THE LATE F. H. BROWNING.
[To THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR:1 SIR,—In the Spectator of May 20th appeared an article headed "Fir $ Blood for the V.T.C.," in which was mentioned the mortal wounding of my son, F. H. Browning, alluding to him as the "well-known football player and sportsman of Trinity." I think it ought to be known that in the work he did for his country he possessed a much higher claim to recognition. The Rugby Football Association Volunteers, the first body of the G.R.V. to be formed in Dublin, was started by him during the week following the declaration of war, and from that time on his whole life was devoted, and, alas ! eventually sacrificed, to its develop- ment. That corps numbered over eight hundred, two hundred of whom enrolled in the Dublin Fusiliers, forming a large portion of the 10th or so-called " Pals " Battalion, most of whom lost their lives at Suvla Bay. Surely a record such as this far surpasses, and merits acknowledgment more than, his achievements in the cricket and football field, good as they were.—Trusting that you will kindly help me to bring this noble finish to his life to light, I am, Sir, &o.,
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