the Editor of the '"NomtH-OutNa Datty News."
Sun—During the week-end a speed motor boat loaded with men who a armed with automatic shotguns hi been evulsing back and forth on the Whangpoo, slaughtering wild ducks by the hundreds, and also endangering the life of people both on the river and on land, In the first place this method of slaughter is contrary to the game nwa of the Eh Government which have been promulgated. On the whole all true sportsmen who to shoot will cooperate with attempt to conserve the birds of this country. Every country has such Tnws, and they should be respected, of this country. Secondly, the sor of i especially in one of the great ports
thing' in. very' poor, sportsmanship. The ducks have very" litle chance for escape. No skill is required by hose who. shoot. On the whole it dificult to soe how there can be any pleasure in this sort of, thing. Tis not sport bat "murder".
Tels to be hoped that this practice may stop voluntarily, Dut ino then "the "responsible authorities Should. lose "no. time. in' bringing rheae law breakers to book.
PAInrtay.
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