SIR THOMAS LIPTON
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—I feel that it is necessary for me to say just .a few words in behalf of the American sportsmen concerning the recent tragic death of that great sportsman, Sir Thomas
Lipton. I know from my own experience that it is much harder to be a good loser than a good winner, and the testi- monial that the American yachtsmen gave Sir Thomas here a year ago is sufficient evidence of the high regard in which we held him.
And then, too, Sir Thomas rose from a mere beggar-boy to one of the world's wealthiest men. Is not that a feat worthy of great mention ? And these are not the greatest reasons why the American people loved Sir Thomas so well. Sir Thomas won for himself his place in the hearts of all through his everlasting good sportsmanship.—I am, Sir, &c., CARROLL F. SWEET, JR. 738 East University, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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