In the June issue I note a reference to the pigeon trap at H.B.C.
Calgary Gun Club.
As a devotee of the gun myself, and without any wish to presume to
dictate to Mr. Chamberlain or any member of the Gun Club, I would
respectfully draw his attention to the fact that the practice
of shooting live pigeons sprung from traps has received severe
condemnation; so much so that it is contemplated to discontinue the
"sport" at Monte Carlo, Biarritz, and many other fashionable resorts.
Also the British parliament intended to set the seal of its disapproval
on this pastime by an Act which would render it prohibitive.
_The Times_ of April 27th, 1921, says:
"_A standing committee of the House of Commons, over which Mr.
Hodge presided, yesterday considered the Bill introduced by Sir
Burton Chadwick to prohibit the use of captive birds in all
shooting carried on under artificial conditions._
"_Sir Burton Chadwick moved a minor amendment to Clause 1, which
renders any person concerned in shooting of captive birds liable
to a maximum fine of £25, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding
three months or to both._"
Again on May 27th, _The Times_ reports:
"_We are able to state on high authority that the directors of the
Casino at Monte Carlo have decided to abandon the use of living
birds in the pigeon-shooting competitions at Monte Carlo._"
_John McMurray, Chief Accountant's Office, Winnipeg_