The letter in to-day's correspon Jdence column appealing for assisttance in dealing with the mute vice tims of wars the household pets straying in the alleys off North [Seeehuen Road should find response Jamong the many animal lovers of Shanghai. Some of those who have visited the war torn area have Yarned with tragic tales of the sufferings of cats and dogs abandoned by their owners in the fight from Chapei and its environs, The merciful work which is being car Fed out by Dr. Hlyodo im destroy. ing injured, diseased, or emaciated features brought to him is deserve ing not only of the highest praise, but of earnest ce-operation, and it fis to be hoped.that those who can assist wil do se. At the same time it' might not be at alla bad idea if the Shanghai Municipal Authorities, when working to restore healthy Conditions in, Chapel, should avail themselves of the services the dog catchers in order that this Phase "of the work may be done thoroughly and unnecessary suf fering on the part of these aband-foned animals te reduced to.a minimum.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.