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Hamlgn's Jttmajjerie JEai^toi 
EDITED BY JOHN D. HAMLYN 
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No. 9.— Vol. 4. 
LONDON, JANUARY, 1918. 
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THE FUTURE OF THE WILD 
ANIMAL TRADE IN GREAT BRITAIN. 
By John D. Hamlyn. 
That there will be a great opening-up of the 
Wild Beast Trade both in Great Britain, the Con- 
tinent and the United States of America, no one 
can possibly doubt, and it behoves the Britisher 
to see that a full share of trade falls to him in the 
coming struggle for the supremacy of the Wild 
Beast Trade. 
Nothing can be done without great effort. 
The dealers living in Central Europe — Austria 
and Germany — will not sit idly by, and allow this 
vast and prosperous business to slip from their 
grasp. They have controlled it for years.. They 
must never do so again. The question is how to 
bring back the Trade to its original home — Lon- 
don. In the November number, page 50, I asked, 
Who is willing to keep the trade in Great Britain ? 
I have received lately many enquiries as to what 
can be done in the matter, also offers of assis- 
tance, provided the undertaking is placed on a 
financial business basis. 
That being SO' I have decided to form, a Syn- 
dicate to commence operations immediately. I 
trust to issue the prospectus — private circulation 
only — next month which will be sent to all sub- 
scribers and any others desirous of joining the 
undertaking. 
The following Markets will be open to us : — 
Holland, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Nor- 
way and Sewden, with the United States of 
America. 
I have already Agents in Africa, India, and 
the Straits Settlements for the collection of Ani- 
mals, Birds and Reptiles. 
Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand 
will be made in due time. 
Engagements are being made with capable 
men who will travel to and from with the various 
consignments. 
It is of the utmost importance to obtain good 
travellers. With careful training this can be 
done. 
Competition will be avoided at all costs. 
India! and Africa are large enough for all dealers, 
however many may put in an appearance. 
The weakest naturally will go to the wall. 
The various Zoological Gardens of the world, the 
many pleasure resorts, the Menageries and Cir- 
cuses, with a great many Amateur Collections, all 
will require replenishing. 
It will be a vast and should be a prosperous 
undertaking. 
A list of stock imported and sold during 1914 
— 1915 is given below. It constitutes a record 
on account of the many restriction against this 
