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game, and whenever the latter appeared large 

 impis were mobilised to drive the game across 

 the Umfolosi river, and so in this primitive 

 way the spread of the disease was checked. 



A VELDT FIRE. 



The Government has not authorised the 

 drive to invade the game reserve north of the 

 Umfolosi, but the hunters and settlers have 

 revolted against the prohibition, and intend to 

 shoot in the protected area, killing every sort of 

 game sighted except the very rare white rhino- 

 ceros. 



On Saturday night a great grass fire swept 

 the valley, and on Sunday morning the whole 

 line of the drive moved forward. 



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Cardiff and Newport 

 Ornithological Association. 



I have received the following particulars 

 of the above Association. 



It is deserving of the support of the 

 " Fancy." Full particulars can be obtained 

 from the Manager, 19, Baneswell Road, New- 

 port, Mon. : — 



Fikst Annual Show of Cage Birds. 

 Open to the World. 



On October 29th and 30th, 1920, at the 

 Temperance Hall, Newport. 



Cup Trophies and Cash Specials to the value 

 of ^500. 



ALL Profits will be given to the Royal 

 Gwent Hospital. 



We particularly wish to point out, that, 

 apart from the fact that locally the fancy is 

 on the increase, and the new enthusiasts and 

 buyers of birds, etc., are large wage earners ; 

 the Royal Gwent Hospital, especially devoted 

 to the care and entertainment of wounded 

 men from all part of England, a large share 

 of their funds and accommodation. We 

 hope in the interests of this project you will 

 see your way to supporting the venture in 

 aid of the Institution. 



The American Bison Society. 



Report of the Secretary — Continued. 



The only other place in Canada where 

 antelope are to be found is in .the Provinces of 

 of Saskatchewan. Theseare very few in number 

 and widely scattered. 



On my return east I made a stop at Dixon, 

 Montana, to visit the Montana Bison Range. 

 Warden Hodges having been notified in advance 

 was on hand to meet me and gave me a most 

 cordial welcome. The following day we rode 

 over the range in search of the buffalo. The 

 sky was overcast and soon a cold drizzly rain 

 was driving against us in fitful blasts. How- 

 ever, it did not dampen my spirits or cool my 

 enthusiasm for this wonderful game preserve. 

 As we rode along over the old Indian trial near 

 Mission Creek, suddenly the air was full of 

 ducks ; hundreds of them flew in every direction 

 This was a fine sight, and they seemed to 

 realize there was no danger, as they soon 

 returned to the creek after we had passed. 

 Over near the hills to the right, we noticed a 

 number of antelope, and farther on one or two 

 more. These appeared to be fine specimens, 

 and if the coyotes can be kept in check, there 

 is every reason to believe that in a few years 

 this preserve will have a good-size band of 

 antelope. About a mile farther on we noticed 

 in the distance a number of dark objects in a 

 depression between two hills, so keeping out of 

 sight as much as possible we rode in that 

 direction. Presently, on mounting a hill, we 

 discovered a herd of buffalo about half a mile 

 distant. Most of them were lying down, but 

 as we descended the hill and rode slowly towards 

 them they were soon on their feet watching us 

 closely with every indication of leaving at a 

 moments notice. They seemed to recognize 

 Mr. Hodge's voice and bald-face pony, and 

 would only make short runs. In the meantime 

 we edged up closer until near enough to have 

 a fine view of the herd, about one hundred and 

 mostly cows. Among them was a calf a day or 

 two old. Its tawney hide was a conspicuous 

 object among the dark robes of the others. 

 These buffalo were fat and in grand condition, 

 very active and quick in their movements, so 

 noticably dfferent from the dull sleepy looking 

 individuals confined in our zoos. Here, free 

 and unrestrained, feeding on the rich grasses 

 which cover the hills to the very summit and 

 furnishing them with food throughout the entire 



