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Of wines, two Clarets and one Sherry have been
analyzed. The sherry, like most sherries, was
plastered, but only to a slight degree. Though made
to some extent from the juice of the grapes, it is
a thoroughly manufactured article. The amount of
proof spirit, 36 percent., should be borne in mind, as
two glasses of such wine are equal to one glass of neat
brandy. As to the Clarets, the total absence of sugar
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is a good feature. No. 213 is more acid than No. 217,
The coloring matter of No. 213 is that of a newer
wine than No. 217. With regard to the alcohol, No.
213 contains 15 percent. of proof spirit, and No. 217
17 per cent. Such wines as these, although inferior,
are far more wholesome than most sherries.
Of the two Porters, little can be said. Hops are
not much in request. The bitter of No. 210 reminds
only of caramel and licorice. Salt is well kept within
bounds, and amounts in each, respectively, to twentyeight
and thirty-six grains per gallon. With respect
to the alcohol, it should be remembered that two wine
glasses of porters like unto these, are equal to oneand-a-half
glasses of claret. Considering the quantity
of beer imbibed, it can be seen at once how much more
alcohol is taken than the best of physicians would
permit, if people had the least respect for their bodily
health and comfort.