FOR BRITISH HORSES ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
[TO THE EDITOR Or THE " SPRCTA TOR. "3 S IR, —In spite of the excellent arrangements and splendid work carried out by the Army Veterinary Corps for the care of the sick and wounded horses of the British forces at the front, the public has long felt a desire to co-operate in the humane and economic- work of this Department. It is interesting here to mention that already some twenty-three thousand horses have been drafted into- its hospitals, and tended with such care that large numbers have been returned fit to the front. The Army Veterinary Corps has already availed itself of the assistance of the R.S.P.C.A. by draft- ing a large number of its inspectors into the ranks of that Corps, and the Society has now received the official sanction of the Army Council to aid the Corps in coping with the increased demand on. its resources. This sanction is conveyed in the following words:. "That they will be grateful for your Society's further assist- ance . . . and approve of a fund being started by your Society for the purchase of hospital requisites for sick and wounded horses."
I have gladly accepted the position of Chairman of a Special Council to organize the fund, and I appeal with confidence to all for financial assistance to enable the R.S.P.C.A. to assist in coping with this admirable work. Cheques for this special fund may be• sent to the Secretary, R.S.P.C.A., 105 Jermy,n Street, London,
S.W. ; or to Mr. C. A. Phillimore, who has kindly consented to act as Hon. Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s Bank, 440
Strand, London, W.C.—I am, Sir, &c., PORTLAND, Chairman.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 105 Jermyn Street, S.W.
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