A meeting of some of those interested in the above Society was held at No. 1, Hankow Road on Wednesday last, says' Sport and Gossip, Mr, E. F. Alford occupying the chair and the following resolutions were proposed and carried unanimously 1.—That it is desirable to form a Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals in Society be hereby formed under the name Shanghai and it is now resolved that such
of "The Shanghai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals."
2—That_ the following gentlemen Messrs. E. F. Alford, F. Ayscough. E. Bard, A. W, Burkill, J.B, Cameron, J.S. Fearon, H. E. Keylock, F. J. Maitland, G. J. Morrison, P. B, Pattisson, and E. Nelson form the first Committee with power to add to their namber, and that Mr. Maitland be requested to act as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr, Alford as President. ["These offices were accepted by the gentlemen named]
8.—That each subscriber of $2 per annum be a member of the Society, but that power be left to the Committee to change the amount of annual subscription as may appear necessary from time to time.
4,—It is decided that the initiatory movements of the Society shall be (a) The translation and circulation of suitable literature amongst Chinese pointing; kinds avd the introduction of such literature out the proper treatment of animals of al into schools.
(6) That all members of the Society are expected to be as observant as possible and to point out to the police cases of cruelty to ponies and all other animals, and to give evidence as may be necessary.
request the local authorities, both municipal and native, to issue proclamations enjoining the proper treatment of animals.
5,—That the Committee be empowered to make such by-laws and regulations as may be conducive to the objects of the Society.
Those desirous of becoming members o the above Society should send subscriptions to Frayx J. Marrcann, Hon, Seo, and Treas: 8.8.P.CA.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.