3 FEBRUARY 1917, Page 10

ANIMAL SUFFERERS IN THE EXPLOSION AREA. (To TEE EDITOR or

TEE " SPECTATOR.") Stn, I have been working among the ruins at the scene of the recent explosion during the last few days. The human survivors of the catastrophe have been rendered first aid by the authorities. But • the sufferers whom no authority has yet had time to deal with are the animals—dogs, cats, poultry, &e. These are to be seen' wandering in cold misery and starvation among their desolated homes. A friend and I have secured a house near by; and we are temporarily housing and feeding these animals, and so far as is possible restoring them to their owners. This work entails more expanse than was counted on. May we hope that the animal lovers among your readers will each send a few shillings so that this work may be carried on to the end? Any donation, however small, will he most gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. Percy Sanger or Miss St. John Partridge, Great Cheyne Studio, Cheyne Row.—