of an alcoholic condiment, constitute a positive dynamic influence for the elevation of mankind. the stimulation of the imagination, the contemplation possesses a buoyancy by virtue of these things which spice of life, the physical starvation it would bring (May, 1906.) ment, a something that adds to the joy of physiological strengthening effect, both mentally and physically, that it is not that such temperate use diminished 42 Lack of Nutriment in Beer. of ideas above the sordid occupations of stale bread- The man to whom alcoholic drink is a relish, a condi- Disposing of that Quotation from Liebig as to the Liebig's Statement as to Beer. never feel or appreciate. The withholding of this ment of living has such a powerfully elevating and the strength, the mere fact of enhancing the enjoy- any little injury done is much more than compensated. about, would create an amount of crime, insanity, gen- and-butter work or the machinations for business suc- the other, groveling forever in the metallic dust, can one must shudder to imagine. On the other hand, the relish of mere living, the heightening of the spirits, functions, that animates social and spiritual intercourse, eral misery and a universal lowering of morals which cess, these things, as promoted by the temperate use