Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-14
Mr.. MOWERY CHOSEN.
SUCCEEDS DIR. WOOD As PRhs'-
DENT OF THE s. PC. A.
ANNUAL MEETING LAST MIGHT.
The work of the society rum
lis ORGANIZATION Hevie"e"'-'''''''
x. uecord-somc importnnt'"'-
comwcndntIons--An Auxiliary

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nual meeting in the rooms Oh -.
Young Mons Christian Association iaS
o,ch, 1'hero was a good attendance ano
,nc session was highly interesting he-
,,or,s were submitted and officers were
elected.
Tbo officers directors, and spoe'a
agents OF the society were commeh'''
80 ,bo,r fidelity and zeal, the police were
thanked for their cordial cooperate" -
the work OF the society: Justice Cru'c"-
ocld was commended. and the newspapers
praised for the help they give 10 the VI
H. Ind y. Wood insisted upon ms
refusal 10 accept reelection 10 the ~
dcncv which ne has filed so Ionb or
so faithfully. and MI Ira MoWeiS -. w.
elected IN his stead. Dr' WOou we a'1,er
vicc-president ana Inc 4V4''"'"9
officers were chosen; .,,o.
treasurer, W. Ben. Palmer OouiiS'', ~,
A y. Guigon: Assistant Counsellor H.
Jud. j. Wood. y
Cuigon. Or. Jud b. Wood, Mr.. joseph
BRYAN. Mr. ". Ben. Palmer MI Johh
Chamblin. ~, pooo-
90 D. Z
Mrs. Ben Purcell, Mrs. Maria Robinson
Mis- d. Montague. Mrs y. y. stokes,
Mrs Ellen L. Mayo. Mrs. Nirgie PEA
SAINTS. Mrs. ID. Fr0sset. Miss RUBY boue-
ker Miss G. II. Elicit, Miss Sadie Mchae'
Mrs William Murray, Mrs. steven beNe-
ridge. MIS-. a. Y. Randolph MISS beSSio
Davis. ro>-r
Dr. Wood submitted his annual report
which follows
1, presenting this. my annual report, 1
am uieased 10 be able TO state, as SHOWN
in detail by the secretary report tI"'
The usefulness and influence OF til9 ~.
ciety have been more marked hl lHo l"9e
twelve months than Ga amy previous year
~ 5ts history. III has fixed the attention
~ The public upon the fact that dumb AMI
mails are not without friends IN the CITY
Of Richmond. q. .ho
Tho society was incorporated IN tne
wear 1896 but for two years various
causes combined 10 make its progress
slow. Since our organization we nave
been able TO relieve I'm part lhe sul!ti
ings OF 2O67 animals, summarized as lol-
lows: ...
Gases Of all kinds Of cruelty.......".5'6SS
Animals loaded and unlOaded on
cars under the supervision OF inc -,
society ......... ...'.''.;'' .'.''...,ii
Large animals, such as horses, muleS,
and cattle. humanely destroyed ny 600
tho society ............ ................lVsS
DOcs and cats humancly destroyed. ..4,l2i
Persons prosecuted In the courts ~
wifullv committing brutal acts...... 10
our early years Of existence were Pc
RODS of constant warfare, worry ana ui5-
enlargement We were misuhgeIsi o4u,
misrcpresented ridiculed, and resisted p-l
the sight of reckless and savage PUNISH
mcnt disgusting disregard OF thc nouly
sufcr.ngs OF animals sh9hel'9slH Sir.
hibucd in the highways ana streets udlly'
fostering sores. dischargln8 N1Nnu7' cA-
circulating lameness, and .etins IN
trinity kept us at our post 'lly.
Steadily working bravcly barring con-
tumeiy ana overcoming ulhculue5 we
have become stronger year by year. ana
a marked Improvement has slowly mann
tested itself IN the treatment Of animals
IN this city and state as a result OF our
lahOrs The human brute ls learning me
lesson that DE may not do as he VIII with
his own beast. as he may with his tur-
uips and potatoes; that he can actua ly
De sent 90 prison for ill-using ms lVins
chaffcl. and that animals nave rlshls-
God-given rights-to Doe properly shelter
ed. properly fed and properly worked.
PUNISHMENT IS NECESSARY.
The enforcement of the Jaw and the
punishment OF offenders are indeed ne
CessaTy and important factors IA the al
fainmcnt of this end. but. after all, IL is
the regular everyday humane and con-
siderate treatment of animals on which
their comfort or misery chiefly depends.
and the most permanent and effective way
10 bring IL bout f. 10 educate the cnll-
dren in this good work, or, as George T.
Angel terscly puts 10, 1.-THE humane edu-
cation of the millions. who are soon TO
come on the stage Of action
To that end / strongly recommend that
we endeavor 90 have d law passed by the
next Legislature requiring all pub ic
schools 10 devote at least thirty minutes
per month TO exercises and instruction
bearing upOn this subject The school is
ha al Va
given with regularity and with best eff
feet. Next comes the home circle and
after that the lecturc-room and the
church.
The writing Of a school essay on justice,
mercy. or compassion 10 animals Is ca
culated not only 10 instruct the mind
and educate the heart Of the boy or girl
brothers and sisters. fathers and
mothers In the family circle. as well; 10
put on paper reasons why people should
be kind TO animals, removes ignorance,
which Is the parent Of cruelty; by bat
ting against and driving out all cruelty
from a child's heart you not only destroy
a thing hideOus, but YOU create thing
Of beauty. Let the children Of Virginia
have this heart education IN the public
schools and when they come TO maturity
this kindly consideration they VIII have
learned TO extend TO their fellow-man,
and you will have fewer inmates IN your
Jails and penitentiariCs.
Then, too, this cultivation of human
regard for animals will bring good roads
20 every county for a man. knd-hearted
and considerable, will not see his beast OF
burden hauling loads hub-deep In mud
when he can prevent II by building Del-
ter. IL will add wealth 10 the individual
and 20 the community. as the owner VIII
protect his stock in winter ana not allow
them TO die of starvation or exposure.
The ministers of religion in this city
could render a most important service IN
the promotion of the society's objects
cOulN we secure In greater measure theh
influence and active cooperation, ana a.
the pulpit Is a powerful agency in the
propagation OF the principles or justice
and mercy. as well as religion, let I'M
suggestion be made that az least one ser
mon a year be preached in behalf OF The
The income Of the society has always
been inadequate 20 prosecute the wori
as IL should be. In the monthly bOar'
meetings grave msgivings have been eN
pressed on this subject and the insuih
cheney Of membership fees and donation
90 meet the demand 'F been poiI e'
out. .... .....,.,.
The society has for years carried on n
operations in the full belief that necdlu
funds would be provided by a bcnevOlen
public and 10 that end l suggest that an
auxiliary board OF twenty-five ladies' b.
formed. whose duty IL VIII be TO enlis
the sympathy and aid Of our fcllOW-citi
zens. and with their hearty support
trust we shall be favored with liberal con
tributions
There are many reasons why our char
ter should be changed so that Il may EN-
brace the whole State. and trust com
mittee will be appointed 20 consider IN
subject and take such action I'm the prem
iscs as may be necessary.
In severing my connection with YOU n
your president 0Or my determination 4
decline the recollection which your kim