To the Editor of the "Nowr-Cuina Datty News."
Stt,—I have been waiting to see some' support from followers of Teaak Walton for the plea that fishing should be allowed, as heretofore, in Hongkew Park. I have pondered this thing, and can see no reason why the sport should have been stopped at all. Only enthusiasts stick to the fishing game, and the ranks of the fishers will not be overcrowded, even when the Chinese come into it, if they do. have heard that they are afraid of water, and do not like to get wet, which, of course, I do not believe. We will see what we will see.
The urge to protest, however, has produced the somewhat _pathe appeal of "A Ratepayer and Fisherman." which appeared in your columns a few days ago. I hope this letter is not being ignored; it does seem somehow invidious. that very truculent letters about changing the water in the swimming pool, and chairs in the Park, produce immediate results, and friendly appeals nothing. There is not much more time, and the interdict against fishing should forthwith be reseind-
There is no good reason why, if spaces are reserved for lawn bowls, tennis. base-ball, ete., and a baby playground, and all kinds of sport ave allowed for those who are endowed with plenty of animal spirits, the same tolerance should not be extended to those of a contemplative turn of mind who would rather fishing.
Tam not decrying "ai spirits." I have a lot of it myself. T too chase balls around the field, frequently annoyed by kites e-strings, which is, all the san no argument for stopping Kite-flying. ishing does not inter-fore with any other sport; it is To the Editor of the "Nonri-Cutwa Daly News.
Sin,—It_may interest those who have been shooting on the Aer: drome ground to know that this is now closed to all shooting. Yesterday evening an officer turned us off. He was extremely polite, but emphatic that no one would be allowed, and it would be as well for sportsmen to give this spot a miss While on the subject of shooting, it would be as well to remind those who do not know (also those who now, but do not seem to care) that the pheasant season does not start until October 1. There are number of pheasants in the Hungjao district just now, mostly young birds.. The temptation to. have tconomie life of these Settlements, to put it on no higher plane definitely bad and will become increasingly 20.
One was vers pleased indeed to learn from your" paper recently that the Honzkone Government at any rate, view thie question in itt proper light and have definitely re-fared to. allow "any greyhound racing track to he established in the Colony.
Perhaps those who are en thusiastic in describing it as 9 good, clean sport" will explain how came to be established in Shanghai without a single dissent voice. while the idea haz been resolutely and emphatically turned down in Hongkong.
Lam ate;
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