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NATURE NOTES. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Selborne Library. — The Committee gratefully acknowledge the receipt 
of a large parcel of new books (some thirty or forty volumes), presented by the 
Editor, Mr. J. Britten, to the Library. 
Leaflet. — The Committee have to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of 
a very useful leaflet, entitled “The Destruction of Hawks and Owls,” intended 
for distribution among gamekeepers, from the pen of Mr. John Cordeaux, and 
which the Committee purpose to publish shortly. 
Council and Committee Meetings.— The next Meetings of the Council 
wdll be held on Tuesdays, December 4 and January i. The Magazine and Leaflet 
Committee meet on Wednesdays, December 19 and January 16. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Atalanta.— Mrs. Ramsay Parsons, of 33, Kensington Square, W., has 
kindly undertaken the Hon. Secretaryship of this Branch in the absence abroad 
of Miss Parsons. 
Barmoutli. — The Council approved the Warrant for the formation of a 
new Branch at Barmouth, North Wales, at their November meeting. The Hon. 
Secretary, tevi., is Mr. D. Arthur Hughes, M.R.C.S. 
Clapton. — Social Evenings in continuation of the Field Club. The in- 
augural meeting of the Winter Session was held on November 13, when a very 
interesting and instructive lecturette on Marine Microscopic Life, illustrated by 
lantern views, was given by Dr. Gerard Smith. Afterwards light refreshments 
were served, and the rest of the evening was occupied by vocal and instrumental 
music, and recitations. A very hearty vote of thanks to the President, Vice- 
presidents and Hon. Secretary terminated a very enjoyable evening. 
Croydon. — A very interesting Lecture was given on November 10 at the 
Thornton Heath Polytechnic on “ Local Stones and Flowers,” by Mr. Edward 
A. Martin, the Hon. Secretary, the especial feature of the lecture being a descrip- 
tion of the geology of the immediate neighbourhood. A list of the wild flowers 
of the district was exhibited, which, considering the proximity ol London, was 
considered very satisfactory. 
Hampstead (Northern Heights). — The Members of this Branch recently 
spent, by invitation, a very enjoyable afternoon at the residence of the Rev. Dan 
Greatorex, London Docks, E. A large and beautiful collection of curiosities was 
exhibited, about which the owner gave many interesting particulars in his usual 
charming manner. On leaving a very cordial vote of thanks was tendered to the 
host for his hospitality and kindness. 
Communications for this page must be received not later than December 15, 
to appear in January issue. 
LIST OF BRANCHES, WITH NAMES OF 
HONORARY SECRETARIES. 
ATAL.ANTA. — Mrs. Ramsay Par- | 
sons, 33, Kensington Square, W. j 
B.ATH. — Dr. George Norman, 15, 1 
Brook Street. Bath. 
BARMOUTH.— D. A. Hughes, 1 
Esq., M.R.C.S., Barmouth, North 
Wales. i 
BIRMINGHAM.— Mrs. Windle, | 
33, Clarendon Road, Edgbaston, 
Birmingham. | 
BRIGHTON. — Miss E. Bourne, 1 
12, Denmaik Terrace, Brighton. I 
CAMBRIDGE.— F. A. Hort,Esq., 
Emmanuel College, Cambridge. 
CHELTENHAM.— F. W. Butt, 
Esq., Ivy Dene, Hewlett Road, 
Cheltenham. 
CITY OF LONDON (St. Nicho- 
las Club). — A. L. Dawson, Esq., 
St. Nicholas Cluo, Queen Victoria 
Street, E.C. 
CLAPTON. — R. Marshman Watt- 
son, Esq., 14, Narford Road, Upper 
Clapton. 
