National Republican., 1876-02-01
CRUELTY TO AEIHALs.
Fifth Annual kssting Of the Warrington 30.
cistS-The Work Of the Fat-ilsetipn Of
Officers.

Fifth Annual kesting Of the Warrington 60
cisty-The Work Of the Fa.t-flsctipn Of
officers.
The Warrington Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Animals held It's fifth annual meeting
last evening at Tsllmadge hall. Morgan's band
was in attendance, and the exercises included, in
addition TO the regular annual exercises voc II
and instrumental musical exercises aad literary
selections. hepresitent, Theodore F. Gatchell,
occupied the chair.
After the exercises had been opened by the
performance Of several selections, the president
read hfs anrualreport. The report reviewed the
work of the society for the year, and mentioned
the cases of the year in which action has besn
taken, and the details Of which have been laid
before the public before this. Aconsiderable por-
the Zanlo Poole case. In concluding his refer
ence to It he says that II the decision Of Judge
wyl1e is not sustained in the upper court 1t
would not deter him from repeating the same ac.
tfon in similar case.
At the conclusion of the reading of the report
gentleman in the audience arose and asked If
little Zanlo Poole was In the audience.
The president replied, "I believe heis, sir :" and
boy soon appeared and was led upon the platform
wrapped up in o diminutiye Ulster coat He
smiled a stage smile at the audience for which he
The secretary, Mr. W. q. DuvalI, then read his
report. Alter reviewing slightly the success of
the the soHey since ~ ,Ss ne gave
the past five years. Number OF arrests $50, class
ifed Gs follows: Working CALLED and emaciated
horses tongues out =, overlooking 20, starving
animals 10, fighting dogs ), working crippled
nh%as n Eh Inv iRg n TSRe e hGrseS nn tUhgTs wG.S
6, eyerworking 16, leg broken snd worked /,
cruelty TO calves s, bagging COWS and cruelty to
2, stOning birds 2, abandoning their animals p,
shooting dogs ana cruelty to same 2, chicken
fighting , poisoning l, animals ordered taken
out Of harness IS, ANIMALS killed 81.
The conclusion OF the report makes most COM
plimentary mention of the president, Mr..
cases have been prosecuted. At the conclusion
of the reading of the secretary's report Miss
Carrie V. Kidwen sang the "Milkmaid's Mar
riage Song" fer the beautiful rendition of which
sbc was enthusiastically applauded.
Mr.. A. ). Solomons, the treasurer, submitted
conditon Of tSe society,". spesEns Of the accl com.
munication from the District Commissioners CALL
ing upon the society for the amount due from
them TO the District, he said that the boot fitted
on the other leg; that the District was indebted
to them.
Mr.. Gatchell explained the relations existing
between them and the District, stating that the
Police Court had collected fines from their cases
amounting to upwards Of 5000, and they expected
from that source about $50. The officials of the
Police Court had made no report OF the matter
yet, and he could not tell exlctly how 1t stood.
A portion Of the fines were collected IN cases in
which the society was the prosecutor.
Mr.. Gatcbell read letter from Hon William
DennisOp, who had been announced TO speak, ex-
pIcsslDB Dis regret lor MS lnaDlilty 10 perform
that duty, and his sympathy for the cause in
which tho society was working. Ho introduced
Mr.. Alonzo Bell, who, after a brief address, took
Mr. Getchell by surprise by presenting him, in
behalf CT the society, with q beautiful bronze
clock, surmounted by the figure OF horse. Mr..
Bell made the presentation an occasion for many
appropriate and witty remarks, which were
heartily appreciated by the society and their
guests.
Fir. Gatchell responded briefly.
The following officers for the ensuing year were
then elected: President, Theodore +. Gatchell;
vice presidents, L. q. Fex, VIM. Stickpey, Thos.
Taylor. Rev. S. Domer and S. Muller; secretary,
w. q. Duvall; treasurer, A. s. Solomous: exscu-
tive committee, Alorzo Bell. w. II. Reed, H. II.
Tallmadge, Thos. W. Sheppard, \. Nailor, IT.,
John H. King and a. H. Pardon.
After the announcement Of the officers. Rev. S.
Domer was introduced, and made short address,
in which he earnestly commended the work OF the
society. His remarks were very interesting, and
entirely reelected the sentiments OF the society
and of the gathering.
A number of names of those desiring to lon
the society were sent up by card and enrolled on
the society books.
After the performance of few airs, Mr.. THee-
daleread few fine selections. "Sleep On" was
sung by quartette Of the members Of the society,
and an adjournment was made.