The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
VACATION FOR
 THE ANIMALS

From the Christian Science Monitor.
 Pine Ridge Farm Is the country an- mex of the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and is situated in 'Dedham, near the dividing line between that town and Needham. The visitor reaches it by car riage from pedham, or by short walk from the Needham cars, which pass Pine street.
 Leaving the station at Dedham, we pass several fine public buildings and cross the bridge near the boat clubhouse where a picturesque view of the river and meadows spreads out on either side. Through clump of trees we catch a glimpse of historic Powder Rock one arms were stored during the Revolution ary war. Then a shady. winding coun- try road leads to Pine Ridge.
 From the high fence of wire which surrounds the premises, it is apparent that it is not an ordinary farm, but the sunny orchard and the cottages beyond look homelike and attractive. The cot tage Is shaded by number of tall pines where the wind whispers all day long in summer, and an atmosphere of peace surrounds the entire place.
 In weird inclosure, where sweet peas were growing over the outside, were number of Angora cats, the special pets of the caretaker, and in an adjoining inclosure were two or three pigeons, while in cage hanging from the top was a young hawk which has had a somewhat unusual career for 8 bird of his age. Peter fell from the nest when very young, was picked up in the Fen way in Boston and carried to the league home on Carver street, and from there was sent to Pine Ridge. He is very tame and has proved so interesting that he has won the affection of the family, and although he Is not considered safe citizen to be allowed in the woods he has had considerable freedom and flies around the inclosure with the pig cons.
 Haven of Rest for Horses
 Following board walk which wound up the hill we came to. the stable. Here are a number of horses, two or three pensioners, other city work horses, spending a brief vacation, and some disabled horses receiving special care Int stable is clean and dry, the stalls roomy and each has window overlook ing the surrounding grove of oak trees. The horses were gazing out of these windows, with the most evident enjoy ment, and surely 1t must be a welcome relief to these hard-working city horses to find such a haven of rest. The pad docks run down the hill to the west, and 1t is said that one livery stable horse brought here, when let out into paddock, was so delighted with the freedom that she rolled and ran and galloped for about half an hour without stopping. Some interesting stories are told of these vacationers and some very pathetic ones. Robin put his head out of his stall and asked for a lump of sugar A bag of >carrots and one of sugar soon disappeared, each horse within reach had to have a little treat.
 Flowers growing here and there add brightness to the place and through the trees there are occasional glimpses of the Blue hills.
 Children's "Kindness Clubv
 The motto of the league is "xindness Uplifts the World" and the work has spread to number of other cities and towns. The society is giving as much as possible to humane education, but its president says that while humanity is being educated there is much to be done in relieving the present victims of and cruelty. The Kind ness club, which was organized some years ago among the boys and girls in the neighborhood of the city home of the league, has been an influence for good and a medal is offered each year to the child whose record shows the greatest deeds of kindness to animals. The society works in harmony with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, but in a different field.
 Visitors are welcome at Pine Ridge or at the Carver street home, and one who can spend little time at either of these places cannot fail to be interested.