{"id":5735,"date":"2013-10-23T15:49:46","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T22:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=5735"},"modified":"2019-11-12T16:59:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T00:59:25","slug":"cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathie &#038; Dugald Semple &#8211; vegan pioneers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0001.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10326 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0001.jpg\" alt=\"life-in-the-open_0001\" width=\"549\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0001.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0001-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0003.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10323 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0003.jpg\" alt=\"life-in-the-open_0003\" width=\"584\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0003.jpg 584w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/life-in-the-open_0003-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#From_%E2%80%93_Life_in_the_Open_%E2%80%93_a_1919_book\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >From &#8211; Life in the Open\u00a0&#8211; a 1919 book.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9CEggs_were_meant_to_produce_chickens_and_not_omelettes_and_cows_milk_is_a_perfect_food_for_a_calf_but_most_assuredly_not_for_a_grown-up_human_being%E2%80%9C\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >&#8220;Eggs were meant to produce chickens and not omelettes; and cow&#8217;s milk is a perfect food for a calf, but most assuredly not for a grown-up human being&#8220;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_Vegetarian_Messenger_Health_Review_p_237_%E2%80%93_Dugald_Semple_%E2%80%93_1912\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >The Vegetarian Messenger &amp; Health Review, p. 237 &#8211;\u00a0Dugald Semple &#8211; 1912.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#In_our_Ernest_Bell_Library_one_beautiful_shelf_is_specifically_dedicated_to_the_books_and_articles_of_Cathie_Dugald_Semple\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >In our Ernest Bell Library, one beautiful shelf is specifically dedicated to the books and articles\u00a0of \u00a0Cathie\u00a0&amp; Dugald\u00a0Semple.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Over_the_next_months_years_we_will_be_systematically_reprinting_their_writings_%E2%80%93_and_also_many_other_wonderful_books_articles_pamphlets_%E2%80%93_for_more_about_the_library_see_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogp5665\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >Over the next months &amp; years we will be systematically reprinting their writings &#8211; and also many other wonderful books, articles, pamphlets &#8211; for more about the library see &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=5665<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Ernest_Bell_published_two_of_Dugalds_books_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >Ernest Bell published two of Dugald&#8217;s books: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Joys_of_the_Simple_Life_%E2%80%93_in_1915\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >Joys of the Simple Life\u00a0&#8211; in 1915<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Life_in_the_Open_%E2%80%93_in_1919_%E2%80%93_with_Cathies_8_pages_of_%E2%80%93_Recipes_for_Campers\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >Life in the Open\u00a0&#8211; in 1919 &#8211; with Cathie&#8217;s 8 pages of &#8211;\u00a0Recipes for Campers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#We_have_copies_of_each\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >We have copies of each.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugalds_articles_also_appeared_in_Ernest_Bells_monthly_magazines_The_Animals_Friend\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >Dugald&#8217;s articles also appeared in Ernest Bell&#8217;s monthly\u00a0magazines\u00a0The Animals&#8217; Friend..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_Semple_was_a_proponent_of_the_%E2%80%98vegan_diet_lifestyle_100_years_ago_%E2%80%93_long_before_Donald_Watson_other_of_Dugalds_friends_officially_started_The_Vegan_Society_in_the_UK\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >Dugald Semple was a proponent of the &#8216;vegan&#8217; diet &amp; lifestyle 100+ years ago &#8211; long before Donald Watson &amp; other of Dugald&#8217;s friends officially started The Vegan Society in the UK.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Donald_Watson_wrote_about_Dugald_in_the_first_ever_issue_of_The_Vegan_News_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >Donald Watson wrote about Dugald in the first ever issue of The Vegan News &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9COur_friend_and_fellow_member_Dugald_Semple_tells_us_he_has_never_tasted_cheese_therefore_it_cannot_be_considered_as_an_essential_%E2%80%98binding_agent_for_body_and_soul%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_The_Vegan_News_No1_November_1944_%E2%80%93_link_below\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >&#8220;Our friend and fellow member Dugald Semple tells us he has never tasted cheese, therefore it cannot be considered as an essential &#8216;binding agent&#8217; for body and soul!&#8220;\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0The Vegan News No.1 November 1944 &#8211; link below..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#During_the_winters_of_the_years_just_prior_to_WW1_Dugald_had_conducted_lecture_tours_as_far_south_as_Southampton_talking_to_local_Food_Reform_Societies_about_vegetarianism_simple_living_He_had_also_visited_London\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >During the winters of the years just prior to WW1 Dugald had conducted lecture tours as far south as Southampton, talking to local Food Reform Societies about vegetarianism &amp; simple living. He had also visited London.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9C%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6the_First_World_War_broke_out_in_1914_and_though_a_pacifist_for_religious_reasons_I_nevertheless_felt_it_my_duty_to_offer_my_services_in_a_civil_capacity_to_help_my_country_My_view_was_that_no_one_was_exempt_from_the_sins_of_his_fellows_and_should_therefore_do_something_both_in_peace_and_war_to_shoulder_ones_social_obligations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >&#8220;&#8230;&#8230;the First World War broke out in 1914, and though a pacifist for religious reasons, I nevertheless felt it my duty to offer my services in a civil capacity to help my country. My view was that no one was exempt from the sins of his fellows, and should, therefore, do something, both in peace and war, to shoulder one&#8217;s social obligations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#First_of_all_I_obtained_a_Government_permit_to_give_lectures_on_%E2%80%9CFood_Economy%E2%80%9D_along_the_Ayrshire_coast_provided_my_caravan_had_no_lights_shining_and_was_removed_inland_at_night%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_from_Joy_in_Living_%E2%80%93_Dugalds_autobiography_%E2%80%93_1957\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >First of all, I obtained a Government permit to give lectures on &#8220;Food Economy&#8221; along the Ayrshire coast, provided my caravan had no lights shining and was removed inland at night.&#8220;\u00a0&#8211; from\u00a0Joy in Living\u00a0&#8211; Dugald&#8217;s autobiography &#8211; 1957..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Catherine_%E2%80%98Cathie_Amos_already_a_very_active_vegetarian_was_a_widow_when_they_married_in_1916\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >Catherine \u00a0&#8216;Cathie&#8217; Amos, already a very active vegetarian, was a widow when they married in 1916.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Semple_Dugald_b_Feb_7_1884_Johnstone_%E2%80%93_d_Jan_19_1964\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >Semple, Dugald (b. Feb. 7, 1884 Johnstone &#8211; d. Jan. 19, 1964)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Son_of_Robert_Semple_Clothier_from_Johnstone\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >Son of \u00a0Robert Semple, Clothier from Johnstone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Married_Catherine_Amos_in_1916\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >Married Catherine Amos in 1916.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Author_Simple_Life_Visitors_1909_Life_in_the_Open_1919_Round_Kintyre_1950\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >Author: Simple Life Visitors 1909, Life in the Open 1919, Round Kintyre 1950.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Address_Rose_Cottage_Fairlee_Ayreshire_Scotland\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >Address: Rose Cottage, Fairlee, Ayreshire, Scotland.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Who_Was_Who_Vol_VI_1961-1970\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >Who Was Who Vol. VI 1961-1970.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_same_year_they_moved_together_to_London_%E2%80%93_experiencing_German_Zeppelin_raids_%E2%80%93_staying_there_for_more_than_2_years\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >The same year they moved together to London &#8211; experiencing German Zeppelin raids &#8211; staying there for more than 2 years.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_had_accepted_the_post_of_Secretary_to_the_London_Vegetarian_Society_and_was_soon_very_actively_lecturing_about_%E2%80%98Food_Economy_in_London\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >Dugald had accepted the post of Secretary to the London Vegetarian Society and was soon very actively lecturing about &#8216;Food Economy&#8217; in London.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#From_The_Heretics_Feast_by_Colin_Spencer\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >From\u00a0The Heretics Feast\u00a0by Colin Spencer:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9CAt_the_end_of_the_war_civilian_rationing_began_on_1_January_1918_with_sugar_then_meat_butter_and_margarine_The_Government_used_two_vegetarians_Mrs_Leonard_Cohen_and_Mr_Dugald_Semple_to_spread_the_message_so_as_to_eke_out_the_rations_and_propose_meat_substitutes%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >&#8220;At the end of the war civilian rationing began on 1 January 1918 with sugar, then meat, butter and margarine. The Government used two vegetarians Mrs Leonard Cohen and Mr Dugald Semple, to spread the message, so as to eke out the rations and propose meat substitutes.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#In_the_Ernest_Bell_Library_we_have_several_of_Dugalds_Cathies_articles_from_the_London_Vegetarian_Societys_magazines\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >In the Ernest Bell Library we have several of Dugald&#8217;s &amp; Cathie&#8217;s articles from the London Vegetarian Society&#8217;s magazines..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Cathie_died_in_December_1941_from_heart_failure_just_a_few_days_after_a_stray_German_bomb_fell_near_to_their_cottage_They_had_no_children_together_Cathies_son_Ian_went_%E2%80%98missing_during_WW1_Dugald_lived_until_1964\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >Cathie died in December 1941, from heart failure, just a few days after a stray German bomb fell near to their cottage. They had no children together. Cathie&#8217;s son, Ian, went &#8216;missing&#8217; \u00a0during WW1.\u00a0Dugald lived until 1964..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_%E2%80%93_on_diet\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >Dugald &#8211; on diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_had_practised_his_%E2%80%98fruitarian_mainly_%E2%80%98vegan_diet_from_about_19056\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >Dugald had practised his &#8216;fruitarian&#8217; &amp; mainly &#8216;vegan&#8217; diet from about 1905\/6.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9CI_began_rather_drastically_over_50_years_ago_by_cutting_out_not_only_all_meat_or_flesh_foods_but_milk_eggs_butter_tea_and_coffee_Cheese_I_have_never_eaten_indeed_I_hate_the_very_smell_of_this_decayed_milk_Next_I_adopted_a_diet_of_nuts_fruit_cereals_and_vegetables_On_this_Edenic_fare_I_lived_for_some_ten_years_and_found_that_my_health_and_strength_were_greatly_improved_%E2%80%A6_While_I_was_in_London_during_World_War_I_I_found_it_necessary_to_add_some_dairy_products_to_my_meals_but_on_returning_to_Scotland_I_gradually_eliminated_these_again%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_Dugald_writing_in_about_1963_%E2%80%93_from_%E2%80%93_HERES_HARMLESSNESS_An_Anthology_of_Ahimsa_%E2%80%93_H_Jay_Dinshah_Editor\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >\u201cI began rather drastically over 50 years ago by cutting out not only all meat or flesh foods, but milk, eggs, butter, tea and coffee. Cheese I have never eaten; indeed I hate the very smell of this decayed milk. Next, I adopted a diet of nuts, fruit, cereals and vegetables. On this Edenic fare I lived for some ten years, and found that my health and strength were greatly improved. [\u2026] While I was in London (during World War I), I found it necessary to add some dairy products to my meals, but on returning to Scotland I gradually eliminated these again.&#8220;\u00a0&#8211; Dugald writing in about 1963 &#8211; from &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0HERE&#8217;S\u00a0HARMLESSNESS\u00a0An\u00a0Anthology\u00a0of\u00a0Ahimsa\u00a0&#8211; H.\u00a0Jay\u00a0Dinshah,\u00a0Editor..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_Scottish_Vegetarian_Society_featured_Dugalds_article_entitled_%E2%80%9CFruitarianism%E2%80%9D_in_their_Health_Reform_journal_in_August_1907_In_it_Dugald_contested_that\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >The Scottish Vegetarian Society featured Dugald&#8217;s article entitled &#8220;Fruitarianism&#8221;\u00a0in their Health Reform journal in August 1907. In it Dugald contested that:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9CBy_fruitarianism_is_meant_a_dietary_consisting_chiefly_of_nuts_and_fruits_Cooked_cereals_and_vegetables_are_not_necessarily_excluded_although_the_exclusion_of_all_cooked_foods_should_means_and_knowledge_permit_will_lead_to_better_results_For_this_dietary_it_will_be_noticed_that_not_only_is_flesh_and_meat_omitted_but_also_the_animal_products_milk_and_eggs_The_use_of_these_products_by_vegetarians_has_long_been_one_of_the_chief_objections_to_vegetarianism_especially_in_medical_circles%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_Health_Reform_August_1907\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >&#8220;By fruitarianism is meant a dietary consisting chiefly of nuts and fruits. Cooked cereals and vegetables are not necessarily excluded, although the exclusion of all cooked foods, should means and knowledge permit, will lead to better results. For this dietary it will be noticed that not only is flesh and meat omitted, but also the animal products milk and eggs. The use of these products by vegetarians has long been one of the chief objections to vegetarianism, especially in medical circles&#8220;.\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0Health Reform, August 1907..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%9CMost_people_do_not_die_they_kill_themselves_with_their_knives_and_forks%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_Dugald_quoted_in_a_piece_in_%E2%80%93_The_Glasgow_Herald_%E2%80%93_Oct_12_1953\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\"  >&#8220;Most people do not die, they kill themselves with their knives and forks.&#8220; &#8211; Dugald quoted in a piece in &#8211; The Glasgow Herald &#8211; Oct 12, 1953.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_%E2%80%93_quoted_on_simple_living_being_a_crank\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\"  >Dugald &#8211; quoted on simple living &amp; being a crank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#_A_practical_exponent_of_the_truly_simple_life_is_Mr_Dugald_Semple_who_lives_in_an_old_omnibus_which_he_purchased_for_five_pounds_In_his_book_Living_in_Liberty_he_states_that_it_is_not_an_ideal_house_but_that_it_has_some_good_points_%E2%80%9CThe_first_point%E2%80%9D_he_says_%E2%80%9Cin_favour_of_such_a_house_is_that_you_can_have_any_locality_or_exposure_you_like_as_your_house_is_mounted_on_wheels_This_feature_too_I_should_say_in_passing_would_be_rather_a_convenient_one_for_those_people_who_believe_in_moonlight_flittings%E2%80%9D_He_remarks_that_an_omnibus_is_well_lit_the_one_he_occupies_having_twelve_windows_and_twelve_ventilators_in_the_roof_Mr_Semple_is_one_of_those_who_believes_in_going_through_the_world_hatless_%E2%80%9CBeing_known_as_a_crank_it_did_not_bother_me_what_other_folks_would_say_for_I_had_previously_reckoned_that_if_most_people_applaud_your_actions_there_must_be_something_wrong_with_them%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_from_John_Harris_Stones_1914_book_%E2%80%93_Caravanning_camping-out_experiences_and_adventures_in_a_living-van_and_in_the_open_air_with_hints_and_facts_for_would-be_caravanners\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\"  >~ A practical exponent of the truly simple life is Mr. Dugald Semple, who lives in an old\u00a0omnibus which he purchased for five pounds. In his book\u00a0Living in Liberty, he states that it is not an ideal house but that it has some good points. &#8220;The first point,&#8221; he says, &#8220;in\u00a0favour of such a house is, that you can have any locality or exposure you like, as your house is mounted on wheels. This feature, too, I should say in passing, would be rather a\u00a0convenient one for those people who believe in moonlight flittings.&#8221; He remarks that an\u00a0omnibus is well lit; the one he occupies having twelve windows and twelve ventilators in the roof. Mr. Semple is one of those who believes in going through the world hatless. &#8220;Being known as a crank, it did not bother me what other folks would say, for I had previously reckoned that if most people applaud your actions there must be something wrong with them.&#8221; ~ &#8211; from\u00a0John Harris Stone&#8217;s 1914\u00a0book &#8211; Caravanning &amp; camping-out; experiences and adventures in a living-van and in the open air, with hints and facts for would-be caravanners.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_%E2%80%93_Living_the_Simple_Life_%E2%80%93_https_wwwhappycownetblogliving-the-simple-life-by-dugald-semple-vegan-108-years-ago\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\"  >Dugald &#8211; Living the Simple Life &#8211; https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/living-the-simple-life-by-dugald-semple-vegan-108-years-ago\/.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Here_is_one_of_Dugald_Semples_%E2%80%98leaflets_from_1913_%E2%80%93_we_have_added_some_notes_below_the_article\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\"  >Here is one of Dugald Semple&#8217;s &#8216;leaflets&#8217; from 1913 &#8211; we have added some notes below the article.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#By_Dugald_Semple\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\"  >By Dugald Semple.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_average_individual_when_confronted_with_the_question_of_abstinence_from_meat-eating_usually_replies_that_animals_were_meant_for_food_and_that_they_would_soon_overrun_the_Earth_if_we_did_not_eat_them_Such_statements_however_will_not_bear_the_light_of_criticism_and_are_only_surface_thoughts_We_are_apt_to_forget_that_Mans_appearance_upon_this_planet_is_only_of_recent_years_as_compared_with_the_great_period_of_evolution_and_that_many_other_animals_lived_their_day_long_before_the_advent_of_the_so-called_beneficial_influence_of_mankind_Even_granting_that_Man_is_the_highest_creature_in_existence_he_must_not_ignore_the_rights_of_the_lower_creation_It_should_rather_be_his_duty_to_guide_and_guard_them_so_that_he_may_be_worthy_of_his_honoured_place\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\"  >The average individual when confronted with the question of abstinence from meat-eating\u00a0usually replies that animals were meant for food, and that they would soon overrun the Earth if we did not eat them. Such statements, however, will not bear the light of criticism, and are only surface thoughts.\u00a0We are apt to forget that Man&#8217;s appearance upon this planet is only of recent years as\u00a0compared with the great period of evolution; and that many other animals lived their day\u00a0long before the advent of the so-called beneficial influence of mankind.\u00a0Even granting that Man is the highest creature in existence, he must not ignore the rights\u00a0of the lower creation. It should rather be his duty to guide and guard them, so that he may be worthy of his honoured place.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_idea_that_animals_would_soon_overrun_the_Earth_if_it_were_not_for_Mans_accommodating_stomach_would_certainly_if_true_be_a_most_serious_objection_to_Fruitarianism_but_the_facts_of_the_case_are_very_much_otherwise_Only_a_very_small_proportion_of_the_animals_used_for_food_are_bred_in_this_country_the_great_majority_coming_from_the_cattle_ranches_of_America_where_they_are_purposely_bred_for_meat-eating\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\"  >The idea that animals would soon overrun the Earth if it were not for Man&#8217;s accommodating\u00a0stomach, would certainly, if true, be a most serious objection to Fruitarianism, but the\u00a0facts of the case are very much otherwise. Only a very small proportion of the animals used for food are bred in this country, the great majority coming from the cattle ranches of\u00a0America, where they are purposely bred for meat-eating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\"  >&lt;+&gt;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#In_order_to_know_the_perfect_dietary_for_Man_we_must_determine_first_his_true_position_in_Nature_Once_we_have_proved_this_point_a_real_foundation_to_a_scientific_system_of_dietetics_can_be_established\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\"  >In order to know the perfect dietary for Man we must determine first his true position in\u00a0Nature.\u00a0Once we have proved this point, a real foundation to a scientific system of dietetics can be established.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_higher_animals_are_classified_by_naturalists_into_four_great_divisions_%E2%80%93_carnivorous_omnivorous_herbivorous_and_frugivorous_To_prove_that_Man_is_not_carnivorous_we_need_only_compare_his_physical_structure_with_that_of_other_animals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\"  >The higher animals are classified by naturalists into four great divisions &#8211; carnivorous,\u00a0omnivorous, herbivorous and frugivorous. To prove that Man is not carnivorous, we need only compare his physical structure with that of other animals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#If_for_instance_we_start_with_the_digestive_organs_and_compare_the_length_of_the_alimentary_canal_with_the_length_of_the_body_we_find_that_with_Man_in_common_with_the_frugivora_such_as_the_monkey_it_is_twelve_times_in_the_herbivora_such_as_the_sheep_it_is_thirty_times_in_the_omnivora_as_the_pig_it_is_ten_times_and_in_the_carnivora_as_the_dog_it_is_three_times_the_length_of_the_body\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\"  >If, for instance, we start with the digestive organs, and compare the length of the\u00a0alimentary canal with the length of the body, we find that with Man, in common with the\u00a0frugivora, such as the monkey, it is twelve times; in the herbivora, such as the sheep, it\u00a0is thirty times; in the omnivora, as the pig, it is ten times; and in the carnivora, as the dog, it is three times the length of the body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#If_again_we_compare_the_teeth_of_Man_with_these_four_classes_of_animals_not_only_do_we_find_that_they_most_closely_resemble_in_arrangement_and_form_those_of_a_frugivorous_animal_that_is_an_animal_whose_diet_consists_chiefly_of_nuts_and_fruits_but_we_also_find_that_they_are_exactly_the_same_in_numbers_as_in_the_higher_anthropoids_In_fact_as_all_our_great_naturalists_such_as_Owen_Darwin_or_Linnaeus_have_shown_Man_essentially_belongs_to_the_frugivorous_family_of_the_anthropoid_apes_To_put_it_in_the_words_of_Professor_Baron_Cuvier_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9D_Comparative_anatomy_teaches_us_that_Man_resembles_the_frugivorous_animals_in_everything_the_carnivorous_in_nothing%E2%80%9D_1\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\"  >If again, we compare the teeth of Man with these four classes of animals, not only do we\u00a0find that they most closely resemble in arrangement and form those of a frugivorous animal, that is an animal whose diet consists chiefly of nuts and fruits, but we also find that they are exactly the same in numbers as in the higher anthropoids. In fact, as all our great\u00a0naturalists, such as Owen, Darwin or Linnaeus have shown, Man essentially belongs to the\u00a0frugivorous family of the anthropoid apes. To put it in the\u00a0words of Professor Baron Cuvier : &#8211; &#8221; Comparative anatomy teaches us that Man resembles the\u00a0frugivorous animals in\u00a0everything, the carnivorous in\u00a0nothing.&#8221; (1)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#With_regard_to_the_so-called_canine_teeth_of_Man_these_are_found_also_in_the_frugivorous_ape_and_have_no_more_to_do_with_meat-eating_than_the_gill-like_slits_in_the_embryo_of_Man_have_to_do_with_fishing_rods\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\"  >With regard to the so-called canine teeth of Man, these are found also in the frugivorous\u00a0ape, and have no more to do with meat-eating than the gill-like slits in the embryo of Man\u00a0have to do with fishing rods.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Perhaps_the_latest_defence_of_meat-eating_is_that_which_while_admitting_Mans_previous_fruitarian_dietary_contends_that_he_has_altered_his_previous_arrangement_It_reads_so_delightfully_simple_The_great_Creator_having_pity_for_Mans_bulky_diet_of_cereals_fit_only_for_horses_bovrilised_the_food_of_the_gods_until_Man_found_sustenance_in_roast_beef_and_pate_de_foie_gras_Still_the_words_of_Sir_Benjamin_Ward_Richardson_FRS_remain_true_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9D_By_weighing_the_facts_that_now_lie_before_us_the_inference_is_justified_that_in_spite_of_the_very_long_time_during_which_Man_has_been_subjected_to_an_animal_diet_he_retains_in_preponderance_his_original_and_natural_taste_for_an_innocent_diet_derived_from_the_first-fruits_of_the_earth%E2%80%9D_2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\"  >Perhaps the latest defence of meat-eating is that which, while admitting Man&#8217;s previous\u00a0fruitarian dietary, contends that he has\u00a0altered\u00a0his previous arrangement. It reads so\u00a0delightfully simple. The great Creator, having pity for Man&#8217;s bulky diet of cereals, fit\u00a0only for horses, bovrilised the food of the gods until Man found sustenance in roast beef\u00a0and p\u00e2t\u00e9 de foie gras\u00a0 Still the words of Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson, F.R.S., remain true: &#8211; &#8221; By weighing the facts that now lie before us, the inference is justified that in spite of the very long time during which Man has been subjected to an animal diet, he retains in\u00a0preponderance his original and natural taste for an innocent diet derived from the\u00a0first-fruits of the earth.&#8221; (2)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Man_being_then_not_a_flesh-eating_animal_it_follows_that_he_is_disobeying_the_laws_of_his_body_when_he_eats_flesh-meat_and_hence_must_suffer_Even_granted_that_meat_is_free_from_disease_it_can_be_easily_shown_that_flesh-meat_is_far_from_being_a_safe_food_for_human_beings\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\"  >Man, being then not a flesh-eating animal, it follows that he is disobeying the laws of his body when he eats flesh-meat, and hence must suffer. Even granted that meat is free from\u00a0disease, it can be easily shown that flesh-meat is far from being a safe food for human\u00a0beings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#This_may_seem_an_astonishing_statement_but_let_us_examine_say_any_given_quantity_of_fleshmeat_and_what_do_we_find_Besides_containing_about_20_of_proteid_matter_and_75_of_water_there_is_also_a_quantity_of_waste_matter_urea_uric_acid_creatin_leukomaine_etc_which_is_produced_by_the_wear_and_repair_constantly_going_on_in_all_animal_bodies_To_be_plain_then_the_great_hygienic_error_in_eating_flesh_meat_is_that_the_body_gets_an_extra_supply_of_waste_matter_which_accumulates_in_the_system_owing_to_the_body_having_quite_sufficient_work_to_do_in_expelling_it_own_quantity_of_urea_uric_acid_etc_and_it_is_in_such_diseases_as_gout_rheumatism_or_kidney_troubles_that_we_find_an_excess_of_uric_acid_in_the_system\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\"  >This may seem an astonishing statement, but let us examine, say, any given quantity of fleshmeat, and what do we find? Besides containing about 20% of proteid matter, and 75% of water, there is also a quantity of waste matter (urea, uric acid, creatin, leukomaine, etc.)\u00a0which is produced by the wear and repair constantly going on in all animal bodies. To be\u00a0plain, then, the great hygienic error in eating flesh meat is that the body gets an extra\u00a0supply of waste matter, which accumulates in the system, owing to the body having quite\u00a0sufficient work to do in expelling it own quantity of urea, uric acid, etc.; and it is in\u00a0such diseases as gout, rheumatism, or kidney troubles, that we find an excess of uric acid\u00a0in the system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#But_it_may_be_asked_here_what_about_carnivorous_animals_in_relation_to_uric_acid_Well_the_difference_is_that_the_liver_of_the_carnivorous_animal_is_able_to_destroy_proportionately_ten_to_fifteen_times_as_much_uric_acid_as_the_liver_of_Man_owing_to_the_fact_that_in_carnivorous_animals_the_liver_is_proportionately_much_larger_and_much_more_active_receiving_a_greater_blood_supply_in_proportion_to_that_received_by_the_kidneys_Hence_we_see_that_physiologically_the_human_organism_is_not_adapted_to_a_meat_diet\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\"  >But it may be asked here, what about carnivorous animals in relation to uric acid? Well,\u00a0the difference is that the liver of the carnivorous animal is able to destroy\u00a0proportionately ten to fifteen times as much uric acid as the liver of Man, owing to the\u00a0fact that in carnivorous animals the liver is proportionately much larger and much more\u00a0active, receiving a greater blood supply in proportion to that received by the kidneys.\u00a0Hence we see that physiologically the human organism is not adapted to a meat diet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\"  >&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_humane_aspect_of_Fruitarianism_usually_appeals_most_to_those_likely_to_become_converts_and_even_the_majority_of_vegetarians_give_chief_prominence_to_the_ethics_of_Diet_Reform_This_is_no_doubt_because_everything_connected_with_the_trade_of_the_slaughter-house_is_revolting_to_a_refined_and_humane_person_Nevertheless_the_great_bulk_of_Western_peoples_are_deaf_to_the_shocking_brutalities_associated_with_the_killing_of_animals_for_food_They_are_loath_to_admit_that_animals_have_rights_and_that_these_should_be_considered_before_mere_personal_gratification_How_different_from_the_teachings_of_Eastern_nations_who_hold_that_all_life_is_sacred\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\"  >The humane aspect of Fruitarianism usually appeals most to those likely to become converts, and even the majority of vegetarians give chief prominence to the\u00a0ethics\u00a0of Diet Reform.\u00a0This is no doubt because everything connected with the trade of the slaughter-house is\u00a0revolting to a refined and humane person. Nevertheless, the great bulk of Western peoples\u00a0are deaf to the shocking\u00a0brutalities associated with the killing of animals for food. They are loath to admit that\u00a0animals have rights, and that these should be considered before mere personal gratification. How different from the teachings of Eastern nations, who hold that all life is sacred!\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#In_defence_of_meat-eating_it_is_often_argued_that_there_need_be_no_cruelty_in_the_slaughtering_of_animals_provided_it_is_done_by_painless_methods_But_is_it_not_cruel_to_kill_a_highly_sensitive_animal_in_the_prime_of_its_life_by_any_method\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\"  >In defence of meat-eating it is often argued that there need be no cruelty in the\u00a0slaughtering of animals, provided it is done by painless methods. But is it not cruel to\u00a0kill a highly sensitive animal in the prime of its life by\u00a0any\u00a0method?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#It_is_not_necessary_to_go_to_Chicago_3_to_know_what_goes_on_at_the_slaughter-house_usually_concealed_at_the_back_of_some_side_street_Just_go_into_the_first_one_you_come_across_and_there_see_for_yourself_what_flesh-eating_means\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\"  >It is not necessary to go to Chicago (3) to know what goes on at the slaughter-house, usually\u00a0concealed at the back of some side street. Just go into the first one you come across, and\u00a0there see for yourself what flesh-eating means.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Besides_the_cruelty_in_connection_with_flesh-eating_is_not_confined_to_the_slaughter-house_trace_for_instance_the_history_of_the_bulk_of_the_animals_imported_into_this_country_to_be_killed_for_food_and_you_will_find_that_from_their_birth_on_the_cattle_ranches_of_the_West_to_their_appearance_in_the_form_of_beef-steak_it_is_a_terrible_succession_of_cruelties_An_eye_witness_speaks_as_follows_with_regard_to_the_cruelties_in_connection_with_cattle_transit_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9D_If_a_cattle_boat_could_be_put_down_in_our_streets_as_it_is_seen_in_mid-ocean_such_a_chorus_of_indignation_would_rise_up_from_thousands_of_outraged_human_hearts_that_the_State_authorities_would_be_compelled_to_put_an_end_to_it_for_ever%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\"  >Besides, the cruelty in connection with flesh-eating is not confined to the slaughter-house; trace, for instance, the history of the bulk of the animals imported into this country to be killed for food, and you will find that from their birth on the cattle ranches of the\u00a0West to their appearance in the form of beef-steak, it is a terrible succession of cruelties. An eye witness speaks as follows with regard to the cruelties in connection with cattle\u00a0transit : &#8211; &#8221; If a cattle boat could be put down in our streets as it is seen in mid-ocean, such a chorus of indignation would rise up from thousands of outraged human hearts that the State authorities would be compelled to put an end to it for ever.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#An_excuse_for_meat-eating_is_often_found_in_the_Bible_the_place_of_refuge_for_many_who_would_rather_evade_a_guilty_conscience\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\"  >An excuse for meat-eating is often found in the Bible, the place of refuge for many who\u00a0would rather evade a guilty conscience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#It_is_not_my_intention_to_quote_the_Bible_in_favour_of_Fruitarianism_although_a_strong_casecan_be_established_but_rather_to_appeal_to_the_universal_instinct_of_humaneness_existing_inall_truly_cultured_people_To_say_that_flesh-eating_is_right_because_it_is_permitted_by_certain_persons_mentioned_in_the_Bible_when_your_own_conscience_condemns_it_is_simply_to_confess_that_your_religious_creed_is_worse_than_your_own_morality\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\"  >It is not my intention to quote the Bible in favour of Fruitarianism, although a strong casecan be established, but rather to appeal to the universal instinct of humaneness existing inall truly cultured people. To say that flesh-eating is right because it is permitted by\u00a0certain persons mentioned in the Bible, when your own conscience condemns it, is simply to\u00a0confess that your religious creed is worse than your own morality.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\"  >&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#As_Science_places_Man_among_the_frugivorous_animals_and_flesh-eating_is_a_hygienic_error_the_question_remains_Why_then_do_we_find_the_majority_of_people_in_these_islands_freely_partaking_of_butcher_meat_Is_it_the_effect_of_climate_civilisation_or_custom\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\"  >As Science places Man among the frugivorous animals, and flesh-eating is a hygienic error,\u00a0the question remains; Why then do we find the majority of people in these islands freely\u00a0partaking of butcher meat? Is it the effect of climate, civilisation or custom?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Most_evolutionists_are_agreed_that_Man_originally_inhabited_a_hot_country_where_he_could_more_easily_obtain_his_natural_food_than_in_cold_climates_As_he_migrated_north_several_important_changes_took_place_in_his_mode_of_living_The_glacial_period_or_age_of_ice_separated_mankind_into_distinct_races_and_forced_Man_to_resort_to_all_kinds_of_foods_through_long_periods_of_famine_Hunting_and_killing_animals_for_food_then_became_the_law_of_necessity_for_those_cut_off_from_tropical_regions_but_the_idea_that_food_is_regulated_solely_by_climate_will_not_bear_the_light_of_investigation_The_reason_the_Esquimaux_live_largely_on_blubber_is_simply_because_they_can_get_nothing_else_which_no_doubt_has_something_to_do_with_their_abbreviated_lives\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\"  >Most evolutionists are agreed that Man originally inhabited a hot country, where he could\u00a0more easily obtain his natural food than in cold climates. As he migrated north, several\u00a0important changes took place in his mode of living. The glacial period, or age of ice,\u00a0separated mankind into distinct races, and forced Man to resort to all kinds of foods\u00a0through long periods of famine. Hunting and killing animals for food then became the law of\u00a0necessity\u00a0for those cut off from tropical regions, but the idea that food is regulated\u00a0solely by climate will not bear the light of investigation. The reason the Esquimaux live\u00a0largely on blubber is simply because they can get nothing else, which no doubt has something to do with their abbreviated lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#It_is_notable_too_that_where_we_find_the_diet_almost_exclusively_of_animal_food_as_in_Iceland_diseases_such_as_scurvy_and_leprosy_are_quite_common_In_striking_contrast_we_have_the_case_of_the_inhabitants_of_the_Ladrone_Islands_discovered_by_the_Spaniards_in_1620_The_Ladronians_lived_entirely_on_uncooked_fruits_nuts_and_vegetables_and_were_a_remarkably_vigorous_people_Disease_was_unknown_to_them_and_many_amongst_them_were_centenarians_Such_facts_go_to_prove_that_Man_in_his_migrations_must_not_forsake_his_natural_dietary_This_no_doubt_was_the_original_idea_in_planting_fruit_trees_in_the_north_or_wherever_Man_went_4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\"  >It is notable, too, that where we find the diet almost exclusively of animal food, as in\u00a0Iceland, diseases such as scurvy and leprosy are quite common. In striking contrast we have the case of the inhabitants of the Ladrone Islands, discovered by the Spaniards in 1620. The Ladronians lived entirely on uncooked fruits, nuts and vegetables, and were a remarkably\u00a0vigorous people. Disease was unknown to them, and many amongst them were centenarians. Such facts go to prove that Man in his migrations must not forsake his natural dietary. This no\u00a0doubt was the original idea in planting fruit trees in the north or wherever Man went. (4)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\"  >&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_subject_of_scientific_dietetics_is_one_of_the_most_necessary_and_interesting_subjects_that_we_have_at_the_present_day\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\"  >The subject of scientific dietetics is one of the most necessary and interesting subjects\u00a0that we have at the present day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_meat-eater_may_think_it_strange_to_be_told_that_his_dietary_is_wrong_but_why_refuse_enlightenment_upon_diet_as_in_other_things_Surely_we_ought_to_choose_as_wisely_the_materials_for_building_the_living_temple_as_for_any_other_habitation_And_the_vegetarian_must_not_say_that_only_the_humane_aspect_of_vegetarianism_appeals_to_him_for_without_a_sound_knowledge_of_food-values_there_is_great_danger_of_underfeeding\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\"  >The meat-eater may think it strange to be told that his dietary is wrong, but why refuse\u00a0enlightenment upon diet as in other things? Surely we ought to choose as wisely the\u00a0materials for building the living temple as for any other habitation. And the vegetarian\u00a0must not say that only the humane aspect of vegetarianism appeals to him, for without a\u00a0sound knowledge of food-values there is great danger of underfeeding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_beginner_who_wishes_to_abstain_from_flesh-meat_must_see_that_his_body_gets_properly_nourished_He_must_be_reasonable_above_all_things_and_not_make_many_rash_experiments_Food_must_be_studied_in_relation_to_health_or_else_the_advice_of_an_expert_taken_upon_the_subject_And_it_must_be_remembered_that_hitherto_the_physiology_of_food_has_been_a_most_neglected_subject_and_that_we_are_only_beginning_now_to_construct_a_food_science\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\"  >The beginner who wishes to abstain from flesh-meat must see that his body gets properly\u00a0nourished. He must be reasonable above all things, and not make many rash experiments. Food must be studied in relation to health, or else the advice of an expert taken upon the\u00a0subject. And it must be remembered that hitherto the physiology of food has been a most\u00a0neglected subject, and that we are only beginning now to construct a food science.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Food_is_eaten_to_build_and_repair_the_tissues_of_the_body_and_also_to_supply_it_with_heat_and_energy_The_chief_elements_found_in_the_body_are_oxygen_hydrogen_carbon_nitrogen_calcium_potassium_sodium_phosphorus_sulphur_chlorine_iron_magnesium_and_fluorine_These_are_formed_into_combinations_of_water_protein_fats_carbohydrates_and_mineral_salts\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\"  >Food is eaten to build and repair the tissues of the body, and also to supply it with heat\u00a0and energy. The chief elements found in the body are oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen,\u00a0calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, sulphur, chlorine, iron, magnesium, and fluorine.\u00a0These are formed into combinations of water, protein, fats, carbohydrates, and mineral salts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Water_composed_of_hydrogen_and_oxygen_makes_up_at_least_60_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_and_is_always_largely_present_in_our_food\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\"  >Water, composed of hydrogen and oxygen, makes up at least 60 per cent, of the weight of the body, and is always largely present in our food.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Protein_composed_of_nitrogen_carbon_hydrogen_oxygen_sulphur_and_phosphorus_forms_18_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_The_chief_function_of_protein_is_to_act_as_a_flesh-former_and_is_found_as_proteids_in_nuts_legumine_in_pulses_gluten_in_wheat_casein_in_milk_or_cheese_and_albumen_in_the_white_of_eggs\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\"  >Protein, composed of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulphur and phosphorus, forms 18\u00a0per cent, of the weight of the body. The chief function of protein is to act as a\u00a0flesh-former and is found as proteids in nuts, legumine in pulses, gluten in wheat, casein\u00a0in milk or cheese, and albumen in the white of eggs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Fats_composed_of_carbon_hydrogen_and_oxygen_form_nearly_15_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_Their_purpose_is_to_maintain_heat_and_create_muscular_energy_Nuts_are_especially_rich_in_fats_and_oatmeal_contains_more_than_any_other_cereal\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\"  >Fats, composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen form nearly 15 per cent, of the weight of the\u00a0body. Their purpose is to maintain, heat and create muscular energy. Nuts are especially\u00a0rich in fats, and oatmeal contains more than any other cereal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Carbohydrates_are_composed_of_the_same_elements_as_the_fats_but_in_less_concentrated_formWhile_they_only_form_about_one_per_cent_of_the_body_tissues_they_should_nevertheless_form_the_chief_part_of_our_food_as_their_function_is_to_produce_heat_by_combustion_and_thus_keep_up_the_muscular_activity_and_normal_temperature_of_the_body\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\"  >Carbohydrates, are composed of the same elements as the fats, but in less concentrated form.While they only form about one per cent, of the body tissues, they should nevertheless form the chief part of our food, as their function is to produce\u00a0heat by combustion, and thus keep up the muscular activity and normal temperature of the\u00a0body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Mineral_Matter_or_Salts_are_found_in_the_body_as_sodium_chloride_calcium_phosphate_compounds_of_magnesium_iron_and_silicon_They_form_about_six_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_and_are_necessary_to_build_up_the_bones_and_teeth_as_well_as_to_carry_on_the_processes_of_nutrition_Mineral_matter_is_contained_in_the_purest_form_in_fruits_vegetables_nuts_and_cereals\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\"  >Mineral Matter, or\u00a0Salts,\u00a0are found in the body as sodium chloride, calcium phosphate,\u00a0compounds of magnesium, iron and silicon. They form about six per cent, of the weight of the body, and are necessary to build up the bones and teeth as well as to carry on the\u00a0processes of nutrition. Mineral matter is contained in the purest form in fruits, vegetables, nuts and cereals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Some_imagine_that_because_flesh-meat_is_more_like_our_human_composition_than_vegetable_foodit_is_therefore_more_easily_digested_but_the_facts_are_otherwise_All_proteids_whether_vegetable_or_animal_must_be_made_into_a_diffusible_liquid_before_they_can_be_absorbed_by_the_tissues\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\"  >Some imagine that because flesh-meat is more like our human composition than vegetable food,it is therefore more easily digested, but the facts are otherwise. All proteids, whether\u00a0vegetable or animal, must be made into a diffusible liquid before they can be absorbed by\u00a0the tissues.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Another_popular_idea_with_regard_to_butchers_meat_is_that_it_above_all_other_foods_contains_the_maximum_of_nourishment_The_roast_beef_of_old_England_is_credited_with_almost_marvellous_powers_of_vitality_and_sustenance_Concurrently_with_these_ideas_we_have_the_steady_increase_in_the_consumption_of_meat_with_statistics_to_show_that_during_the_last_fifty_years_the_British_people_have_doubled_their_use_of_flesh-meat_as_food\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\"  >Another popular idea with regard to butcher&#8217;s meat is that it above all other foods contains the maximum of nourishment. The roast beef of old England is credited with almost marvellous powers of vitality and sustenance. Concurrently with these ideas we have the steady increase in the consumption of meat with statistics to show that during the last fifty years the\u00a0British people have doubled their use of flesh-meat as food.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Alongside_with_this_increase_we_have_the_question_of_physical_degeneracy_and_a_Royal_Commission_to_investigate_the_cause_of_the_%E2%80%9CPhysical_Deterioration_of_the_British_People%E2%80%9D_5_The_mortality_from_cancer_is_increasing_by_leaps_and_bounds_and_an_operation_for_appendicitis_will_soon_be_quite_fashionable\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\"  >Alongside with this increase we have the question of physical degeneracy, and a Royal\u00a0Commission to investigate the cause of the &#8220;Physical Deterioration of the British People.&#8221; (5)\u00a0The mortality from cancer is increasing by leaps and bounds, and an operation for\u00a0appendicitis will soon be quite fashionable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Meat_contains_19_per_cent_of_proteids_against_257_in_lentils_and_237_in_almonds_If_then_you_leave_off_eating_flesh-meat_you_need_only_to_include_in_your_dietary_such_foods_as_nuts_cheese_eggs_and_legumes_to_get_a_sufficient_quantity_of_protein_to_satisfy_the_demands_of_the_body_Besides_remember_that_in_every_pound_weight_of_flesh_meat_purchased_you_pay_for_three-quarters_of_a_pound_in_weight_of_water_a_fact_which_ought_to_be_well_known_especially_amongst_the_poor_and_working_classes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\"  >Meat contains 19 per cent, of proteids against 25\/7 in lentils and 23\/7 in almonds. If, then, you leave off eating flesh-meat, you need only to include in your dietary such foods as nuts, cheese, eggs and legumes to get a sufficient quantity of protein to satisfy the demands of the body. Besides, remember that in every pound weight of flesh meat purchased you pay for\u00a0three-quarters of a pound in weight of water, a fact which ought to be well known,\u00a0especially amongst the poor and working classes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#It_is_a_mistake_however_to_imagine_that_food_should_be_chosen_solely_for_its_quantity_of_proteids_for_a_comparatively_small_quantity_of_proteid_is_ample_to_meet_the_requirements_of_the_body_According_to_the_researches_of_Voit_6_and_Chittenden_7_a_maximum_of_two_to_three_ounces_of_proteid_daily_is_held_to_be_sufficient\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\"  >It is a mistake, however, to imagine that food should be chosen solely for its quantity of\u00a0proteids, for a comparatively small quantity of proteid is ample to meet the requirements of the body. According to the researches of Voit (6) and Chittenden (7) a maximum of two to three ounces of proteid daily is held to be sufficient.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_stimulating_properties_of_meat_often_mistaken_for_nourishment_is_due_to_the_effects_of_the_waste_products_leukomain_urea_creatin_etc_which_call_out_the_reserve_forces_of_the_body_thus_causing_a_subsequent_exhaustion_of_nerve_power\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\"  >The stimulating properties of meat, often mistaken for nourishment, is due to the effects of the waste products, leukomain, urea, creatin, etc., which call out the reserve forces of the body, thus causing a subsequent exhaustion of nerve power.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Cereals_the_chief_of_which_is_wheat_contain_almost_a_right_proportion_of_food_elements_for_the_body_and_should_be_used_without_any_interference_with_the_outer_parts_of_the_grains_They_should_be_slowly_cooked_and_chewed_almost_to_a_liquid_so_as_to_obey_nature_and_assist_digestion\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\"  >Cereals, the chief of which is wheat, contain almost a right proportion of food elements for the body and should be used without any interference with the outer parts of the grains.\u00a0They should be slowly cooked and chewed almost to a liquid so as to obey nature and assist\u00a0digestion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Cereals_are_deficient_in_calcium_and_sodium_so_we_must_include_a_good_supply_of_fruits_and_vegetables_in_our_food_to_provide_the_chief_mineral_matter_of_our_body_The_water_in_which_vegetables_are_cooked_must_not_be_thrown_away_as_this_contains_the_valuable_organic_salts_Vegetables_should_be_steamed_or_better_still_eaten_as_uncooked_salads_They_are_especially_useful_to_eliminate_the_poisons_in_the_usual_meat_diet\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\"  >Cereals are deficient in calcium and sodium, so we must include a good supply of fruits and vegetables in our food to provide the chief mineral matter of our body. The water in which\u00a0vegetables are cooked must not be thrown away, as\u00a0this contains the valuable organic salts. Vegetables should be steamed, or, better still,\u00a0eaten as uncooked salads. They are especially useful to eliminate the poisons in the usual\u00a0meat diet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\"  >&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#A_great_change_has_taken_place_in_recent_years_in_our_knowledge_of_diet_owing_to_the_results_of_modern_investigators_The_body_is_no_longer_thought_of_as_a_machine_or_an_engine_only_needing_fuel_to_give_out_work_but_more_as_a_living_organism_with_a_vital_force_independent_of_food_to_supply_energy_This_life-force_flows_through_the_body_and_generates_heat_and_energy\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\"  >A great change has taken place in recent years in our knowledge of diet, owing to the\u00a0results of modern investigators. The body is no longer thought of as a machine or an engine only needing fuel to give out work, but more as a living organism with a vital force\u00a0independent of food to supply energy. This life-force flows through the body and generates\u00a0heat and energy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_effect_of_eating_warm_cooked_foods_is_to_cause_this_flow_to_be_abnormal_and_the_body_becomes_stimulated_instead_of_nourished_In_this_way_we_weaken_the_assimilative_properties_of_our_digestive_organs_and_render_the_body_more_susceptible_to_cold_The_remedy_for_this_state_of_affairs_is_to_eat_uncooked_foods_which_are_true_heat_givers_and_which_contain_in_their_living_cells_forces_which_increase_the_magnetism_of_the_blood_Cooking_devitalises_food_as_seen_when_we_kill_seeds_by_boiling_them_and_by_coagulating_albuminous_matter_renders_it_more_indigestible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\"  >The effect of eating warm cooked foods is to cause this flow to be abnormal, and the body\u00a0becomes stimulated instead of nourished. In this way we weaken the assimilative properties\u00a0of our digestive organs and render the body more susceptible to cold. The remedy for this\u00a0state of affairs is to eat uncooked foods which are true heat givers and which contain in\u00a0their living cells forces which increase the magnetism of the blood. Cooking devitalises\u00a0food, as seen when we kill seeds by boiling them; and by coagulating albuminous matter\u00a0renders it more indigestible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Another_effect_of_cooking_is_to_partially_mineralise_the_organic_salts_contained_in_food_In_this_connection_warning_must_be_given_of_the_various_so-called_%E2%80%9D_nerve_foods_%E2%80%9D_on_the_market_Owing_to_the_fact_that_we_find_phosphorus_in_the_brain_iron_in_the_blood_etc_we_must_not_conclude_that_these_minerals_should_be_taken_in_a_crude_form_for_it_is_practically_certain_that_they_can_only_be_assimilated_in_an_organic_form_that_is_in_the_living_tissues_of_vegetables_fruits_cereals_etc_Whole_wheat_leeks_and_spinach_are_rich_in_iron_and_are_therefore_useful_in_cases_of_anaemia\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\"  >Another effect of cooking is to partially mineralise the organic salts contained in food. In this connection warning must be given of the various so-called &#8221; nerve foods &#8221; on the market. Owing to the fact that we find phosphorus in the brain, iron in the blood, etc., we must\u00a0not conclude that these minerals should be taken in a crude form, for it is practically\u00a0certain that they can only be assimilated in an\u00a0organic\u00a0form, that is, in the living tissues of \u00a0vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc. Whole wheat, leeks and spinach are rich in iron, and\u00a0are therefore useful in cases of anaemia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#At_the_mere_mention_of_nuts_as_food_most_people_usually_retort_that_they_are_very_indigestible_As_this_conclusion_has_been_largely_arrived_at_through_partaking_of_nuts_on_some_festive_occasion_when_appetites_have_been_more_than_satisfied_it_is_therefore_of_no_account_Certainly_if_nuts_are_eaten_in_the_irrational_manner_in_which_most_foods_are_by_washing_down_with_all_kinds_of_drinks_they_will_prove_indigestible_but_not_if_well_masticated_or_put_previously_through_a_nut_mill_and_eaten_only_with_fruit\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\"  >At the mere mention of nuts as food most people usually retort that they are very\u00a0indigestible. As this conclusion has been largely arrived at through partaking of nuts on\u00a0some festive occasion when appetites have been more than satisfied, it is therefore of no\u00a0account. Certainly, if nuts are eaten in the irrational manner in which most foods are, by\u00a0washing down with all kinds of drinks, they will prove indigestible; but not if well\u00a0masticated, or put previously through a nut mill, and eaten only with fruit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#A_splendid_combination_of_nuts_and_fruits_with_which_to_make_sandwiches_for_the_worker_away_from_home_is_to_stone_three_pounds_of_dates_and_mix_through_a_mincer_with_one_pound_of_ground_hazel_nuts_Besides_being_cheap_it_is_a_food_sufficient_to_sustain_the_body_during_the_most_severe_manual_labour\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\"  >A splendid combination of nuts and fruits with which to make sandwiches for the worker away\u00a0from home, is to stone three pounds of dates and mix through a mincer with one pound of\u00a0ground hazel nuts. Besides being cheap, it is a food sufficient to sustain the body during\u00a0the most severe manual labour.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Money_spent_on_fruit_is_never_wasted_for_fruit_is_Natures_medicine_and_will_prove_the_cheapest_doctor_If_eaten_in_its_raw_state_its_value_as_a_blood_purifier_cannot_be_over-estimated_and_not_only_does_it_supply_the_needed_liquid_for_our_bodies_in_its_purest_form_but_also_the_organic_salts_which_are_necessary_for_the_processes_of_healthy_nutrition\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\"  >Money spent on fruit is never wasted, for fruit is Nature&#8217;s medicine, and will prove the\u00a0cheapest doctor. If eaten in its raw state, its value as a blood purifier cannot be\u00a0over-estimated, and not only does it supply the needed liquid for our bodies in its purest\u00a0form, but also the organic salts which are necessary for the processes of healthy nutrition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\"  >&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Those_beginning_a_fruitarian_dietary_should_see_that_their_whole_lives_are_correspondingly_natural_A_reformation_in_diet_will_not_of_itself_bring_about_Mans_physical_salvation_The_vital_forces_in_uncooked_foods_can_only_be_liberated_by_those_living_a_healthy_life_with_plenty_of_exercise_in_the_open_air_Otherwise_the_body_must_be_stimulated_with_tasty_dishes_to_suit_other_unnatural_practices\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\"  >Those beginning a fruitarian dietary should see that their whole lives are correspondingly\u00a0natural.\u00a0A reformation in diet will not of itself bring about Man&#8217;s physical salvation. The vital\u00a0forces in uncooked foods can only be liberated by those living a healthy life, with plenty\u00a0of exercise in the open air. Otherwise the body must be stimulated with tasty dishes to suit other unnatural practices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#After_all_has_been_said_the_best_test_of_Fruitarianism_is_a_personal_trial_and_this_depends_largely_upon_its_motive_After_eight_years_experience_I_am_firmly_convinced_that_wherever_this_diet_is_given_a_fair_trial_it_will_prove_much_superior_to_the_average_meat_diet_But_do_not_imagine_if_your_trial_be_for_health_reasons_that_years_of_wrong_living_can_be_made_up_for_in_a_few_weeks_or_that_diet_alone_will_cure_all_diseases\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\"  >After all has been said, the best test of Fruitarianism is a personal trial, and this\u00a0depends largely upon its motive. After eight years&#8217; experience I am firmly convinced that\u00a0wherever this diet is given a fair trial it will prove much superior to the average meat\u00a0diet. But do not imagine, if your trial be for health reasons, that years of wrong living\u00a0can be made up for in a few weeks, or that diet alone will cure all diseases.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_greatest_obstacle_to_Fruitarianism_is_not_direct_refutation_but_gross_indifference_as_to_whether_it_is_right_or_wrong_This_attitude_along_with_its_sister_one_namely_%E2%80%9CWhat_will_so-and-so_think%E2%80%9D_indicates_I_believe_the_true_position_shown_by_most_outsiders_towards_this_question_of_Food-Reform\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\"  >The greatest obstacle to Fruitarianism is not direct refutation, but gross indifference as\u00a0to whether it is right or wrong. This attitude, along with its sister one, namely, &#8220;What\u00a0will so-and-so think?&#8221; indicates, I believe, the true position shown by most outsiders\u00a0towards this question of Food-Reform.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#As_to_being_indifferent_certainly_it_is_not_difficult_so_long_as_you_can_get_others_to_kill_what_you_eat_but_how_can_you_square_this_with_the_ethics_of_%E2%80%9CDoing_unto_others_as_ye_would_that_they_should_do_to_you%E2%80%9D_And_instead_of_wondering_what_so-and-so_will_think_rather_reflect_upon_what_we_owe_to_those_in_all_ages_who_have_suffered_for_the_cause_of_Truth\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\"  >As to being indifferent, certainly it is not difficult so long as you can get others to kill what you eat, but how can you square this with the ethics of &#8220;Doing unto others as ye would that they should do to you?&#8221; And instead of wondering what so-and-so will think, rather\u00a0reflect upon what we owe to those in all ages who have suffered for the cause of Truth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Lastly_remember_that_what_we_fruitarians_stand_for_is_not_mere_sentimentality_but_justice_and_love_to_all_sentient_creatures_and_that_a_life_lived_in_obedience_to_ones_highest_convictions_is_the_only_one_which_will_give_peace_and_happiness\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\"  >Lastly, remember, that what we fruitarians stand for is not mere\u00a0sentimentality, but justice and love to all sentient creatures; and that a life lived in obedience to one&#8217;s highest\u00a0convictions is the only one which will give peace and happiness.*\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-7\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\"  >&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Truth_is_mighty_and_will_prevail_No_matter_what_the_world_may_say_%E2%80%9COne_with_God_is_a_majority%E2%80%9D_Therefore_whatever_you_have_to_do_whatever_you_believe_to_be_right_do_it_with_all_your_might_and_you_will_not_be_left_alone_in_weakness_to_establish_the_truth_To_be_one_with_Spirit_and_united_with_Soul_is_to_be_a_co-worker_with_the_Angels_Therefore_let_the_world_say_of_you_what_it_will_you_may_defy_it_and_all_its_rulers_for_Truths_sake_You_have_to_establish_the_Kingdom_of_God_and_the_spiritual_light_in_this_fair_land_%E2%80%93_Rev_J_C_Street_8\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\"  >Truth is mighty and will prevail. No matter what the world may say, &#8220;One with God is a\u00a0majority.&#8221; Therefore, whatever you have to do, whatever you believe to be right, do it with all your might, and you will not be left alone in weakness to establish the truth. To be one with Spirit and united with Soul is to be a co-worker with the Angels. Therefore let the\u00a0world say of you what it will, you may defy it and all its rulers for Truth&#8217;s sake. You have to establish the Kingdom of God and the spiritual light in this fair land. &#8211; Rev. J. C. Street. (8)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#God_and_humanity_are_one_There_is_no_chasm_between_God_and_ourselves_unless_we_create_one_We_can_be_like_God_by_living_in_Him_and_his_law_His_only_law_is_love_Let_us_bring_it_into_the_daily_exercise_of_this_life_Let_us_lead_a_simple_life_and_be_kind_and_gentle_to_one_another\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\"  >God and humanity are one. There is no chasm between God and ourselves unless we create one.\u00a0We can be like God by living in Him and his law. His only law is love. Let us bring it into the daily exercise of this life. Let us lead a simple life and be kind and gentle to one\u00a0another.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#When_we_see_about_us_men_and_women_whose_hearts_are_pierced_by_calumny_and_slander_let_us_give_them_words_of_sympathy_and_comfort_Let_the_clasp_of_our_hand_assure_them_of_mutual_helpfulness_The_strength_lies_within_us_let_us_exercise_it_A_Heaven_on_Earth_is_necessary_a_Heaven_beyond_is_useless_to_us_now_A_Heaven_on_Earth_will_be_ours_when_we_have_earned_it_Atmos_9\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\"  >When we see about us men and women whose hearts are pierced by calumny and slander, let us\u00a0give them words of sympathy and comfort. Let the clasp of our hand assure them of mutual\u00a0helpfulness. The strength lies within us; let us exercise it. A Heaven on Earth is necessary; a Heaven\u00a0beyond\u00a0is useless to us now. A Heaven\u00a0on Earth\u00a0will be ours when we have earned\u00a0it. Atmos. (9)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#_Reprints_of_this_article_can_be_obtained_from_the_Author_Wheelhouse_Bridge_of_Weir_1_12d_post_free_10\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\"  >* Reprints of this article can be obtained from the Author, Wheelhouse, Bridge of Weir,\u00a01 1\/2d., post free. (10)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#i-8\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\"  >\u00a0&lt;+&gt;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#_Dugald_Semple_%E2%80%93_http_enwikipediaorgwikiDugald_Semple\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\"  >\u00a0Dugald Semple &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dugald_Semple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Notes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\"  >Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#1_Georges_Cuvier_%E2%80%93_http_enwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Cuvier\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-103\"  >(1) Georges Cuvier &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georges_Cuvier.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#2_Sir_Benjamin_Ward_Richardson_%E2%80%93_http_enwikipediaorgwikiBenjamin_Ward_Richardson_%E2%80%93_quoted_in_Henry_S_Salts_book_%E2%80%93_The_Logic_of_Vegetarianism_%E2%80%93_http_archiveorgstreamlogicvegetarian00saltgoog_pagen32mode2up\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-104\"  >(2)\u00a0Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benjamin_Ward_Richardson\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0quoted in Henry S. Salt&#8217;s book\u00a0&#8211; The Logic of Vegetarianism\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/archive.org\/stream\/logicvegetarian00saltgoog #page\/n32\/mode\/2up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#3_Refer_to_The_Jungle_%E2%80%93_a_1906_novel_written_by_the_American_journalist_and_novelist_Upton_Sinclair_%E2%80%93_http_enwikipediaorgwikiThe_Jungle_%E2%80%93_vivid_descriptions_of_Chicagos_meatpacking_district\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-105\"  >(3)\u00a0Refer to\u00a0The Jungle\u00a0&#8211; a 1906 novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Jungle\u00a0&#8211; vivid descriptions of Chicago&#8217;s meatpacking district.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#4_The_Ladrone_Islands_%E2%80%93_http_enwikipediaorgwikiMariana_Islands\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-106\"  >(4) The Ladrone Islands &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mariana_Islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#5_The_Inter-departmental_Committee_on_Physical_Deterioration_19034_%E2%80%94_http_wwwnationalarchivesgovuk_educationbritain1906to1918_timelineg2_timelinehtm_http_wwwsircorgtimeline1904shtml\" >(5) The Inter-departmental Committee on Physical Deterioration\u00a01903\/4 &#8212;\u00a0http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/ education\/britain1906to1918\/ timeline\/g2_timeline.htm\u00a0&amp; \nhttp:\/\/www.sirc.org\/timeline\/1904.shtml<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#6_Carl_von_Voit_%E2%80%93_http_enwikipediaorgwikiCarl_von_Voit\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-108\"  >(6)\u00a0Carl von Voit &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carl_von_Voit\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#7_Russel_Henry_Chittenden_%E2%80%93_http_wwwsportsciorgnewshistory_chittendenchittendenhtml\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\"  >(7)\u00a0Russel Henry Chittenden \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/www.sportsci.org\/news\/history\/ chittenden\/chittenden.html\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#8_James_Christopher_Street_%E2%80%93_active_vegetarian_prohibitionist_%E2%80%93_http_wwwivuorghistoryvfumeeting18html\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\"  >(8)\u00a0James Christopher Street &#8211; active vegetarian &amp; prohibitionist &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/www.ivu.org\/history\/vfu\/meeting18.html\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#9_Atmos_%E2%80%93_cannot_identify_this_quote_%E2%80%93_any_help_appreciated\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\"  >(9) Atmos &#8211; cannot identify this quote &#8211; any help appreciated..<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#10_Not_any_more_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%A6over_the_next_months_years_we_will_be_systematically_reprinting_Cathie_Dugald_Semples_books_articles_pamphlets\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\"  >(10) Not any more &#8211; &#8230;..over the next months &amp; years we will be systematically reprinting Cathie &amp; Dugald Semple&#8217;s books, articles, pamphlets.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Our_Own_Projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-114\"  >Our Own Projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_Henry_Salt_Archive_is_one_of_our_almost_completed_projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\"  >The Henry Salt Archive is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_Humanitarian_League_is_our_Hong_Kong_registered_charity\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\"  >The Humanitarian League is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#The_Ernest_Bell_Library_was_conceived_in_1934_It_is_still_strong_active_eighty_years_later_%E2%80%93_its_primary_objectives_are_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-117\"  >The Ernest Bell Library\u00a0was conceived in 1934.\u00a0It is still strong &amp; active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-118\"  >Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-119\"  >Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-120\"  >Assist students and scholars in their research.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-121\"  >Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-122\"  >Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-123\"  >We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#We_have_a_passion_for_sharing_excellent_quality_vegan_articles_items_%E2%80%93_making_them_easily_available_to_21st_C_folk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-124\"  >We have\u00a0a passion for sharing excellent quality vegan articles \/ items \u2013 making them easily available to 21st C folk.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Most_early_books_magazines_on_veganism_were_originally_only_published_in_the_hundreds_or_in_the_low-thousands_of_copies\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-125\"  >Most early books &amp; magazines on veganism were originally only published in the hundreds or in the low-thousands of copies.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Wars_weather_insects_careless_humans_etc_have_combined_to_make_many_of_them_very_hard_to_find\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-126\"  >Wars, weather, insects, careless humans, etc. have combined to make many of them very hard to find.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#We_are_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-127\"  >We are actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#vegetarian_products\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-128\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#vegetarian_books_other_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-129\"  >veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#vegetarian_organizations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-130\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0organizations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#vegetarian_businesses\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-131\"  >veg(etari)an\u00a0businesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#animal_rights_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-132\"  >animal rights organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#animal_rights_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-133\"  >animal rights publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#humanitarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-134\"  >humanitarian organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#humanitarian_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-135\"  >humanitarian publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-136\"  >rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#the_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-137\"  >the work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#There_are_currently_more_than_2800_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-138\"  >There are currently more than 2,800 items in the Ernest Bell Library.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-139\"  >We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-140\"  >It is long past time for the library to go online!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_centre_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-141\"  >\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Henry_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_writing_in_September_1934\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-142\"  >Henry S. Salt \u2013 writing in September 1934<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-143\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-144\"  >If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-145\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-146\"  >&#8211; or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthor_JohnnySensible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-147\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/ JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-148\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#If_you_are_a_Tweeter_please_consider_sending_this_post_out_to_your_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-149\"  >If you are a Tweeter, please consider sending this post out to your friends.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Thank_you\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-150\"  >Thank you!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-151\"  >&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dugald_Semple_was_a_co-founder_of_%E2%80%98The_Vegan_Society_with_Dorothy_Donald_Watson_in_1944_Ernest_Bell_had_died_in_1933_Cathie_Semple_had_died_in_1941\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-152\"  >Dugald Semple was a co-founder of &#8216;The Vegan Society&#8217; with Dorothy &amp; Donald Watson in 1944.\u00a0Ernest Bell had died in 1933.\u00a0Cathie Semple had died in 1941.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Photo_%E2%80%93_Donald_Watson_reads_the_1st_ever_copy_of_The_Vegan_News_Picture_by_Joe_Connolly_%E2%80%93_Veg_News\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-153\"  >Photo \u2013\u00a0Donald Watson\u00a0reads the\u00a01st ever copy of The Vegan News\u00a0. (Picture by\u00a0Joe Connolly \u2013 Veg News)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-154\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/#Dairy_Is_Death_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Emilktruth%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Egetreal%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Ebevegan%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eecovegan%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Efarm365%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eveganism%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eagblog%E2%80%AC%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Edairy%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eagproud%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Edairychat%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eagchat%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eagmorethanever%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eontag%E2%80%AC%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eanimalagriculture%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Easkthefarmers%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Ecalflove%E2%80%AC_%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Eanimalagriculturefarmer%E2%80%AC%E2%80%AA%E2%80%8Efarmer%E2%80%AC\" >Dairy Is Death \n\u202a#\u200emilktruth\u202c \u202a#\u200egetreal\u202c \u202a#\u200ebevegan\u202c \u202a#\u200eecovegan\u202c \u202a#\u200efarm365\u202c \u202a#\u200eveganism\u202c \u202a#\u200eagblog\u202c\u202a#\u200edairy\u202c \u202a#\u200eagproud\u202c \u202a#\u200edairychat\u202c \u202a#\u200eagchat\u202c \u202a#\u200eagmorethanever\u202c \u202a#\u200eontag\u202c\u202a#\u200eanimalagriculture\u202c \u202a#\u200easkthefarmers\u202c \u202a#\u200ecalflove\u202c \u202a#\u200eanimalagriculturefarmer\u202c\u202a#\u200efarmer\u202c<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_%E2%80%93_Life_in_the_Open_%E2%80%93_a_1919_book\"><\/span>From &#8211;<em> Life in the Open<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; a 1919 book<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CEggs_were_meant_to_produce_chickens_and_not_omelettes_and_cows_milk_is_a_perfect_food_for_a_calf_but_most_assuredly_not_for_a_grown-up_human_being%E2%80%9C\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;<span style=\"color: #800080;\">Eggs were meant to produce chickens and not omelettes; and cow&#8217;s milk is a perfect food for a calf, but most assuredly not for a grown-up human being<\/span>&#8220;<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Vegetarian_Messenger_Health_Review_p_237_%E2%80%93_Dugald_Semple_%E2%80%93_1912\"><\/span>The Vegetarian Messenger &amp; Health Review, p. 237 &#8211;\u00a0Dugald Semple &#8211; 1912<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_our_Ernest_Bell_Library_one_beautiful_shelf_is_specifically_dedicated_to_the_books_and_articles_of_Cathie_Dugald_Semple\"><\/span>In our Ernest Bell Library, one beautiful shelf is specifically dedicated to the books and articles\u00a0of \u00a0Cathie\u00a0&amp; Dugald\u00a0Semple.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Over the next months &amp; years we will be systematically reprinting their writings &#8211; and also many other wonderful books, articles, pamphlets &#8211; for more about the library see &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=5665\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=5665<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ernest_Bell_published_two_of_Dugalds_books_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Ernest Bell published two of Dugald&#8217;s books: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/joys-of-the-simple-life\/\" title=\"In \u2018Joys Of The Simple Life\u2019 Dugald talks about simple living, cooperation, humanitarianism, vivisection\u2026\u2026 He also talks about \u2018vegan\u2019 living almost 30 years before the name \u2018vegan\u2019 was thought up.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Joys of the Simple Life<\/em><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; in 1915<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_in_the_Open_%E2%80%93_in_1919_%E2%80%93_with_Cathies_8_pages_of_%E2%80%93_Recipes_for_Campers\"><\/span><em>Life in the Open<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; in 1919 &#8211; with Cathie&#8217;s 8 pages of &#8211;\u00a0<em>Recipes for Campers<\/em>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_copies_of_each\"><\/span>We have copies of each.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugalds_articles_also_appeared_in_Ernest_Bells_monthly_magazines_The_Animals_Friend\"><\/span>Dugald&#8217;s articles also appeared in Ernest Bell&#8217;s monthly\u00a0magazines\u00a0<em>The Animals&#8217; Friend<\/em>.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugald_Semple_was_a_proponent_of_the_%E2%80%98vegan_diet_lifestyle_100_years_ago_%E2%80%93_long_before_Donald_Watson_other_of_Dugalds_friends_officially_started_The_Vegan_Society_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Dugald Semple was a proponent of the &#8216;vegan&#8217; diet &amp; lifestyle 100+ years ago &#8211; long before Donald Watson &amp; other of Dugald&#8217;s friends officially started The Vegan Society in the UK.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donald_Watson_wrote_about_Dugald_in_the_first_ever_issue_of_The_Vegan_News_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Donald Watson wrote about Dugald in the first ever issue of <em>The Vegan News<\/em> &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9COur_friend_and_fellow_member_Dugald_Semple_tells_us_he_has_never_tasted_cheese_therefore_it_cannot_be_considered_as_an_essential_%E2%80%98binding_agent_for_body_and_soul%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_The_Vegan_News_No1_November_1944_%E2%80%93_link_below\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;<span style=\"color: #800080;\">Our friend and fellow member Dugald Semple tells us he has never tasted cheese, therefore it cannot be considered as an essential &#8216;binding agent&#8217; for body and soul!<\/span><\/strong><strong>&#8220;<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<em>The Vegan News No.1<\/em> November 1944 &#8211; link below.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_winters_of_the_years_just_prior_to_WW1_Dugald_had_conducted_lecture_tours_as_far_south_as_Southampton_talking_to_local_Food_Reform_Societies_about_vegetarianism_simple_living_He_had_also_visited_London\"><\/span>During the winters of the years just prior to WW1 Dugald had conducted lecture tours as far south as Southampton, talking to local Food Reform Societies about vegetarianism &amp; simple living. He had also visited London.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6the_First_World_War_broke_out_in_1914_and_though_a_pacifist_for_religious_reasons_I_nevertheless_felt_it_my_duty_to_offer_my_services_in_a_civil_capacity_to_help_my_country_My_view_was_that_no_one_was_exempt_from_the_sins_of_his_fellows_and_should_therefore_do_something_both_in_peace_and_war_to_shoulder_ones_social_obligations\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;<span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8230;&#8230;the First World War broke out in 1914, and though a pacifist for religious reasons, I nevertheless felt it my duty to offer my services in a civil capacity to help my country. My view was that no one was exempt from the sins of his fellows, and should, therefore, do something, both in peace and war, to shoulder one&#8217;s social obligations<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_of_all_I_obtained_a_Government_permit_to_give_lectures_on_%E2%80%9CFood_Economy%E2%80%9D_along_the_Ayrshire_coast_provided_my_caravan_had_no_lights_shining_and_was_removed_inland_at_night%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_from_Joy_in_Living_%E2%80%93_Dugalds_autobiography_%E2%80%93_1957\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">First of all, I obtained a Government permit to give lectures on &#8220;Food Economy&#8221; along the Ayrshire coast, provided my caravan had no lights shining and was removed inland at night.<\/span>&#8220;<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; from\u00a0<em>Joy in Living<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; Dugald&#8217;s autobiography &#8211; 1957.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catherine_%E2%80%98Cathie_Amos_already_a_very_active_vegetarian_was_a_widow_when_they_married_in_1916\"><\/span>Catherine \u00a0&#8216;Cathie&#8217; Amos, already a very active vegetarian, was a widow when they married in 1916.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semple_Dugald_b_Feb_7_1884_Johnstone_%E2%80%93_d_Jan_19_1964\"><\/span>Semple, Dugald (b. Feb. 7, 1884 Johnstone &#8211; d. Jan. 19, 1964)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Son_of_Robert_Semple_Clothier_from_Johnstone\"><\/span>Son of \u00a0Robert Semple, Clothier from Johnstone.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Married_Catherine_Amos_in_1916\"><\/span>Married Catherine Amos in 1916.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Author_Simple_Life_Visitors_1909_Life_in_the_Open_1919_Round_Kintyre_1950\"><\/span>Author: Simple Life Visitors 1909, Life in the Open 1919, Round Kintyre 1950.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Address_Rose_Cottage_Fairlee_Ayreshire_Scotland\"><\/span>Address: Rose Cottage, Fairlee, Ayreshire, Scotland.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Was_Who_Vol_VI_1961-1970\"><\/span><em>Who Was Who Vol. VI 1961-1970.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_same_year_they_moved_together_to_London_%E2%80%93_experiencing_German_Zeppelin_raids_%E2%80%93_staying_there_for_more_than_2_years\"><\/span>The same year they moved together to London &#8211; experiencing German Zeppelin raids &#8211; staying there for more than 2 years.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugald_had_accepted_the_post_of_Secretary_to_the_London_Vegetarian_Society_and_was_soon_very_actively_lecturing_about_%E2%80%98Food_Economy_in_London\"><\/span>Dugald had accepted the post of Secretary to the London Vegetarian Society and was soon very actively lecturing about &#8216;Food Economy&#8217; in London.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_The_Heretics_Feast_by_Colin_Spencer\"><\/span>From\u00a0<i>The Heretics Feast<\/i>\u00a0by Colin Spencer:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAt_the_end_of_the_war_civilian_rationing_began_on_1_January_1918_with_sugar_then_meat_butter_and_margarine_The_Government_used_two_vegetarians_Mrs_Leonard_Cohen_and_Mr_Dugald_Semple_to_spread_the_message_so_as_to_eke_out_the_rations_and_propose_meat_substitutes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;At the end of the war civilian rationing began on 1 January 1918 with sugar, then meat, butter and margarine. The Government used two vegetarians Mrs Leonard Cohen and Mr Dugald Semple, to spread the message, so as to eke out the rations and propose meat substitutes.&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_Ernest_Bell_Library_we_have_several_of_Dugalds_Cathies_articles_from_the_London_Vegetarian_Societys_magazines\"><\/span>In the Ernest Bell Library we have several of Dugald&#8217;s &amp; Cathie&#8217;s articles from the London Vegetarian Society&#8217;s magazines.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cathie_died_in_December_1941_from_heart_failure_just_a_few_days_after_a_stray_German_bomb_fell_near_to_their_cottage_They_had_no_children_together_Cathies_son_Ian_went_%E2%80%98missing_during_WW1_Dugald_lived_until_1964\"><\/span>Cathie died in December 1941, from heart failure, just a few days after a stray German bomb fell near to their cottage. They had no children together. Cathie&#8217;s son, Ian, went &#8216;missing&#8217; \u00a0during WW1.\u00a0Dugald lived until 1964.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugald_%E2%80%93_on_diet\"><\/span><strong>Dugald &#8211; on diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugald_had_practised_his_%E2%80%98fruitarian_mainly_%E2%80%98vegan_diet_from_about_19056\"><\/span>Dugald had practised his &#8216;fruitarian&#8217; &amp; mainly &#8216;vegan&#8217; diet from about 1905\/6.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_began_rather_drastically_over_50_years_ago_by_cutting_out_not_only_all_meat_or_flesh_foods_but_milk_eggs_butter_tea_and_coffee_Cheese_I_have_never_eaten_indeed_I_hate_the_very_smell_of_this_decayed_milk_Next_I_adopted_a_diet_of_nuts_fruit_cereals_and_vegetables_On_this_Edenic_fare_I_lived_for_some_ten_years_and_found_that_my_health_and_strength_were_greatly_improved_%E2%80%A6_While_I_was_in_London_during_World_War_I_I_found_it_necessary_to_add_some_dairy_products_to_my_meals_but_on_returning_to_Scotland_I_gradually_eliminated_these_again%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_Dugald_writing_in_about_1963_%E2%80%93_from_%E2%80%93_HERES_HARMLESSNESS_An_Anthology_of_Ahimsa_%E2%80%93_H_Jay_Dinshah_Editor\"><\/span><strong>\u201c<span style=\"color: #800080;\">I began rather drastically over 50 years ago by cutting out not only all meat or flesh foods, but milk, eggs, butter, tea and coffee. Cheese I have never eaten; indeed I hate the very smell of this decayed milk. Next, I adopted a diet of nuts, fruit, cereals and vegetables. On this Edenic fare I lived for some ten years, and found that my health and strength were greatly improved. [\u2026] While I was in London (during World War I), I found it necessary to add some dairy products to my meals, but on returning to Scotland I gradually eliminated these again.<\/span>&#8220;<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>&#8211; Dugald writing in about 1963 &#8211; from &#8211;\u00a0<em>\u00a0HERE&#8217;S\u00a0HARMLESSNESS\u00a0An\u00a0Anthology\u00a0of\u00a0Ahimsa<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; H.\u00a0Jay\u00a0Dinshah,\u00a0Editor.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Scottish_Vegetarian_Society_featured_Dugalds_article_entitled_%E2%80%9CFruitarianism%E2%80%9D_in_their_Health_Reform_journal_in_August_1907_In_it_Dugald_contested_that\"><\/span>The Scottish Vegetarian Society featured Dugald&#8217;s article entitled &#8220;Fruitarianism&#8221;\u00a0in their <em>Health Reform<\/em> journal in August 1907. In it Dugald contested that:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBy_fruitarianism_is_meant_a_dietary_consisting_chiefly_of_nuts_and_fruits_Cooked_cereals_and_vegetables_are_not_necessarily_excluded_although_the_exclusion_of_all_cooked_foods_should_means_and_knowledge_permit_will_lead_to_better_results_For_this_dietary_it_will_be_noticed_that_not_only_is_flesh_and_meat_omitted_but_also_the_animal_products_milk_and_eggs_The_use_of_these_products_by_vegetarians_has_long_been_one_of_the_chief_objections_to_vegetarianism_especially_in_medical_circles%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_Health_Reform_August_1907\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;<span style=\"color: #800080;\">By fruitarianism is meant a dietary consisting chiefly of nuts and fruits. Cooked cereals and vegetables are not necessarily excluded, although the exclusion of all cooked foods, should means and knowledge permit, will lead to better results. For this dietary it will be noticed that not only is flesh and meat omitted, but also the animal products milk and eggs. The use of these products by vegetarians has long been one of the chief objections to vegetarianism, especially in medical circles<\/span>&#8220;<\/strong>.\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0<em>Health Reform<\/em>, August 1907.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMost_people_do_not_die_they_kill_themselves_with_their_knives_and_forks%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%93_Dugald_quoted_in_a_piece_in_%E2%80%93_The_Glasgow_Herald_%E2%80%93_Oct_12_1953\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;<span style=\"color: #800080;\">Most people do not die, they kill themselves with their knives and forks.<\/span>&#8220;<\/strong> &#8211; Dugald quoted in a piece in &#8211; The Glasgow Herald &#8211; Oct 12, 1953<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugald_%E2%80%93_quoted_on_simple_living_being_a_crank\"><\/span><strong>Dugald &#8211; quoted on simple living &amp; being a crank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"yiv7887218003yui_3_13_0_rc_1_1_1381829035197_5031\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_A_practical_exponent_of_the_truly_simple_life_is_Mr_Dugald_Semple_who_lives_in_an_old_omnibus_which_he_purchased_for_five_pounds_In_his_book_Living_in_Liberty_he_states_that_it_is_not_an_ideal_house_but_that_it_has_some_good_points_%E2%80%9CThe_first_point%E2%80%9D_he_says_%E2%80%9Cin_favour_of_such_a_house_is_that_you_can_have_any_locality_or_exposure_you_like_as_your_house_is_mounted_on_wheels_This_feature_too_I_should_say_in_passing_would_be_rather_a_convenient_one_for_those_people_who_believe_in_moonlight_flittings%E2%80%9D_He_remarks_that_an_omnibus_is_well_lit_the_one_he_occupies_having_twelve_windows_and_twelve_ventilators_in_the_roof_Mr_Semple_is_one_of_those_who_believes_in_going_through_the_world_hatless_%E2%80%9CBeing_known_as_a_crank_it_did_not_bother_me_what_other_folks_would_say_for_I_had_previously_reckoned_that_if_most_people_applaud_your_actions_there_must_be_something_wrong_with_them%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_from_John_Harris_Stones_1914_book_%E2%80%93_Caravanning_camping-out_experiences_and_adventures_in_a_living-van_and_in_the_open_air_with_hints_and_facts_for_would-be_caravanners\"><\/span>~ <span style=\"color: #800080;\">A practical exponent of the truly simple life is Mr. Dugald Semple, who lives in an old\u00a0omnibus which he purchased for five pounds. In his book\u00a0Living in Liberty, he states that it is not an ideal house but that it has some good points. <strong>&#8220;The first point,&#8221;<\/strong> he says,<strong> &#8220;in\u00a0favour of such a house is, that you can have any locality or exposure you like, as your house is mounted on wheels. This feature, too, I should say in passing, would be rather a\u00a0convenient one for those people who believe in moonlight flittings.&#8221;<\/strong> He remarks that an\u00a0omnibus is well lit; the one he occupies having twelve windows and twelve ventilators in the roof. Mr. Semple is one of those who believes in going through the world hatless. <strong>&#8220;Being known as a crank, it did not bother me what other folks would say, for I had previously reckoned that if most people applaud your actions there must be something wrong with them.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span> ~ &#8211; from\u00a0John Harris Stone&#8217;s 1914\u00a0book &#8211; <em>Caravanning &amp; camping-out; experiences and adventures in a living-van and in the open air, with hints and facts for would-be caravanners.\u00a0<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Dugald &#8211; Living the Simple Life &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/living-the-simple-life-by-dugald-semple-vegan-108-years-ago\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/living-the-simple-life-by-dugald-semple-vegan-108-years-ago\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/living-the-simple-life-by-dugald-semple-vegan-108-years-ago\/<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_one_of_Dugald_Semples_%E2%80%98leaflets_from_1913_%E2%80%93_we_have_added_some_notes_below_the_article\"><\/span>Here is one of Dugald Semple&#8217;s &#8216;leaflets&#8217; from 1913 &#8211; we have added some notes below the article.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian1.jpg\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5773 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian1.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian1\" width=\"254\" height=\"698\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian2.jpg\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5774 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian2.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian2\" width=\"257\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian3.jpg\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5746 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian3.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian3\" width=\"258\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Transcribed<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The Fruitarian System of Living.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Dugald_Semple\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">By Dugald Semple.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_average_individual_when_confronted_with_the_question_of_abstinence_from_meat-eating_usually_replies_that_animals_were_meant_for_food_and_that_they_would_soon_overrun_the_Earth_if_we_did_not_eat_them_Such_statements_however_will_not_bear_the_light_of_criticism_and_are_only_surface_thoughts_We_are_apt_to_forget_that_Mans_appearance_upon_this_planet_is_only_of_recent_years_as_compared_with_the_great_period_of_evolution_and_that_many_other_animals_lived_their_day_long_before_the_advent_of_the_so-called_beneficial_influence_of_mankind_Even_granting_that_Man_is_the_highest_creature_in_existence_he_must_not_ignore_the_rights_of_the_lower_creation_It_should_rather_be_his_duty_to_guide_and_guard_them_so_that_he_may_be_worthy_of_his_honoured_place\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>T<\/strong>he average individual when confronted with the question of abstinence from <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">meat-eating\u00a0usually replies that animals were meant for food, and that they would soon overrun the Earth if we did not eat them. Such statements, however, will not bear the light of criticism, and are only surface thoughts.\u00a0We are apt to forget that Man&#8217;s appearance upon this planet is only of recent years as\u00a0compared with the great period of evolution; and that many other animals lived their day\u00a0long before the advent of the so-called beneficial influence of mankind.\u00a0Even granting that Man is the highest creature in existence, he must not ignore the rights\u00a0of the lower creation. It should rather be his duty to guide and guard them, so that he may be worthy of his honoured place.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_idea_that_animals_would_soon_overrun_the_Earth_if_it_were_not_for_Mans_accommodating_stomach_would_certainly_if_true_be_a_most_serious_objection_to_Fruitarianism_but_the_facts_of_the_case_are_very_much_otherwise_Only_a_very_small_proportion_of_the_animals_used_for_food_are_bred_in_this_country_the_great_majority_coming_from_the_cattle_ranches_of_America_where_they_are_purposely_bred_for_meat-eating\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The idea that animals would soon overrun the Earth if it were not for Man&#8217;s accommodating\u00a0stomach, would certainly, if true, be a most serious objection to Fruitarianism, but the\u00a0facts of the case are very much otherwise. Only a very small proportion of the animals used for food are bred in this country, the great majority coming from the cattle ranches of\u00a0America, where they are purposely bred for meat-eating.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">&lt;+&gt;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_order_to_know_the_perfect_dietary_for_Man_we_must_determine_first_his_true_position_in_Nature_Once_we_have_proved_this_point_a_real_foundation_to_a_scientific_system_of_dietetics_can_be_established\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">In order to know the perfect dietary for Man we must determine first his true position in\u00a0Nature.\u00a0Once we have proved this point, a real foundation to a scientific system of dietetics can be established.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_higher_animals_are_classified_by_naturalists_into_four_great_divisions_%E2%80%93_carnivorous_omnivorous_herbivorous_and_frugivorous_To_prove_that_Man_is_not_carnivorous_we_need_only_compare_his_physical_structure_with_that_of_other_animals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The higher animals are classified by naturalists into four great divisions &#8211; carnivorous,\u00a0omnivorous, herbivorous and frugivorous. To prove that Man is not carnivorous, we need only compare his physical structure with that of other animals.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_for_instance_we_start_with_the_digestive_organs_and_compare_the_length_of_the_alimentary_canal_with_the_length_of_the_body_we_find_that_with_Man_in_common_with_the_frugivora_such_as_the_monkey_it_is_twelve_times_in_the_herbivora_such_as_the_sheep_it_is_thirty_times_in_the_omnivora_as_the_pig_it_is_ten_times_and_in_the_carnivora_as_the_dog_it_is_three_times_the_length_of_the_body\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">If, for instance, we start with the digestive organs, and compare the length of the\u00a0alimentary canal with the length of the body, we find that with Man, in common with the\u00a0frugivora, such as the monkey, it is twelve times; in the herbivora, such as the sheep, it\u00a0is thirty times; in the omnivora, as the pig, it is ten times; and in the carnivora, as the dog, it is three times the length of the body.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_again_we_compare_the_teeth_of_Man_with_these_four_classes_of_animals_not_only_do_we_find_that_they_most_closely_resemble_in_arrangement_and_form_those_of_a_frugivorous_animal_that_is_an_animal_whose_diet_consists_chiefly_of_nuts_and_fruits_but_we_also_find_that_they_are_exactly_the_same_in_numbers_as_in_the_higher_anthropoids_In_fact_as_all_our_great_naturalists_such_as_Owen_Darwin_or_Linnaeus_have_shown_Man_essentially_belongs_to_the_frugivorous_family_of_the_anthropoid_apes_To_put_it_in_the_words_of_Professor_Baron_Cuvier_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9D_Comparative_anatomy_teaches_us_that_Man_resembles_the_frugivorous_animals_in_everything_the_carnivorous_in_nothing%E2%80%9D_1\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">If again, we compare the teeth of Man with these four classes of animals, not only do we\u00a0find that they most closely resemble in arrangement and form those of a frugivorous animal, that is an animal whose diet consists chiefly of nuts and fruits, but we also find that they are exactly the same in numbers as in the higher anthropoids. In fact, as all our great\u00a0naturalists, such as Owen, Darwin or Linnaeus have shown, Man essentially belongs to the\u00a0frugivorous family of the anthropoid apes. To put it in the\u00a0words of Professor Baron Cuvier : &#8211; &#8221; Comparative anatomy teaches us that Man resembles the\u00a0frugivorous animals in\u00a0<em>everything<\/em>, the carnivorous in\u00a0<em>nothing<\/em>.&#8221; (1)<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_regard_to_the_so-called_canine_teeth_of_Man_these_are_found_also_in_the_frugivorous_ape_and_have_no_more_to_do_with_meat-eating_than_the_gill-like_slits_in_the_embryo_of_Man_have_to_do_with_fishing_rods\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">With regard to the so-called canine teeth of Man, these are found also in the frugivorous\u00a0ape, and have no more to do with meat-eating than the gill-like slits in the embryo of Man\u00a0have to do with fishing rods.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perhaps_the_latest_defence_of_meat-eating_is_that_which_while_admitting_Mans_previous_fruitarian_dietary_contends_that_he_has_altered_his_previous_arrangement_It_reads_so_delightfully_simple_The_great_Creator_having_pity_for_Mans_bulky_diet_of_cereals_fit_only_for_horses_bovrilised_the_food_of_the_gods_until_Man_found_sustenance_in_roast_beef_and_pate_de_foie_gras_Still_the_words_of_Sir_Benjamin_Ward_Richardson_FRS_remain_true_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9D_By_weighing_the_facts_that_now_lie_before_us_the_inference_is_justified_that_in_spite_of_the_very_long_time_during_which_Man_has_been_subjected_to_an_animal_diet_he_retains_in_preponderance_his_original_and_natural_taste_for_an_innocent_diet_derived_from_the_first-fruits_of_the_earth%E2%80%9D_2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Perhaps the latest defence of meat-eating is that which, while admitting Man&#8217;s previous\u00a0fruitarian dietary, contends that he has\u00a0<em>altered<\/em>\u00a0his previous arrangement. It reads so\u00a0delightfully simple. The great Creator, having pity for Man&#8217;s bulky diet of cereals, fit\u00a0only for horses, bovrilised the food of the gods until Man found sustenance in roast beef\u00a0and p\u00e2t\u00e9 de foie gras\u00a0 Still the words of Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson, F.R.S., remain true: &#8211; &#8221; By weighing the facts that now lie before us, the inference is justified that in spite of the very long time during which Man has been subjected to an animal diet, he retains in\u00a0preponderance his original and natural taste for an innocent diet derived from the\u00a0first-fruits of the earth.&#8221; (2)<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_being_then_not_a_flesh-eating_animal_it_follows_that_he_is_disobeying_the_laws_of_his_body_when_he_eats_flesh-meat_and_hence_must_suffer_Even_granted_that_meat_is_free_from_disease_it_can_be_easily_shown_that_flesh-meat_is_far_from_being_a_safe_food_for_human_beings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Man, being then not a flesh-eating animal, it follows that he is disobeying the laws of his body when he eats flesh-meat, and hence must suffer. Even granted that meat is free from\u00a0disease, it can be easily shown that flesh-meat is far from being a safe food for human\u00a0beings.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_may_seem_an_astonishing_statement_but_let_us_examine_say_any_given_quantity_of_fleshmeat_and_what_do_we_find_Besides_containing_about_20_of_proteid_matter_and_75_of_water_there_is_also_a_quantity_of_waste_matter_urea_uric_acid_creatin_leukomaine_etc_which_is_produced_by_the_wear_and_repair_constantly_going_on_in_all_animal_bodies_To_be_plain_then_the_great_hygienic_error_in_eating_flesh_meat_is_that_the_body_gets_an_extra_supply_of_waste_matter_which_accumulates_in_the_system_owing_to_the_body_having_quite_sufficient_work_to_do_in_expelling_it_own_quantity_of_urea_uric_acid_etc_and_it_is_in_such_diseases_as_gout_rheumatism_or_kidney_troubles_that_we_find_an_excess_of_uric_acid_in_the_system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">This may seem an astonishing statement, but let us examine, say, any given quantity of fleshmeat, and what do we find? Besides containing about 20% of proteid matter, and 75% of water, there is also a quantity of waste matter (urea, uric acid, creatin, leukomaine, etc.)\u00a0which is produced by the wear and repair constantly going on in all animal bodies. To be\u00a0plain, then, the great hygienic error in eating flesh meat is that the body gets an extra\u00a0supply of waste matter, which accumulates in the system, owing to the body having quite\u00a0sufficient work to do in expelling it own quantity of urea, uric acid, etc.; and it is in\u00a0such diseases as gout, rheumatism, or kidney troubles, that we find an excess of uric acid\u00a0in the system.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_it_may_be_asked_here_what_about_carnivorous_animals_in_relation_to_uric_acid_Well_the_difference_is_that_the_liver_of_the_carnivorous_animal_is_able_to_destroy_proportionately_ten_to_fifteen_times_as_much_uric_acid_as_the_liver_of_Man_owing_to_the_fact_that_in_carnivorous_animals_the_liver_is_proportionately_much_larger_and_much_more_active_receiving_a_greater_blood_supply_in_proportion_to_that_received_by_the_kidneys_Hence_we_see_that_physiologically_the_human_organism_is_not_adapted_to_a_meat_diet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">But it may be asked here, what about carnivorous animals in relation to uric acid? Well,\u00a0the difference is that the liver of the carnivorous animal is able to destroy\u00a0proportionately ten to fifteen times as much uric acid as the liver of Man, owing to the\u00a0fact that in carnivorous animals the liver is proportionately much larger and much more\u00a0active, receiving a greater blood supply in proportion to that received by the kidneys.\u00a0Hence we see that physiologically the human organism is not adapted to a meat diet.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_humane_aspect_of_Fruitarianism_usually_appeals_most_to_those_likely_to_become_converts_and_even_the_majority_of_vegetarians_give_chief_prominence_to_the_ethics_of_Diet_Reform_This_is_no_doubt_because_everything_connected_with_the_trade_of_the_slaughter-house_is_revolting_to_a_refined_and_humane_person_Nevertheless_the_great_bulk_of_Western_peoples_are_deaf_to_the_shocking_brutalities_associated_with_the_killing_of_animals_for_food_They_are_loath_to_admit_that_animals_have_rights_and_that_these_should_be_considered_before_mere_personal_gratification_How_different_from_the_teachings_of_Eastern_nations_who_hold_that_all_life_is_sacred\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The humane aspect of Fruitarianism usually appeals most to those likely to become converts, and even the majority of vegetarians give chief prominence to the\u00a0ethics\u00a0of Diet Reform.\u00a0This is no doubt because everything connected with the trade of the slaughter-house is\u00a0revolting to a refined and humane person. Nevertheless, the great bulk of Western peoples\u00a0are deaf to the shocking\u00a0brutalities associated with the killing of animals for food. They are loath to admit that\u00a0animals have rights, and that these should be considered before mere personal gratification. How different from the teachings of Eastern nations, who hold that all life is sacred!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_defence_of_meat-eating_it_is_often_argued_that_there_need_be_no_cruelty_in_the_slaughtering_of_animals_provided_it_is_done_by_painless_methods_But_is_it_not_cruel_to_kill_a_highly_sensitive_animal_in_the_prime_of_its_life_by_any_method\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">In defence of meat-eating it is often argued that there need be no cruelty in the\u00a0slaughtering of animals, provided it is done by painless methods. But is it not cruel to\u00a0kill a highly sensitive animal in the prime of its life by\u00a0<em>any<\/em>\u00a0method?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_not_necessary_to_go_to_Chicago_3_to_know_what_goes_on_at_the_slaughter-house_usually_concealed_at_the_back_of_some_side_street_Just_go_into_the_first_one_you_come_across_and_there_see_for_yourself_what_flesh-eating_means\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">It is not necessary to go to Chicago (3) to know what goes on at the slaughter-house, usually\u00a0concealed at the back of some side street. Just go into the first one you come across, and\u00a0there see for yourself what flesh-eating means.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Besides_the_cruelty_in_connection_with_flesh-eating_is_not_confined_to_the_slaughter-house_trace_for_instance_the_history_of_the_bulk_of_the_animals_imported_into_this_country_to_be_killed_for_food_and_you_will_find_that_from_their_birth_on_the_cattle_ranches_of_the_West_to_their_appearance_in_the_form_of_beef-steak_it_is_a_terrible_succession_of_cruelties_An_eye_witness_speaks_as_follows_with_regard_to_the_cruelties_in_connection_with_cattle_transit_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9D_If_a_cattle_boat_could_be_put_down_in_our_streets_as_it_is_seen_in_mid-ocean_such_a_chorus_of_indignation_would_rise_up_from_thousands_of_outraged_human_hearts_that_the_State_authorities_would_be_compelled_to_put_an_end_to_it_for_ever%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Besides, the cruelty in connection with flesh-eating is not confined to the slaughter-house; trace, for instance, the history of the bulk of the animals imported into this country to be killed for food, and you will find that from their birth on the cattle ranches of the\u00a0West to their appearance in the form of beef-steak, it is a terrible succession of cruelties. An eye witness speaks as follows with regard to the cruelties in connection with cattle\u00a0transit : &#8211; &#8221; If a cattle boat could be put down in our streets as it is seen in mid-ocean, such a chorus of indignation would rise up from thousands of outraged human hearts that the State authorities would be compelled to put an end to it for ever.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_excuse_for_meat-eating_is_often_found_in_the_Bible_the_place_of_refuge_for_many_who_would_rather_evade_a_guilty_conscience\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">An excuse for meat-eating is often found in the Bible, the place of refuge for many who\u00a0would rather evade a guilty conscience.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_not_my_intention_to_quote_the_Bible_in_favour_of_Fruitarianism_although_a_strong_casecan_be_established_but_rather_to_appeal_to_the_universal_instinct_of_humaneness_existing_inall_truly_cultured_people_To_say_that_flesh-eating_is_right_because_it_is_permitted_by_certain_persons_mentioned_in_the_Bible_when_your_own_conscience_condemns_it_is_simply_to_confess_that_your_religious_creed_is_worse_than_your_own_morality\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">It is not my intention to quote the Bible in favour of Fruitarianism, although a strong casecan be established, but rather to appeal to the universal instinct of humaneness existing inall truly cultured people. To say that flesh-eating is right because it is permitted by\u00a0certain persons mentioned in the Bible, when your own conscience condemns it, is simply to\u00a0confess that your religious creed is worse than your own morality.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_Science_places_Man_among_the_frugivorous_animals_and_flesh-eating_is_a_hygienic_error_the_question_remains_Why_then_do_we_find_the_majority_of_people_in_these_islands_freely_partaking_of_butcher_meat_Is_it_the_effect_of_climate_civilisation_or_custom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">As Science places Man among the frugivorous animals, and flesh-eating is a hygienic error,\u00a0the question remains; Why then do we find the majority of people in these islands freely\u00a0partaking of butcher meat? Is it the effect of climate, civilisation or custom?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_evolutionists_are_agreed_that_Man_originally_inhabited_a_hot_country_where_he_could_more_easily_obtain_his_natural_food_than_in_cold_climates_As_he_migrated_north_several_important_changes_took_place_in_his_mode_of_living_The_glacial_period_or_age_of_ice_separated_mankind_into_distinct_races_and_forced_Man_to_resort_to_all_kinds_of_foods_through_long_periods_of_famine_Hunting_and_killing_animals_for_food_then_became_the_law_of_necessity_for_those_cut_off_from_tropical_regions_but_the_idea_that_food_is_regulated_solely_by_climate_will_not_bear_the_light_of_investigation_The_reason_the_Esquimaux_live_largely_on_blubber_is_simply_because_they_can_get_nothing_else_which_no_doubt_has_something_to_do_with_their_abbreviated_lives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Most evolutionists are agreed that Man originally inhabited a hot country, where he could\u00a0more easily obtain his natural food than in cold climates. As he migrated north, several\u00a0important changes took place in his mode of living. The glacial period, or age of ice,\u00a0separated mankind into distinct races, and forced Man to resort to all kinds of foods\u00a0through long periods of famine. Hunting and killing animals for food then became the law of\u00a0necessity\u00a0for those cut off from tropical regions, but the idea that food is regulated\u00a0solely by climate will not bear the light of investigation. The reason the Esquimaux live\u00a0largely on blubber is simply because they can get nothing else, which no doubt has something to do with their abbreviated lives.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian4.jpg\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian4.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian4\" width=\"272\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian4.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian4-114x300.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian5.jpg\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian5.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian5\" width=\"261\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian5.jpg 261w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian5-111x300.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_notable_too_that_where_we_find_the_diet_almost_exclusively_of_animal_food_as_in_Iceland_diseases_such_as_scurvy_and_leprosy_are_quite_common_In_striking_contrast_we_have_the_case_of_the_inhabitants_of_the_Ladrone_Islands_discovered_by_the_Spaniards_in_1620_The_Ladronians_lived_entirely_on_uncooked_fruits_nuts_and_vegetables_and_were_a_remarkably_vigorous_people_Disease_was_unknown_to_them_and_many_amongst_them_were_centenarians_Such_facts_go_to_prove_that_Man_in_his_migrations_must_not_forsake_his_natural_dietary_This_no_doubt_was_the_original_idea_in_planting_fruit_trees_in_the_north_or_wherever_Man_went_4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">It is notable, too, that where we find the diet almost exclusively of animal food, as in\u00a0Iceland, diseases such as scurvy and leprosy are quite common. In striking contrast we have the case of the inhabitants of the Ladrone Islands, discovered by the Spaniards in 1620. The Ladronians lived entirely on uncooked fruits, nuts and vegetables, and were a remarkably\u00a0vigorous people. Disease was unknown to them, and many amongst them were centenarians. Such facts go to prove that Man in his migrations must not forsake his natural dietary. This no\u00a0doubt was the original idea in planting fruit trees in the north or wherever Man went. (4)<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-4\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_subject_of_scientific_dietetics_is_one_of_the_most_necessary_and_interesting_subjects_that_we_have_at_the_present_day\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The subject of scientific dietetics is one of the most necessary and interesting subjects\u00a0that we have at the present day.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_meat-eater_may_think_it_strange_to_be_told_that_his_dietary_is_wrong_but_why_refuse_enlightenment_upon_diet_as_in_other_things_Surely_we_ought_to_choose_as_wisely_the_materials_for_building_the_living_temple_as_for_any_other_habitation_And_the_vegetarian_must_not_say_that_only_the_humane_aspect_of_vegetarianism_appeals_to_him_for_without_a_sound_knowledge_of_food-values_there_is_great_danger_of_underfeeding\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The meat-eater may think it strange to be told that his dietary is wrong, but why refuse\u00a0enlightenment upon diet as in other things? Surely we ought to choose as wisely the\u00a0materials for building the living temple as for any other habitation. And the vegetarian\u00a0must not say that only the humane aspect of vegetarianism appeals to him, for without a\u00a0sound knowledge of food-values there is great danger of underfeeding.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_beginner_who_wishes_to_abstain_from_flesh-meat_must_see_that_his_body_gets_properly_nourished_He_must_be_reasonable_above_all_things_and_not_make_many_rash_experiments_Food_must_be_studied_in_relation_to_health_or_else_the_advice_of_an_expert_taken_upon_the_subject_And_it_must_be_remembered_that_hitherto_the_physiology_of_food_has_been_a_most_neglected_subject_and_that_we_are_only_beginning_now_to_construct_a_food_science\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The beginner who wishes to abstain from flesh-meat must see that his body gets properly\u00a0nourished. He must be reasonable above all things, and not make many rash experiments. Food must be studied in relation to health, or else the advice of an expert taken upon the\u00a0subject. And it must be remembered that hitherto the physiology of food has been a most\u00a0neglected subject, and that we are only beginning now to construct a food science.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_is_eaten_to_build_and_repair_the_tissues_of_the_body_and_also_to_supply_it_with_heat_and_energy_The_chief_elements_found_in_the_body_are_oxygen_hydrogen_carbon_nitrogen_calcium_potassium_sodium_phosphorus_sulphur_chlorine_iron_magnesium_and_fluorine_These_are_formed_into_combinations_of_water_protein_fats_carbohydrates_and_mineral_salts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Food is eaten to build and repair the tissues of the body, and also to supply it with heat\u00a0and energy. The chief elements found in the body are oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen,\u00a0calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, sulphur, chlorine, iron, magnesium, and fluorine.\u00a0These are formed into combinations of water, protein, fats, carbohydrates, and mineral salts.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_composed_of_hydrogen_and_oxygen_makes_up_at_least_60_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_and_is_always_largely_present_in_our_food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><em>Water<\/em>, composed of hydrogen and oxygen, makes up at least 60 per cent, of the weight of the body, and is always largely present in our food.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protein_composed_of_nitrogen_carbon_hydrogen_oxygen_sulphur_and_phosphorus_forms_18_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_The_chief_function_of_protein_is_to_act_as_a_flesh-former_and_is_found_as_proteids_in_nuts_legumine_in_pulses_gluten_in_wheat_casein_in_milk_or_cheese_and_albumen_in_the_white_of_eggs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><em>Protein<\/em>, composed of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulphur and phosphorus, forms 18\u00a0per cent, of the weight of the body. The chief function of protein is to act as a\u00a0flesh-former and is found as proteids in nuts, legumine in pulses, gluten in wheat, casein\u00a0in milk or cheese, and albumen in the white of eggs.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats_composed_of_carbon_hydrogen_and_oxygen_form_nearly_15_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_Their_purpose_is_to_maintain_heat_and_create_muscular_energy_Nuts_are_especially_rich_in_fats_and_oatmeal_contains_more_than_any_other_cereal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><em>Fats<\/em>, composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen form nearly 15 per cent, of the weight of the\u00a0body. Their purpose is to maintain, heat and create muscular energy. Nuts are especially\u00a0rich in fats, and oatmeal contains more than any other cereal.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbohydrates_are_composed_of_the_same_elements_as_the_fats_but_in_less_concentrated_formWhile_they_only_form_about_one_per_cent_of_the_body_tissues_they_should_nevertheless_form_the_chief_part_of_our_food_as_their_function_is_to_produce_heat_by_combustion_and_thus_keep_up_the_muscular_activity_and_normal_temperature_of_the_body\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><em>Carbohydrates<\/em>, are composed of the same elements as the fats, but in less concentrated form.While they only form about one per cent, of the body tissues, they should nevertheless form the chief part of our food, as their function is to produce\u00a0heat by combustion, and thus keep up the muscular activity and normal temperature of the\u00a0body.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Matter_or_Salts_are_found_in_the_body_as_sodium_chloride_calcium_phosphate_compounds_of_magnesium_iron_and_silicon_They_form_about_six_per_cent_of_the_weight_of_the_body_and_are_necessary_to_build_up_the_bones_and_teeth_as_well_as_to_carry_on_the_processes_of_nutrition_Mineral_matter_is_contained_in_the_purest_form_in_fruits_vegetables_nuts_and_cereals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><em>Mineral Matter<\/em>, or\u00a0<em>Salts<\/em>,\u00a0are found in the body as sodium chloride, calcium phosphate,\u00a0compounds of magnesium, iron and silicon. They form about six per cent, of the weight of the body, and are necessary to build up the bones and teeth as well as to carry on the\u00a0processes of nutrition. Mineral matter is contained in the purest form in fruits, vegetables, nuts and cereals.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_imagine_that_because_flesh-meat_is_more_like_our_human_composition_than_vegetable_foodit_is_therefore_more_easily_digested_but_the_facts_are_otherwise_All_proteids_whether_vegetable_or_animal_must_be_made_into_a_diffusible_liquid_before_they_can_be_absorbed_by_the_tissues\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Some imagine that because flesh-meat is more like our human composition than vegetable food,it is therefore more easily digested, but the facts are otherwise. All proteids, whether\u00a0vegetable or animal, must be made into a diffusible liquid before they can be absorbed by\u00a0the tissues.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_popular_idea_with_regard_to_butchers_meat_is_that_it_above_all_other_foods_contains_the_maximum_of_nourishment_The_roast_beef_of_old_England_is_credited_with_almost_marvellous_powers_of_vitality_and_sustenance_Concurrently_with_these_ideas_we_have_the_steady_increase_in_the_consumption_of_meat_with_statistics_to_show_that_during_the_last_fifty_years_the_British_people_have_doubled_their_use_of_flesh-meat_as_food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Another popular idea with regard to butcher&#8217;s meat is that it above all other foods contains the maximum of nourishment. The roast beef of old England is credited with almost marvellous powers of vitality and sustenance. Concurrently with these ideas we have the steady increase in the consumption of meat with statistics to show that during the last fifty years the\u00a0British people have doubled their use of flesh-meat as food.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alongside_with_this_increase_we_have_the_question_of_physical_degeneracy_and_a_Royal_Commission_to_investigate_the_cause_of_the_%E2%80%9CPhysical_Deterioration_of_the_British_People%E2%80%9D_5_The_mortality_from_cancer_is_increasing_by_leaps_and_bounds_and_an_operation_for_appendicitis_will_soon_be_quite_fashionable\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Alongside with this increase we have the question of physical degeneracy, and a Royal\u00a0Commission to investigate the cause of the &#8220;Physical Deterioration of the British People.&#8221; (5)\u00a0The mortality from cancer is increasing by leaps and bounds, and an operation for\u00a0appendicitis will soon be quite fashionable.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meat_contains_19_per_cent_of_proteids_against_257_in_lentils_and_237_in_almonds_If_then_you_leave_off_eating_flesh-meat_you_need_only_to_include_in_your_dietary_such_foods_as_nuts_cheese_eggs_and_legumes_to_get_a_sufficient_quantity_of_protein_to_satisfy_the_demands_of_the_body_Besides_remember_that_in_every_pound_weight_of_flesh_meat_purchased_you_pay_for_three-quarters_of_a_pound_in_weight_of_water_a_fact_which_ought_to_be_well_known_especially_amongst_the_poor_and_working_classes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Meat contains 19 per cent, of proteids against 25\/7 in lentils and 23\/7 in almonds. If, then, you leave off eating flesh-meat, you need only to include in your dietary such foods as nuts, cheese, eggs and legumes to get a sufficient quantity of protein to satisfy the demands of the body. Besides, remember that in every pound weight of flesh meat purchased you pay for\u00a0three-quarters of a pound in weight of water, a fact which ought to be well known,\u00a0especially amongst the poor and working classes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_a_mistake_however_to_imagine_that_food_should_be_chosen_solely_for_its_quantity_of_proteids_for_a_comparatively_small_quantity_of_proteid_is_ample_to_meet_the_requirements_of_the_body_According_to_the_researches_of_Voit_6_and_Chittenden_7_a_maximum_of_two_to_three_ounces_of_proteid_daily_is_held_to_be_sufficient\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">It is a mistake, however, to imagine that food should be chosen solely for its quantity of\u00a0proteids, for a comparatively small quantity of proteid is ample to meet the requirements of the body. According to the researches of Voit (6) and Chittenden (7) a maximum of two to three ounces of proteid daily is held to be sufficient.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_stimulating_properties_of_meat_often_mistaken_for_nourishment_is_due_to_the_effects_of_the_waste_products_leukomain_urea_creatin_etc_which_call_out_the_reserve_forces_of_the_body_thus_causing_a_subsequent_exhaustion_of_nerve_power\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The stimulating properties of meat, often mistaken for nourishment, is due to the effects of the waste products, leukomain, urea, creatin, etc., which call out the reserve forces of the body, thus causing a subsequent exhaustion of nerve power.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cereals_the_chief_of_which_is_wheat_contain_almost_a_right_proportion_of_food_elements_for_the_body_and_should_be_used_without_any_interference_with_the_outer_parts_of_the_grains_They_should_be_slowly_cooked_and_chewed_almost_to_a_liquid_so_as_to_obey_nature_and_assist_digestion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Cereals, the chief of which is wheat, contain almost a right proportion of food elements for the body and should be used without any interference with the outer parts of the grains.\u00a0They should be slowly cooked and chewed almost to a liquid so as to obey nature and assist\u00a0digestion.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cereals_are_deficient_in_calcium_and_sodium_so_we_must_include_a_good_supply_of_fruits_and_vegetables_in_our_food_to_provide_the_chief_mineral_matter_of_our_body_The_water_in_which_vegetables_are_cooked_must_not_be_thrown_away_as_this_contains_the_valuable_organic_salts_Vegetables_should_be_steamed_or_better_still_eaten_as_uncooked_salads_They_are_especially_useful_to_eliminate_the_poisons_in_the_usual_meat_diet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Cereals are deficient in calcium and sodium, so we must include a good supply of fruits and vegetables in our food to provide the chief mineral matter of our body. The water in which\u00a0vegetables are cooked must not be thrown away, as\u00a0this contains the valuable organic salts. Vegetables should be steamed, or, better still,\u00a0eaten as uncooked salads. They are especially useful to eliminate the poisons in the usual\u00a0meat diet.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-5\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian6.jpg\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian6.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian6\" width=\"278\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian6.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian6-117x300.jpg 117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian7.jpg\" alt=\"Fruitarian7\" width=\"274\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian7.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Fruitarian7-115x300.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_great_change_has_taken_place_in_recent_years_in_our_knowledge_of_diet_owing_to_the_results_of_modern_investigators_The_body_is_no_longer_thought_of_as_a_machine_or_an_engine_only_needing_fuel_to_give_out_work_but_more_as_a_living_organism_with_a_vital_force_independent_of_food_to_supply_energy_This_life-force_flows_through_the_body_and_generates_heat_and_energy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">A great change has taken place in recent years in our knowledge of diet, owing to the\u00a0results of modern investigators. The body is no longer thought of as a machine or an engine only needing fuel to give out work, but more as a living organism with a vital force\u00a0independent of food to supply energy. This life-force flows through the body and generates\u00a0heat and energy.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_effect_of_eating_warm_cooked_foods_is_to_cause_this_flow_to_be_abnormal_and_the_body_becomes_stimulated_instead_of_nourished_In_this_way_we_weaken_the_assimilative_properties_of_our_digestive_organs_and_render_the_body_more_susceptible_to_cold_The_remedy_for_this_state_of_affairs_is_to_eat_uncooked_foods_which_are_true_heat_givers_and_which_contain_in_their_living_cells_forces_which_increase_the_magnetism_of_the_blood_Cooking_devitalises_food_as_seen_when_we_kill_seeds_by_boiling_them_and_by_coagulating_albuminous_matter_renders_it_more_indigestible\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The effect of eating warm cooked foods is to cause this flow to be abnormal, and the body\u00a0becomes stimulated instead of nourished. In this way we weaken the assimilative properties\u00a0of our digestive organs and render the body more susceptible to cold. The remedy for this\u00a0state of affairs is to eat uncooked foods which are true heat givers and which contain in\u00a0their living cells forces which increase the magnetism of the blood. Cooking devitalises\u00a0food, as seen when we kill seeds by boiling them; and by coagulating albuminous matter\u00a0renders it more indigestible.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_effect_of_cooking_is_to_partially_mineralise_the_organic_salts_contained_in_food_In_this_connection_warning_must_be_given_of_the_various_so-called_%E2%80%9D_nerve_foods_%E2%80%9D_on_the_market_Owing_to_the_fact_that_we_find_phosphorus_in_the_brain_iron_in_the_blood_etc_we_must_not_conclude_that_these_minerals_should_be_taken_in_a_crude_form_for_it_is_practically_certain_that_they_can_only_be_assimilated_in_an_organic_form_that_is_in_the_living_tissues_of_vegetables_fruits_cereals_etc_Whole_wheat_leeks_and_spinach_are_rich_in_iron_and_are_therefore_useful_in_cases_of_anaemia\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Another effect of cooking is to partially mineralise the organic salts contained in food. In this connection warning must be given of the various so-called &#8221; nerve foods &#8221; on the market. Owing to the fact that we find phosphorus in the brain, iron in the blood, etc., we must\u00a0not conclude that these minerals should be taken in a crude form, for it is practically\u00a0certain that they can only be assimilated in an\u00a0<em>organic<\/em>\u00a0form, that is, in the living tissues of \u00a0vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc. Whole wheat, leeks and spinach are rich in iron, and\u00a0are therefore useful in cases of anaemia.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_the_mere_mention_of_nuts_as_food_most_people_usually_retort_that_they_are_very_indigestible_As_this_conclusion_has_been_largely_arrived_at_through_partaking_of_nuts_on_some_festive_occasion_when_appetites_have_been_more_than_satisfied_it_is_therefore_of_no_account_Certainly_if_nuts_are_eaten_in_the_irrational_manner_in_which_most_foods_are_by_washing_down_with_all_kinds_of_drinks_they_will_prove_indigestible_but_not_if_well_masticated_or_put_previously_through_a_nut_mill_and_eaten_only_with_fruit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">At the mere mention of nuts as food most people usually retort that they are very\u00a0indigestible. As this conclusion has been largely arrived at through partaking of nuts on\u00a0some festive occasion when appetites have been more than satisfied, it is therefore of no\u00a0account. Certainly, if nuts are eaten in the irrational manner in which most foods are, by\u00a0washing down with all kinds of drinks, they will prove indigestible; but not if well\u00a0masticated, or put previously through a nut mill, and eaten only with fruit.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_splendid_combination_of_nuts_and_fruits_with_which_to_make_sandwiches_for_the_worker_away_from_home_is_to_stone_three_pounds_of_dates_and_mix_through_a_mincer_with_one_pound_of_ground_hazel_nuts_Besides_being_cheap_it_is_a_food_sufficient_to_sustain_the_body_during_the_most_severe_manual_labour\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">A splendid combination of nuts and fruits with which to make sandwiches for the worker away\u00a0from home, is to stone three pounds of dates and mix through a mincer with one pound of\u00a0ground hazel nuts. Besides being cheap, it is a food sufficient to sustain the body during\u00a0the most severe manual labour.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_spent_on_fruit_is_never_wasted_for_fruit_is_Natures_medicine_and_will_prove_the_cheapest_doctor_If_eaten_in_its_raw_state_its_value_as_a_blood_purifier_cannot_be_over-estimated_and_not_only_does_it_supply_the_needed_liquid_for_our_bodies_in_its_purest_form_but_also_the_organic_salts_which_are_necessary_for_the_processes_of_healthy_nutrition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Money spent on fruit is never wasted, for fruit is Nature&#8217;s medicine, and will prove the\u00a0cheapest doctor. If eaten in its raw state, its value as a blood purifier cannot be\u00a0over-estimated, and not only does it supply the needed liquid for our bodies in its purest\u00a0form, but also the organic salts which are necessary for the processes of healthy nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-6\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Those_beginning_a_fruitarian_dietary_should_see_that_their_whole_lives_are_correspondingly_natural_A_reformation_in_diet_will_not_of_itself_bring_about_Mans_physical_salvation_The_vital_forces_in_uncooked_foods_can_only_be_liberated_by_those_living_a_healthy_life_with_plenty_of_exercise_in_the_open_air_Otherwise_the_body_must_be_stimulated_with_tasty_dishes_to_suit_other_unnatural_practices\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Those beginning a fruitarian dietary should see that their whole lives are correspondingly\u00a0natural.\u00a0A reformation in diet will not of itself bring about Man&#8217;s physical salvation. The vital\u00a0forces in uncooked foods can only be liberated by those living a healthy life, with plenty\u00a0of exercise in the open air. Otherwise the body must be stimulated with tasty dishes to suit other unnatural practices.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_all_has_been_said_the_best_test_of_Fruitarianism_is_a_personal_trial_and_this_depends_largely_upon_its_motive_After_eight_years_experience_I_am_firmly_convinced_that_wherever_this_diet_is_given_a_fair_trial_it_will_prove_much_superior_to_the_average_meat_diet_But_do_not_imagine_if_your_trial_be_for_health_reasons_that_years_of_wrong_living_can_be_made_up_for_in_a_few_weeks_or_that_diet_alone_will_cure_all_diseases\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">After all has been said, the best test of Fruitarianism is a personal trial, and this\u00a0depends largely upon its motive. After eight years&#8217; experience I am firmly convinced that\u00a0wherever this diet is given a fair trial it will prove much superior to the average meat\u00a0diet. But do not imagine, if your trial be for health reasons, that years of wrong living\u00a0can be made up for in a few weeks, or that diet alone will cure all diseases.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_greatest_obstacle_to_Fruitarianism_is_not_direct_refutation_but_gross_indifference_as_to_whether_it_is_right_or_wrong_This_attitude_along_with_its_sister_one_namely_%E2%80%9CWhat_will_so-and-so_think%E2%80%9D_indicates_I_believe_the_true_position_shown_by_most_outsiders_towards_this_question_of_Food-Reform\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">The greatest obstacle to Fruitarianism is not direct refutation, but gross indifference as\u00a0to whether it is right or wrong. This attitude, along with its sister one, namely, &#8220;What\u00a0will so-and-so think?&#8221; indicates, I believe, the true position shown by most outsiders\u00a0towards this question of Food-Reform.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_to_being_indifferent_certainly_it_is_not_difficult_so_long_as_you_can_get_others_to_kill_what_you_eat_but_how_can_you_square_this_with_the_ethics_of_%E2%80%9CDoing_unto_others_as_ye_would_that_they_should_do_to_you%E2%80%9D_And_instead_of_wondering_what_so-and-so_will_think_rather_reflect_upon_what_we_owe_to_those_in_all_ages_who_have_suffered_for_the_cause_of_Truth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">As to being indifferent, certainly it is not difficult so long as you can get others to kill what you eat, but how can you square this with the ethics of &#8220;Doing unto others as ye would that they should do to you?&#8221; And instead of wondering what so-and-so will think, rather\u00a0reflect upon what we owe to those in all ages who have suffered for the cause of Truth.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lastly_remember_that_what_we_fruitarians_stand_for_is_not_mere_sentimentality_but_justice_and_love_to_all_sentient_creatures_and_that_a_life_lived_in_obedience_to_ones_highest_convictions_is_the_only_one_which_will_give_peace_and_happiness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Lastly, remember, that what we fruitarians stand for is not mere\u00a0<em>sentimentality<\/em>, but justice and love to all sentient creatures; and that a life lived in obedience to one&#8217;s highest\u00a0convictions is the only one which will give peace and happiness.*\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-7\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Truth_is_mighty_and_will_prevail_No_matter_what_the_world_may_say_%E2%80%9COne_with_God_is_a_majority%E2%80%9D_Therefore_whatever_you_have_to_do_whatever_you_believe_to_be_right_do_it_with_all_your_might_and_you_will_not_be_left_alone_in_weakness_to_establish_the_truth_To_be_one_with_Spirit_and_united_with_Soul_is_to_be_a_co-worker_with_the_Angels_Therefore_let_the_world_say_of_you_what_it_will_you_may_defy_it_and_all_its_rulers_for_Truths_sake_You_have_to_establish_the_Kingdom_of_God_and_the_spiritual_light_in_this_fair_land_%E2%80%93_Rev_J_C_Street_8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>T<\/strong>ruth is mighty and will prevail. No matter what the world may say, &#8220;One with God is a\u00a0majority.&#8221; Therefore, whatever you have to do, whatever you believe to be right, do it with all your might, and you will not be left alone in weakness to establish the truth. To be one with Spirit and united with Soul is to be a co-worker with the Angels. Therefore let the\u00a0world say of you what it will, you may defy it and all its rulers for Truth&#8217;s sake. You have to establish the Kingdom of God and the spiritual light in this fair land. &#8211; Rev. J. C. Street. (8)<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"God_and_humanity_are_one_There_is_no_chasm_between_God_and_ourselves_unless_we_create_one_We_can_be_like_God_by_living_in_Him_and_his_law_His_only_law_is_love_Let_us_bring_it_into_the_daily_exercise_of_this_life_Let_us_lead_a_simple_life_and_be_kind_and_gentle_to_one_another\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><strong>G<\/strong>od and humanity are one. There is no chasm between God and ourselves unless we create one.\u00a0We can be like God by living in Him and his law. His only law is love. Let us bring it into the daily exercise of this life. Let us lead a simple life and be kind and gentle to one\u00a0another.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_we_see_about_us_men_and_women_whose_hearts_are_pierced_by_calumny_and_slander_let_us_give_them_words_of_sympathy_and_comfort_Let_the_clasp_of_our_hand_assure_them_of_mutual_helpfulness_The_strength_lies_within_us_let_us_exercise_it_A_Heaven_on_Earth_is_necessary_a_Heaven_beyond_is_useless_to_us_now_A_Heaven_on_Earth_will_be_ours_when_we_have_earned_it_Atmos_9\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">When we see about us men and women whose hearts are pierced by calumny and slander, let us\u00a0give them words of sympathy and comfort. Let the clasp of our hand assure them of mutual\u00a0helpfulness. The strength lies within us; let us exercise it. A Heaven on Earth is necessary; a Heaven\u00a0beyond\u00a0is useless to us now. A Heaven\u00a0<em>on Earth<\/em>\u00a0will be ours <em>when we have earned\u00a0it<\/em>. Atmos. (9)<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Reprints_of_this_article_can_be_obtained_from_the_Author_Wheelhouse_Bridge_of_Weir_1_12d_post_free_10\"><\/span>* Reprints of this article can be obtained from the Author, Wheelhouse, Bridge of Weir,\u00a01 1\/2d., post free. (10)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<strong>&lt;+&gt;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0Dugald Semple &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dugald_Semple\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dugald_Semple<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Notes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(1) Georges Cuvier &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georges_Cuvier\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georges_Cuvier<\/a><\/span>.<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(2)\u00a0Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benjamin_Ward_Richardson\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Benjamin_Ward_Richardson<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0quoted in Henry S. Salt&#8217;s book\u00a0&#8211; The Logic of Vegetarianism\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/archive.org\/stream\/logicvegetarian00saltgoog#page\/n32\/mode\/2up\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/archive.org\/stream\/logicvegetarian00saltgoog #page\/n32\/mode\/2up<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(3)\u00a0Refer to\u00a0<i>The Jungle<\/i>\u00a0&#8211; a 1906 novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Jungle\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Jungle<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; vivid descriptions of Chicago&#8217;s meatpacking district.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(4) The Ladrone Islands &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mariana_Islands\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mariana_Islands<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"> (5) The Inter-departmental Committee on Physical Deterioration\u00a01903\/4 &#8212;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/education\/britain1906to1918\/timeline\/g2_timeline.htm\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/www.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/ education\/britain1906to1918\/ timeline\/g2_timeline.htm<\/a>\u00a0&amp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sirc.org\/timeline\/1904.shtml\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/www.sirc.org\/timeline\/1904.shtml<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(6)\u00a0Carl von Voit &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carl_von_Voit\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carl_von_Voit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(7)\u00a0Russel Henry Chittenden \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportsci.org\/news\/history\/chittenden\/chittenden.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/www.sportsci.org\/news\/history\/ chittenden\/chittenden.html<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(8)\u00a0James Christopher Street &#8211; active vegetarian &amp; prohibitionist &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ivu.org\/history\/vfu\/meeting18.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\">http:\/\/www.ivu.org\/history\/vfu\/meeting18.html<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Atmos_%E2%80%93_cannot_identify_this_quote_%E2%80%93_any_help_appreciated\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(9) Atmos &#8211; cannot identify this quote &#8211; any help appreciated.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Not_any_more_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%A6over_the_next_months_years_we_will_be_systematically_reprinting_Cathie_Dugald_Semples_books_articles_pamphlets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">(10) Not any more &#8211; &#8230;..over the next months &amp; years we will be systematically reprinting Cathie &amp; Dugald Semple&#8217;s books, articles, pamphlets.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Own_Projects\"><\/span>Our Own Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/info\/\" title=\"The Henry S. Salt Archive is run and maintained by the site editors on the behalf of its patrons. However, we welcome and encourage anyone interested in the project to contribute.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Henry Salt Archive<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/h4>\n<h4><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/the-humanitarian-league-kowloon-39395\" title=\"Operating in Hong Kong alongside 'The Ernest Bell Memorial Library.' Republishing classic humanitarian books &amp; pamphlets. The Humanitarian League has been established to enforce the principle that it is iniquitous to inflict avoidable suffering on any sentient being. \"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Humanitarian League<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is our Hong Kong registered charity.<\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" title=\"&quot;I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.&quot; - Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ernest Bell Library<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>was conceived in 1934.\u00a0It is still strong &amp; active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\"><\/span>Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\"><\/span>Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\"><\/span>Assist students and scholars in their research.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\"><\/span>Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\"><\/span>Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\"><\/span>We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_a_passion_for_sharing_excellent_quality_vegan_articles_items_%E2%80%93_making_them_easily_available_to_21st_C_folk\"><\/span>We have\u00a0a passion for sharing excellent quality vegan articles \/ items \u2013 making them easily available to 21st C folk.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_early_books_magazines_on_veganism_were_originally_only_published_in_the_hundreds_or_in_the_low-thousands_of_copies\"><\/span>Most early books &amp; magazines on veganism were originally only published in the hundreds or in the low-thousands of copies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wars_weather_insects_careless_humans_etc_have_combined_to_make_many_of_them_very_hard_to_find\"><\/span>Wars, weather, insects, careless humans, etc. have combined to make many of them very hard to find.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>We are actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_products\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_books_other_publications\"><\/span>veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_organizations\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0organizations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vegetarian_businesses\"><\/span>veg(etari)an\u00a0businesses.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_organisations\"><\/span>animal rights organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"animal_rights_publications\"><\/span>animal rights publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_organisations\"><\/span>humanitarian organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarian_publications\"><\/span>humanitarian publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\"><\/span>rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\"><\/span>the work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_currently_more_than_2800_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library\"><\/span>There are currently more than 2,800 items in the Ernest Bell Library.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\"><\/span>We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_long_past_time_for_the_library_to_go_online\"><\/span>It is long past time for the library to go online!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_centre_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>a<\/strong><strong>nd so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Henry S. Salt \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" title=\"Sir, From the letters that have reached us, I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response. I would now suggest that it would be a most helpful step if individuals who favour this idea would lend their names to strengthen the appeal that will have to be made to some Public Institution for the use of a room, and if Societies and Journals would also express their agreement. Such a Memorial would be so personally suitable, in view of Mr. Bell\u2019s many and long continued services, and so valuable to the cause of humane progress in general, that it is difficult to see how any objection could be made to it: the sole question is whether the initial difficulties can be overcome. I trust all friends of the humanitarian cause will lend their aid. HENRY S. SALT\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">writing<\/a> in September 1934<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_anyone_would_like_more_information_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>If anyone would like more information, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">humanitarianleague<\/span> (at) <span style=\"color: #800080;\">outlook<\/span> (dot) <span style=\"color: #800080;\">com<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><strong>&#8211; or message me \u00a0through<span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u00a0HappyCow<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"https_wwwhappycownetblogauthor_JohnnySensible\"><\/span><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/ JohnnySensible\/<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10408 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis.jpg\" alt=\"TweetThis\" width=\"577\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/TweetThis-300x69.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_are_a_Tweeter_please_consider_sending_this_post_out_to_your_friends\"><\/span><strong>If you are a Tweeter, please consider sending this post out to your friends.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thank_you\"><\/span><strong>Thank you!\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94%E2%80%94-4\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dugald_Semple_was_a_co-founder_of_%E2%80%98The_Vegan_Society_with_Dorothy_Donald_Watson_in_1944_Ernest_Bell_had_died_in_1933_Cathie_Semple_had_died_in_1941\"><\/span>Dugald Semple was a co-founder of &#8216;The Vegan Society&#8217; with Dorothy &amp; Donald Watson in 1944.\u00a0Ernest Bell had died in 1933.\u00a0Cathie Semple had died in 1941.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DW1.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/DW1.jpg\" alt=\"DW1\" width=\"579\" height=\"368\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photo \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Donald_Watson\" title=\"Donald Watson (2 September 1910 \u2013 16 November 2005) coined the word vegan and founded the Vegan Society.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Donald Watson<\/a>\u00a0reads the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ukveggie.com\/vegan_news\/\" title=\"NO. 1. NOVEMBER 1944.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\">1st ever copy of The Vegan News<\/a>\u00a0. (Picture by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vegnews.com\/pages\/page.do?pageId=10\" title=\"Joseph Connelly Publisher + Co-Creator\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Joe Connolly \u2013 Veg News<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Dairy Is Death<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/milktruth?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152685222897029\" class=\"_58cn\"  data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span class=\"_58cl\">\u202a#\u200e<\/span><span class=\"_58cm\">milktruth\u202c<\/span><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/getreal?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152685222897029\" class=\"_58cn\"  data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span class=\"_58cl\">\u202a#\u200e<\/span><span class=\"_58cm\">getreal\u202c<\/span><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/askthefarmers?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152685222897029\" class=\"_58cn\"  data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span class=\"_58cl\">\u202a#\u200e<\/span><span class=\"_58cm\">askthefarmers\u202c<\/span><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/calflove?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152685222897029\" class=\"_58cn\"  data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span class=\"_58cl\">\u202a#\u200e<\/span><span class=\"_58cm\">calflove\u202c<\/span><\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/animalagriculturefarmer?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152685222897029\" class=\"_58cn\"  data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span class=\"_58cl\">\u202a#\u200e<\/span><span class=\"_58cm\">animalagriculturefarmer\u202c<\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/farmer?source=feed_text&amp;story_id=10152685222897029\" class=\"_58cn\"  data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:104}\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><span class=\"_58cl\">\u202a#\u200e<\/span><span class=\"_58cm\">farmer\u202c<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From &#8211; Life in the Open\u00a0&#8211; a 1919 book. &#8220;Eggs were meant to produce chickens and not omelettes; and cow&#8217;s milk is a perfect food for a calf, but most assuredly not for a grown-up human being&#8220;. The Vegetarian Messenger &amp; Health Review, p. 237 &#8211;\u00a0Dugald Semple &#8211; 1912. In our Ernest Bell Library, one beautiful shelf is specifically dedicated to the books and articles\u00a0of \u00a0Cathie\u00a0&amp; Dugald\u00a0Semple. Over the next months &amp; years we will be systematically reprinting their writings &#8211; and also many other wonderful books, articles, pamphlets &#8211; for more about the library see &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=5665 Ernest Bell published two of Dugald&#8217;s books: &#8211; Joys of the Simple Life\u00a0&#8211; in 1915 Life in the Open\u00a0&#8211; in 1919 &#8211; with Cathie&#8217;s 8 pages of &#8211;\u00a0Recipes for Campers. We have copies of each. Dugald&#8217;s articles also appeared in Ernest Bell&#8217;s monthly\u00a0magazines\u00a0The Animals&#8217; Friend.. Dugald Semple was a proponent of the &#8216;vegan&#8217; diet &amp; lifestyle 100+ years ago &#8211; long before Donald Watson &amp; other of Dugald&#8217;s friends officially started The Vegan Society in the UK. Donald Watson wrote about Dugald in the first ever issue of The Vegan News &#8211; &#8220;Our friend and fellow member Dugald Semple tells us he has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9728,"featured_media":10324,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2274,2275],"tags":[1130,1125,1127,1126,1092,771,1129,1173,1128,16],"class_list":["post-5735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-vegan-history","category-vegetarian-history","tag-animals-friend","tag-cathie-semple","tag-donald-watson","tag-dugald-semple","tag-ernest-bell","tag-fruitarian","tag-fruitarianism","tag-vegan-history","tag-vegan-society","tag-veganism"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cathie &amp; Dugald Semple - vegan pioneers! - HappyCow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/cathie-dugald-semple-vegan-pioneers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cathie &amp; Dugald Semple - vegan pioneers! - HappyCow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From &#8211; Life in the Open\u00a0&#8211; a 1919 book. &#8220;Eggs were meant to produce chickens and not omelettes; and cow&#8217;s milk is a perfect food for a calf, but most assuredly not for a grown-up human being&#8220;. The Vegetarian Messenger &amp; Health Review, p. 237 &#8211;\u00a0Dugald Semple &#8211; 1912. In our Ernest Bell Library, one beautiful shelf is specifically dedicated to the books and articles\u00a0of \u00a0Cathie\u00a0&amp; Dugald\u00a0Semple. Over the next months &amp; years we will be systematically reprinting their writings &#8211; and also many other wonderful books, articles, pamphlets &#8211; for more about the library see &#8211;\u00a0https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=5665 Ernest Bell published two of Dugald&#8217;s books: &#8211; Joys of the Simple Life\u00a0&#8211; in 1915 Life in the Open\u00a0&#8211; in 1919 &#8211; with Cathie&#8217;s 8 pages of &#8211;\u00a0Recipes for Campers. We have copies of each. Dugald&#8217;s articles also appeared in Ernest Bell&#8217;s monthly\u00a0magazines\u00a0The Animals&#8217; Friend.. 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