The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-23
YEARS WORK
OF S. Pc. A.
The Presidents Annual Re-
port Tells the Story.
ARE GETTING MERClFUL
1t is Shown that the Society Has Ac.
complshed Much Good-The Elec-
ton Of Officers and OF
the Board.
ARE GETTING MERCIFUL

At the annual meeting Of the Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to AMI
mails, held Wednesday night. the follow
ing report was submitted by President
Cyrus Bossieux:
Time has flown swiftly since our last
annual meeting, and the opening words
of my address on that occasion may
with impunity be used tonight: The
work of the year has not been astound-
Ing, but unrenitting and very satisfac-
tory" The meeting of the board OH the
second Tuesday has only been omitted
'once-during the month Of August-and
the interest and punctual attendance Of
the members continues each one making
8, strenuous effort to protect every dumb
creature who needs the guardianship of
this association.
The moral effect of this quiet superVi-
sion is Immense, and owners and drivers
become more scrupulous and merclful
every year. The Society for the Pre-.
vention of Cruelty to Animals is the
friend of all owners of animals, horses
especially, for frequently the unsuspect-
ing owner is the victim of careless
driver, over whom, however, the Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals
keeps watchful eye.
There is one quarter where the jurls.
diction Of the society has not pene-
trated-a quarter which must be care
fully looked after in the future. That
is the handling of animals at the theatres.
A very short while ago all OK used Tor
dramatic purposes at the Academy had his
leg broken and suffered extremely. Mer-
ciful people will not allow the cruel treat
ment Of dumb things to amuse the pub
lie.
The Church Hill branch is progressing
finely and its president and board are
always alert to keep up the interest and
increase the zeal of the members.
The Bands of Mercy which should
form a powerful auxiliary to this work.
are not as we'll established as they might
be. and need encouragement and direc-
ton. The child of to-day will be the
father OF the next generation, and 1t is
never too soon to begin their training
In acts of mercy.
The report Of the year Is:
Total number Of cases, ............. l,Ie4
Among these were:
Overloaded teams MISUNDERSTANDING. 267
Horses unhitched and sent to stable
to be cared for MISUNDERSTANDING. llO2
Veterinary called ..........*......... IS
Cruelty corrected and drivers he
ported $1,000. .......... ........ -
tAdmonitiOns acknowledgements. SOI
Small animals destroyed ...t......... 81
Large animals destroyed ......,... ga
Zines amounted NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sl27
OF these the following are the cases
of the Church Hill branch, from Octo-
Der LIST. 1902, to September Both, 1903:
Horses ordered shod .................. l24
Horses taken off street, unfit for
work ,................. .............. Ia
Horses taken put and fed .......... III
Sore backs and shoulders ...........: 1862
Overloaded teams ...,..:............:.. 1873
71S
Admonltions given ..............."". 1914
Horses protected from sun .......... 81
Horses taken away from driver ~. Il
Cows protected ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
Goats protected .....,..-.............
No cause for complaint ..,...,...... II
Total ........ ..............:.........1 Ol1
Large animals killed ................ 81
Small animals killed ................ 14s
Total ....-... $1,000. ....,.....:....' 2oH
Fines collected .......,.... ,............. $27
During the year, by the courtesy of
friend, a collection of beautiful calen-
dars has been distributed; excellent
drinking troughs have been established
where they were needed, and manure
from the stables Systematically put In
boxes In the alleys and then carted
away.
AS the City Council does not contri-
butte any funds to the society any longer.
1t is doubly necessary to increase our
mem ership In order to increase the
amount In our treasury.
Respectfully submitted.
CYRUS BOSSIEUX,
President s. P. G. A.
October 21st, 1903.
After the reading of the presidents
report, the following officers were elected:
First Vice-President. DR.. Jud. b. Wood;
Second VicePresident, Mr.. v. Newton;
Third President, Mr.. Peter Mayo;
Fourth Vice President, Mr., Joseph Bryan;
Fifth Vice-President. Mr.. John Cussons.
Board-Mr and Mrs. w, Ben Palmer,
Mr.. J. p. Dashiell Miss Pearl Bodeker
Mr.. William Rehling, Mr., f. G. Mayo,
and Mr., Horace G. Carin. Counsel, Mr..
A. 70. Gugon; Assistant DR.. judi b.
Wood; President Church Hill Branch,
Miss Ruby Bodeker: Agent. r, G. Taylor.