The record-union., 1895-01-23
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
1t Holds It's Annual Meeting. Hens
Reports and Elects New Officers.

1t Holds It's Annual Meeting. Hens
Reports and Elects New officers.
Despite the storm the Sacramento
County Human Society held its third an
nual meeting last night, and it proved
very profitable session, and one full of
interest. There was fair attendance,
and in defiance of mud and rain one of
the courageous, public-spirited women
Of the society, Mrs. b. c. Trefry, put in
an appearance.
The President, ]. A. Woodson, for the
retiring Board of Trustees, read a report
from that body recitng generally the
work of the organization for the year,
and the result OF the recent conference
with the other humane societies OF the
State, and advising enlargement OF the
mem bership and a better system Of re-
porting by badge officers. The report
pointed out the great good the society has
accomplished in three years, and what is
yet before it 20 achieve
The Secretary, w. ID. Lawton, reported
in detail. From that report it was learned
that the society has twenty-siX active
badge officers and some not active. In
1871 the society had attended to these
cases by way of correction: Working
lame horses 3, CALLED horses 2, overload
Ing and overdriving Z, arrests and pros
improper care of animals Is, animals
killed by badge officers 13, glandered
horses killed ., horses left too long on
the street and taken up ), miscellaneous
cases 81; total, loo. In 1892 the society
attended to lS4 cases, in 1888 to 1872, in
1884 10 156; total, 532. Cases of interven-
ton, remonstrance, prevention and sue
cessful correction without prosecution,
some 220. Total work as to cases, 752. IN
addition, conferences were held, good road
work promoted and one entertain nent
given. The receipts were $2l1 4S and the
disbursements SlS6 48; on hand, S25 0S.
The need for income to the extent of
81, 200 year was earnestly urged in both
reports, and the neglect of members to
pay up dues deplored. These and other
matters referred to, especially legislation
now before the Legislature. were referred
| to the new Board of Trustees.
j. W. Wilson, Treasurer, submitted his
report showing receipts and disburSe-
ments agreeing with the report of the
Secretary. Clarken d Ross, attorneys,
reported that they had gratuitously, and
i'll all cases acted for the society and adj
vsed the badge officers, and made all
necessary appearances in court
The old officers were then relieved,
their reports ordered filed, and the new
Board of Trustees was ordered elected.
The election was held by ballot, and re-
suited as follows: Trustees-R. G. Irvine,
Isador Schad, +. NJ. Woodson, Daniel
Miller. j. n. Payne, George IL. Smith.
Daniel Flint. The old officers retired
from the chairs, and these were selected
by the new Trustees: President, George
II. Smith; Vice President, J. n. Payne;
Secretary, w. d. Lawton; Treasurer,
Daniel Flint; Attorneys, CIarken q Ross.
In the midst of complimentary speeches
and many expressions OF regard, vote
of thanks was given the retiring Presi-
dent, and he was made an honorary
Trustee. Complimentary remarks were
INDUCED in on Mr.. Smith assuming the
chair, and general good feeling and warm
fellowship in the cause OF mercy per-
vaded the meeting.
On the meeting adjourning sine die,
the Trustees resolved TO meet February
9th at the society's headquarters, 402 J
street, which will be the office of the or
ganization for 1895, and where the COM
plant book will be kept.