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turn. For safe lion hunting the "tree" method 

 would get "first prize," while the "boma" method 

 would receive honorable mention. 



The "tall grass" method is less popular in that 

 the lion has some show and often succeeds in get- 

 ting away to tell about it. It involves danger to all 

 concerned. 



Spearing Lions 



The "riding" method is also dangerous, for in it 

 the hunter endeavors to "round up" or "herd" a 

 lion by riding him to a standstill. When the lion 

 is fighting mad he stops and turns upon his perse- 

 cutors. This is when the obituary columns thrive. 



The "lariat" method is not as yet in general 

 vogue, but I understand that "Buffalo" Jones, an 

 'American, succeeded in roping a lion as they rope 

 cattle out west. It sounds diverting. 



