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attempt anything of the sort during its promotion of the Importa- 
tion of Plumage Prohibition Bill. 
V. — Places of Antiquarian Interest and Natural Beauty. 
Crosbv Hall. — To anyone having the least share of the historic 
sense, it must be a matter for deep regret that so valuable a relic 
of old London as Crosby Hall should have been sacrificed to the 
demands of modern commercialism. Such a piece of Philis- 
tinism is little short of a national disgrace, and suggests that 
some general steps should be taken to secure for the nation such 
antiquarian treasures. The wide general interest in the preser- 
vation of the building evoked among all classes, from His 
Majesty the King downwards, seems to indicate that a public 
appeal, if better organized, might have had a happier result. 
Among the causes which lead to the failure seems to be a desire 
on the part of some persons in the City to keep the matter 
entirely in their own hands. So much of the value of such a 
historical monument depends upon its site, that it is but small 
consolation to learn that the building is likely to be re-erected 
elsewhere. 
Parley Beeches. — The piece of woodland which goes by this 
name has been secured for the public by the help of voluntary 
contributors, amongst whom was the Selborne Society. 
It is with great pleasure that your Council record the pur- 
chase and dedication in perpetuity to the public of the charming, 
though small, piece of primitive woodland so near the advancing 
bounds of our great city. Several members of our Society took 
active part in securing this open space, and the Council voted a 
contribution towards the cost. 
VI. — Publications. 
‘'Nature Notes.” — The Council once more takes the oppor- 
tunity of thanking Professor Boulger for his editorship of the 
Magazine, which has now extended over a period of eleven 
years. 
The continued inability of the Postmaster-General to relax in 
any w'ay the present rules as to the classification with reference 
to postal rates of magazines and newspapers, prevents, for 
the time being, any enlargement of Nature Notes. 
Prospectus. — Members who would like to have copies of the 
illustrated prospectus for the coming session should apply to the 
Honorary General Secretary after the Annual General Meeting. 
The chief object of this prospectus is to make known the work 
of the Society to those who are in sympathy with its objects, and 
who are therefore eligible for membership. 
VII. — Library. 
Library. — During the year copies of three editions of “ The 
Natural History of Selborne ” have been added to the Library. 
