The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-19
HUMANE SOCIETY TO BE ORGAN
lied FOR THE PROTECTION OF
TRAINED ANIMALS - BIRMlNG-
HAM WOMEN INTERESTED.

At the Meeting to be held this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock in the office of Chief
Of Police c. W. Austin, permanent organ-
ization will be effected Of humane So
ciety.
Mr.. Austin, who was made temporary
chairman at the meeting held few days
ago hopes that the meeting this after
noon will be largely attended. He Is
anxious for the work to receive the CO.
operation from the public that is neces-
sary to make 1t effectual, and all persons
who are interested in humane work are
urged to be present at this meeting
interest in the matter seems to have
been aroused, ond wit. public sentiment
to strengthen tho efforts Of a few. a
we'll organized humane society will be
the result of tcdny's meeting
1t has not been difficult to bring out
human sympathy in the cause of suffer-
ing, MANNED animals for even in such
unpronising soil as the crowded streets
Of the city there blooms the flower of
compassion, anG while the dumb creature
is staggering beneath its burdens. mon
and women are shuddering at the daily
exhibitors of cruelty and neglect.
That the initiative has now been taken
by a few persons who could no longer
close their eyes to the exquisite torture
of dumb creatures, 1t should result in
mass meeting of such proportions as to
make impossible any continued indlfrer
ence to suffering animals at the mercy
of ruffians.
There are already sufficient laws pro-
vided for the protection Of dumb ami
mails. There may be some reasons urged
for additional restrictions in order that
the society may do its work effectively.
But the greatest need is the proper en-
couragement on the part of the public
and a sentiment that win result in the
enforcement of humane laws
Mrs. Charles A Wheelan, secretary OF
the temporary organization. said yester-
day that interest in the work was In
creasing.
Il hope that Birmingham women will
show their interest by their presence at
the meeting this afternoon" said Mrs.
Whelan. 1T is a work that should appeal
to women and l feel sure that the women
of Birmingham will lend their aid"
Among the women who are greatly in
terested is Mrs. Lloyd Guice, whose strong
appeal for the protection of dumb animals
appeared recently in The Age-Herald, and
which did more to arouse public sympathy
than any recent comment
Several of the leading ministers were
asked yesterday for an expression.
The Rev. DR.. A c. Davidson pastor
of the Southside Baptist church. is in
full sympathy with the movement 81
will do all in my power to aid in this
work. said DR.. Davidson. such a socie-
ty is greatly needed In this community
and I endorse and will heartily encourage
this good work"
The Rev DIR. A. B. Curry is among
of the movement.
lone cannot go about the streets OF
Birmingham" said DIR. Curry. without
recognizing the need of a humane So
ciety. 1 do not know the state or the
municipal laws in regard TO this matter.
but 1 presume that the first work of such
society would be TO secure adequate
laws II they have not been already pro-
vided I shall give my moral support to
such an organization"
DR.. L. s. Handley, when asked of the
need of such society, said that he
would encourage any movement looking
to its organization. He recognized the
great necessity for some action to be
taken and heartily irdorsed the present
agitation of the subject