r I. was present last week at the crowded meeting
of the various animal protection societies at the Central Hall, Westminster, presided over by Mrs. Reginald McKenna-- and an excellent chairman she made. The object of the meeting was to protest against the cruelty of keeping animals and birds in constant confinement, and to demand further legislation on the matter. The resolution was passed unanimously and with much enthusiasm. One of the most eloquent speeches I ever heard was made by Miss Maude Royden. After listening to her I felt that it was impossible. that we should continue to permit larks and other birds to be placed in cages in-which they have hardly room to turn round, Public .opinion is undoubtedly changing, and no one could- have been present at the Central Hall • meeting without realizing how strongly many people feel on this subject. If we were to adopt the views of the speakers, all caged birds would be liberated, all Zoos would be closed and no "blood " sports of any kind would be tolerated.
Previous page
