The World's Zoological Trading Company. 
Several Correspondents have forwarded me cuttings from "The Daity Chronicle," " Natidn/dl 
s," " Financial News," and other Papers on the above Company. --' f ' 
It is I consider my duty to the Trade in general and others to state my experiences as 
having an important bearing upon this remarkable Company. 
The moving spirit in it is John Alfred Jordan, a well-known Hunter, in the Belgian 
and French Congo Hinterland, and he has succeeded in interesting a well-known Amateur, a 
Mr. Robert Lead better to take an active part in this concern. 
Some two years ago I was approached by Mr. Jordan to join this Syndicate. I went to 
Eastbourne and met Mr. Jordan, Mr. Pym Maddock and two other Gentlemen whose names 
were not disclosed. 
I was asked to become Managing Director at a salary of £5,000 yearly, 
which offer was refused for reasons I will state. I explained that no Wild Beast con- 
cern could pay any such salary, that I would only undertake the position, if I had 
sole control, and a small retaining fee with a percentage on actual profits. At the interview 
mentioned, particular stress was laid on the statement that the animals would be kept in a Park 
not far from London, which now turns out to be Hazlemere Park, 
Bucks. I pointed out that the business must be centred in London, and that the principal 
stock should be kept on the chief premises, so that purchasers should find it convenient to call 
and inspect the stock; besides, animals, etc., arriving at the Docks would receive immediate 
attention, whereas a journey to an out of the way Park would be absolutely disastrous, not only 
that, but the extra expenses going to and from Bucks would be enormous. 
Finally I declined to be associated with their Syndicate. 
Here is the cutting from " The Daily Chronicle," 17th January, 1919 — 
WILD BEASTS FOR SALE. 
PRICE FOR PYTHONS ACCORDING TO LENGTH. 
The war stopped the International trade in wild beasts, which was largely in German 
hands. A bid for the business is now being made by an English Syndicate with a capital 
of £50,000, with three game reservations in Africa, and with Mr. Robert Lead- 
better and Hazlemere Park, as factors in the enterprise. 
The World's Zoological Trading Company, Ltd., have just issued a price list, which 
reveals interesting opportunities awaiting persons with a weakness for unconventional 
pets. Among the animals which may be bought are : — Price 
Hippopotamus ... ... ... ... ... £700 
Rhinoceros ... ... ... ... ... 750 
Giraffe ... ... ... ... ... 750 
Chimpanzee ... ... ... .. ... 100 
Lion ... ... ... ... ... ... 250 
Striped hyena ... ... ... ... ... 25 
African Elephant (trained) ... ... ... ... 800 
Pythons may be bought at from £2 to £100, " according to length," while a tortoise 
may be had at from £40 to £100 " according to weight." 
