15 SEPTEMBER 1928, Page 15

THE HUMANE RABBIT SNARE [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

SIR,—Now that the rabbit-catching season is again approaching, might I again draw attention to the advantage of using the humane rabbit snare recommended by this Society in preference to the use of the cruel steel tooth traps ? The method advocated is better for the rabbits and is of benefit to the dealers, inasmuch as it prevents swollen heads, lacerated limbs, and bulging eyes, thereby making the rabbits more saleable.

Many thousands of these snares are sold annually by this Society and we have numerous testimonials as to the effective- ness of them. We should be pleased to send to any of your readers a sample snare, together with full particulars of the same, on receipt of a postcard.—I am, Sir, &c.,

E. G. FAIRHOLKE, Capt., Chief Secretary. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals,

105 Jermyn Street, London, S.W.1.