.Monday's papers contained a long and eloquent letter from Lord
Roberts, in which he appealed for funds for the new Rifle Club Association about to be formed with the aim of making rifle-shooting a national pursuit. We have dealt with the subject elsewhere, but may here note that the appeal is made on two grounds,—first, that marksmanship is the prime requirement of modern war, and therefore of both the Regular Army and the civilian Reserve ; and second, that skill in shooting can only be made general if a stimulus is given by a widespread popular interest. The new Association proposes to organise clubs in every rural and urban centre throughout England, working through the various local authorities, and so give every man a chance of taking part in the pursuit. The sum required to put the work on a satis- factory footing is estimated at only £100,000, and subscrip- tions will be received by Messrs. Co; Charing Cross, London, W.C. We need not say that we wish all success to this most public-spirited enterprise.
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