" SPORTSMAN "
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
Sin,—I was much interested in the suggestion of W. J.'s that the appellation of " furrocks " should be given to those who indulge in the pastime of killing animals. Although I have no claim to be considered an etymologist, I still think the simple word " hunter " more serviceable.
With regard to the letter in your last issue, I do not think your correspondent could have taken the trouble to read my letter with much care. I think we all agree with the descrip- tion of the true sportsman which Leech contributed to Punch and which is quoted. But it may be remarked that in it no indication was given as to the type of sport which he had in mind.
The purpose of my letter was really a protest against the loose manner in which the word is now too commonly used.—
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