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SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Publication of “ A Bibliography of Gilbert White.” — The octavo 
edition of the Bibliography (3s. 6d.) has now been issued. The work has been 
added to the Society’s List of Publications, and can now be obtained wf the 
Secretary, price 2s. 8d., postage 4^d. extra. 
Donation to Leaflet Fund. — The Council acknowledges with thanks 
a donation of to the Leaflet Fund, presented by the Rev. H. E. Luxmore, 
of Eton, towards the cost of printing and distributing Mrs. Litchfield’s leaflet on 
“ The Cruelty of Wearing Ospreys.” 
“ 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 too, 
postage extra. 
Field Club Meeting. — On Saturday, February 20, Mr. J. S. Comrie, 
F.R. B. S., has kindly consented to conduct members over the Church of St. Bar- 
tholomew the Great, Smithfield. Members and their friends will meet at the 
entrance in Bartholomew Close at 3 p.m. 
Donations to the “ Selborne Library.” — The Librarian reports the 
receipt of a copy of “ A Bibliography of Gilbert White, the Natural Historian and 
Antiquarian of Selborne,” by Edward A. Martin, F'. G.S., and the Council 
acknowledges its receipt with thanks. 
Proposed Summer Excursion to Selborne. — ^June 19 has been pro- 
visionally fixed as the date for the proposed whole-day visit to Selborne. The 
.Secretary will be glad to hear from those who are likely to attend, in order to gain 
some idea as to whether the proposition is favourably received by the Society. 
Conference of Scientiflc and other Societies at Tunbridg 
Wells. — Notice has been received of the Conference, on May 21 and 22, at 
which a delegate from the Selborne Society will be present. 
Council and Committee Meetings. -The next .Meetings of the Council 
will take place on February 4 and March 4, at 5.30, and of the Magazine and 
Leaflet Committee on February 18 and March 18, at 5.30. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Clapton. — At the Monthly Social Meeting held on January 9, Miss Edith J. 
Temple read a very interesting paper on “ The Distribution of Seeds,” and 
exhibited numerous specimens showing a great variety of form. During the 
evening Miss Temple and Mr. W. S. Durrant kindly entertained the audience 
with songs and recitations. 
Croydon and Norwood. — A Lantern Lecture was given at the Woodside 
Church Schools on January 22 by Mr. E. A. Martin, F.G.S., entitled “A Peep 
into Nature.” The evening was arranged in conjunction with the Society for the 
Protection of Birds. Mrs. E. Phillips, V’ice-president of the Society, occu|)ied the 
chair, and gave a short .address in welcoming the children to the entertainment. 
The slides were kindly lent by the Society for the Protection of Birds and the 
Humanitarian League. 
Ealing. — Mr. II. W. Kavenshaw has issued an appeal to the members of the 
Branch, in which he refers to various methods by which each can do work in 
furtherance of the aims of the Society. With G. R. M. Murray, Esq., Keeper 
of the Botanical Department of the British Museum, as President, a large .accession 
of earnest workers is anticipated. 
Havant. — An important paper on “The Economic Value of Birds” was 
given by Dr. J. E. II. Kelso, at the Town Hall, Portsmouth, in which an opinion 
was expressed that much assistance might be rendered by County Councils if they 
would put in force the legal powers they possess against egg and bird stealing. 
Discussion was carried on by Mr. C. Foran, General Dr.ayson, and Capt. 
Chipi'cndall Healey, the Hon. Sec. of the Branch. 
EttwARO A. .Martin, F.G.S., 
Ho}i. Sec. Magazine and Leaflet Committee. 
