NAPLES SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.
(To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Sia,—I should be very grateful if you would again find room in the Spectator for an appeal, on behalf of the Naples Society for the Protection of Animals. The work done by our inspectors during the last year was as follows: Extra animals were attached to 25,020 carte, and the load of 4,230 others was diminished ; 36,638 persons were made to alight from overloaded vehicles ; 23,837 sticks and 179 stakes were confiscated, besides nearly 800 spiked bits and other instruments of torture. There were 7,000 prosecutions, and 2,080 animals were humanely destroyed in the lethal chambers at the Society's office or by its agents at the municipal dogs' depot. I will not trespass upon your space with further details, but will only add that the need of pecuniary aid is urgent, as building operations in Naples have increased on all sides whilst our funds have fallen off lamentably of late. This has caused a great increase in the sufferings of the animals. Subscriptions and donations will be thankfully received and promptly acknowledged by Miss P. H. Johnston (honorary secre- tary), The Beeches, Carlisle; or by Mr. C. Calvello (director), 2 Via Vittoria, Naples; or by myself at 7 Chiatamone, Naples.
—I am, Sir, &c., E. L. M. (Princess) Mans BARIUM
(nee Mackworth Praed), President N.S.P.A.
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