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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, hut I understand that “Buffalo” Jones, an 
American, succeeded in roping a lion as they rope 
cattle out west. It sounds diverting. 
