{"id":17780,"date":"2016-11-04T08:22:45","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T15:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=17780"},"modified":"2016-11-04T08:22:45","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T15:22:45","slug":"the-mieaou-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cat by Henry S. Salt : The Mieaou Club : Harrison Weir"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#A_bit_of_a_ramble_today_It_may_appeal_to_folk_who_are_fond_of_a_bit_of_animal_related_history_Henry_S_Salt_standing_up_for_cats_%E2%80%93_The_Mieaou_Club_being_reformed_%E2%80%93_Edith_Carrington_remembering_Harrison_Weir\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >A bit of a ramble today! It may appeal to folk who are fond of a bit of animal related history! Henry S. Salt, standing up for cats &#8211; The Mieaou Club being reformed &#8211; Edith Carrington remembering Harrison Weir.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Henry_S_Salt_Edith_Carrington_were_pioneers_of_vegetarianism_actually_of_veganism_long_before_the_word_was_invented_of_animal_rights_Harrison_Weir_taught_our_great-grandparents_to_love_respect_animals_with_his_art_They_all_worked_together_in_the_original_Humanitarian_League_from_circa_1895%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >Henry S. Salt &amp; Edith Carrington were pioneers of vegetarianism (actually of veganism long before the word was invented) &amp; of animal rights. Harrison Weir taught our great-grandparents to love &amp; respect animals with his art. They all worked together in the original Humanitarian League from circa 1895&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Henry_S_Salt_writing_about_Edith_Carrington_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >Henry S. Salt writing about Edith Carrington\u00a0&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6Miss_Carrington_has_the_crowning_quality_of_style_She_can_write_and_would_that_this_could_be_said_of_many_of_the_champions_of_animals_Despite_a_tendency_to_diffuseness_which_seems_to_be_her_chief_fault_as_an_author_it_remains_true_that_to_take_up_any_article_or_book_by_her_is_to_read_what_is_written_with_the_grace_and_tenderness_of_genuine_workmanship\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >~ &#8230;&#8230;Miss Carrington has the crowning quality of style. She can write; and would that this could be said of many of the champions of animals! Despite a tendency to diffuseness, which seems to be her chief fault as an author, it remains true that to take up any article or book by her is to read what is written with the grace and tenderness of genuine workmanship.\u00a0~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%93_in_full_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >&#8211; in full &#8211;\u00a0here.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_Cat_By_H_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_in_%E2%80%93_The_Animals_Friend_Annual_%E2%80%93_1909\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >The Cat. By H. S. Salt &#8211; in &#8211; The Animals&#8217; Friend Annual &#8211; 1909<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#THE_CAT\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >THE CAT<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#I_ASK_permission_to_say_a_few_words_on_behalf_of_the_Cat_an_animal_whose_interests_in_comparison_with_those_of_the_Dog_are_somewhat_neglected_by_humanitarians_Comparisons_are_odious_says_the_proverb_That_depends_entirely_on_the_spirit_in_which_they_are_instituted_The_comparisons_which_are_sometimes_drawn_between_the_merits_of_the_Cat_and_the_Dog_as_if_we_could_only_bestow_a_limited_friendship_on_one_or_the_other_of_them_are_to_me_very_odious_especially_as_the_contrast_seems_usually_designed_to_depreciate_the_merits_of_the_less_favoured_Cat_But_why_can_we_not_appreciate_both_Or_if_we_must_feel_a_partiality_for_either_can_we_not_see_that_it_is_but_a_personal_individual_preference_and_not_an_absolute_one_On_this_understanding_I_would_say_a_good_word_for_the_much_maligned_ill-used_Cat\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >I ASK permission to say a few words on behalf of the Cat, an animal whose interests, in comparison with those of the Dog, are somewhat neglected by humanitarians. Comparisons are odious, says the proverb. That depends entirely on the spirit in which they are instituted. The comparisons which are sometimes drawn between the merits of the Cat and the Dog, as if we could only bestow a limited friendship on one or the other of them, are (to me) very odious; especially as the contrast seems usually designed to depreciate the merits of the less favoured Cat. But why can we not appreciate both? Or, if we must feel a partiality for either, can we not see that it is but a personal, individual preference, and not an absolute one? On this understanding, I would say a good word for the much maligned, ill-used Cat.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#How_well_we_know_all_the_stock_phrases_by_which_the_Cat_is_disparaged_The_Cat_forsooth_loves_places_and_not_people_The_Cat_cares_only_for_her_own_comfort_and_is_not_sufficiently_grateful_for_kindness_bestowed_on_her_whereas_the_Dog_is_mans_faithful_friend_and_follower_The_real_difference_I_take_it_between_Cat_and_Dog_is_this_The_Dog_has_become_a_wholly_artificial_and_civilised_animal_having_been_for_centuries_bred_to_mans_order_and_formed_to_meet_his_wants_He_is_a_visible_embodiment_of_gratitude_and_friendship_a_flattering_tail-wagging_testimony_to_the_exceeding_goodness_and_nobility_of_the_human_race_The_Cat_on_the_other_hand_is_less_plastic_and_compliant_there_being_a_feral_element_in_her_nature_which_has_not_lent_itself_so_readily_to_the_shaping_hand_of_man_She_is_more_obstinate_more_independent_more_self-centred_But_that_the_Cat_does_offer_her_friendship_to_those_who_possess_the_key_of_sympathy_who_shall_doubt_Even_to_propound_such_a_question_is_laughable_to_anyone_who_has_ever_really_known_a_Cat_Indeed_as_Pierre_Loti_says_in_his_wonderful_%E2%80%9CBook_of_Pity_and_of_Death%E2%80%9D_there_is_a_%E2%80%9Csupreme_confidence%E2%80%9D_in_the_way_in_which_a_Cat_will_entrust_her_life_and_welfare_to_the_human_companion_whom_she_loves\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >How well we know all the stock phrases by which the Cat is disparaged! The Cat, forsooth, loves places and not people. The Cat cares only for her own comfort, and is not sufficiently grateful for kindness bestowed on her, whereas the Dog is man&#8217;s faithful friend and follower. The real difference, I take it, between Cat and Dog is this. The Dog has become a wholly artificial and civilised animal, having been for centuries bred to man&#8217;s order, and formed to meet his wants. He is a visible embodiment of gratitude and friendship, a flattering tail-wagging testimony to the exceeding goodness and nobility of the human race. The Cat, on the other hand, is less plastic and compliant, there being a feral element in her nature which has not lent itself so readily to the shaping hand of man. She is more obstinate, more independent, more self-centred. But that the Cat does offer her friendship to those who possess the key of sympathy, who shall doubt? Even to propound such a question is laughable to anyone who has ever really known a Cat. Indeed, as Pierre Loti says, in his wonderful &#8220;Book of Pity and of Death,&#8221; there is a &#8220;supreme confidence&#8221; in the way in which a Cat will entrust her life and welfare to the human companion whom she loves.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_question_therefore_of_preference_for_Cat_or_Dog_simply_resolves_itself_into_this_Which_sort_of_friendship_do_you_prefer_%E2%80%93_the_faithful_grateful_obsequious_attachment_of_the_Dog_or_the_less_accessible_less_demonstrative_but_not_less_genuine_affection_of_the_Cat_Where_both_are_true_and_valuable_it_is_no_more_than_a_matter_of_individual_taste_and_choice_For_my_own_part_I_like_the_aloofness_the_fastidious_waywardness_of_the_Cat_and_I_think_that_the_friendship_which_needs_some_effort_for_the_making_of_it_is_perhaps_better_worth_having_than_that_which_is_offered_almost_ready-made\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >The question, therefore, of preference for Cat or Dog simply resolves itself into this. Which sort of friendship do you prefer &#8211; the faithful, grateful, obsequious attachment of the Dog, or the less accessible, less demonstrative, but not less genuine affection of the Cat? Where both are true and valuable, it is no more than a matter of individual taste and choice. For my own part, I like the aloofness, the fastidious waywardness of the Cat; and I think that the friendship which needs some effort for the making of it is, perhaps, better worth having than that which is offered almost ready-made.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#As_to_the_statement_sometimes_made_by_Dog-lovers_that_the_Cat_being_by_nature_a_wilder_animal_does_not_stand_in_such_need_of_human_protection_against_cruelty_it_seems_too_absurd_to_call_for_serious_refutation_I_remember_a_countryman_remarking_to_me_%E2%80%9CThey_say_a_Cats_not_an_animal_but_vermin%E2%80%9C_and_I_believe_this_view_to_a_great_extent_underlies_the_common_and_widespread_ill-treatment_of_Cats_The_real_truth_is_more_nearly_expressed_in_the_words_of_De_Quincey_that_%E2%80%9CThe_groans_and_screams_of_this_poor_persecuted_race_if_gathered_into_some_great_echoing_hall_of_horrors_would_appeal_to_the_heart_of_the_stoniest_of_our_race%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >As to the statement, sometimes made by Dog-lovers, that the Cat, being by nature a wilder animal, does not stand in such need of human protection against cruelty, it seems too absurd to call for serious refutation. I remember a country\u00adman remarking to me, &#8220;They say a Cat&#8217;s not an animal, but vermin&#8220;; and I believe this view to a great extent underlies the common and widespread ill-treatment of Cats. The real truth is more nearly expressed in the words of De Quincey, that &#8220;The groans and screams of this poor persecuted race, if gathered into some great echoing hall of horrors, would appeal to the heart of the stoniest of our race.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#H_S_SALT\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >H. S. SALT.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Another_version_of_this_article_%E2%80%93_posted_at_our_Henry_Salt_Archive_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >Another version of this article &#8211; posted at our Henry Salt Archive &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Henry_S_Salt_also_used_a_very_slightly_different_version_of_the_Thomas_De_Quincey_quotation_in_his_book_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CAnimals_Rights_Considered_in_Relation_to_Social_Progress_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9D_in_1892\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >Henry S. Salt also used a very slightly different version of the Thomas De Quincey quotation in his book &#8211; &#8220;Animals&#8217; Rights, Considered in Relation to Social Progress:&#8230;&#8221; in 1892.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Chapter_2_%E2%80%93_THE_CASE_OF_DOMESTIC_ANIMALS_%E2%80%93_page_33\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >Chapter 2 &#8211; THE CASE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS &#8211; page 33.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_dog_is_probably_better_treated_on_the_whole_than_any_other_animal_though_to_prove_how_far_we_still_are_from_a_rational_and_consistent_appreciation_of_his_worth_it_is_only_necessary_to_point_to_the_fact_that_he_is_commonly_regarded_by_a_large_number_of_educated_people_as_a_fit_and_proper_subject_for_that_experimental_torture_which_is_known_as_vivisection_The_cat_has_always_been_treated_with_far_less_consideration_than_the_dog_and_despite_the_numerous_scattered_instances_that_might_be_cited_to_the_contrary_it_is_to_be_feared_that_De_Quincey_was_in_the_main_correct_when_he_remarked_that_%E2%80%9Cthe_groans_and_screams_of_this_poor_persecuted_race_if_gathered_into_some_great_echoing_hall_of_horrors_would_melt_the_heart_of_the_stoniest_of_our_race%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >The dog is probably better treated on the whole than any other animal; though to prove how far we still are from a rational and consistent appreciation of his worth, it is only necessary to point to the fact that he is commonly regarded by a large number of educated people as a fit and proper subject for that experimental torture which is known as vivisection. The cat has always been treated with far less consideration than the dog, and, despite the numerous scattered instances that might be cited to the contrary, it is to be feared that De Quincey was in the main correct, when he remarked that &#8220;the groans and screams of this poor persecuted race, if gathered into some great echoing hall of horrors, would melt the heart of the stoniest of our race.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_Mieaou_Club\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >The Mieaou Club<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_Mieaou_Club_was_originally_founded_in_1933_inspired_by_the_book_Our_Cats_And_All_About_Them_by_Harrison_Weir_%E2%80%93_read_it_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >The Mieaou Club was originally founded in 1933,\u00a0inspired by the book Our Cats And All About Them by Harrison Weir &#8211; read it &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_are_relaunching_The_Mieaou_Club_%E2%80%93_here_is_its_new_Facebook_Page_Harrison_Weir_cooperated_with_Henry_S_Salt_Jessey_Wade_Ernest_Bell_on_many_of_the_childrens_publications_of_the_original_Humanitarian_League\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >We are relaunching The Mieaou Club &#8211; here is its new Facebook Page. Harrison Weir cooperated with Henry S. Salt, Jessey Wade &amp; Ernest Bell on many of the children&#8217;s publications of the original Humanitarian League.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#In_our_Ernest_Bell_Library_we_are_caring_for_many_of_Harrison_Weirs_illustrations_of_cats_some_of_the_archives_of_The_Mieaou_Club_many_items_from_the_original_Humanitarian_League_They_will_all_be_reproduced_shared_over_time\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >In our Ernest Bell Library, we are caring for many of Harrison Weir&#8217;s illustrations of cats, some of the archives of The Mieaou Club &amp; many items from the original Humanitarian League. They will all be reproduced &amp; shared over time.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Wiki_%E2%80%93_https_enwikipediaorgwikiHarrison_Weir\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\"  >Wiki \u2013 https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harrison_Weir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Harrison_William_Weir_5_May_1824_%E2%80%93_3_January_1906_known_as_%E2%80%9CThe_Father_of_the_Cat_Fancy%E2%80%9D_was_an_English_gentleman_and_artist\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\"  >Harrison William Weir (5 May 1824 \u2013 3 January 1906), known as &#8220;The Father of the Cat Fancy&#8221;, was an English gentleman and artist.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#He_organised_the_first_cat_show_in_England_at_The_Crystal_Palace_London_in_July_1871_He_and_his_brother_John_Jenner_Weir_both_served_as_judges_in_the_show_In_1887_Harrison_Weir_founded_the_National_Cat_Club_and_was_its_first_President_and_Show_Manager_until_his_resignation_in_1890\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\"  >He organised the first cat show in England, at The Crystal Palace, London, in July 1871. He and his brother, John Jenner Weir, both served as judges in the show. In 1887 Harrison Weir founded the National Cat Club and was its first President and Show Manager until his resignation in 1890.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Edith_Carrington_remembering_her_close_friend_Harrison_Weir_in_her_childrens_journal_%E2%80%93_Our_Animal_Brothers_%E2%80%93_March_1906_%E2%80%93_p69\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\"  >Edith Carrington, remembering her close friend Harrison Weir in her children\u2019s journal &#8211; Our Animal Brothers \u2013 March 1906 \u2013 p69<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Harrison_Weir\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\"  >Harrison Weir<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Harrison_Weir_was_born_at_Lewis_in_1824_and_from_a_letter_written_by_himself_we_learn_that_he_began_to_show_his_taste_for_drawing_at_a_very_early_age\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\"  >Harrison Weir was born at Lewis in 1824, and from a letter written by himself we learn that he began to show his taste for drawing at a very early age.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%9CBeing_with_my_mother_at_a_farmhouse_at_Pembury_Kent_on_my_fifth_birthday%E2%80%9D_he_writes_%E2%80%9CI_was_missed_and_found_with_pencil_and_paper_busy_trying_to_draw_some_of_the_Poultry_As_portraits_they_were_not_good_but_they_were_treasured_by_my_mother_for_many_a_year_afterwards%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\"  >\u201cBeing with my mother at a farmhouse at Pembury, Kent, on my fifth birthday,\u201d he writes, \u201cI was missed, and found with pencil and paper busy trying to draw some of the Poultry. As portraits they were not good, but they were treasured by my mother for many a year afterwards.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Indeed_she_had_reason_to_be_proud_of_a_son_who_not_only_possessed_great_talent_but_the_far_more_valuable_gifts_of_perseverance_patience_and_humility_with_that_love_of_work_for_its_own_sake_which_is_its_own_reward_%E2%80%9CI_am_a_great_believer_in_work%E2%80%9D_he_would_say_%E2%80%9Cwork_done_well_with_a_heartiness_and_a_will_is_a_grand_thing_for_anyone_and_is_a_help_to_happiness_and_comfort_if_not_wealth_If_one_is_in_sorrow_let_him_work_If_his_heart_is_in_his_work_as_it_should_be_all_else_will_be_forgotten_Work_never_hurt_a_man_given_that_he_has_food_and_raiment_with_regular_times_for_food_to_the_minute_and_regular_times_for_work_Anxiety_worry_trouble_irritation_and_vexation_kill_but_work_is_medicine_for_the_suffering_I_know_it%E2%80%9D_His_knowledge_of_the_usefulness_of_work_was_proved_during_illness_by_the_great_Artist_for_he_had_not_good_heath_and_tells_us_that_for_forty_year_he_was_not_out_of_pain_He_seems_never_tired_of_repeating_that_work_was_his_delight_adding_that_%E2%80%9Cthe_changing_from_one_kind_of_thoughtful_work_to_another_perhaps_a_little_less_so_is_sweet_and_profitable_rest_Idleness_is_neither%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\"  >Indeed, she had reason to be proud of a son who not only possessed great talent, but the far more valuable gifts of perseverance, patience, and humility, with that love of work for its own sake which is its own reward. \u201cI am a great believer in work,\u201d he would say; \u201cwork done well, with a heartiness and a will, is a grand thing for anyone, and is a help to happiness and comfort, if not wealth. If one is in sorrow, let him work. If his heart is in his work, as it should be, all else will be forgotten. Work never hurt a man, given that he has food and raiment, with regular times for food to the minute, and regular times for work. Anxiety, worry, trouble, irritation, and vexation, kill, but work is medicine for the suffering. I know it.\u201d His knowledge of the usefulness of work was proved during illness by the great Artist, for he had not good heath, and tells us that for forty year he was not out of pain. He seems never tired of repeating that work was his delight, adding that \u201cthe changing from one kind of thoughtful work to another, perhaps a little less so, is sweet and profitable rest. Idleness is neither.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Another_cause_of_Weirs_happiness_and_usefulness_seems_to_have_been_an_absence_of_lust_for_money_%E2%80%9CThe_striving_for_wealth%E2%80%9D_says_he_%E2%80%9Cthe_hankering_after_something_we_have_not_simply_because_others_have_it_is_wearing_Honest_true_good_work_brings_satisfaction_and_contentment_and_with_it_a_blessing_beyond_price%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\"  >Another cause of Weir\u2019s happiness and usefulness seems to have been an absence of lust for money. \u201cThe striving for wealth,\u201d says he, \u201cthe hankering after something we have not, simply because others have it, is wearing. Honest, true, good work, brings satisfaction and contentment, and with it a blessing beyond price.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Facing_life_after_this_noble_fashion_Harrison_Weir_set_his_foot_bravely_on_the_lowest_rung_of_the_ladder_and_was_not_above_beginning_as_an_engraver_He_was_wise_enough_not_to_refuse_an_offer_to_draw_the_fashions_for_the_Illustrated_London_News_though_with_his_love_of_animals_and_gift_for_drawing_them_the_task_of_sketching_human_beings_smirking_in_hideous_new_clothes_must_have_been_irksome_But_it_was_work_distasteful_work_but_leading_gradually_to_something_better_By_degrees_he_found_a_footing_in_the_word_and_was_able_to_occupy_his_talents_in_a_manner_that_was_more_to_his_liking_till_towards_the_close_of_his_life_he_must_have_felt_some_honest_pride_when_hundreds_of_people_wrote_to_him_saying_that_his_drawings_then_widely_circulated_everywhere_had_not_only_%E2%80%9Cgiven_a_happy_tone_to_their_daily_lives_but_had_changed_their_very_hearts_and_natures%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\"  >Facing life after this noble fashion, Harrison Weir set his foot bravely on the lowest rung of the ladder, and was not above beginning as an engraver. He was wise enough not to refuse an offer to draw the fashions for the Illustrated London News, though with his love of animals and gift for drawing them, the task of sketching human beings smirking in hideous new clothes, must have been irksome. But it was work, distasteful work, but leading gradually to something better. By degrees he found a footing in the word , and was able to occupy his talents in a manner that was more to his liking, till towards the close of his life he must have felt some honest pride when hundreds of people wrote to him saying that his drawings, then widely circulated everywhere, had not only \u201cgiven a happy tone to their daily lives, but had changed their very hearts and natures.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#As_an_Artist_not_even_Landseer_himself_has_done_more_to_plead_with_all_hearts_especially_those_of_children_on_behalf_of_the_Speechless_He_%E2%80%9Copened_his_mouth_for_the_dumb%E2%80%9D_though_he_believed_in_the_silent_art_rather_than_in_the_eloquence_of_the_tongue_%E2%80%9CEyegate_is_easier_than_eargate%E2%80%9D_he_would_say_%E2%80%9Cand_where_people_are_slow_to_grasp_what_is_written_they_are_quick_to_read_it_in_the_form_of_a_picture%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\"  >As an Artist, not even Landseer himself, has done more to plead with all hearts, especially those of children, on behalf of the Speechless. He, \u201copened his mouth for the dumb,\u201d though he believed in the silent art rather than in the eloquence of the tongue. \u201cEyegate is easier than eargate,\u201d he would say, \u201cand where people are slow to grasp what is written, they are quick to read it in the form of a picture.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Of_the_pictures_which_he_painted_one_of_the_best_that_of_a_Robin_Redbreast_was_called_%E2%80%9CA_Christmas_Carol%E2%80%9D_It_was_sold_for_150_guineas_but_the_money_was_the_least_of_its_merits_This_picture_formed_the_first_%E2%80%9CColoured_Supplement%E2%80%9D_ever_chromo-printed_and_was_the_forerunner_of_all_the_beautiful_coloured_pictures_of_the_kind_which_now_adorn_the_walls_of_many_a_home_%E2%80%9CA_good_picture%E2%80%9D_wrote_Weir_%E2%80%9Coften_softened_sorrow_Art_can_teach_as_well_as_Literature%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\"  >Of the pictures which he painted, one of the best, that of a Robin Redbreast, was called \u201cA Christmas Carol.\u201d It was sold for 150 guineas, but the money was the least of its merits. This picture formed the first \u201cColoured Supplement\u201d ever chromo-printed, and was the forerunner of all the beautiful coloured pictures of the kind which now adorn the walls of many a home. \u201cA good picture,\u201d wrote Weir, \u201coften softened sorrow. Art can teach as well as Literature.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Lives_of_great_men_all_remind_us\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\"  >Lives of great men all remind us<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_can_make_our_lives_sublime\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\"  >We can make our lives sublime,<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#And_departing_leave_behind_us\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\"  >And, departing, leave behind us<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Footprints_on_the_sands_of_time\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\"  >Footprints on the sands of time ;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#_Footprints_that_perhaps_another\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\"  >\u00a0 \u00a0 Footprints, that perhaps another,<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Sailing_oer_lifes_solemn_main\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\"  >Sailing o&#8217;er life&#8217;s solemn main,<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#A_forlorn_and_shipwrecked_brother\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\"  >A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Seeing_shall_take_heart_again\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\"  >Seeing, shall take heart again.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#From_Henry_Wadsworth_Longfellows_1807-1882_%E2%80%93_A_Psalm_of_Life_%E2%80%93_first_published_in_the_Knickerbocker_Magazine_in_October_1838\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\"  >From Henry Wadsworth Longfellow&#8217;s (1807-1882) &#8211;\u00a0A Psalm\u00a0of Life &#8211;\u00a0first published in the Knickerbocker Magazine in October 1838.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#See_a_low-res_image_of_Harrison_Weirs_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CA_Christmas_Carol%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\"  >See a low-res image of Harrison Weir&#8217;s &#8211; &#8220;A Christmas Carol&#8221; &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#More_on_Edwin_Landseer_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\"  >More on Edwin Landseer &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Read_Jessey_Wades_And_Cats_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\"  >Read Jessey Wade&#8217;s And Cats &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Our_Projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\"  >Our Projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_Henry_Salt_Archive_is_one_of_our_almost_completed_projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\"  >The Henry Salt Archive is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_Humanitarian_League_is_our_Hong_Kong_registered_charity_It_cares_for_The_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_was_conceived_in_1934\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\"  >The Humanitarian League is our Hong Kong registered charity. It cares for\u00a0The Ernest Bell Library, which\u00a0was conceived in 1934.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_library_is_still_strong_very_active_eighty_years_later_%E2%80%93_its_primary_objectives_are_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\"  >The library\u00a0is still strong &amp; very active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\"  >Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\"  >Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\"  >Assist students and scholars in their research.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\"  >Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\"  >Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\"  >We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_are_also_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\"  >We are also actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Vegetarian_products\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\"  >Veg(etari)an products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Vegetarian_books_other_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\"  >Veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Vegetarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\"  >Veg(etari)an\u00a0organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Vegetarian_businesses\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\"  >Veg(etari)an businesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Animal_rights_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\"  >Animal rights organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Animal_rights_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\"  >Animal rights publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Humanitarian_organisations\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\"  >Humanitarian organisations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Humanitarian_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\"  >Humanitarian publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\"  >Rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\"  >The work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#The_history_of_Democratic_Socialism\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\"  >The history of Democratic Socialism.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Pre-WW2_Trade_Union_badges_pins_ephemera\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\"  >Pre-WW2 Trade Union badges \/ pins \/ ephemera.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#There_are_currently_more_than_2000_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library_We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\"  >There are currently more than 2,000 items in the Ernest Bell Library.\u00a0We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_centre_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\"  >\u00a0\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library,\u00a0which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Henry_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_writing_in_September_1934\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\"  >Henry S. Salt \u2013 writing in September 1934<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#What_is_our_connection_with_HappyCow\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\"  >What is our connection with HappyCow?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#HappyCow_is_now_very_%E2%80%98vegan_focused_and_in_our_opinion_is_very_effective_at_promoting_vegan_businesses_projects\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\"  >HappyCow is now very &#8216;vegan focused&#8217; and, in our opinion, is very\u00a0effective at promoting vegan businesses &amp; projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_have_been_writing_reviews_on_HappyCow_submitting_new_listings_edits_since_2007\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\"  >We have been writing reviews on HappyCow &amp; submitting new listings &amp; edits since 2007.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Our_library_team_cooperates_with_and_post_articles_to_HappyCow_primarily_because_the_site_is_busy_with_%E2%80%98our_kind_of_people_HappyCow_often_gets_1000000_visits_each_month_our_%E2%80%98message_gets_out_to_many_more_times_the_number_of_people_than_it_did_when_we_used_to_post_only_to_our_UK_based_site_%E2%80%93_wwwhenrysaltcouk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\"  >Our library team cooperates with, and post articles to, HappyCow, primarily because the site is busy with &#8216;our kind of people&#8217;. HappyCow\u00a0often gets 1,000,000+ visits each month &amp; our &#8216;message&#8217; gets out to many more times the number of people than it did when we used to post only\u00a0to our UK based site &#8211; www.henrysalt.co.uk.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_are_deeply_attached_to_the_history_humanitarianism_%E2%80%93_and_especially_attached_to_the_history_of_veganism_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6which_is_know_by_many_different_names_around_the_world_In_1905_Ernest_Bell_referred_to_veganism_%E2%80%98animal_rights_related_plant_eating_as_the_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\"  >We are deeply attached to the history humanitarianism &#8211; and especially attached to the history of veganism\u00a0&#8211; &#8230;&#8230;which is know by many different names around the world.\u00a0In 1905 Ernest Bell referred to veganism \/ &#8216;animal rights related plant eating&#8217;\u00a0as the &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%98%E2%80%A6wholesome_and_invigorating_diet_of_the_arboreal_ancestors_from_whom_we_inherit_our_canine_teeth_wrongly_so_called%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\"  >\u2018\u2026wholesome and invigorating diet of the arboreal ancestors from whom we inherit our canine teeth (wrongly so called),\u2026\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%93_more\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\"  >&#8211; more.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Luckily_for_all_of_us_almost_40_years_later_Fay_K_G_Allan_Henderson_with_input_from_Dorothy_Donald_Watson_thought_up_the_terms_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\"  >Luckily for all of us, almost 40 years later, Fay K. &amp; G. Allan Henderson, with input from Dorothy &amp; Donald Watson thought up the terms &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%98Vegan_Veganism\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\"  >&#8216;Vegan &amp; Veganism&#8217;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#We_now_have_more_than_100_blog_posts_visible_on_HappyCow\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\"  >We now have more than 100 blog posts visible on HappyCow.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-7\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#If_anyone_would_like_more_information_about_our_projects_please_send_an_email_to_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\"  >If anyone would like more information about our projects, please send an email to:\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#humanitarianleague_at_outlook_dot_com\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\"  >humanitarianleague (at) outlook (dot) com\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%93_or_message_me_through_HappyCow_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\"  >&#8211; or message me \u00a0through\u00a0HappyCow\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#https_wwwhappycownetblogauthorJohnnySensible\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\"  >https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/author\/JohnnySensible\/<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-8\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#%E2%80%9CA_people_without_a_history_is_like_a_tree_without_roots%E2%80%9D\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\"  >\u201cA people without a history is like a tree without roots.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#April_May_2007_%E2%80%93_Satya\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\"  >April \/ May 2007 \u2013 Satya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#Q_Colleen_Patrick-Goudreau_%E2%80%93_You_use_the_phrase_%E2%80%9Chistorical_amnesia%E2%80%9D_to_refer_to_the_fact_that_contemporary_animal_activists%E2%80%94and_society_as_a_whole%E2%80%94know_nothing_of_the_legacy_of_animal_activism_in_the_US_What_are_some_of_the_effects_of_having_%E2%80%9Chistorical_amnesia%E2%80%9D_Why_is_it_so_important_to_know_our_legacy\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\"  >Q) Colleen Patrick-Goudreau \u2013 You use the phrase \u201chistorical amnesia\u201d to refer to the fact that contemporary animal activists\u2014and society as a whole\u2014know nothing of the legacy of animal activism in the U.S. What are some of the effects of having \u201chistorical amnesia\u201d? Why is it so important to know our legacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/the-mieaou-club\/#A_Diane_Beers_%E2%80%93_Animal_advocacy_has_an_amazing_history_yet_it_is_essentially_an_untold_story_African_American_activists_will_often_say_%E2%80%9CA_people_without_a_history_is_like_a_tree_without_roots%E2%80%9D_Indeed_if_activists_dont_know_the_history_of_their_cause_they_can_have_no_sense_of_their_movements_struggles_long-term_strategies_achievements_and_heroes_In_addition_they_cant_promote_their_long_impressive_movement_to_the_public_and_their_opponents%E2%80%94the_meat_industry_medical_research_industry_and_the_government%E2%80%94will_fill_the_void_They_have_been_the_ones_most_aggressively_and_successfully_constructing_negative_images_and_outright_myths_of_animal_advocacy_that_the_public_often_believes\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\"  >A)\u00a0Diane Beers \u2013\u00a0Animal advocacy has an amazing history, yet it is essentially an untold story. African American activists will often say, \u201cA people without a history is like a tree without roots.\u201d Indeed, if activists don\u2019t know the history of their cause, they can have no sense of their movement\u2019s struggles, long-term strategies, achievements and heroes. In addition, they can\u2019t promote their long impressive movement to the public, and their opponents\u2014the meat industry, medical research industry and the government\u2014will fill the void. They have been the ones most aggressively and successfully constructing negative images and outright myths of animal advocacy that the public often believes.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_bit_of_a_ramble_today_It_may_appeal_to_folk_who_are_fond_of_a_bit_of_animal_related_history_Henry_S_Salt_standing_up_for_cats_%E2%80%93_The_Mieaou_Club_being_reformed_%E2%80%93_Edith_Carrington_remembering_Harrison_Weir\"><\/span>A bit of a ramble today! It may appeal to folk who are fond of a bit of animal related history! Henry S. Salt, standing up for cats &#8211; The Mieaou Club being reformed &#8211; Edith Carrington remembering Harrison Weir.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Henry_S_Salt_Edith_Carrington_were_pioneers_of_vegetarianism_actually_of_veganism_long_before_the_word_was_invented_of_animal_rights_Harrison_Weir_taught_our_great-grandparents_to_love_respect_animals_with_his_art_They_all_worked_together_in_the_original_Humanitarian_League_from_circa_1895%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Henry S. Salt &amp; Edith Carrington were pioneers of vegetarianism (actually of veganism long before the word was invented) &amp; of animal rights. Harrison Weir taught our great-grandparents to love &amp; respect animals with his art. They all worked together in the original Humanitarian League from circa 1895&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Henry_S_Salt_writing_about_Edith_Carrington_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Henry S. Salt writing about Edith Carrington\u00a0&#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6Miss_Carrington_has_the_crowning_quality_of_style_She_can_write_and_would_that_this_could_be_said_of_many_of_the_champions_of_animals_Despite_a_tendency_to_diffuseness_which_seems_to_be_her_chief_fault_as_an_author_it_remains_true_that_to_take_up_any_article_or_book_by_her_is_to_read_what_is_written_with_the_grace_and_tenderness_of_genuine_workmanship\"><\/span>~ &#8230;&#8230;Miss Carrington has the crowning quality of <em>style<\/em>. She can write; and would that this could be said of many of the champions of animals! Despite a tendency to diffuseness, which seems to be her chief fault as an author, it remains true that to take up any article or book by her is to read what is written with the grace and tenderness of genuine workmanship.\u00a0~<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; in full &#8211;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/bibliography\/reviews\/edith-carringtons-writings\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/the-cat-580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/the-cat-580.jpg\" alt=\"the-cat-580\" width=\"580\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/the-cat-580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/the-cat-580-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"_1mf _1mj\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"636tb-0-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cat_By_H_S_Salt_%E2%80%93_in_%E2%80%93_The_Animals_Friend_Annual_%E2%80%93_1909\"><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"636tb-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">The Cat. By H. S. Salt &#8211; in &#8211; The Animals&#8217; Friend Annual &#8211; 1909<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_CAT\"><\/span>THE CAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_ASK_permission_to_say_a_few_words_on_behalf_of_the_Cat_an_animal_whose_interests_in_comparison_with_those_of_the_Dog_are_somewhat_neglected_by_humanitarians_Comparisons_are_odious_says_the_proverb_That_depends_entirely_on_the_spirit_in_which_they_are_instituted_The_comparisons_which_are_sometimes_drawn_between_the_merits_of_the_Cat_and_the_Dog_as_if_we_could_only_bestow_a_limited_friendship_on_one_or_the_other_of_them_are_to_me_very_odious_especially_as_the_contrast_seems_usually_designed_to_depreciate_the_merits_of_the_less_favoured_Cat_But_why_can_we_not_appreciate_both_Or_if_we_must_feel_a_partiality_for_either_can_we_not_see_that_it_is_but_a_personal_individual_preference_and_not_an_absolute_one_On_this_understanding_I_would_say_a_good_word_for_the_much_maligned_ill-used_Cat\"><\/span>I ASK permission to say a few words on behalf of the Cat, an animal whose interests, in comparison with those of the Dog, are somewhat neglected by humanitarians. Comparisons are odious, says the proverb. That depends entirely on the spirit in which they are instituted. The comparisons which are sometimes drawn between the merits of the Cat and the Dog, as if we could only bestow a limited friendship on one or the other of them, are (to me) very odious; especially as the contrast seems usually designed to depreciate the merits of the less favoured Cat. But why can we not appreciate both? Or, if we must feel a partiality for either, can we not see that it is but a personal, individual preference, and not an absolute one? On this understanding, I would say a good word for the much maligned, ill-used Cat.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_well_we_know_all_the_stock_phrases_by_which_the_Cat_is_disparaged_The_Cat_forsooth_loves_places_and_not_people_The_Cat_cares_only_for_her_own_comfort_and_is_not_sufficiently_grateful_for_kindness_bestowed_on_her_whereas_the_Dog_is_mans_faithful_friend_and_follower_The_real_difference_I_take_it_between_Cat_and_Dog_is_this_The_Dog_has_become_a_wholly_artificial_and_civilised_animal_having_been_for_centuries_bred_to_mans_order_and_formed_to_meet_his_wants_He_is_a_visible_embodiment_of_gratitude_and_friendship_a_flattering_tail-wagging_testimony_to_the_exceeding_goodness_and_nobility_of_the_human_race_The_Cat_on_the_other_hand_is_less_plastic_and_compliant_there_being_a_feral_element_in_her_nature_which_has_not_lent_itself_so_readily_to_the_shaping_hand_of_man_She_is_more_obstinate_more_independent_more_self-centred_But_that_the_Cat_does_offer_her_friendship_to_those_who_possess_the_key_of_sympathy_who_shall_doubt_Even_to_propound_such_a_question_is_laughable_to_anyone_who_has_ever_really_known_a_Cat_Indeed_as_Pierre_Loti_says_in_his_wonderful_%E2%80%9CBook_of_Pity_and_of_Death%E2%80%9D_there_is_a_%E2%80%9Csupreme_confidence%E2%80%9D_in_the_way_in_which_a_Cat_will_entrust_her_life_and_welfare_to_the_human_companion_whom_she_loves\"><\/span>How well we know all the stock phrases by which the Cat is disparaged! The Cat, forsooth, loves places and not people. The Cat cares only for her own comfort, and is not sufficiently grateful for kindness bestowed on her, whereas the Dog is man&#8217;s faithful friend and follower. The real difference, I take it, between Cat and Dog is this. The Dog has become a wholly artificial and civilised animal, having been for centuries bred to man&#8217;s order, and formed to meet his wants. He is a visible embodiment of gratitude and friendship, a flattering tail-wagging testimony to the exceeding goodness and nobility of the human race. The Cat, on the other hand, is less plastic and compliant, there being a feral element in her nature which has not lent itself so readily to the shaping hand of man. She is more obstinate, more independent, more self-centred. But that the Cat does offer her friendship to those who possess the key of sympathy, who shall doubt? Even to propound such a question is laughable to anyone who has ever really known a Cat. Indeed, as Pierre Loti says, in his wonderful &#8220;Book of Pity and of Death,&#8221; there is a &#8220;supreme confidence&#8221; in the way in which a Cat will entrust her life and welfare to the human companion whom she loves.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_question_therefore_of_preference_for_Cat_or_Dog_simply_resolves_itself_into_this_Which_sort_of_friendship_do_you_prefer_%E2%80%93_the_faithful_grateful_obsequious_attachment_of_the_Dog_or_the_less_accessible_less_demonstrative_but_not_less_genuine_affection_of_the_Cat_Where_both_are_true_and_valuable_it_is_no_more_than_a_matter_of_individual_taste_and_choice_For_my_own_part_I_like_the_aloofness_the_fastidious_waywardness_of_the_Cat_and_I_think_that_the_friendship_which_needs_some_effort_for_the_making_of_it_is_perhaps_better_worth_having_than_that_which_is_offered_almost_ready-made\"><\/span>The question, therefore, of preference for Cat or Dog simply resolves itself into this. Which sort of friendship do you prefer &#8211; the faithful, grateful, obsequious attachment of the Dog, or the less accessible, less demonstrative, but not less genuine affection of the Cat? Where both are true and valuable, it is no more than a matter of individual taste and choice. For my own part, I like the aloofness, the fastidious waywardness of the Cat; and I think that the friendship which needs some effort for the making of it is, perhaps, better worth having than that which is offered almost ready-made.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_to_the_statement_sometimes_made_by_Dog-lovers_that_the_Cat_being_by_nature_a_wilder_animal_does_not_stand_in_such_need_of_human_protection_against_cruelty_it_seems_too_absurd_to_call_for_serious_refutation_I_remember_a_countryman_remarking_to_me_%E2%80%9CThey_say_a_Cats_not_an_animal_but_vermin%E2%80%9C_and_I_believe_this_view_to_a_great_extent_underlies_the_common_and_widespread_ill-treatment_of_Cats_The_real_truth_is_more_nearly_expressed_in_the_words_of_De_Quincey_that_%E2%80%9CThe_groans_and_screams_of_this_poor_persecuted_race_if_gathered_into_some_great_echoing_hall_of_horrors_would_appeal_to_the_heart_of_the_stoniest_of_our_race%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>As to the statement, sometimes made by Dog-lovers, that the Cat, being by nature a wilder animal, does not stand in such need of human protection against cruelty, it seems too absurd to call for serious refutation. I remember a country\u00adman remarking to me, &#8220;They say a Cat&#8217;s not an <em>animal<\/em>, but <em>vermin<\/em>&#8220;; and I believe this view to a great extent underlies the common and widespread ill-treatment of Cats. The real truth is more nearly expressed in the words of De Quincey, that &#8220;The groans and screams of this poor persecuted race, if gathered into some great echoing hall of horrors, would appeal to the heart of the stoniest of our race.&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H_S_SALT\"><\/span>H. S. SALT.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Another version of this article &#8211; posted at our Henry Salt Archive &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/bibliography\/articles\/good-word-for-the-cat\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Henry S. Salt also used a very slightly different version of the Thomas De Quincey quotation in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/animals_rights_salt_1892\/\"  target=\"_blank\">book<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Animals&#8217; Rights, Considered in Relation to Social Progress:&#8230;&#8221; in 1892.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chapter_2_%E2%80%93_THE_CASE_OF_DOMESTIC_ANIMALS_%E2%80%93_page_33\"><\/span>Chapter 2 &#8211; THE CASE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS &#8211; page 33.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_dog_is_probably_better_treated_on_the_whole_than_any_other_animal_though_to_prove_how_far_we_still_are_from_a_rational_and_consistent_appreciation_of_his_worth_it_is_only_necessary_to_point_to_the_fact_that_he_is_commonly_regarded_by_a_large_number_of_educated_people_as_a_fit_and_proper_subject_for_that_experimental_torture_which_is_known_as_vivisection_The_cat_has_always_been_treated_with_far_less_consideration_than_the_dog_and_despite_the_numerous_scattered_instances_that_might_be_cited_to_the_contrary_it_is_to_be_feared_that_De_Quincey_was_in_the_main_correct_when_he_remarked_that_%E2%80%9Cthe_groans_and_screams_of_this_poor_persecuted_race_if_gathered_into_some_great_echoing_hall_of_horrors_would_melt_the_heart_of_the_stoniest_of_our_race%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>The dog is probably better treated on the whole than any other animal; though to prove how far we still are from a rational and consistent appreciation of his worth, it is only necessary to point to the fact that he is commonly regarded by a large number of educated people as a fit and proper subject for that experimental torture which is known as vivisection. The cat has always been treated with far less consideration than the dog, and, despite the numerous scattered instances that might be cited to the contrary, it is to be feared that De Quincey was in the main correct, when he remarked that &#8220;the groans and screams of this poor persecuted race, if gathered into some great echoing hall of horrors, would melt the heart of the stoniest of our race.&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_11035\" style=\"width: 591px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/henry_salt_and_cat.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11035\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/henry_salt_and_cat.jpg\" alt=\"Henry S. Salt &amp; a cat friend\" width=\"581\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/henry_salt_and_cat.jpg 581w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/henry_salt_and_cat-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Henry S. Salt &amp; a cat friend<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mieaou_Club\"><\/span>The Mieaou Club<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17813 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag580.jpg\" alt=\"mieaou-tag580\" width=\"580\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag580-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Mieaou Club was originally founded in 1933,\u00a0inspired by the book <span data-offset-key=\"dmjou-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><em>Our Cats And All About Them<\/em> by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harrison_Weir\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Harrison Weir<\/a> &#8211; read it &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/ourcatsallaboutt00weiriala\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag-R-580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17814 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag-R-580.jpg\" alt=\"mieaou-tag-r-580\" width=\"580\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag-R-580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag-R-580-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-tag-R-580-36x36.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are relaunching The Mieaou Club &#8211; here is its new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mieaou-Club-1183028761762869\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Facebook Page<\/a>. Harrison Weir cooperated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Henry S. Salt, Jessey Wade &amp; Ernest Bell<\/a> on many of the children&#8217;s publications of the original <a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/humanitarian-league\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Humanitarian League<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-Membership580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17815 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-Membership580.jpg\" alt=\"mieaou-membership580\" width=\"580\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-Membership580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mieaou-Membership580-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Ernest Bell Library<\/a>, we are caring for many of Harrison Weir&#8217;s illustrations of cats, some of the archives of The Mieaou Club &amp; many items from the original Humanitarian League. They will all be reproduced &amp; shared over time.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wiki \u2013 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harrison_Weir\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harrison_Weir<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harrison_William_Weir_5_May_1824_%E2%80%93_3_January_1906_known_as_%E2%80%9CThe_Father_of_the_Cat_Fancy%E2%80%9D_was_an_English_gentleman_and_artist\"><\/span>Harrison William Weir (5 May 1824 \u2013 3 January 1906), known as &#8220;The Father of the Cat Fancy&#8221;, was an English gentleman and artist.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_organised_the_first_cat_show_in_England_at_The_Crystal_Palace_London_in_July_1871_He_and_his_brother_John_Jenner_Weir_both_served_as_judges_in_the_show_In_1887_Harrison_Weir_founded_the_National_Cat_Club_and_was_its_first_President_and_Show_Manager_until_his_resignation_in_1890\"><\/span>He organised the first cat show in England, at The Crystal Palace, London, in July 1871. He and his brother, John Jenner Weir, both served as judges in the show. In 1887 Harrison Weir founded the National Cat Club and was its first President and Show Manager until his resignation in 1890.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/HarrisonWeirApril1906.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/HarrisonWeirApril1906.jpg\" alt=\"harrisonweirapril1906\" width=\"580\" height=\"1025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/HarrisonWeirApril1906.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/HarrisonWeirApril1906-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/HarrisonWeirApril1906-579x1024.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edith_Carrington_remembering_her_close_friend_Harrison_Weir_in_her_childrens_journal_%E2%80%93_Our_Animal_Brothers_%E2%80%93_March_1906_%E2%80%93_p69\"><\/span>Edith Carrington, remembering her close friend Harrison Weir in her children\u2019s journal &#8211; <em>Our Animal Brothers<\/em> \u2013 March 1906 \u2013 p69<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harrison_Weir\"><\/span>Harrison Weir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harrison_Weir_was_born_at_Lewis_in_1824_and_from_a_letter_written_by_himself_we_learn_that_he_began_to_show_his_taste_for_drawing_at_a_very_early_age\"><\/span>Harrison Weir was born at Lewis in 1824, and from a letter written by himself we learn that he began to show his taste for drawing at a very early age.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBeing_with_my_mother_at_a_farmhouse_at_Pembury_Kent_on_my_fifth_birthday%E2%80%9D_he_writes_%E2%80%9CI_was_missed_and_found_with_pencil_and_paper_busy_trying_to_draw_some_of_the_Poultry_As_portraits_they_were_not_good_but_they_were_treasured_by_my_mother_for_many_a_year_afterwards%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cBeing with my mother at a farmhouse at Pembury, Kent, on my fifth birthday,\u201d he writes, \u201cI was missed, and found with pencil and paper busy trying to draw some of the Poultry. As portraits they were not good, but they were treasured by my mother for many a year afterwards.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indeed_she_had_reason_to_be_proud_of_a_son_who_not_only_possessed_great_talent_but_the_far_more_valuable_gifts_of_perseverance_patience_and_humility_with_that_love_of_work_for_its_own_sake_which_is_its_own_reward_%E2%80%9CI_am_a_great_believer_in_work%E2%80%9D_he_would_say_%E2%80%9Cwork_done_well_with_a_heartiness_and_a_will_is_a_grand_thing_for_anyone_and_is_a_help_to_happiness_and_comfort_if_not_wealth_If_one_is_in_sorrow_let_him_work_If_his_heart_is_in_his_work_as_it_should_be_all_else_will_be_forgotten_Work_never_hurt_a_man_given_that_he_has_food_and_raiment_with_regular_times_for_food_to_the_minute_and_regular_times_for_work_Anxiety_worry_trouble_irritation_and_vexation_kill_but_work_is_medicine_for_the_suffering_I_know_it%E2%80%9D_His_knowledge_of_the_usefulness_of_work_was_proved_during_illness_by_the_great_Artist_for_he_had_not_good_heath_and_tells_us_that_for_forty_year_he_was_not_out_of_pain_He_seems_never_tired_of_repeating_that_work_was_his_delight_adding_that_%E2%80%9Cthe_changing_from_one_kind_of_thoughtful_work_to_another_perhaps_a_little_less_so_is_sweet_and_profitable_rest_Idleness_is_neither%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Indeed, she had reason to be proud of a son who not only possessed great talent, but the far more valuable gifts of perseverance, patience, and humility, with that love of work for its own sake which is its own reward. \u201cI am a great believer in work,\u201d he would say; \u201cwork done well, with a heartiness and a will, is a grand thing for anyone, and is a help to happiness and comfort, if not wealth. If one is in sorrow, let him work. If his heart is in his work, as it should be, all else will be forgotten. Work never hurt a man, given that he has food and raiment, with regular times for food to the minute, and regular times for work. Anxiety, worry, trouble, irritation, and vexation, kill, but work is medicine for the suffering. <em>I know it<\/em>.\u201d His knowledge of the usefulness of work was proved during illness by the great Artist, for he had not good heath, and tells us that for forty year he was not out of pain. He seems never tired of repeating that work was his delight, adding that \u201cthe changing from one kind of thoughtful work to another, perhaps a little less so, is sweet and profitable rest. Idleness is neither.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_cause_of_Weirs_happiness_and_usefulness_seems_to_have_been_an_absence_of_lust_for_money_%E2%80%9CThe_striving_for_wealth%E2%80%9D_says_he_%E2%80%9Cthe_hankering_after_something_we_have_not_simply_because_others_have_it_is_wearing_Honest_true_good_work_brings_satisfaction_and_contentment_and_with_it_a_blessing_beyond_price%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Another cause of Weir\u2019s happiness and usefulness seems to have been an absence of lust for money. \u201cThe striving for wealth,\u201d says he, \u201cthe hankering after something we have not, simply because others have it, is wearing. Honest, true, good work, brings satisfaction and contentment, and with it a blessing beyond price.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facing_life_after_this_noble_fashion_Harrison_Weir_set_his_foot_bravely_on_the_lowest_rung_of_the_ladder_and_was_not_above_beginning_as_an_engraver_He_was_wise_enough_not_to_refuse_an_offer_to_draw_the_fashions_for_the_Illustrated_London_News_though_with_his_love_of_animals_and_gift_for_drawing_them_the_task_of_sketching_human_beings_smirking_in_hideous_new_clothes_must_have_been_irksome_But_it_was_work_distasteful_work_but_leading_gradually_to_something_better_By_degrees_he_found_a_footing_in_the_word_and_was_able_to_occupy_his_talents_in_a_manner_that_was_more_to_his_liking_till_towards_the_close_of_his_life_he_must_have_felt_some_honest_pride_when_hundreds_of_people_wrote_to_him_saying_that_his_drawings_then_widely_circulated_everywhere_had_not_only_%E2%80%9Cgiven_a_happy_tone_to_their_daily_lives_but_had_changed_their_very_hearts_and_natures%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Facing life after this noble fashion, Harrison Weir set his foot bravely on the lowest rung of the ladder, and was not above beginning as an engraver. He was wise enough not to refuse an offer to draw the fashions for the <em>Illustrated London News<\/em>, though with his love of animals and gift for drawing them, the task of sketching human beings smirking in hideous new clothes, must have been irksome. But it was work, distasteful work, but leading gradually to something better. By degrees he found a footing in the word , and was able to occupy his talents in a manner that was more to his liking, till towards the close of his life he must have felt some honest pride when hundreds of people wrote to him saying that his drawings, then widely circulated everywhere, had not only \u201cgiven a happy tone to their daily lives, but had changed their very hearts and natures.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">As an Artist, not even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/oct-nov-days\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Landseer<\/a> himself, has done more to plead with all hearts, especially those of children, on behalf of the Speechless. He, \u201copened his mouth for the dumb,\u201d though he believed in the silent art rather than in the eloquence of the tongue. \u201cEyegate is easier than eargate,\u201d he would say, \u201cand where people are slow to grasp what is written, they are quick to read it in the form of a picture.\u201d<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Of_the_pictures_which_he_painted_one_of_the_best_that_of_a_Robin_Redbreast_was_called_%E2%80%9CA_Christmas_Carol%E2%80%9D_It_was_sold_for_150_guineas_but_the_money_was_the_least_of_its_merits_This_picture_formed_the_first_%E2%80%9CColoured_Supplement%E2%80%9D_ever_chromo-printed_and_was_the_forerunner_of_all_the_beautiful_coloured_pictures_of_the_kind_which_now_adorn_the_walls_of_many_a_home_%E2%80%9CA_good_picture%E2%80%9D_wrote_Weir_%E2%80%9Coften_softened_sorrow_Art_can_teach_as_well_as_Literature%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Of the pictures which he painted, one of the best, that of a Robin Redbreast, was called \u201cA Christmas Carol.\u201d It was sold for 150 guineas, but the money was the least of its merits. This picture formed the first \u201cColoured Supplement\u201d ever chromo-printed, and was the forerunner of all the beautiful coloured pictures of the kind which now adorn the walls of many a home. \u201cA good picture,\u201d wrote Weir, \u201coften softened sorrow. Art can teach as well as Literature.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lives_of_great_men_all_remind_us\"><\/span>Lives of great men all remind us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_can_make_our_lives_sublime\"><\/span>We can make our lives sublime,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_departing_leave_behind_us\"><\/span>And, departing, leave behind us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Footprints_on_the_sands_of_time\"><\/span>Footprints on the sands of time ;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Footprints_that_perhaps_another\"><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Footprints, that perhaps another,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sailing_oer_lifes_solemn_main\"><\/span>Sailing o&#8217;er life&#8217;s solemn main,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_forlorn_and_shipwrecked_brother\"><\/span>A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seeing_shall_take_heart_again\"><\/span>Seeing, shall take heart again.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Henry Wadsworth Longfellow&#8217;s (1807-1882) &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.potw.org\/archive\/potw232.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><em>A Psalm\u00a0of<\/em><em> Life<\/em><\/a><strong> &#8211;\u00a0f<\/strong>irst published in the <em>Knickerbocker Magazine<\/em> in October 1838.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">See a low-res image of Harrison Weir&#8217;s &#8211; &#8220;A Christmas Carol&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harrisonweir.com\/autobiography-1901\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>More on Edwin Landseer &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/oct-nov-days\/\"  target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4>Read Jessey Wade&#8217;s <em>And Cats<\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/and-cats\/\"  target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Projects\"><\/span>Our Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\/info\/\" title=\"The Henry S. Salt Archive is run and maintained by the site editors on the behalf of its patrons. However, we welcome and encourage anyone interested in the project to contribute.\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Henry Salt Archive<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is one of our, almost completed, projects.<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheHumanitarianLeague\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><em><strong>The Humanitarian League<\/strong><\/em><\/a> is our Hong Kong registered charity. It cares for\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"&quot;I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.&quot; - Henry S. Salt\"  target=\"_blank\">The Ernest Bell Library<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span>, which\u00a0was conceived in 1934.<\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_library_is_still_strong_very_active_eighty_years_later_%E2%80%93_its_primary_objectives_are_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>The library\u00a0is still strong &amp; very active eighty years later \u2013\u00a0\u00a0its primary objectives are to: \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_all_of_Ernest_Bells_book_non-book_works_and_make_them_easily_accessible_to_everyone\"><\/span>Collect all of Ernest Bell\u2019s book &amp; non-book works and make them easily accessible to everyone.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_the_literature_of_vegetarianism_and_all_the_other_humanitarian_movements_in_which_Ernest_Bell_was_so_deeply_involved\"><\/span>Collect the literature of vegetarianism and all the other humanitarian movements in which Ernest Bell was so deeply involved.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assist_students_and_scholars_in_their_research\"><\/span>Assist students and scholars in their research.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduce_all_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_including_his_writings_campaign_work_influences_and_his_circle_of_friends\"><\/span>Introduce all aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life, including his writings, campaign work, influences and his circle of friends.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undertake_our_own_research_into_missing_aspects_of_Ernest_Bells_life_and_work\"><\/span>Undertake our own research into missing aspects of Ernest Bell\u2019s life and work.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_already_have_more_than_300_pieces_of_Ernest_Bells_own_writings\"><\/span>We already have more than 300 pieces of Ernest Bell\u2019s own writings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_also_actively_building_a_collection_of_examples_of_promotional_material_campaign_material_fundraising_marketing_activities_etc_%E2%80%93_related_to_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>We are also actively building a collection of examples of promotional material, campaign material, fundraising &amp; marketing activities etc. \u2013 related to: \u2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_products\"><\/span>Veg(etari)an products.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_books_other_publications\"><\/span>Veg(etari)an books &amp; other publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_organisations\"><\/span>Veg(etari)an\u00a0organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetarian_businesses\"><\/span>Veg(etari)an businesses.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_rights_organisations\"><\/span>Animal rights organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_rights_publications\"><\/span>Animal rights publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humanitarian_organisations\"><\/span>Humanitarian organisations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humanitarian_publications\"><\/span>Humanitarian publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rambling_clubs_run_by_members_of_the_above_groups_related_publications\"><\/span>Rambling clubs run by members of the above groups &amp; related publications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_work_of_Richard_St_Barbe_Baker_the_%E2%80%98Men_of_the_Trees_organization_its_many_sub-branches\"><\/span>The work of Richard St. Barbe Baker &amp; the \u2018Men of the Trees\u2019 organization &amp; its many sub-branches.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_Democratic_Socialism\"><\/span>The history of Democratic Socialism.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-WW2_Trade_Union_badges_pins_ephemera\"><\/span>Pre-WW2 Trade Union badges \/ pins \/ ephemera.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_currently_more_than_2000_items_in_the_Ernest_Bell_Library_We_will_complete_the_cataloging_of_the_collection_as_when_adequate_funds_are_available\"><\/span>There are currently more than 2,000 items in the Ernest Bell Library.\u00a0We will complete the\u00a0cataloging of the collection as &amp; when adequate funds are available.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E2%80%9CI_have_little_doubt_that_the_proposal_for_the_establishment_of_an_Ernest_Bell_Library_which_would_specialize_in_humanitarian_and_progressive_literature_and_so_form_a_sort_of_centre_for_students_will_meet_with_a_wide_response%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u201cI have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an <em>Ernest Bell Library<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>a<\/strong><strong>nd so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Henry S. Salt \u2013 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/remembering-vegetarian-pioneers-henry-s-salt-ernest-bell\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" title=\"Sir, From the letters that have reached us, I have little doubt that the proposal for the establishment of an Ernest Bell Library, which would specialize in humanitarian and progressive literature, and so form a sort of centre for students, will meet with a wide response. I would now suggest that it would be a most helpful step if individuals who favour this idea would lend their names to strengthen the appeal that will have to be made to some Public Institution for the use of a room, and if Societies and Journals would also express their agreement. Such a Memorial would be so personally suitable, in view of Mr. Bell\u2019s many and long continued services, and so valuable to the cause of humane progress in general, that it is difficult to see how any objection could be made to it: the sole question is whether the initial difficulties can be overcome. I trust all friends of the humanitarian cause will lend their aid. HENRY S. SALT\"  target=\"_blank\">writing<\/a><\/span> in September 1934<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_our_connection_with_HappyCow\"><\/span>What is our connection with HappyCow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HappyCow_is_now_very_%E2%80%98vegan_focused_and_in_our_opinion_is_very_effective_at_promoting_vegan_businesses_projects\"><\/span>HappyCow is now very &#8216;vegan focused&#8217; and, in our opinion, is very\u00a0effective at promoting vegan businesses &amp; projects.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_been_writing_reviews_on_HappyCow_submitting_new_listings_edits_since_2007\"><\/span>We have been writing reviews on HappyCow &amp; submitting new listings &amp; edits since 2007.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Our library team cooperates with, and post articles to, HappyCow, primarily because the site is busy with &#8216;our kind of people&#8217;. HappyCow\u00a0often gets 1,000,000+ visits each month &amp; our &#8216;message&#8217; gets out to many more times the number of people than it did when we used to post only\u00a0to our UK based site &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.henrysalt.co.uk\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">www.henrysalt.co.uk<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_deeply_attached_to_the_history_humanitarianism_%E2%80%93_and_especially_attached_to_the_history_of_veganism_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6which_is_know_by_many_different_names_around_the_world_In_1905_Ernest_Bell_referred_to_veganism_%E2%80%98animal_rights_related_plant_eating_as_the_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>We are deeply attached to the history humanitarianism &#8211; and especially attached to the history of veganism\u00a0&#8211; &#8230;&#8230;which is know by many different names around the world.\u00a0In 1905 Ernest Bell referred to veganism \/ &#8216;animal rights related plant eating&#8217;\u00a0as the &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98%E2%80%A6wholesome_and_invigorating_diet_of_the_arboreal_ancestors_from_whom_we_inherit_our_canine_teeth_wrongly_so_called%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>\u2018\u2026wholesome and invigorating diet of the arboreal ancestors from whom we inherit our canine teeth (wrongly so called),\u2026\u2019 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>&#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"  target=\"_blank\">more<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luckily_for_all_of_us_almost_40_years_later_Fay_K_G_Allan_Henderson_with_input_from_Dorothy_Donald_Watson_thought_up_the_terms_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Luckily for all of us, almost 40 years later, Fay K. &amp; G. 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