The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-11
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BANDS OF MERCY.
II is difficult wholly 10 eradicate old
habits Of conduct and of feeling from
the older generation, but the children
and youths can be fairly counted upon
in the coming days 10 stand for hu-
manity. justice and fair play toward
the silent and defenceless. For this rea-
son / heartily recommend the formation
OF Bands Of Mercy in the schools, both
public and private.
While an legitimate means for sup
preston of cruelty should be adopted, we
regard humane education as the great
cure for the evil. Impressions made I'm
childhood are the most lasting, and as
children are naturally fond Of animals.
parents. teachers and minister's should
seize an favorable opportunities 20 inn
part humane instruction.
The object OF the Society OF the Pre-
vention of Cruelty 90 Animals. as Is well
known, is 10 protect dumb creatures,
and the citizens of Richmond are thor
Oughiy acquainted with the work of the
society since its incipercy. To keep mp
this humane work. the society IS com
PEELED 20 have funds. and we. there
fore make an appeal 10 the kind-hearted
people who have so generously cOniri-
buted TO It's support. 10 continue their
kindly aid and endeavOr 10 enlist others
10 assist ln this most worthy undertake
ing
During the past year the receipts of the
society We're $4,000 and the expenses,
S3s72S showing that the cost Of this mo-
bic enterprise is very small, In compari-
son with the great good that is being
accomplished A very large per cent. Of
the receipts have been contributed by
the officers which should not be expected,
as their work is done without c0mpen-
sation. and the entire community IS reap
ing the benefit Of their labOrs. The
society desires 90 extend IFS field OF use-
fulness. and. with only a moderate I'M
crease I'm the membership and donations.
they will be enabled not only to DO this.
but accomplish more effective work az
home
THANKS TO HELPERS.
The society is very grateful for any
assistance that has been given. and de-
slres 20 express IT'S sincerest thanks 10
every one who has contributed 10 the
cause, and also 20 beg d continuance Of
their aid I'm the future.
The society Is fortunate i'm securing
Mr c. a. Pusey as is agent. who has q
heart for humane work and who repre-
SCENTS the society with courage, kindness
and discretion.
/ take great pleasure I'm commencing
the officers Of this society and the Board
OF Managers for the faithfulncss and
ability with which they have performed
their respective duties Each has labOred
diligently TO promote the best interests
Of the society. and TO members who have
so promptly notified us of facts Of cruelty.
thereby enabling us 10 do more efficient
work we extend sincere thanks
our thanks arc due 10 the daily papers
for their many acts Of kindness. and also
TO Pollce-Justice Crutchheld and many
members OF the police force for their
aid and cooperation.
JUD. -. WOOD.
President.
THE MONTHLY MEETING.
The monthly meeting OF the Board OF
Directors OF the Society was held last
night at the rooms Of the Society. the
president, DR. Jud y. Wood, In the chair.
There was a fun attendance OF the Board.
The report OF the agent Mr. C.. A. Pussy,
was as follows:
Number OF cases invesigated......... ~
AdmOniuons ............... ..........-...-. 10
Horses and mules lame ana sore
shoulders and backs ..................
Horses ana mules unhitched and sent
TO stable ................ ......'.....'-.' y
Overloaded teams ................ ..,..... IA
Very poor. half-fed horses ordered
kept OF the street .............. ......
Horses stopped from work until shod..
Horses deserted ........s..t...- -.s-.-.....
Cruelty whipped horses and mules.
Cases Of sicl. horses where agent adj
yised owners TO set VEL ''...~s".''