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attitude heartily. Here it is : New York, February 16, 1906. I cannot commend too highly your attitude on the alcohol question. Its insidious action cannot be too carefully and constantly resisted. We have passed from the age of every gentleman drink- ing his bottle at his dinner and so proving himself to be a gentleman. I trust we will speedily pass from the present age of "Have a drink," as a proof of geniality and comrade- ship. Alcohol, in my opinion, should be used only as advised by physicians, and should be sold only by druggists. Its use 46 California Wines and Beer. should be under the strictest control when in the form of whiskey or other spirits. Wine, not containing a high per- centage of alcohol, needs restrictions less stringent. The abolition of the use of wines and spirits is one thing. Their proper use is another. Whatever we extract from God's gifts to man is meant for a blessing, and should be so used. But when we abuse any one of them, then the blessing becomes a curse. Hence the necessity for wise restriction. Faithfully yours, H. PEREIRA MENDES, Minister Spanish and Portuguese Congregation, New York City. As to the Statement Concerning California Wines and Beer.