KINDNESS TO ANIMALS IN GREECE [To the Editor of the
SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Knowing the traditional interest of your readers in the welfare of animals, I venture to point out the great step
taken in Athens on June 4th by the inauguration of the first Dogs' Refuge ever opened in Greece. The ceremony was attended by a representative of the President of the Republic, by Mr. Venizelos, whose love of animals has been shown alike in Crete and in Athens, by Madame Venizelos, whose long residence in England has familiarized her with that sentiment for animals of which the ancient Greek writers, Plutarch and Xenophon, were enthusiastic exponents, by the President of the Chamber, by the chief veterinary inspector of the Greek Army, and by the British and Ainerican diplomatic representatives. Mr. Rouphos, the President' of the Society for the Protection of Animals, delivered an admirable speech setting out its work and aims since its foundation by Queen Sophia in 1916, and warmly thanking Mr. Venizelos for the great support which he has given to it since he became Prime Minister last year. The 'Greek Press ' has rendered most valuable aid to the cause of animals, and the movement now chiefly needs propaganda in the schools, which Mr.
Venizelos has ordered.—I am, Sir, &c., ' Athens. WILLIAM MILLER.
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