. I stayed in this halfway condition only for a short time, thank goodness, for along came the answer. Harry Bonnie, like a modern-day John the Baptist, and an uncompromising tower of vegan strength as you know, opened my eyes and mind to what I had been searching for, and the path became clear. Thanks to him I have embraced the vegan outlook completely, which was basically in my attitudes but undeveloped. I was very lucky indeed to have him as my guide. The Vegan Society is most fortunate to have Harry amongst them." In addition to his unshakable beliefs and courage to go anywhere and stand up against cruelty, toe it at hunt meetings, circuses or intensive farms, he .is himself a living example of 6

healthy veganism and happy outlook. In his boxing and muscle training (all 6 ft. 6 ins.) he is a formidable example of vegan outlook. I have myself been keenly engaged in exercise for health and good physique for a number of years, and was very glad of his advice regarding sufficient protein intake, etc., from vegan foods. I have lost nothing (except a troubled conscience)^and gained so much from becoming a vegan. As for health, I would soon become aware of any weakness as I have been a student of Karate for over a year now, and train several nights a week. (For .those who don't know, Karate is Japanese self-defence using blows with hands and feet, unlike, Judo, which is the art of throws, etc.) We dress the same—in rather-'baggy, white, training suits, but there it ends, except for self-discipline and etiquette towards our teachers. , Brick breaking is not a part of Karate, but merely a way of demonstrating the power inherent'in the art. Mostly we practise on each other. So far, I've had two cracked r.ibs, numerous bruises, and I -broke my hand also! Still, one has to learn the hard Avay. No one can say a vegan can't take it. Careerwise,. I am soon to complete the first episode in the new series of " D r . Finlay's Casebook,"-a very popular T.V. programme. I play a paranoiac, and it's .a very good story. I hope that I will get to be successful in my profession as I love the work,' and also I'd like to reach the point where " star " status commands respect and attention to one's opinions. I hope to do much to make people -aware of. the numerous seemingly innocent and unrealised support they give every day to animal suffering and exploitation. One should constantly take advantage of every opportunity to acquaint others with all the aspects of vegan philosophy, and never Shy from being labelled odd. It's surprising how people come round, when you trouble to tell them the facts. , »

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How about you? Let us hear how you came to veganism, and why, and when. All' of us are interested.

CORRECTION In the Autumn journal under the title of " The Vegan Garden Party " it was stated that Mrs. George helped Mrs. le Grice. This should have been Mrs. Genge, and we apologise for the error.

The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those held jby the Editors or supported by the Society. 7

MEN OF THE TREES On October 7th an informal luncheon was given by the Millennium Guild of New York to honour Mr. St. Barbe Baker and to show appreciation of his latest work, " Sahara Conquest," which has been awarded the M.R.L. Freshel Prize as the book of the year most likely to advance the cause of humanitarianism. The presentation was made by Professor Henry Bailey Stevens, member of the Guild Executive Board and author of " The Recovery of Culture," who expressed regret that Mr. Freshel was unable to attend personally, and went on to give a brief, concise and most interesting account of the formation of the Guild by the late Mrs. Freshel, her foresightedness, and her faith in the future, work now being ably carried on by Mr. M. R. L. Freshel. Professor Stevens stressed the need for a new " Peace Strategy " based on the proper use of the land and commented on the significance of Mr. St. Barbe Baker's work to such a programme.

Left to right: The Lady Dowding, Mr. Richard St. Barbe Baker, Professor Henry Bailey Stevens. (Notice the Plamil !)

In his reply, Mr. ,St. Barbe Baker reminded us that it is essential to switch from animal farming to a more productive economy if we would halt the advance of deserts and dust bowls all over the world. He added that if the present armed services were to turn their attention to the constructive work of desert reclamation, the Sahara (larger than the continent of Australia) could be made green- again and produce food and fuel for many millions of people. Whilst on this subject, Mr. Baker added that, while it takes about acres of land to produce enough food for one person on an average mixed diet, a lacto-vegetarian requires only acres. Vegans, however, could, in his opinion, be adequately sustained eight to the acre. He asked Professor Stevens- to convey his thanks to the Millennium Guild, adding the wish that Curtis Freshel " May long enjoy the Health of the Pines, the Strength of the Oak and the Endurance of the Redwood Trees." The luncheon was a vegan one (three of our members organised this), and guests were presented with the new book " Sahara Conquest." Mrs. Batt has promised her autographed copy to the Vegan Library, but it is hoped that all who possibly can /will buy it for themselves to read, enjoy aud talk about (paperback 8/6d. Lutterworth Press). This is one small way in which each one of us can show our appreciation of " The Man of the Trees," " The Friends of the Sahara," and a truly great and dedicated manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Richard St. Barbe Baker. May his books inspire many, many more people to plant trees and really care -for the soil (our only source of wealth) wherever they may live. For the reclamation of emaciated, ill-used land, the recovery of culture by the proper use of the land, and the principles of veganism (which offer an economy in which no land is used for the wasteful production of meat or milk), go hand in hand as the basic necessities of life if those who come after us are to enjoy an abundance of good food, good health and peace on earth. E. B.

Dear Editor, ' I'm compiling a list of vegans and vegetarians who would give blood in an emergency to fellow vegetarians. Any vegans interested please get in touch, .sending blood group. , HARRY BONNIE. Hanwell, W.7. 9

VEGAN LIBRARY 1.—The Vegan Library is now housed at Enfield, Middlesex, under the case of Mr. Wright. 2.—The book list is shown in this issue. The addition of further books will be shown in later issues of the vegan journal. 3.—We would welcome donations of books or pamphlets on subjects related to veganism such as Soil, Food, Health and Animals. 4.—Members may borrow books at 6d. per week, and are asked to include Is. 6d. for outward postage. When returning books, please wrap the books carefully. This should be done in such a way as to qualify for the cheap postage rate for printed matter. The G.P.O. must be able to see that the content of the package is printed material. This is achieved by wrapping the book with the top and bottom edges left exposed. String should then be tied around the package. 5.—Books not on the above list may be obtained on special request. FOOD A N D DIET Back to Eden Children's Diet Ohemical Composition of Foods Diet Reform Cook Book Does Bread Nourish? Diet Reform Simplified Diet Does It Eat Nature's Food and Liv-e Long ... Food for Health Food Values in Wartime Food the Deciding Factor Food Values Chart Foods for Good Health Food Values at a Glance Food, Health and Vitamins Food Science for All Foodway to Health Food for the Golden Age Health and Pleasure from the Kitchen Herbal Manual Health-Giving Brews How to Eat for Health Is Milk a Curse? (P) Look Younger, Live Longer Mazdaznan Science of Dietetics Minerals Essential for Health Natural Foods Nutrition and Food Service Convention Report Nutrition Potatoes as Food and Medicine (P) ... Processed Plant Protein Foodstuff ... Perspektiven zur Eiweissfrage Romance of Sugar Simple Guide to Healthy Food (P) ... 10

J. Kross M. Bircher-Benner ... McCance & Widdowson V. Quick Dr. E. PfeifTer S. Lief Gayelord Hauser Dr. T. Oldfield J. R. & J. E. Thompson V. G. Plummer Dr. F. Wokes B. Amies D. A. Wright V. G. Plimmer R. A. Plimmer M. Bircher-Benner ... J. R. Sneddon F. Wilson R. F. Miller H. Ward K. Rawnsley S. Lief J. A. Goodfellow Gayelord Hauser Dr. H. Gilbert (2) D. & P. Weaver I.N.R.F Dr. E. Kolisko H. V. Knaggs A. M. Altschul Dr. R. Bircher H. V. Knaggs L.H.C

1939 1946 1946 1952 1933 1953 1953 1938 1941 1941 1954 1935 1928 1928 1946 1954 1937 1936 1955 1933 1945 1951 1914 1939 1954 1930 1958 1956 193il 1945

Sensible Food for All Strontium 90 in Human Diet Simple Attractive Food Reform Sunflower Salads for All Seasons (P) Things that Count in Diet The Elixir of Life The Fountain of Youth The Salad Road to Health Vegetarian Recipes Vital Vegetables Vital Facts about Food What to Eat for Health Wholemeal War Time Recipes Your Diet in Health and Disease Your Child and Diet HEALTH Appendicitis A Philosophy on Healing A Physician's Posy Aluminium Utensils Constipation Can Nature Cure? (P) Chest Complaints (P) - ... Cancer Consumption Constipation Digestive Troubles (P) Everybody's Guide to Nature Cure ... First Steps to Fitness Food or Drugs Food Health and Vitamins Grow Old and Stay Young Guide to Scientific Living Healthy Hair How I Cured Myself by Fasting Human Life and ithe Body Homoeopathic Vade Mecum Human Body High and Low Blood Pressure How to Live 100 Years Help for Chronic Sufferers How to Avoid Cancer Healthful Living Hydrotherapy Hypnotism Health and Radiation Human Health In Perfect Shape Kenny Treatment of Infant. Paralysis (P) Minerals, Marshmallows and Mankind

(P) Male Methods of Birth Control Mucusless Diet Healing System Mazdaznan Leaflets (8) My System Nursing Mother Nature Cure Explained Osteopathic Polemics

E. J. Saxon Agr. Research Council E. J. Saxon E. F. Hart London Health Centre H. V. Knaggs Arnold de Vries Arnold de Vries Dr. H. V. Knaggs ... Ivan Baker L. Powell O. Carque B. T. Fraser (2) E. A. Hornibrook Harry Benjamin (4) ... Dr. C. V. Pink J. C. Thomson F. Watt Dr. D. Shepherd H. Tomlinson E. J. Saxon A. Gold M. Powell M. B. Bayly G. A. Richards J. C. Thomson (2) ... G. Dewar (2) H. Benjamin (2) E. J. Saxon Dr. P. M. Koonin ... R. H. A. Plummer ... V. Dane Szekeley J. C. Thomson Rev. W. Wynn A. Rabagliati H. Ruddock E. G. Martin J. C. Thomson L. Cornaro H. V. Knaggs F. Mackenzie J. F. Williams A. C. Barthels F. M. Bramwell Dr. M. Ash P. Weaver A. Abplanalp E. Westacott

1939 1958 1948 1956 1945 1921 1952 1948 1916 1947 1946 1933 1944 1927 1945 1938 1939 1935 1949 1958 1917 1937 1936 1943 1943 1952 1938 1944 1928 1930 1939 1920 1878 1881 1939 1951 1934 1944 1903 1937

Dr. H. Gilbert G. R. Scott A. Ehret

1947 1924

J. P. Muller F. Daniel A. Moyle L. C. Floyd McKeon

1939 1925 1950 1938 11

Dr. H. Gilbert H. F. Bush S. Davidson

Progressive-Biochemic Therapy (P) ... Physical Training for Women Popular Giuide to Nature Cure Practical Treatment for Chat Inferior ' Feeling Psycho-Phiysiopathy Prolong Your Youth

T. Gilbert Oakley T. de la Torre W. Hill"

GARDENING AND FARMING Compost for Gardening Plot or ' Thousand-Acre Farm From Vegetable Waste to Fertile Soil ... Farming and Gardening Food and Farming (P)

F. <H. Billimgton May E. Bruce A. Howard H. H. Jones

F.AJO. Yearbook

Gardening with Comipost Green Glory Good Food from Healthy Soil Intensive Gardening I Planted Trees Is Digging Necesasry? ... Let's Join the Human Race (P) Living the Good Life Man's Search for the Good Life Soil Fertility The ABC of Vegetable Gardening The Restoration of Peasantries The Wheel of Health Tables of the Amino Acids in Foods and Feeding Stuffs The Soil and Everyman The Earth's Green Carpet The Fair Garden Plot MISCELLANEOUS Kinship with All Life Original Good ... Pennsylvania, 1681-1756 Animal Machines ... • Relax and Be Successful Rheumatism Sexual Harmony • Sunfood Way to Health Sleeplessness Science of Medicine Trace Elements in Soil and Food (P) ... The Precious Things of the Earth (P) ... The Nature Cure Plan for Constipation The Practice of Nature Cure The Mischief of Milk Truth Abouit Smoking ... The Elixir of Life The Fountain of Youth Therapeutic Fasting Unorthodox Healing Why Chronic Disease? Why Aluminium Pans Are Dangerous (P) Ventilation and Health Yoga for Everyman Your Vegetarian Baby

1945 ... 1948 1.948

1943 1955 1955

F. C. King" ..." ... R. St. Barbe Baker ... E. J. Saxon Dalziel-O'Brien R. St. Barbe Baker ... F. C. King S. Barr H. & S. Nearing Scott Nearing E. Pfeiffer W. F. Shewell-Coo.per G._T. Wrench G. T. Wrench D. E. L. E.

1948 1939 1944 1946 1950 1954 1954 1957 1951 1939 1938

Harvey .Westacott ... E. Howard Pfeiffer & E. Reise

1956 1952 1957 1943

J. Allen Boone Maopherson Lawrie ... E. Dingwall & E. A. Heard Ruth Harrison J. Hewitt C. Jeffery E. Szekeley D. Semple (2) C. Scott P. Roche Dr. H. Gilbert ... Dr. H. Gilbert K. Basham H. Lindlahr H. V. Knaggs Dr. J. H. Manas Arnold de Vries Arnold de Vries Arnold de Vries H. Benjamin J. C. Thomson E. J. Saxon (2) T. D. Wood D. Dunne Dr. P. Rotondi (2) ...

1954 1956 1937 1964 1951 1948 1947 1956 1932 1956 1920 1955 1952 1948 •1.951 1951 1947 19,39 1927 1952 1954

VEGETARIANISM Addresses and Essays on Vegetarianism On the Vegetable System of Diet The Recovery of Culture Vegetarianism and the Growing Boy (P) Vegetarianism for Beginners Vindication of Natural Diet (P) Vitamins and Vegetarianism Why Kill for Food?

A. Kingsford ... P. -B. Shelley (2) • H. B. Stevens ... W A. Sibly ... M. Baines P. B. Shelley ... F. Wokes G. L. Rudd

ANTI-VIVISECTION Spotlights on Vivisection

M. Beddow Bayly

SPIRITUAL HEALING ~~ Commission to Heal Healing Through the Power of Christ Healing the " Hard-Times " Consciousness Spiritual Healing ... The Key >to Healing The Pathway into Healing The Healing Light RECENT ADDITIONS Food and Diet Aids to a Simiple Diet Foods or Drugs Vegetarian Cookery Sally's Recipes HEALTH AND THERAPY Self-Treatment for Skin Troubles A Catechism of Health The Humane Home Doctor Raw Juice Therapy GARDENING AND FARMING The Coming of the Flowers The Cause and Cure of'Disease The Biological Dynamic Method Rudolf Steiner How to Avoid Cancer

1912 1949 1930 1932 1930 1952 ...

F. L. Wymann J. Wilson H. T. Hamblin The Spiritual Healing Centre ~E. H. Salmon Rev. H. A. Madge ... A. Sanford

1946 1948 1946 1936 1946 1953 1949

I. H. Cook P. M. Koonin Dr. Pieto Rotondi, D.C. S. D. Zerfing v

...

Harry Clements A. Rabagliati ... J. Stenson Hooker John B. Lust ... A. W. Anderson R. Park Yonnie

PHILOSOPHY A Philosophy of Healing MISCELLANEOUS The Seaside Naiture Book ... Processed Plant Protein Foodstuffs Man's Search for the Good Life Living the Good Life Original Good Nutrition . and Food Service (International Nutrition. Research Founda-' tion) Tables of „ the Amino Acids in Foods and Feedingstufls Housewives Beware

Fraser Mackenzie Frank Watt Eric Fitch Daglish Altschul Scobt Nearing Helen & Scott Nearing Macpherson Lawrie ...

Doris Grant

EXTRACT FROM AN ARTICLE IN THE MAGAZINE "WHICH" FOR AUGUST, 1966 i

" Whdlemeal flour also contains phytic acid, which is thought to prevent the body absorbing calcium and ironâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least over a fairly short period of time. This may make useless the calcium not only in the bread itself, but also in up to nine-tenths of- a pint of milk for every small wholemeal loaf you eat. Calcium cannot be added at all to wholemeal flour at the moment." Many' of our readers have read this and some have written to us expressing their concern. We have approached the Vegetarian Nutritional Research Council for the latest information, and they have been good enough to send us a full statement of the facts, which we are pleased to publish. This indicates clearly that we need have no concern on this score and can continue to enjoy our wholemeal bread! The question of adding,.calcium carbonate to wholemeal flour is discussed at length by Davidson and Passmore in the third edition of their textbook, " Human Nutrition and Dietetics" (Livingstone, 1966). They state (p. 150) that "this addition is unnecessary for people used to eating whole cereal products from childhood." They mention (p. 149) an important factor ignored in the Which article, i.e., the enzyme phytase present in wheat germ which liberates calcium and phosphorus from the calcium phytate, rendering them both available for absorption. " R y e in particular and also wheat contain enough phytase to lead to considerable destruction of phytic acid during the leavening of bread ; during this process conditions for enzymic action are good." It is probable that the factors of heat and humidity brought to bear in the leavening of wholemeal bread also operate in the digestive processes in the human body, setting free the calcium. This would sem-to apply to oats, " Scotland's traditional cereal." Experiments on four Aberdonian volunteers showed that " the phytate phosphorus present in oatmeal was largely liberated in the digestive tract and so caused little interference with the absorption of calcium." Walker (1951), in a scholarly review of the subject, including his own extensive investigations on South African natives, concluded that " the importance of phytic acid as an anti-calcifying factor in human nutrition has not been established." Clinical observations during the last two decades on many vegetarians of all ages who were consuming wholemeal bread have _not disclosed any ill-effects due to lack of calcium in the system. In one' isolated incident, however, crumbling of the teeth was observed in two children due to lack of vitamin D needed for the absorption of calcium into the bones. Butter, and particularly vegetable margarine, should provide adequate amounts of the vitamin D for this purpose. In the case referred to above, neither was included in the diet. 14

COMMODITY A N D OTHER NEWS B y E V A BATT

FOOTWEAR Messrs. Norvic have sent us sketches of three very attractive " fur " boots which are now appearing in the shops. The uppers are in very attractive " Moc Seal " (nylon) in various colours. All in'the Skallywag range. " Mush." A half-length bootee with upper of Moc Seal in silver grey, anthracite, ice beige, brown and ice gold. One-inch heel. C plus fittings. Sizes to 9 f Nos. 9547—9552, according to shade. 99s. l i d . _ " Polar." A shorter bootee in the same material, sizes and fittings. Nos. 4559—4563. 89s. l i d . "Yukon." Similar to " Mush," but longer in the leg. 110s. " Carnaby " is a Norvic tooot in vinyl patent. B fittings, £" heel. In black, bronze, or black and white. Nos. 9516—9518, according to colour. 110s. "Fab." High leg Norvic boot in iblack, white, bronze, burgundy or green vinyl patent. B fittings, heel. Nos. 9572— 9576. 89s. l i d . " Raindear " boots. New models will be in the shops this winter. Made in vinyl with side zips for speed, and simulated fur collars for cosy comfort, these boots come in several colours. Calf or ankle length. Ideal for those who need to be out in all weathers. , • See Woman and Woman's Own this month for advertisements or write direct to Harwood Prospect Mill Co. Ltd., Gt. Harwood, Lanes, for your nearest stockist. ' Under the heading "Shining. ' Corfam' in Colour," Harrods of London are advertising a range of Edward Rayne shoes with matching handbags. We have not yet had an opportunity to examine all of these, but, (from those we have seen, we consider it very unlikely that there will ibe any which do not contain some leather—soles, lining, or 'both. Members have been helpfully sending in details of non-leather shoes they have been able to get recently." A Lotus " Penny Bright" shoe in cream plastic (tout with a heel lining which seemed to toe suede). Number inside shoe was 623/893 67-65. 190-15. 39s. l i d . " L e t t y " ' f r o m Clark's " W e s s e x " range. Blue and white. (Possibly also other colours.) No. 46D 387P 60B 2276. 49s. l i d . A soft plastic court shoe from the Norvic "Honey Girl" range. Navy blue. Medium heel. Light weight. 25s. lid. Also a 15

serviceable brown court style in the (Number not given.) " Classic " from Freeman, Hardy and in beige plaited plastic with strap and 29s. l i d . From the same store, a plain cream medium heel. No number given.

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From the Beauty Without Cruelty Boutique at 49 Upper Montague Street, London, W.l. " ViVa " shoes in black, white or navy and white, court style, medium heels. B and B plus fittings. 49s. l i d . Tab front court with low heel in shiny " patent plastic. 49s. l i d . There is no need to give the numbers for these shoes for ALL " VIVA " SHOES ARE VEGAN. Also in stock in some Bata shops. Look for the yegetarian symbol stamped inside every ^shoe. Pirelli House Bootees for 1966/7 " Talia." Foam-backed looped nylon in blue, red, black or brown. Sizes 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8. Very low heel. 23s. l i d . " Bolero." Similar bootee as above, but with ocelot fur fabric collar. In black, brown or a glorious Christmas red. 26s. l i d . Either of these would make excellent gifts, ensuring real comfort and protection from draughts at all times. A boon to the not-so-young as well. Several new shoes in the Elcho Brand range are without any leather, namely: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wide fitting one-eyelet derby in velveteen with cushion rubber sole. Black, 6765. Elastic gusset Norzen casual with perforated apron, moulded cushion rubber sole. Dark brown, 0750. Black, 6750. Olive green, 7750. One eyelet Norzen casual with moulded cushion rubber sole. Dark brown, 0758. Black, 6758. Olive green, 7758. Slip-on Norzen casual with slashed front, strap and buckle decoration, moulded cushion rubber sole. Dark brown, 0756. Black, 6756. Olive green, 7756. Extract from " The Health Food Trader " " Golden Block sales are soaring. . Mr. Keeping, managing director of Golden Block (Margarine Products) Ltd., reports that since Bibby's announced recently they would no longer guarantee that Trex would always be made exclusively from vegetable fats, sales of Golden Block purely vegetarian fat have soared." So people do take notice of what we write, sometimes, we have wondered! Remember' also that the C.W.S. brand of cooking fat " Shortex " is still guaranteed all-vegetable. 16

" Snowman." A new blanket to add to your list. Made by Brentford Nylons, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, these are in quilted brushed nylon and padded with Courtelle for airy warmth. Very light, of course, easily washable, shrinkproof, non-iron, drip-dry—the lot. Makes us wish we needed a blanket so that we could.try one! But the Sole Mio Courtelle we are using looks like lasting for ever!

ANSWERS TO READERS' ENQUIRIES Hydrogenation This process is now widely used for solidifying liquid fats. They are heated to 212° to 400° F., and hydrogen is introduced -in connection with some catalytic agent such as nickel or platinum. By mean's of this process the oleic acid molecule takes up two atoms of hydrogen and is turned into stearic acid. After completing the process the metal is removed by filtration. Cotton seed oil, peanut oil and corn oil are generally hydrogenated, while the oils of olives and nuts are obtained by the cold hydraulic pressing of the pulp. Iodine is a non-metallic element, found in small quantities in many plants and animals. It is present in the thyroid gland, and is essential for the formation of an organic iodine compound —thyroxin—which regulates some of the metabolic functions of the organism Foods containing iodine: pineapple, asparagus, cabbage, garlic, mushrooms, strawberries, whole rice, leeks, sorrel, green peas, tomatoes, pears, artichokes, lettuce, grapes, potatoes, oat flour, whole wheat flour, and all forms of edible seaweed such as lava bread and kelp. Vitamins Products entirely deficient in vitamins are polished rice, soda crackers, tapioca, starch, refined sugar and hydrogenated fats. The principle sweets fruits are dates, figs, raisins and most of the tropical fruits. The sub-acid fruits include apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, grapes, peaches, plums and nearly all deciduous fruits. The acid fruits include oranges, lemons, grapefruit and limes. Minerals • Carrots, beets, small radishes and turnips contain appreciable amounts of potash, soda, lime and iron ; leeks and onions are . particularly rich in lime, magnesia, iron and sulphur. 17

FESTIVE RECIPES B y MABEL SIMMONS a n d M R S . CLUER

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Cake, Biscuits, Goodies and Menus for the Festive Seaspn The festive season is a time for old favourites, and we thought we could not do a better service to our readers than compile an " anthology " of aH those goodies which have been so popular from 1956 to 1966—especially as many people give/ away their magazines and then miss the recipes. Our Anniversary Cake found great appreciation: Jack McClelland tells us people come into his shop just to ask for the recipe!—so it has been voted THE celebration cake. FESTIVE MENU By

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Carrot Drink Stuffed Brazil Nut Roast Chestnut Stuffing, Brown Gravy Brussels Sprouts, Braised Tomatoes Roast Potatoes Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies Dandelion Coffee Sweets-

Carrot Drink 1 lb carrots, % yard coarse muslin. M E T H O D : Grate carrots on fine grater. Place wet muslin over basin ; put grated carrot on muslin and squeeze hard into basin. Pour juice in glasses (or use juicer). Stuffed Brazil Nut Roast lb. Brazil nuts (milled). 4- lb. onions. 2 oz. margarine (vegan). Seasoning. \ lb. fresh wholemeal oz. powdered sage, bread crumbs. Gravy or wholemeal sauce. M E T H O D : Mix nuts, crumbs and seasoning together. Cut onions finely and fry golden brown in margarine. Sprinkle sage over when cooked. Place onion on top of mixture, pour over about 5 tablespoons of gravy ; make into a stiff roll. Cut through the centre, place stuffing on one half, cover with the other half. Place on greased tin, cover with greased paper and bake in hot oven ifor £ hour. Garnish with watercress or parsley. ' 18

Chestnut Stuffing 1 lb. chestnuts 2 oz. wholemeal bread 1 tablespoonful chopped crumbs (fresh), parsley. 2 oz. margarine. Seasoning. Sauce. METHOD : Place chestnuts in cold water, bring to the boil, peel, 'boil until cooked, mash or press through"sieve, add parsley, crumbs, grated margarine. Bind with thick "wholemeal sauce. Mix well, then place mixture on nut roast. Brown Gravy 1 oz. wholemeal flour. 1 teaspoonful'Barmene. 1 oz. margarine. -1 teaspoonful Vesop. 1-pt. stock. Seasoning. ' METHOD : Melt margarine, remove from fire, drop in Barmene, stir in flour, mix well, gradually stir in stock. Return to fire, stir until it boils, add seasoning.. Christmas Pudding £ lb. currants. j- grated nutmeg. -]- lb/sultanas. 2 oz. chopped almonds. j lb. stoned raisins. 6 oz. fresh wholemeal bread2- lb. seedless raisins. crumibs. \ lb: mixed chopped peel. 2 oz. wholemeal flour. j lb. grated suenut. 1 cup of orange juice or | lb. brown sugar. , red moselle. METHOD: Wash fruit and dry, mix all dry ingredients together, grate in suenut and nutmeg. Lastly stir in orange juice or moselle. Let mixture stand over night. Put into greased basin, cover with greaseproof paper and cloth. Steam eight hours, turn out of basin when cooked. Mince Pies i4 lib. currants. i lb. brown sugar. 4 lb. sultanas. -4 lb. chopped mixed peel. \ lb. seedless raisins. £ lb. grated suenut. £ lb. stoned raisins. Rind and juice of lemon. \ lb. apples. | nutmeg. M E T H O D : Wash fruit, chop finely, add grated apple, lemon rind, suenut, nutmeg. Mix all well together with a fork, lastly adding lemon juice. Put in glass jar, cover. Pastry for Mince Pies 2 lb. wholemeal flour. 1 oz. soft sugar, lb. nutter. Cup of water. • M E T H O D : Rub nutter into flour, add sugar, mix with water into.soft dough. Roll out thinly. Line patty tins, place mincemeat in, cover with pastry, prick top. Bake in hot over 15 to 20 minutes. }

SWEETS Stuffed Dates - 2 oz. desiccated coconut.

£ lb. dates. ' 2 oz. almonds. M E T H O D : Stone dates, place half almond in, roll in coconut. Place in paper cases. Marzipan Potatoes -f lb. soft brown sugar. Juice of 1 lemon. 4- lb. ground almonds or Almond essence, cashew nuts. M E T H O D : Mix sugar and nuts together, mixing with wooden spoon. Add juice of lemon sufficient to make mixture firm. Form in potatoes, roll in chocolate or cocoa. Stuffed Carlsbad Plums : Stone plums, replace with marzipan mixture, roll in ground nuts. Marzipan Walnuts M E T H O D : Cover walnuts with marzipan. Roll in ground walnuts. METHOD

BISCUITS FOR A PARTY , Marzipan Shortbread Biscuits 6 oz. wholemeal self-raising 3 oz. soft brown sugar, flour. 1 oz. glace cherries. 3 oz. nutter. , , M E T H O D : Cream fat and sugar, stir in flour, make into a stiff paste. Turn onto floured board, roll out thinly, cut into rounds. Place on greased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven 20 minutes. When biscuits are cold, spread a little marzipan over, place cherry in centre. Makes about 12 biscuits. > Marzipan for Biscuits, Cakes and Fruits 6 oz. milled almonds. Essence of almond. 2 oz. soya flour. Rind and juice of lemon. 8 oz. soft brown sugar. M E T H O D : Mix sugar, nuts, grated lemon rind together, add lemon juice and almond essence. Mix to a stiff consistency. It is then ready for use. Wholemeal Fruit Biscuits \ lb. wholemeal flour. £ lb. currants. | lb. nutter. Lemon and water. 4 oz. soft brown sugar. • M E T H O D : Rub fat into flour, add sugar and currants. Mix into a soft dough with liquid (about cup of lemon and water). 20

Roll out -] in. in thickness, cut into squares and mark the top with a knife from corner to corner. Bake on greased baking tray 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. >

Chocolate Biscuits 4 oz. vegetable margarine. . 4 oz. wholemeal flour.. 3 oz. soft brown sugar. 2 tablespoonsful cocoa. METHOD : Beat margarine and sugar together until creamy. Add flour and cocoa gradually. Mix well and let stand for £ hour. Flour pastry board and roll mixture out thinly. Cut into biscuits and bake in moderate oven 15 minutes. AN UNFIRED CHRISTMAS DINNER Carrot and Nut Milk Soup Tomato, Walnut and Spinach Salad Christmas Pudding Carrot and Nut Milk Soup 3 carrots. • Small head of celery. £ lb. pinekernels. Seasoning. ^ cupful warm water. METHOD : Mill pinekernels finely, having soaked over-night in v\;arm water. Beat to a thick cream, add carrots and celery (grated finely), lastly seasoning. Tomato, Walnut and Spinach Salad lb..large tomatoes. -£.lb. spinach. Celeriac. 2 oz. walnuts. Parsley. Seasoning. METHOD : Cut tomatoes through centre, scoop out pulp carefully. Grate celeriac finely and add to tomato-pulp, also add walnuts (chopped), j- tablespoonful parsley (chopped) and seasoning. Mix well. Fill tomatoes with mixture, garnish with parsley sprinkled over. Dish up with a 'border round of chopped spinach and grated celeriac. Christmas Pudding £ lb. currants/ 1 banana. lb. sultanas. 2 oz. medium oatmeal. lb. raisins. 1 oz. coconut. ib. dates. 1 tablespoonful Barbados 1 lemon. sugar. ' M E T H O D : Prepare fruit, chop finely, mix all dry ingredients together, except half quantity of coconut. Grate rind of lemon, add to .mixture. Pour over lemon juice, also honey. Mix well with fork. Put into a greased basin, press down, allow to stand several hours, turn out, sprinkle over with coconut, decorate with cherries (glaces). 21

The Celebration Cake recipe which we have had many requests to reprint. For each cake nine inches in diameter proceed as follows: 1 lb. 100% comipost whole3 oz. soya flour. ' meal flour. 1 level teaspoonful bicar£ lb. Barbados sugar. bonate of soda. lb. Nutter. 1 slightly rounded teaspoon1 level teaspoon powdered ful cream of tartar, nutmeg. teaspoonful salt. M E T H O D : Rub nutter into the above ingredients, then add: 4 oz. ground cashews. Stir well, then add (fruit as follows: lb. seedless raisins. £ lb. chopped mixed peel. 2" lb. seeded raisins. 2 heaped tablespoonsful lb. sultanas. syrup 2- lb. currants. 2 tablespoonsful lemon lb. chopped apricots. juice. Dissolve syrup in a'little water and add lemon juice. Stir into cake and add extra cold water until the mixture is soft enough to beat thoroughly. (Alternatively, add liquid and beat flour and fat, etc., before adding the fruit. This is much easier if it has to be done by hand.)' Have oven at about 350° F. to commence. It can drop to about 300° whilst cooking after the first hour or so. Bake four to four and a half hours in a tin thickly lined with greaseproof paper and well protected. Use three or four layers over top to prevent scorching. Cover ' with almond marzipan (see recipe under " Biscuits for a Party ") and a water icing, using vegetable-refined sugar. This, as we hope you will remember, is Sankey's or B.S.C. brand. PLANTMILK

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It is gratifying to record that the company's sales increase month by month, and that the rate of growth is following a consistent pattern. This is far more satisfactory than sales being of a sporadic nature. The consistent increase indicates that as the Plamil range of plantmilk, chocolate and fudge" becomes more widely known new consumers make their initial purchases and, in turn, that once plantmilk and the confections are tried by the newcomers repeat purchases follow. Strenuous effort is made every day to increase production and, in turn, create new sales ; and all vegans can take part in the efforts in a broader sense by propagating the work because it is, in effect, a practical demonstration of veganism in action. The writer has observed that there is a tendency for Plamil plantmilk to be a ' " m u s t " in the diet of new converts to 22

veganism, and that there is a tendency for the older vegan (who quite understandably has had to become accustomed throughout the years to having no alternative to cows' milk) to delay trying plantmilk. It is gratifying to realise that it is the young andcoming generation who are so enthusiastic about plantmilk, and it is nice to hear the oft-repeated expression, " O h ! I've become a vegan—I drink plantmilk instead of cows' milk " (the combination being automatic). This augurs well for the up-and-coming generations of vegans (remember there's vitamin B12 in Plamil), and also for the continued growth of the company. Here is an instance where the younger generation is following an abjective pattern, is setting the pace, and showing an example! We are all familiar with the average housewife who is content with the monotony of her orthodox diet, and is puzzled HOW a vegetarian housewife can produce ANY satisfying dishes! We are also familiar with a number of vegetarian housewives who say. to vegans "WHATEVER do you e a t " ! Those of us who enjoy a balanced vegan diet find it sustaining, attractive and palatable—at least the writer does—thanks to the ingenious and imaginative variety of dishes my wife produces. My wife uses Plamil plantmilk in a host of ways and in all sorts of dishes, e.g., in puddings, cakes, blancmanges—in fact in hundreds of dishes too numerous to detail. Any housewives who are not adept in producing imaginative dishes can use plantmilk quite simply without any preparation, e.g., neat as a cream, and diluted as a drink, for use with muesli and other breakfast dishes. In the latter way you can start the day on a good note! Between the time these few lines are being penned, and the notes appear in print, it is evident that the Plamil range will have become available in more and more Health Food Stores ; in fact supplies will have become available to any Health Store in any part of the country. It is merely a question of your asking for the Plamil lines—as simple as that. Readers abroad may like to know that attention is being turned to the export field. The best way to obtain Plamil plantmilk, chocolate or fudge is to ask your Health Stores (or Reform-haus, as the case may be) to set trade inquiries in motion and write to Plantmilk Ltd., Tithe Farm, High Street, Langley, Bucks. This will have the effect of hastening the day when plantmilk may be available internationally. The company says to readers at home and abroad, " We have the goods—you ask for them " . . . this is plantmilk,in action . . . . this is veganism in action. Here are three closing thoughts : — (1) Plamil lines are an every-day " must " for the modern vegan. (2) Plamil lines make very acceptable birthday presents. (3) Plamil lines complete the Christmas fare. C. A .

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PUBLICITY A group of young people are to be congratulated on their initiative in undertaking a holiday tour in the south-west of England during the summer in which much valuable work was done an bringing vegan principles to the notice of many. The following picture was taken of the members of the group by its leader, Mr. Brian J. Gunn-King, who also sent us the following report.

Joan, Andras, Christopher, Ian, Sylvia and Benjamina at the Beauty Without Cruelty Garden Party, 173 Surrenden Road, Brighton

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1966

As a result of the British Vegetarian Youth Movement A.G.M. on July 9th last it was decided to promote the activities of the movement and further the interests of the vegetarian and vegan societies and the Beauty Without Cruelty movement. This was to be done by a combined business and pleasure tour of the south-west peninsula as a pilot study. At short notice, Brian J. Gunn-King was chosen to lead the motorcade, which consisted of John Mclntyre Smith (also a vegan); life vegetarian 24

Christopher Cutter, of Benenden, who has since foresworn eggs; Ian Edward and Sylvia Brasier. (both of Hastings), who have changed from short-term vegetarians to vegans as a result of the tour; Andras Szabady, who has practically become vegetarian overnight from being a carnivore ; and Benjamina the dog, who is well on the way to vegetarianism. The group assembled at the B.W.C. garden party in Brighton on Sunday, August 14th, and had delectable vegan teas in the front garden. After that they headed west by easy stages, setting up tents at approved camping sites. The first public meeting was arranged by the Exeter Vegetarian and Food Reform Society and took the form of an evening " youth forum " held at the new Exeter Public Library on August 19th. The Vegan Society pamphlets, " Unnecessary. Cruelties Among Farm Animals," " The Pinta Problem " and " Veganism—A Brief Introduction " were handed out after the meeting, which was chaired by Mrs. Harries (a vegan). The following day an openair Anti-Factory Farm Demonstration, led by Mr. Alan Newby, was staged in Princesshay—a pedestrian precinct in the centre of Exeter. Vegan leaflets were again dispensed, as they were at all stopping places during the tour. Much interest was aroused amongst the. audiences at these and many more informal meeting about veganic composting and gardening, shoes of non-animal origin, diets for pets, vegan recipes, etc. Informal discussions were held at the homes of Mr. Blan and his wife at Topsham ; Mr. Alan Newby and family ; Mr. and Mrs. Croker's house at Torquay on behalf of the Torbay N.H. and Vegetarian Society; the Riverside Herb Farm, Seaton Valley, Cornwall (the vegan Molineux family);. Mr. Winston 'Sparrow (architect) at Tavistock, and Mrs. Marjorie Sparrow's workplace at St. Ives. Vegan principles were discussed at all, and it was mooted that the vegetarian,»fruitarian, B.V.Y.M. and vegan societies should amalgamate to issue a combined monthly magazine and that one annual subscription should cover all to allow an easier transition of memberships. Throughout the tour hospitality was bounteous, and the interest aroused considerable. The following reports of the Exeter meetings appeared in the August 22nd issue of the Exeter Express and Echo: — Vegetarian Youth Forum Exeter Vegetarian Food Reform Society's monthly meeting took the form of a youth forum provided by six young people from the British Vegetarian Youth Movement who are touring the west country during their holiday time speaking about the non-violent way of life which results in vegetarianism and in veganism. A vegetarian will not eat any .animal flesh, and a vegan goes 25

further and will not eat any dairy produce either, because of the cruelty to the cows and hens. Two members of the group are vegans, one of them a life vegan. If they lack anything dn their diet such as vitamins, ca'.ories, hormones, or any other items that one can think up, it certainly did not show, for a more virile, happy, healthy and capable group of young people it would be hard to find. They answered questions from the audience with a great clearness and sincerity based on their own personal experience. The next day they took part in the open-air protest meeting held at Princesshay, arranged by Exeter Vegetarian Food Reform Society. Anti-Factory Farms Plea to Shoppers Shoppers in Exeter's Princesshay were confronted by an antifactory farming campaign meeting and handed " shopping guides " warning them not to buy goods which were the result of cruelty to animals. The meeting on Saturday was organised by the Exeter Vegetarian Food Reform Society and was addressed by . Mr. Alan Newby, who said that housewives should not buy eggs unless retailers guaranteed that they were taken only from hens on a free range "and not from fowls imprisoned in battery cages, for life "; and table fowls, unless a guarantee was given they were not " broilers." He said- that millions of fowls were now artificially reared in unnatural conditions, packed and killed upwards to 3,000 each day in the large broiler factories. Humanity was impossible at this " mad speed." He said that nobody should patronise " this shameful race for gain, at the expense of millions of creatures." The literature distributed by the National Equine (and smaller animals) Defence League also appealed to shoppers n o t N to purchase pate de fois gras which, it said, was " procured by revolting cruelty to geese by brutal forcible feeding." The meeting was told that the bulk of furs for coats or wraps were also the result of animals suffering " prolonged agony and death in fiendish .traps." THINGS HAVE NOT CHANGED MUCH Extract from The Vegan News back in 1945. Quotation " I am most anxious that this Debate should bring out the plain fact that our dairy cattle, lamentable as the admission may be, are riddled with disease, and the appalling damage that has already been done to the health and efficiency of thousands of people, mainly in the rising generation, whose welfare we should have most at heart." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Earl of ListoweJ, in the Lords' Debate, 11.4.45. 26

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A VEGAN TALK On Saturday, September 24th, if you had travelled to the Friends' Meeting House at Rochester, you would have found yourself among the members of the Medlway Vegetarian Society and you would have been able to enjoy a pleasantly informal but very informative talk entitled " Footwear: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Once again Mrs. Batt was spreading part of the vegan way of life on behalf of our society, and she was able to illustrate her points with amusing little stories. Showing how factory farming can affect the development of good leather alternatives, Mrs. Batt explained that the rapid growth of the " barley beef " trade is producing large quantities of perfect skins, which are appreciated in the trade because, due to the poor animals never having had a chance to scratch themselves on fences, etc., the hides are not only beautifully soft, but are quite unblemished. " With each new factory capable of rearing 10,000 calves a year, we are in danger of animal leather becoming even cheaper than the synthetics," she said. " Whether or not you eat meat, oppose with all your might the present trend of intensive animal farming at every stage, and do not think, as one lady diid, that reptile skins are ' all right.' Harmless snakes are still being skinned alive for our shoe trade by the natives of Java, Sumatra and parts of India." Many people still rationalise with their conscience, thinking that the animals are going to be killed for food anyway, so one might as well wear their skins. It would be just as reasonable for a meat-eater to observe that " people are going to wear leather, so I might as well eat the carcase." The by-products of the slaughterhouse .keep down the price of meat. If we did not use leather for shoes, bones for vitamin pills and bleaching sugar, or blood, hooves, hair, etc., for fertilisers animal farming would be uneconomic. Branded footwear or the marking of all shoes with th.e materials usedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as in the U.S.A.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is our aim, but it is no good crying over spilt plantmilk or the sad fate of the Footwear Materials Marking Bill, which, had it been passed, would have solved our problems and enabled us to find the. non-leather shoes which are in the shops, b u t are often difficult to identify. Recently, however, the British Bata Shoe Company have come to our aid and have now introduced, especially for vegetarians, a range of shoes for men arid women which are guaranteed to contain no animal material whatever. AH vegans, vegetarians and humanitarians are urged to support this venture and go to the Beauty Without Cruelty Boutique in London or one of the Bata shops and ask to see these " ViVa " brand shoes. Every one has the " V i V a " sign, which stands for harmlessness, stamped on the insole. ~ 28

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Looking to the future, Mrs. Batt thought there was mo doubt that the poromeric " leathers" such as Corfam, Clarino and Tricor were the upper materials which would ultimately replace animal leather for all purposes. Now that Messrs. DuPont had led the way in perfecting this adaptable, hard-wearing, goodlooking, waterproof material which has. the great advantage of " breathing " in the same way as leather (allowing air to pass while shedding water), other manufacturers would soon follow suit. In fact, Japan and Germany had already produced a similar article, and a British-made one was being tested at this moment. This latter would be used by Bata for some of the " ViVa" brand shoes. Examples of these and other shoes currently available in the shops were on display, and the speaker reminded her listeners that for some years now lists of vegan footwear have been printed regularly in The Vegan and Compassion, and that this service has been greatly appreciated. After a short break for tea, when those present enjoyed some vegan (eggless) cakes, questions were • asked on the problems of being a vegan. Mrs. Batt would not accept that there were any real problems, only temporary difficulties which were' often a challenge to one's ingenuity. She made it all seem so very simple; and urged those present to enjoy life while living' it in as harmless a way as possible. She certainly seemed to be able to follow her own advice. It pleased me that some non-vegetarians were present, and it seems to me that the information about modern footwear would, be received with great interest by womenfolk everywhere, so, ladies, why not invite a speaker to address your local Townswomen's Guild or a similar society? If shoes are to be the avenue through which we can awaken their conscience, then let us begin at once. It would 'be a grand way of thanking Mrs. Batt for her efforts oh our behalf. I am sure that she would welcome the opportunity to speak at any time on behialf of the creatures. [By all means—but only Wednesdays or Sundays .are free at this time.—E.B.] FROM MEMBERS' LETTERS For " milk " puddings such as macaroni I use barley water, granulated brown sugar and strained juice of an orange. And the • taste—" wonderful! " Christchurch, Hants. " ' . A.W. Dear Members, . Thank you for the Vegan twenty-first birthday issue, which I have found most comprehensive. Being so far away, it is not much good, I suppose, to offer. ' 30

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