Sparrows, Hedgehogs, Etc.
Anon
Genre: | News-Commentary, Drollery |
Subjects: | Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Cruelty |
Relishes news of the campaign against 'Sparrow Clubs', which 'without mercy' slaughters thousands of sparrows—birds which perform the important function of destroying caterpillars. Also applauds the efforts of Thomas N Stephenson for doing 'gallant battle' in The Times against the slaughter of hedgehogs. | |
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