Punch,  21 (1851), 93–94.

Total Abstinence and Moderation

Anon

Genre:

Proceedings, Spoof

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners, Quackery, Narcotics


    One participant, Mr Stunner, attacks the medical profession for 'withholding their sanction against total abstinence' owing to their self-interest in 'disease and suffering' and also for employing 'medicated grog' in their practice.



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