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SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Donations towards Reduction of the Deficit. — The following dona- 
tions are hereby acknowledged with thanks : — Earl of Stamford, > Miss H. C. 
Manson, 20s. ; R. J. Pead, Esq., 20s. ; Miss A. M. Casterton-Smelt, los. ; 
W. H. Hills, Esq., 5s. ; and P. Devonshire Jones, Esq., 2s. 6d. 
Donation to Leaflet Fund. —The Committee acknowledges with 
thanks the following donation : — Rev. H. E. Luxmore, los. 
Churchyard Bottom Wood Committee. — Archibald Clarke, Esq., has 
been elected a member of the above Committee, as the representative of the 
Selborne Society. 
A Plea for the British Butterfly.— This leaflet has now been reprinted, 
and copies can be had on application to the Secretary. Price is. per 100, post 
free. 
Arrears of Subscriptions. — Members who have not yet paid their sub- 
scriptions for 1897 are requested to kindly do so at once. By so doing it will 
greatly facilitate the preparation of the Balance Sheet for the year. 
Council and Committee Meetings. — The next meeting of the Council 
will be held on December 7 at 5.30, and of the Magazine and Leaflet Committee 
on December 21 at 5.30. 
Leaflets. — “The Cruelty of Wearing Ospreys,” by Mrs. Lichfield ; 
“Feathered Women,” a letter by W. H. Hudson, which appeared in the Times 
of October 17, 1893, and was reprinted in Nature Notes of November, 1S93 ; 
“The New Wild Birds’ Protection Act,” by H. D. Rawnsley ; “ How to Start 
a Branch of the Selborne Society,” by E. A. Martin ; “A Plea for the British 
Butterfly,” by W. F. Kirby. 
“ A Bibliography of Gilbert White, the Natural Historian and Anti- 
quarian of Selborne,” can now be had on application to the Hon. Secretary. 
Published under the auspices of the Society. The Roxburghe Press, 1897, 8vo, 
pp. xiii., 274. Price 3s. 6d. 
Branch Payment. — Richmond (for magazines), 10. Bedhampton (ditto). 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Bath. — On November 22, a Conversazione took place at the Museum, Royal 
Literary Institution, when an illuminated address was presented to the President, 
H. D. Skrine, Esq., the presentation being made by W. J. Brackenridge, Esq. 
Some of the rambles taken during the season were described, with accompanying 
lime-light illustrations, by E. J. Appleby, Esq., and an interesting exhibition of 
slides was shown by the Ladies’ Microscopical Society. 
Clapton (Lower Lea Valley) Branch. — At a Committee Meeting held 
on September 29, the Hon. Sec. tendered his resignation, but as no member 
was at the moment willing to undertake the duties, he has consented to remain 
in office until the close of the present year. The Winter .Social Meetings com- 
menced on Saturday, November 6, with “ A Microscopical and Social Evening.” 
Croydon and Norwood. — The Winter Session commenced on November 
16, when F. W. Ashley, F.Z.S., gave one of his delightful bird lectures at West 
Croydon Hall. Mr. Ashley’s contributions to Nature Notes on the subject of 
biids and their habits are well known, and a most enthusiastic audience listened 
to his lecture on this occasion, his subject being “The Utility of Birds.” A 
series of slides were kindly lent by the Birds’ Protection .Society. Acknowledg- 
ments are due to Mr. W. 11 . Coldwells for lending and operating the lime-light 
lantern. 
Edward A. Martin, F.G.S., 
lion. Sec. Magazine and Leaflet Committee. 
