THE S.P.C.A

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 9257, 26 January 1916, Page 7

THE S.P.C.A

The fortnightly meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held yesterday afternoon. Mr F. Meadowcroft occupied the chair. The report of Inspector Henry .referred to the practice of the Defence authorities cutting the tails of" horses before sending them to the front. As the horses were bound to a hot climate, this practice was described as cruel, os a long tail was requisite as a protection against flies. The inspector was deputed to visit the comps and ascertain, the true state of affairs.

Accounts amounting to -£6 were passed for payment, and tho following subscriptions were received: Professor Mackenzie, Mr M. J. Kilgour and Kirkcaldie and Stains, each j6l Is; Mrs J. E. Blair, XI; Messrs Findlay, Dajzicl, and Howard. 10s 6d; Messrs Q. H. Scales. Ltd.. 7s 6d: Miss Kennedy. Mrs J. Young, Mrs Cleland, Messrs W. G. Mantell, C. Hill and Sons, Laurence and Hanson, H. Brice," Thoa. Brown, Ltd., H. L. Bryenton, and Wellington Investment Co., each ss; Mrs E. M. Simpson, 4s; Rev. Dumbell, Mr M. Mor ton F. G., R. A., P. Ahradsen, each 2s 6d. ’ Total, X 8 7s 6d.