31 MARCH 1928, Page 16

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sm,—I am entirely in

accord with the views expressed in the article by Sir W. .Beich Thomas in your issue of February 18th. Pigeon shooting from traps should be barred everywhere ; but more especially is it obnoxious when forced on the public notice, as is the case at Monte Carlo. In such natival surroundings of peace:- and beauty it becomes an eyesore, and the poor Maimed hirds Who flop about near the Cafe de Paris bear witness, not only to the cruelty of the would-be slayers, but also to their extraordinarily bad shooting.