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health is partly determined by the conditions which society imposes. This conclusion leads to another which is of cheer to those who may perchance be discouraged and falter by the way. The disheartening status of mankind today is undoubtedly the result of the sanitary and social conditions of past ages and former generations, but the influences under which men of the present generation place themselves are more or less within their control and may be made to work for both present and future good. As knowledge and purpose unite for this end, the truth of the idea will grow that the degeneracy or perfection of future generations depends on the acts of men of today. Sanitation then will show what steps should be taken by society, individ- ually and collectively, to secure the health of the race. Clean air, sunlight, wide streets, good pavements, public parks, nourishing food, sanitary schools, public baths, adequate housing, are sanitary measures which are most effective in both sanitary and social results if carried out at times when there seems no special cause for anxiety. The social reformer for his part will guide men to make some sacrifice of present comfort or enjoyment, to under- take labor and expense, so that all the forces of society may be united in bringing mankind as speedily as possible to the com- plete realization of its mighty and noble capabilities. Sanitation and sociology must go hand in hand in their effort to improve the race. The value of the relation which exists between them will be great in proportion as its importance is consciously and

openly recognized.

MARION TALBOT. THE UNIVERSITY OF C i