From:
Charles Wicksted
To:
Georgina Tollet
Date:
13 Mar [1870?]
Source of text:
DAR 181: 97
Summary:
Jury of fox-hunters report on hounds’ behaviour when catching fox. Fox never behaves like frightened dog.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Jury of fox-hunters report on hounds’ behaviour when catching fox. Fox never behaves like frightened dog.
Sports event set for first week in April. May JH's name be added to subscription list for prizes?
JH will not join subscribers for prizes. Objects to so much emphasis on exhibitions of competitive sports, to the detriment of serious education. Feels young people benefit more from spontaneous exercise.