The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-05-20

To the Officers and Members of the Bel
fast Humane Society: Another year has
passed since our last meeting, and while we
have not accomplished 50 much as we hoped
TO, yet l feel that our work has not been
wholly frultless. | know there has been far
less suffering among dumb animals in this
vicinity than there would have been if we
had not been engaged in this noble work.
While we have not had the help from the
publ1c that we ought to have had feel sure
it will come later on if we do our duty
The longer [ am in this work the more use
| see for it.
There is a terrible lack, either from wilful
neglect or ignorance, in the care of dumb
animals. md many places where stock is
kept that lack so many little things, which
II done would make vast difference in the
comfort of the stock. Therefore, L think we
should renew our energies and devise some
way to raise money that we can do more
work in the coming year than we have in
the past.
There have been SO complaints made to
me in the past year. all of which have been
investigated. | have also received quite
number OF anonymous letters, of which I
have taken no notice. Anyone wishing to
give information of cases of cruelty must
sign their own names and they will be
strictly confidential.
The main business of the past year con-
SlstS OF the following; overchecked, 4 bad
or no shoeing, 8; reprimand for hard driving,
8, interviewed as to better care of stock, %;
humanely killed. homeless cats, 6; old, worn
out horses, 81.
Respectfully submitted,
j. w. KNowLToN, Agent.
vote of thanks was passed to Mr.
Knowlton for the earnest and efficient man.
ner in which he had performed the duties of
his Office.
Voted that the report of the Agent be pub
lished in the local papers.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Fl. E. Mcdonald; Vice Presidents,
John G. Brooks, G. F. CHM; Secretary, L.
M. burlington; Treasurer, II. P. Thompson
Directors, j. W. Knowlton, A. G. Sibley, G..
c. Kilgore, Mrs j. Fl. Howes, Miss Adele
Mcdonald, Mrs. A. l. Brown, R. F. Dunton,
Mrs. R. Fl. Howes, Mrs. j. NJ. Leighton.
The following resolutions were passed:
The Belfast Humane Society desires to
record its debt of gratitude to the late AL
bert B. Otis for the constant interest which
he ever displayed in its aims and work, and
to express the feelings of sorrow and loss
which the death of so true friend has oc-
casioned.
Also, The Belfast Humane Society, recog-
nlzlng that it has lost an earnest friend and
well-w isher in the late Mrs Frances Banks,
utSlres 10 express lts appreciation OF her in
terest in its work while living, and of the
generous gift which VIII long identify her
me mory with its organization and work.
The following committee was appointed
to organize Bands of Mercy among the
school children: Mrs. j. NJ. Le;ghto on, Mrs.
Joseph Tyler Mrs r. H. Howes, Mrs. j. Fl.
Howes.
The following committee was appointed
to arrange for a public meeting early in the
fall A. c. Sibey, j. W. Knowltou, Mrs. j.
M. Leighton, Miss Adele Mcdonald.
AT a subsequent meeting of the Executive
Committee, J w. Knowlton was reelected
Agent. The Agent was instructed to COM
municate with the Massachusetts Humane
Society in regard to procuring a supply of
placards for posting in proper places, reat-
ing to the use of the check-rein and the treat
1nent of birds
vote of thanks was passed to Mr.. Sibley
the retiring President, for the earnest and
faithful manner i'll which he had performed
the duties of that office. Mr.. Sibey declined
reelection on account Of pressure of other
business,