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SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Obituary. — Itps with great regret that intimation has been received of 
the death of the Rev. Prebendary Gordon, which took place on Sept. 22. Mr. 
Gordon was one of the earliest and most sympathetic members of the Society, 
and his contributions to Selbornian literature were always of a valuable nature. 
Donations, Reduction of tbe Deficit.— The Council acknowledges 
with thanks the receipt of the following donations : Mrs. S. M. Cave-Browne- 
Cave, los. ; Miss L. M. Dixon, 20s. ; Miss H. B. Thompson, 2s. 6d. ; A. Hill, 
Esq. (Birmingham Branch), £2 2s. Members are earnestly requested to assist 
in meeting the deficit, which now amounts to ;^65. 
The thanks of the Council are also tendered to the following, who have 
announced their intention of doubling their subscriptions next year: — Mrs. Turle, 
Miss E. Lecky. 
Central Winter Meetings of Se^bornians. — It has been suggested 
that social gatherings for purposes of conversation and mutual encouragement 
should be held during the winter at the offices of the Society, 20, Hanover 
Square, W. The Council is willing to arrange a series of six such monthly 
meetings, with a short address and refreshments, provided a guarantee fund be 
raised of £20. Members interested in the project are asked to communicate 
with Mr. A. J. Western, with a statement of their views on the subject. It has 
also been suggested that such meetings should be held on the first Tuesday in 
each month, from 3 to 5.30. 
Lectures for the Winter Season.— The Secretary will be glad to hear 
from Hon. Secs, who are requiring lecturers during the coming season, and also 
from competent ladies and gentlemen who are willing to lecture on behalf of the 
Society. The following gentlemen have already volunteered their services as 
lecturers; — ^J. S. Cooke, Esq., F.L.S., F.G.S., 26, Avenue Road, Weymouth; 
James Saunders, Esq., 49, Rothesay Road, Luton ; A. P. Wire, Esq., M.C.I.S., 
I, Seaton Villas, Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone ; Lieut. -Col. Coulson, Fourstones- 
on-Tyne. 
Lantern Slides of Selborne. — Attention is called to the set of slides in 
the Society’s possession, illustrating the village of Selborne. These can be 
borrowed by Hon. Secs, of branches, or by members recommended by them, the 
borrower being responsible for the cost of carriage. 
Final Field Club Ramble of the Season : — 
October 2. — Croham Hurst and Sanderstead. Take return tickets to East 
Croydon. Victoria, 2.35; Thornton Heath, 2.55; London Bridge, 2.25 (L.B. 
& S.C.R.). Walk to Ballards Wood and Croham Hurst, where tea. After tea 
to .Sanderstead, where take train at 7.34. Guide, Mr. E. A. Martin. 
Lectures on Geology. — Intimation has been received that a course of 
twelve lectures will be delivered by Dr. K. H. Traquair, LL.D., F.R.S., in the 
Lecture Theatre of South Kensington Museum, on Mondays, Wednesdays and 
Fridays, at 5 p.m., beginning on Monday, October 4. Admission free. 
Council and Committee Meetings : — 
The next meetings of the Council will be held on Tuesdays, October 5 and 
November 2, at 5.30; of the Magazine and Leaflet Committee on Tuesdays, 
October 19 and November 16, at 5.30; and of the Finance Committee on 
October 19, at 6. 15. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Southampton and Now Forest.— The Rev. J. E. Kelsall has been 
compelled, owing to removal from the neighbourhood, to resign the Hon. 
Secretaryship of the Branch. The Council tenders its Irest thanks to Mr. Kelsall 
for his efforts on behalf of the Society. 
Edward A. Martin, F.G.S., 
Hon. Sec. Magazine and leaflet Committee. 
