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SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Proposed Summer Excursion to Selborne. — It is proposed to arrange 
a whole day visit to Selborne during the summer months of 1897. All interested 
in the contemplated excursion are requested to communicate with the Hon. Sec. 
of the Field Club, in order that an idea may be gained as to the number who 
would be likely to attend. 
Council and Committee Meetings. — The next meetings of the Council 
will be held on Thursdays, January 7 and February 4, at 5.30; of the Magazine 
and Leaflet Committee on January 21 and February 18, at 5.30; and of the 
Field Club Committee on January 7 at 6.30 p.m., at the Offices of the Society, 20, 
Hanover Square, W. 
Resignation of Miss Edith J. Temple. — At the Field Club Committee 
Meeting held on December 3, Miss Temple’s resignation of the Hon. Secretary- 
ship was accepted with much regret. It was proposed by Mrs. Percy Myles, and 
seconded by Mr. R. Marshmann Wattson, “That Mr. Ernest A. Nash be appointed 
Hon. Secretary of the Field Club.” The motion was carried unanimously. 
Field Club Notices. — Special attention is called to the meeting of the 
Field Club Committee, on January 7, at 6.30 p.m. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. E. 
A. Nash) will be glad if ladies or gentlemen who are willing to conduct Saturday 
rambles during the months of April, May and June, will kindly attend the 
meeting, or, if unable to do so, will send their names to the Hon. Secretary of 
the Field Club Committee. 
A Plea for the British Butterfly.— The article entitled “ A Word or 
Two with Insect Collectors,” by Mr. W. F. Kirby, which appeared in the 
October number of Nature Notes, has been reprinted, after revision by the 
author, in the form of a leaflet, and is now available for issue. Price 6d. per 
100, postage extra. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Bath. — On December 5, an interesting and instructive lecture was given at 
the Museum by Miss Long, entitled “Floral Leaves.” The lecture was illus- 
trated by means of the limelight lantern. 
On December 19, a discussion was opened by Miss Dolan, with a short paper 
entitled “Stray Thoughts about the Selborne Society.” Mrs. Ashworth Hallett 
occupied the chair. 
Central Branch. — On December 3, Mr. F. W. A.shley, F.Z.S., delivered 
a most enjoyable and interesting lecture to the members of the Highgate Hill 
Christian Social Institute. 
Clapton (Lower Lea Valley Branch).— Dr. Gerard Smith gave a most 
interesting lecture on December 5, on “ Electric Phenomena in vacuo and the 
‘ X ’ Kays.” The lecturer is well-known for his attractive style in imparting 
knowledge, and in such clearness tinged with humour does he deal with it, th.at 
only the most obtuse person would fail to grasp the chief points. His discourse 
on the latest scientific disclosure was accompanied with experiments in which he 
explained the molecular theory. A tube which had been specially made for Dr. 
Smith was exhibited for the first time. He disabused the minds of his hearers 
of the visibleness of any ray, and pointed out that to the medical profession the 
“X” rays were invaluable. Photographs by the “.X” rays were afterwards 
taken. 
Croydon and Norwood. — A deputation from the Society attended the 
meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, on 
December 10, when an address was given on “ Nature in Norwood,” by the Hon. 
Secretary. The children were invited to write essays upon the subjects of the 
lecture in competition for prizes to be given by the Branch. 
Shore and Abinger. — On Wednesday, December 9, Professor Boulget 
lectured at Abinger on behalf of the Selborne Society on the subject of “The 
Ground Beneath Our Feet.” 
Edward A. Martin, F.G.S., 
Hoti. Sec. Magazine and Lea^et Committee. 
