The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-15
CHILD OFFENDERS
. NEED PROTECTION
New Probation Officer Ncccs-
sary, as Rev James Buchanan
Will Retire.
PUBLIC is APATHETIC
New Laws Are adequate. but
Means Of Enforcement
Arc Lacking.

Lack of interest on The part or the
public is the creates, obstacle which
confronts the Juvenile Protective So
cicty, according to tho remarks made
in general discussion at the annual
meeting held last night in the audi
forum Of Murphy's Hotel.
1t was pointed out by several speak
crs that the services of n probation
officer whose duty would be to appear
in Police Court to SEQ that Juvenile Of
tenders received the protection due
them, is needed II was said that the
police officer who makes an arrest
whether of child or hardened Grim
inal. has performed his actual duty in
stopping crime. but he naturally de-
Slres TO secure conviction. 1t was
the opinion of those present that the
services OF a man OF woman should be
had whose point Of view would not
be hat of "A policeman, but Ii person
who should see that children. espe-
cia!iy first offenders, often misguided
waits arc placed under beneficial in
Need Probation Officer.
The need OF u paid probation officer
was apparent, and it was announced
that Rev. James Buchanan, secretary OF
the society. and who has been acting
as probation officer during the past
NO years, VIII he forced to give up
he. work on account Of other duties,
mainly those cntaled as secretary of
ne Associated Charities. The question
will be taken up at the next meeting
OF the board OF trustees.
Tormrr Governor Andrew jackson
Montague, who has been acting presi-
dent of the society. and who presided
al last nights meeting. dcplored the
lie said that steps should be taken
70 arouse enthusiasm that the laws
which We're enacted al the last session
Of the General Assembly through the
ssf flla,e ,t.t
I'VE have ample authority and pow eli.
now. but we must arouse some en-
thusiaSm and interest to enforce It,"
said the former Chief Executive OF tho
state.
shonld lie Enforced.
Since our last annual meeting, !"
continued Governor Montague. "wc
have secured one OF our Fundamental
objects-thc enactment Of laws for
he protection OF boys and girls. we
nave al on paper We want. and the
secure the enforcement OF tho laws"
AS secretary OF the society DR.
Buchanan submitted :. report, which
showed that during the year beginning
80. 1910, siNty-four boys and girls
came under the protection OF the or
ganizaton. Thirty-four girls and eight
boys were taken from the police, par
lone Society and other sources. Most
OF these were placed In sutahl in
SllhullOnS, some were returned to their.
parents Or guardians. while others were
| secured positions and given work.
y the present time the society is
low in the matter of finances, there
being balance of but $50 in the treas
ury.
Officers Chosen.
The election of officers was the PR
clpal business OF last nights meeting
Charles Y. Meredith was chosen pres,-
dent TO succeed J. II. Willard Vice
presidents were elected as follows: A.
). Montague, j. r. Willard and Rev.
-, r. oReily DR.. Buchanan and " L.
walters were reelected Secretary and
treasurer, respectively
The following board Of trustees was
elected: Mrs Norris IL. Asher, Mrs
Henry, L. Baskerville, Mrs C. r. Boil
ing Charles 6. l3osher Mrs. Andrew n.
CHRISTIAN, il. Charles b. Cooke Rev.
nc ", FORSYTH O. II. Funston. ".
Nv: G1ilette, Rev charles H. Hannigan,
Mrs =. L. Lindsay. Chris Manning. Jr.'
M Mmgcne 9; Masse. ROY. W. J. Mayhee,
Major Louis Werner NJ r. Pace, pr'
DoMglas Freeman. ], u. Morris, w r..
| Gay, Mrs. b. 3. Valentine John
| CutchinS and l.. McJudkins