6o NATURE NOTES 
will kindly volunteer the loan of such objects by writing to the Secretary as 
soon as possible. 
New Members. — Rev. Parnell Jones, Llantheny Skirrid ; Geo. Pernet, 
Esq., Upper Gloucester Place ; Miss Laura Yates, Hampstead ; Miss Elsie 
Vaughan, Builth ; Edwin S. Russell, Esq., Wimbledon; Miss Stretton, 
Brockley ; Chas. F. Newall, Esq., Wallasey; Miss L. Wright, Halifax; and 
R. Hastingshus, Esq., Petersfield. 
Donations and Subscriptions. — The Council begs to acknowledge with 
thanks the receipt of the following donations: — B. Blenkinsop, Esq., J.P., us. ; 
Sir Jas. Colquhoun, 25s. ; and the following subscriptions over 5s. : B. Blenkinsop, 
Esq.,J.P., los. ; Chas. Burt, Esq., los. ; Miss Garrett, 21s. ; H. E. Luxmore, Esq., 
M.A., 20s. ; H. Harpur Crewe, Esq., 12s. 6d. ; Lady Simeon, los. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES, &C. 
Bath. — The Branch is endeavouring to carry out Selbornian principles more 
scientifically by the formation of three Sections, which will study Bird Life, Insect 
Life, and Plant Life. Each of these Sections will be limited to twelve members, 
who are expected to add to the interest of the monthly meetings by reading 
papers or field notes, by bringing specimens, &c. Rambles in the country will 
l)e started in March. The inaugural meeting was held on February 3, when 
Dr. Norman showed various forms of pond-life with the aid of several 
microscopes. After the meeting eighteen members were enrolled. 
Ealing. — March 10. Public Buildings, Ealing, W. Lecture at 8 o’clock 
before the Ealing Photographic Society, by William Martin, Esq., M.A., LI .D., 
illustrated by original lantern slides, upon “ Ringmer and Gilbert W'hite ; Ring- 
mer as a field for the camera.” The President and Council cordially invite 
members of the Selborne Society. Trams from the Shepherd’s Bush Station of 
the Central London Railway pass the doors of the Public Buildings. 
SELBORNE SATURDAY AFTERNOONS. 
Saturday, March 8. — Visit Great St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate. Meet Mrs. Percy 
Myles at south side vestry entrance at 2.15. The Rev. J. A. L. Airey, Rector 
of St. Helen’s, has kindly undertaken to conduct the Selbornians. It is proposed 
to visit the Guildhall after leaving the Church. 
Saturday, March 22. — The Zoological Gardens, Regent’s Park. Assemble at 
the main gate. Outer Circle, at 2.15 for 2.30 sharp. Admission free, for Members 
only, by tickets which will be given out at the gale by Mrs. Myles. Non- 
members can join on payment for admission. Mr. Bartlett, Superintendent, will 
kindly conduct the party. 
FIELD CLUB RAMBLES. 
Saturday, April 5. — Kew Gardens. Meet at the main entrance on Kew 
Green at 2.15. Guide, Professor F. E. Hulme, F.S.A., F.L.S. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
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2. The return of an unaccepted contribution can only be guaranteed when it 
is accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. We cannot undertake to 
name specimens privately, to return them, or to reply to questions by letter. 
3. All communications for any number must be in the Editor’s hands by the 
lOlh of the preceding month. 
4. Communications for Nature Notes, books for review, specimens for 
naming, &c., should be addressed to the Editor, Prokessor Boulger, F.L.S. , 
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publishers, Messrs. John Bale, Sons and Danielsson, Ltd., 83-89, Great 
Titchfield Street, London, W. 
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be addressed to the Secretary, Mr. R. Marshman Wattson, 20, Hanover 
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