The National tribune., 1882-03-25

to be sorrowful consolation and reminder of
lifelong eparation.-Harper for April
BUFFALO HUNT IN SOUTH AFRICA.
had been hunting from break of day,
and although had seen number of ante
lopes and other animals interesting to
sportsman, they were so wild that it was
impossible to come within fair shooting
range. Moreover, / had the misfortune to
be mounted on very slow horse, which had
only sufficient speed to be useful in the
chase of elephants. 1t was nevertheless,
| very steady, and stanch as a rock, making it
| invaluable in pursuit of the latter game.
After had been quiet for a few hours
during the heat of the day, Bushman came
to me with the information that there was
large herd of buffalo close at hand.
As meat was much wanted hastened the
! saddling, and hurriedly departed for the
scene Of action, with the Bushman as guide,
leaving word for the rest of my followers to
come as soon rs possible.
The country was beautiful in this locality.
There was a large fiat expanse covered with
over here and there with scattered trees,
while at intervals of half mile or more
kopiies-an immense jumble of rocks
would crop up to the height of several hum
dred feet. These masses of rock deserve
word of notice, for they are a peculiar fea-
ture of tropical South Africa. Invariably
they are composed of brilliant red sand
stone, or of rusty brown metalic-looking
formation, aud from their detached and
broken positions induce the beholder to
think that some powerful volcanic force had
showed them up to their present elevated po-
sition.
Strange as it may appear, they are ever
covered with n considerable amount of veg
citation, particularly wild fig, some varieties
of palms, and numerous descriptions of
creepers, although it is utterly impossible
that there can be any soil or moisture about
their roots.
To see the setting or rising sun glistening
off these masses of rock is sight never to
he forgotten, for every corner or Granny
seems TO he possessed Of jewels of most
wonderful brilliancy that reflects every
shade of light possessed by the rainbow.
The bufflloes were soon found, and with
a due amount Of caution I succeeded in
approaching within thirty PAGES of a very
fine young hut full-grown bull. The better
TO make sure of my aim. dismounted, and
gave the game both barrels from my eight
bore. The thud, thud, in response told me
4bor had 10 oto
and attempt to lie down said that they had
been well placed.
Ny horse, which was behind an ant-hill,
on which grew numerous bushes, 1 row left,
and walked up TO the buffalo, which did
not for n moment doubt would never regain
sooner did the wounded beast see me than
it recovered its legs, and without hesitation
dashed at me. Both barrels again deliv-
cred, at less than fifteen PAGES.
Still the foe came on so at last I was
compelled to resort to the undignifed course
of turning on my heels and beating most
rapid retreat. I felt convinced that my
pursuer had his speed impeded by the
wounds he had received, for I gained the
ant-hill and clambered up it, but not before
his horns were in unpleasant nearness to
my person. But here l was safe, for
although the buffalo again and again at
tempted to climb its steep sides, he utterly
failed. At length the horse caught his eye,
and on him he now sought to vent his
wrath, but the old steed simply cantered or
trotted, as occasion demanded, round my
asylum.
think it could scarcely have been posi-
BILE to have witnessed more ridiculous
scene, for my mount would not be driven
off, nor would the bull give up the chase.
had now time to load, and, waiting for clear
broadside shot, I tumbled Mr.. Buff over in
his tracks. Immediately the shot was fired
the old horse actually turned round to see
the result, then walked up to the fallen foe,
and examined him. as if with the eyes of an
experienced judge in shooting matters.
Ihave killed great many buffalo with
one bullet; seldom have l required more
than two. But, from some unexplainable
cause, you will occasionally come across an
animal that it appears impossible to deprive
of life, although your shooting looks, when
inspecting the body, to have been perfectly
correct.-F1rper's Young People.
DOROTHY DoLEFUpS SAD VENTURE.
1t sometimes seems odd-and yet it isn't
that some people in this world are so ex-
travagantly fond Of the doleful, feast upon
oil hn