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NATURE NOTES. 
Various proposals for a memorial to Gilbert NVhite having been discussed, the 
following resolution was carried : — 
“ While agreeing with Lord Selborne’s views as to the book being the best 
memorial, the Council are of opinion that it would be desirable to indicate the 
position of the grave by a monumental tablet on the outside wall of the church 
near the grave, and further express their approval of the proposal to bring the 
water to Selborne and to erect a drinking fountain in the form suggested by Mr. 
Wm. White.” 
The following resolutions were passed at the Special General Meeting held at 
9, Adam Street on July 17th : — 
“ That the minimum subscription entitling members to the magazine be raised 
to 5s. (This resolution shall not apply to existing members of the Society.) 
“That this meeting recommends to the notice of lion. Secs, the practice 
which obtains in some branches of admitting associates at a less subscription than 
that of a full member ; such associates not being entitled to vote at meetings, 
hold office, or receive the magazine gratuitously. 
“That this meeting wishes strongly to urge members to send such contribu- 
tions as they are able to the Hon. Treasurer, for the “ Magazine Fund,” to 
supply the deficiency of Ejo in the Society’s account in publishing Nature 
Notes in 1892.” 
A. J. Wes tern, Secretary. 
TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
A. M. — The Winter Cherry (Pliysalis Alkekengi). 
J. F. C. — The note is hardly of sufficient interest. 
J. H. — Kindly observe our rule as to the sending of name and address with 
communications. 
A. B. — See answer to J. H. The plant is the Sea Buckthorn (^Hippophce 
rhamnoides). 
F. G. V. P. — We had an appreciative article on Thoreau in NATURE Notes 
for December, 1890, pp. 185-188. 
L. F. M. — J^arsetia incana (also known as Alyssum incanum), an introduc- 
tion of frequent occurrence, especially in clover fields. 
G. P. C. — You will see that your suggestion has been acted upon. 
A. H. J. — See answer to J. II. We know of no useful book of the kind you 
mention, but one is noticed at p. 153. 
E. W. W. — Vour verses are more suitable for primrose-time, and we will 
hold them over until then. 
E. V. B. — It is certainly a fungus, and, had you seen the specimens, you 
would doubtless have recognised that the “flowers ” had no claim to the title. 
H. M. B. — We hope to publish an article on the interesting strawberries in 
our next issue. 
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