Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-04-15
NEWS OF LOCAL INTEREST
AN INTERBsTTNG SUIT BEFORE
REFEREEB.
Tho Delaware society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty TO Animals Hs-
sues hn Appeal for Aid from the
Public.

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WILMINGTON, DEL, April I'd, 1ss6.--0r
| behalf OF the Delaware Society for the Pre-
| ventlon Of Cruelty to Animals, we earnestly
desire to call your attention to our present
necessities.
A review OF our labors, since our incor
| poratlon by act OF Legislature In 1873, shows
that the causes which brought this society
into existence are still active, and though
steady progress has been made In the work
OF humanity TO dumb animals, there still
remains wide and fertile field for the ex-
ercise OF our usefulness, which can only be
covered by constant effort aided and en-
couraged by the financial and moral sup
port OF our friends throughout the city and
State.
In order that our sphere of usefulness
might be extended, our board OF managers,
acting In cooperation with our sister
society to prevent cruelty to children, after
mature deliberation, decided upon engag-
ing an agent, and renting an office In COM
mon, where our work could be promptly
attended to, and all complaints receive
immediate attention.
This resolution was carried into effect in
November last and has already fully justi-
fed our expectations.
But with 1t our expenses have increased,
and we are constantly crippled In our en-
deavors by luck of financial aid.
We want the efficiency of our society to
be fully maintained, and to win our way TO
the support and esteem Of all friends Uf
humanity.
Without ample means we cannot success
fully prosecute the work upon which we
are engaged, and which we believe you
must earnestly desire should be continued.
Our yearly subscription OF one dollar
brings 1t within reach OF nearly every one;
and surely, what charity appeals more
strongly to our hearts than protection to
dumb animals, helpless to protect them
selves.
We have received one bequest OF 81 900,
which, permanently invested, yields us s55
a year; with this exception, we are solely
dependent for resources upon our annual
subscriptions, occasional donations, and
our share OF fines under the law.
This Is not sufficient for our needs. Our
list Of members has become 80 small, that
we are sorry to say, unless 1t be consider
ably increased, we will not be able to con-
tinue our society after the present year.
Such a commentary upon our work In
our city and State Is most deplorable.
To prevent this misfortune we appeal d.
rectly to you for aid and influence. We
trust that each and every annual contribu-
tor to our society will not only continue his
subscription, but induce many Others to be-
come its promoters.
II you will each kindly interest yourself
In this matter, q large increase In our MEM
bership will surely follow.
Under our charter our authority extends
over the whole State, and 1t is our constant
endeavor to extend our work and influence
Into the other counties.
To accomplish this purpose we cordially
solicit every friend of dumb animals In Kent
and Sussex for patronage and cooperation,
assuring them that any complaints they
may send us will receive prompt attention.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM CANBY, President,
602 Market street.
WILLARD HALL PORTER, Secretary,
8 East Eighth street.
MISS ANNE SEMPLE, Treasurer,
902 Market street.
WALTER II. HAYES, Attorney,
$ East Eighth street.
NoTg-All complaints should be addressed
to Harvey u. vandegrlft, Special Agent, at
the society's office, No. 1O1l West Sixth
street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Those wishing to help us may send their
contributions to any Of the officers.