Humane Education in the Schools
MR. ANGELL, the editor of Our Dumb Animals, who is doing so much toward the prevention of cruelty to animals, realizes that his most substantial work must be accomplished by gaining the co-operation of the school children. He says: “One thing we must never forget; namely, that the infinitely most important work for us is the humane education of the millions who are soon to come on the stage of action.” And again, “Just as soon and as far as we pour into all our schools the songs, poems, and literature of mercy towards these lower creatures, just so soon and so far shall we reach the roots not only of cruelty but of crime.” What children can be more interested in the prevention of cruelty to animals than those in church schools where the Spirit of God is present to soften and tender young hearts?