200 THE RIGHT TO BE WELL BORN 



were only four hundred in the social sets of 

 New York that were fitted by birth, educa- 

 tion and refinement to enter its highest so- 

 ciety, called the "Patriarch's Ball Set." 

 The newspapers of the day took exception 

 — but facts, now proven, show that Ward 

 McAllister was a prophet ahead of his 

 time. 



The pedigree of a horse is all important 

 in predicting the character of his offspring. 

 At the auction sales today, you will see 

 colts a few months old sold at fabulous 

 prices on their pedigree. The family is 

 superior to the individual. The individual 

 may look good, may show good character- 

 istics, but that is no guarantee what the 

 offspring will be. The pedigree of men 

 and women is most important if valuable 

 children are to result from their union. 

 So firmly do I believe in the value of 

 human pedigrees and achievements for the 

 future of the race, that, were I young and 

 without obligations, I would devote my life 

 to the upbuilding of such institutions as 

 the Eugenic Eeeord Office. 



A priceless opportunity is now open to 



