We are delighted to see that at the general meeting
of the National Rifle Association, held on Wednesday, the Chairman, Sir Henry Fletcher, was able to give a most favourable account of the work of the Association. Not only was the main body flourishing, but the affiliated rifle clubs now numbered two hundred and twenty-four, and had a member. ship of eighteen thousand. This number we may hope, how- ever, will be more than doubled in the coming year. Mr. Aster's splendid gift of £10,000 to be spent in the encourage- ment of village clubs is sure to be judiciously administered by the Association, which has adopted a most wise and helpful attitude towards the movement. The gift cannot fail to act as a great stimulant. Surely it is not too much to hope that other men of means will follow Mr. Astor's generous and practical example, and entrust the Association with funds for estab- lishing clubs and ranges.
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