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SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Donations towards Reduction of the Deficit. — The Council 
acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following donations : — R. Congreve, 
Esq., 2s, 6d. ; Miss Farmar, 2s. 6d. ; Mrs. Gibson, 2s. 6d. ; Miss MTiiting, 
2s. 6d. ; Mrs. Croasdaile, is. ; W. J. Carver, Esq., los. ; Mrs. Clayton, 20s. ; 
Rev. R. Jowett-Burton, 2s. 6d. : Mrs. Lomer, 20s. ; Mrs. Lowther, 5s. ; Miss 
E. Grove, 15s. ; A. J. Hearne, Esq., 5s. ; Miss Lowry, 5s. ; Mrs. R. B. Litch- 
field, 5s. ; C. W. Ware, Esq., 5s. ; C. Surgey, Esq., i6s. ; Miss H. C. Manson, 
21S. ; G. Stanton, Esq., 3s. 6d. ; Miss M. W. Ranken, 2s. 6d. ; Miss H. C. 
Bickham, 5s.; Miss Forsteen, 5s.; Anon., 2s. 6d. ; Miss M. Barne, 5s.; J. 
Chapman, Esq., 2s. 6d. ; Dr. Underwood, 5s. ; Miss E. Lecky, 2s. 6d. ; C. 
West, Esq., 5s. 6d. ; A Friend, 2s. 6d. ; J. E. Comrie, Esq.. C.E., 5s. 
The following have increased their subscriptions : — Mrs. Brightwen to 5s. ; 
Sir J. Colquhoun, Bart., to £2 ; W. Whitwell, Esq., W. H. Warner, Esq., Miss 
H. C. Manson, and Miss A. Garrett, to 21s. ; .Mrs. Rickaby, Miss Lomer, Miss 
Nicholl, and Mrs. Minet, to 20s.; The Bishop of Durham, and Miss Hall, to 
los. 6d. ; Mrs. A. Cook (Clapton), Miss L. M. Di.xon, Mrs. Hogg, W. J. 
Carver, Esq., Mrs. W. Greenwood, Mrs. Turle, Richardson Evans, Esq., Mrs. 
J. H. Crofton, Rev. A. Crofton, Miss S. L. Crofton, Mrs. Blunt, Miss E. 
Shadwell, Cosmo Blore, Esq., Mrs. Eden, Mrs. Asheton-Atkinson, J. U. 
Powell, Esq., Mrs. Kempson, H. J. Evelegh, Esq., F.W.A., Mrs. Cheetham, 
and Lady Simeon, to los. ; Miss Aentz and Miss J. C. James, to 7s. 6d. The 
Council have also received ;^5 from the Wimbledon and Putney Branch. 
Council and Committee Meetings.— The next meetings of the Council 
will be held on Tuesdays, February 7, and March 7, at 5.30. Special Notice . — 
The Magazine and Leaflet Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 14, at 
5.30, instead of on February 21, as previously announced. 
Resignation of Mr. Edward A. Martin. — At the Council Meeting of 
December 6, Mr. Edward A. Martin tendered his resignation of the llonorar) 
Secretaryship of the Magazine and Leaflet Committee, which was accepted with 
regret. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Kensington. — The lecture to be given by the Hon. J. Scott Montagu, 
M.P., in aid of the fund for the reduction of the deficit, has been postponed 
until a later date. 
Farnham. — Mr. E. A. Martin, F.G.S., gave an interesting lecture on “ Birds 
and their Allies,” in Frensham Schools, on December 13, which was very well 
attended by the village people and farmers. Mr. Martin also came to Farnham 
on December 21 for an afternoon lecture, his subject being “Gilbert White and 
the Village of Selborne,” illustrated by photographic lantern slides. 
Sutton. — The Council hears with regret of the death of Mr. R. Hill Blades, 
who for some years undertook the duties of Honorary .Secretary of the Sutton 
Branch. Miss E. M. Blades will kindly carry on the duties for the present. 
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
1. All communications for Naturk Notes must be authenticated with name 
and address, not necessarily for publication. 
2. The return of an unaccepted contribution can only be guaranteed when it 
is accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. We cannot undertake to 
name specimens privately, to return them, or to reply to questions by letter. 
3. All communications for any number must be in the Editor’s hands by the 
loth of the preceding month. 
4. Communications for Nature Notes, books for review, specimens lor 
naming, &c., should be addressed to the Editor, Professor Bouloer, F.L.S., 
F.G.S., 34, Argyll Mansions, Addison Bridge, London, W. ; letters connected 
with the business of the .Society, enquiries as to the supply of the Magazine, sub- 
scriptions, &c., to the Secretary, A. J. Western, Esq., 20. Hanover Square, \\ . 
