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NATURE NOTES. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Poisoned Grain (See Nature Notes, vol. v., p. i6o). — The Council 
learn with great satisfaction, that the vendor of the above has again been heavily 
fined. It would seem, however, that the business is a very profitable one, as it 
was asserted that the defendant had already been convicted nine or ten times for 
the same offence. 
Bibliography of Gilbert White. — To those who have kindly com- 
municated particulars of their editions of “Selborne” to Mr. Martin (see Nature 
Notes, vol. v., p. 220), he wishes to tender his best thanks, and he would be 
glad if others who have not yet done so would favour him with dates and other 
particulars of any ancient or modern editions they may possess. 
Field Club. — The Field Club Committee will meet at 6.30 on Tuesday, 
February 5, to arrange Rambles for the first half of the Session, April to June. 
Donations to Leaflet Fund. — The Magazine and Leaflet Committee 
acknowledge, with grateful thanks, the receipt of the following donations to 
the Leaflet Fund: — Birmingham Branch, £z 2s. ; Mrs. John Shepherd, £\ ; 
F. W. A., los. 6d. ; Miss H. M. Dods, 5s. ; Mr.s. F. Fitzmaurice Hunt, 2s. 6d. ; 
Rev. G. C. Green, 2s. fid. ; Miss Averdieck, is. 
Couneil, Committee and Field Club Meetings.— The next meetings 
of the Council will take place on February 5, and March 5, at 5.30. The 
Magazine and Leaflet Committee meet on February 20 and March 20 at 5.30. 
The Finance Committee meet at fi.30 same evenings. The Field Club Committee 
meet on February 5 at fi.30. 
Barmouth ; Bedhampton.— The Council are glad to learn that these 
Branches have held very successful inaugural meetings, and to find that a goodly 
number of new members have joined each Branch. 
Bromley. — A Branch is in process of formation in this District. The lady 
who has kindly undertaken the Hon. Secretaryship is Miss E. V. Tebb, 
temporary address, care of Dr. Fleming Phillips, St. Austell, Cornwall. 
Cheltenham. — The Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. W. Hayward Butt, has 
changed his address to 21, Lansdown Terrace, Cheltenham. 
Clapton. — The third social evening of the Session was held on Saturday, 
January 5, when papers on “The Clothes Moth,” by Mr. E. A. Nash, and on 
“ .Some Flowers we have met in our Rambles, and the Legends about them,” by 
Miss Temple, were read and highly appreciated. Vocal and instrumental music 
and refreshments concluded a very enjoyable evening. 
Forth. — The Council learn with very great regret that Miss Isabel Waterston 
has had to relinquish the Hon. Secretaryship of this Branch, in consequence of 
her leaving Scotland ; and they desire to tender her their best thanks for her 
able services. 
Pinner. — A second interesting address on “ Leaves and their Development” 
was given recently by Mr. Louis Davis at a Drawing Room Meeting at “ The 
Hall,” by kind permission of Mrs. Nugent. The subject was made clear to the 
young people by drawings and a further address was promised on another occasion. 
The Treasurer said there was no doubt the Society was taking a firm hold in the 
neighbourhood, and the interest in its objects was increasing. 
Notes for this page must be received not later than February 15 to appear in 
March issue. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Birmingham 
Northern Heights... 
Wimbledon and Putney 
Branch Contributions. 
1 s. d. 
388 
2 fi fi 
300 
