asier 
By Universal Service. 
ETTING a drink of plain 
water 
ceremony 
throughout Europe,” is the la¬ 
ment of Charles J. Brand, con¬ 
sulting specialist of the Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture, who 
turned yesterday from a long 
trip abroad. 
“Wines, whiskey, ales and 
beer are always offered you. 
4 
but never water, 
added. 
“In a large percentage of res¬ 
taurants and cafes an extra 
made for 
you 
not take wine or 
liquor. Wherever one turns he 
is offered drink.” 
Dr. Brand estimated that 
England, France and Italy 
spend between $4,000,000,000 and 
$5,000,000,000 annually for drink. 
“The unsteady steps, red 
faces and redder noses that one 
sees everywhere leaves no doubt 
that alcohol is one of the most 
threatening dangers of all Eu¬ 
rope ” he said. 
