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White Ribbon, Volume 20, Issue 236, 18 February 1915, Page 10

Effects of Alcohol on Naval & Military Work The following appeal been issued to "All Men Serving the Empire." Signed by Sir Thomas Barlow, M l)., F.R.S., K.C.V.0., President of the College of Physicians, Physician to H.M. the Kin#; Sir Frederick Treves, F.R.C.S., G.C.V.0., Hon. Col K.A.V.C., T.F., Sergeant-Surgeon to H.M. the king ;G. J. H. Etna, Ml). CM.. Surgeon 'General R.A.11.C.; Sir Victor Horsley, F.R.C.S., F.R.S., Captain R.A.M.C., T.F.; and G. Sims Woodhead, M.D., F.R.S., Lt.-Col. R.A.M.C., T.F. 1 It has been proved by the most careful Scientific Experiments, and com* pletely confirmed by actual experience In ATHLETICS AND WAR, as attested by Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, V.C., K.C., K.P.; Field-Marshal Lord Wolseley, K.P., C.C.8., and many other Army Leaders, that ALCOHOL, OR DRINK , * 1. Slows the power to see Signals. 5. Lessens resistance to Diseases and 2. Confuses prompt judgment Exposure. 3. Spoils accurate shooting. 0. Increases shock from wounds. 4. Hastens Fatigue. We therefore most strongly urge you, for your own Health and Efficiency, that at least as long as the war lasts you should become TOTAL ABSTAINERS.