Our inspector, Mr. J, H. Thomas, except for a short period of absence in the earlier part of the year, con-_tinued at his post throughout 1937, as did also our secretary, Mrs. H. L. Ricks. Both these officials rendered invaluable service, more especially during the period of hostilities when a considerable strain was imposed upon them in carrying out duties which at times were exceptionally arduous, Mr. Thomas has recently resigned from the post of inspector in order to take up another appointment, and your executive committee has filled the vacancy by engaging the services of Mr. F. C. Woollam.
Our thanks are once again due to Dr. D. L. McWhirter, the society's honorary veterinary adviser, and to Mr. K. E. Newman, our honorary legal adviser, dor ihe -professional assistance. and advice" they have so freely given to the society whenever required.
I should like also to acknowledge with gratitude the support rendered to the society by Messrs. Keylock and Pratt, Dr. F, G. Philipp, Dr. Hyodo, Dr. Taniguchi and the Edinburgh Road Dog Hospital, in connection with the humane destruction of animals on the Society's behalf for a nominal fee.
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