from one meeting to another and it is observed that many people attend both meetings for no other purpose than to remain over and partake of the free lunch. There are even those who say that something nice to eat plays a part in love affairs. The strange thing about it is that all of these people get a plenty to eat at their own homes and yet are easily tempted to attend any sort of gathering at which they can get a little more. They cannot resist a doughnut and a cup of coffee even if they have a few moments earlier eaten a full meal of corned beef and cabbage and mince pie. They are never too full for any sort of food or drink that happens to be offered free between meals. It would be well if this were the worst that could be said about this gluttonous habit, but it is not. The worst thing about it is that it is gratified with a perfect contempt for the rules of health. There is no better way for a strong 50 Pseudo-Scientific Instruction. and hearty man to- break down his health than to eat and drink between meals and particularly between his evening meal and bedtime. Indeed few people would ever do such a thing in their own homes or at their own expense, but when they can do it at an entertainment they never fail to improve the opportunity. One would suppose that if every one else were guilty of such self-destruction Christian people would condemn and