A LABOUR OF LOVE.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2166, 3 June 1914, Page 7

A LABOUR OF LOVE.

S.P.C.A. OFFICER REWARDED. A large attendance of members gathered at tlie mooting of the Wellington Society lor the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yesiorday afternoon, when lni>pi'ctor boucl, who has retired after about fifteen years' connection with the society, was tho recipient of a present from members, prior to his taking a trip to England. Mr. V. AI. Meredith presided, and said .that' it was recognised by every member of tho community that Air. Seed had every reason to look back with prido on his work. They all recognised that his work-had been mainly a labour of love. In carrying out his duties his services wcro at all times available in tho interests .of the society. The best wishes of the society went with Mr.'and Mrs. Seed, aud it was honed that their voyage to England would bo enjoyable. As a token of appreciation, they wished him to accept a travolling-rug and an address. Mr. J. S. Jamieson spoko in similar terni3. and stressed tho fact that Mr. Seed's work had indeed been "a labour Mr! J. G.' W. Aitken said that Mr. Seed had understood the work required of him, and ho had -proved himself tho most capable man to undertake such work. Ho had carried it out most faithfully. They hoped he would return to New Zealand after his visit to England. Mr. J. Ilott said that he had had ample opportunities of judging Mr. Seed's qualifications. The largo attendance of members of tho committee was an eloquent testimony of tho esteem in whieli ho was held. His tact had been one of the most valuable assets in his work. Wherever ho was tho care of dumb animals would have his interest. He took with him tho best wishes of all the society. ' Mr. R. H. Webb said that for two venrs ho had bacn in touch with Mr. Seed. • Ho had proved a most zealous .officer,, and his work had been invaluable. It would bo hard to think of tho society without Mr. Seed. In responding, Mr. Seed said hr>, wished to thank tho public—a limited number—who had assisted the society. In round numbers, about five hundred worn-out horses had been taken off tho streets during his term of office. He felt sure now that it was in the country districts that the worst harm was being dono. and he would like tho polico to assist the society. As long as ho lived, ho would always help the helpless. (Applause.) Tho following was the text of the address handed tn Mr. Seed: — "To Mr. Frederick Seed,—On rostenintr .your position of Inspector of tho Wellington Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and so severing yonr connection with us after a long period of active service, extending ■ to fifteen years, the members of the Wellington Society would like to place on record their groat appreciation of tho many , anil valuable services you have rendered in connection with the work of the society. Your unfailing attention, tact, zeal, and unswerving devotion to. thc. cause of dumb animals has always so been tho object of our admiration that on your leaving ns we feel that tho society is losing an officer whoso place will indoeti b<; hard to fill. Wo appreciate that it is only by reason of increasing years that you have felt compelled to pivo xm tho active work of inspector, but feel sure that now, on your retirement, you will havo the satisfaction of looking brick on many years of good work, done in the interests of tho .general public of tho City of "Wollinc:ton. In conclusion, allow us to convey ,to,,von our best,wishes that you mav lie sparer! manv years to "njoy your wellearned rest." The address was signed bv tho president, rtpp-nresidente. and. committee of.the Wollineton Society.