HAMLYN'S MENAGERIE MAGAZINE. 
and cabbage patch. After that, Gentle Reader, 
the Deluge ! 
In conclusion, I have many articles from well 
known writers, which will, I am Mire, interest all 
subscribers to "Hamlyn's Menagerie Magazine," 
1917 — 18. The subscription is only ](),'-; send it 
along ! 
JOHN 1). HAMLYN. 
THE ADDO BUSH ELEPHANTS. 
The following appears in "The Farmer's 
Weekly, 27th September, 1916 :— 
DESTRUCTION OF ELEPHANTS. 
"At the last meeting of the Uitenhagc 
Divisional Council, reports the 'Chronicle,' a 
[i :r was read from the Administrator's office, 
-cting that it was proposed to take steps to 
:e the herd of elephants at Addo, by twenty, 
including two bulls, which were responsible for 
the unrest in the herd. It was suggested that 
the work of destruction be carried out by four 
expert hunters, two to be selected from the 
Uitenhage district, and tw r o from the Alexandria 
district. The Council was asked to nominate 
two persons willing to undertake the work. It 
was decided to refer the matter to the Sports- 
nun's Association." 
On the 18th October, 1916 :— 
THE ADDO ELEPHANTS. 
"A meeting of the Sportsmen's Associa- 
tion was held at Uitenhage on the 5th October 
.to consider the letter from the Divisional Coun- 
cil covering a communication from the Adminis- 
trator requesting that steps be taken for the 
destruction of twenty elephants in the Addo 
Bush. Mr. Dolley, who presided, said that the 
owners of property subject to the depredations 
of the elephants had sent forward a petition 
praying- for more adequate protection than was 
involved by the mere destruction of twentv of 
the herd. The herd numbered 150, and had 
only 5,000 morgen of Crown lands to feed on, 
whereas 40,000 was necessary. It was decided 
to point out that the destruction of so small a 
proportion of the herd would not afford material 
relief, and to suspend further action until the 
Administration was acquainted with the facts, 
while the opinion was expressed that comprehen- 
sive legislation was necessary for dealing with 
the matter." 
On the 29th November, 1916 : — 
ELEPHANTS IX ADDO BUSH. 
"At the last meeting of the Alexandria 
Divisional Council, a letter was read from the 
Magistrate and the Secretary, Addo Elephants' 
Committee, with respect to the proposed des- 
truction of elephants in the Addo Bush. It was 
resolved that the Council supports the proposal 
to destroy the whole herd of elephants and that 
the Administrator be advised accordingly." 
It is some ten years ago since I paid a visit 
to the Addo Forest, whilst on a collecting trip in 
and around Port Elizabeth. The herd was then 
supposed to number 4 or 50. These animals 
were understood to> be the only herd of African 
Elephants in semi-captivity. Specimens could he 
shot only on paying a certain high fee. 
They were not appreciated or respected !.. 
their neighbours, but I certainly trust such a blood- 
thirsty proposal to destroy the whole herd of 150 
has not been, or ever will be, carried out. My 
readers may rely upon further particulars being- 
given in later numbers of this Magazine. 
JOHN D. HAMLYX. 
THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF 
LONDON. 
The Duke of Bedford, who presided at the 
annual meeting of the Zoological Society of Lon- 
don, held at the Society's offices in Regent's 
Park, explained the steps taken by the Council to 
save food. 
He said that the total number of animals had 
been very greatly reduced; first, because they had 
not replaced any of the large animals which had 
died during the war; and, secondly, because they 
had destroyed a number of those which could be 
replaced in normal times. With the reduction of 
the number of animals came a corresponding- re- 
duction in the amount of food consumed. The 
principle adopted had been, wherever possible, to 
cease using food which was also human food. 
The following details w r ere given : — 
Meat is limited to horseflesh purchased from 
the Army. Never was the supply more abundant 
or the quality better, on account of the enormous 
number of horses in Government service. 
Potatoes. — We used to use over 15,0001b. a 
year — we use none now. 
Bread formerly used for the apes and monkeys 
and some small mammals has been replaced by 
