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^be Selbomc Society’s iTDaoasinc. 
No. 151. 
JULY, 1902. 
VOL. XIII. 
OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY. 
To preserve from unnecessary destruction such wild birds, 
animals, and plants as are harmless, beautiful, or rare. To 
discourage the wearing and use for ornament, of birds and 
plumage ; except when the birds are killed for food or reared 
for their plumage. To protect places and objects of antiquarian 
interest or natural beauty from ill-treatment or destruction. To 
promote the study of natural history. 
ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVERSAZIONE. 
HE Society’s Annual Meeting and Conversazione was 
held on Thursday evening, Alay 29, at 20, Hanover 
Square, Lord Avebury (President of the Society), 
presiding. There was a good attendance, amongst 
those present being Sir John T. Goldney, Prof. Edward Hulme, 
Prof. Boulger, Mr. Fred. Enock and many others. 
Expressions of regret at being unable to be present were 
announced as having been received from Lord Stamford and 
Sir George Kekewich. 
In moving the adoption of the Report and statement of 
accounts for the year. Lord Avebury, who was cordially received, 
said : I believe you have all received a copy of the Annual 
Report and balance sheet, and therefore I shall be acting in 
accordance with your wishes in taking it as read and proceeding 
to make a few remarks. I might perhaps ask your attention for 
a few minutes to refer to the position of the Society itself, and 
to the details of what has occurred during the year ; but I have 
