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so, the value of their productive industry has increased by nearly £5,000 per 

 annum ; and not only are they able to put forth more exertion, but the work 

 is done better, and with less fatigue to themselves. Besides this, they save 

 at least :E6,000 every year, which had been previously expended in the pur- 

 chase of alcoholic liquors. 



A similar change, made at the Varteg Iron Works, when under the 

 management of the late Mr. G. Kenrick, was attended with corresponding 

 results ; more work being done in the succeeding six months, than had been 

 ever accomplished within a similar period ; and this being performed with 

 more comfort to the men themselves, and with more satisfaction to their 

 employers. 



GREAT FEATS OF ENDURANCE. 

 Swimming. — One of the greatest feats of endurance was that of Captain 

 Webb, who, a short time ago, astonished everybody by swimming across the 

 Channel — from England to France. The time he remained in the water, 

 the distance he swam, together with the continued determination to accom- 

 plish his object, were truly surprising, and all this without the aid of ale, 

 wine, or spirits. 



Walking. — Weston, the pedestrian, who walked 450 miles in six days — 

 in one day he walked 96 miles — is another proof of the power of endurance 

 without intoxicating drinks. He did not become tired and footsore, but 

 became drowsy from want of sleep on the sixth day ; but after an ordinary 

 night's rest, when his walk was finished, he got up and went about as though 

 nothing unusual had been undertaken, and has since walked 500 miles in 

 six days. 



Travelling. — Who has not heard of Dr. Livingstone, the famous 

 African traveller ? but few are aware, probably, that he braved all, endured 

 all, and did all without using strong drink. This is his testimony : — *' I 

 have acted on the principle of total abstinence, from all alcoholic liquors, 

 during more than twenty years. My opinion is that the most severe labours 

 or privations may be undergone without alcoholic stimulants." 



Sporting. — The Messrs J. C, Clegg and W. C. Clegg, of Sheffield, two 

 brothers, studying for the law, who have been total abstaincBS all their lives, 

 have achieved great results in athletic sports. Mr. J. C. Clegg, in 1868, won 

 six first prizes. The following year he won eight. In 1870, he secured no 

 less than 31 first prizes and two seconds; and in 1872 he won 34 prizes. 

 Altogether Mr. Clegg has won 84 prizes, 74 of which are first. These 

 exploits show that stimulating liquors are not essential to maintain speed, 

 strength, or stamina. 



Sculling. — Mr. Edward Hanlan, the champion sculler, being asked his 

 opinion as to the use of strong drink and tobacco in athletic exercises, fur- 

 nishes the following reply, dated June 28th, 1879 : — " I have to state that, in 

 my opinion, the best physical performances can only be secured through the 

 absolute abstinence from their use. This is my rule, and I find after three 

 years' constant work at the oar, during which time I have rowed many 

 notable match races, that I am better able to contend in a great race than 

 when 1 first commenced. In fact, I believe that the use of liquor and tobacco 

 has a most injurious effect upon the system of an athlete, by irritating the 

 vitals, and, consequently, weakening the system." 



Fighting. — The military career achievements of General Havelock in 

 India, a few years ago, filled all England with admiration ; and yet, during 

 all his severe privations, forced marches, and desperate engagements, he 

 drank neither wine beer nor spirits ; and declared, " that water drinking was 

 the best regimen for the soldier." 



Exploring. — In the late expedition to explore the Arctic regions, Adam 

 Ayles, and a few others of the party, kept firm to their pledges, and endured 

 all the hardships of that trying enterprise without using any strong drink. 

 Punch notices the heroic conduct, and wishes — 



" A health to gallant Adam Ayles, 

 Who o'er the topers still prevails, 

 From scurvy safe and Arctic gales, 

 Through drinking only Adam's ales ! " 



Church of England Temperance Chronicle, 



