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tEbc Sdbovne Society’s (IDaoa^inc. 
No. 152. AUGUST, 1902. VoL. Xllf. 
OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY. 
To preserve from unnecessary destruction sucli wild birds, 
animals, and plants as are harmless, beautiful, or rare. To 
discourage the wearing and use for ornament of birds and their 
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. 
SELBORNIANA. 
Want of Thought. — Several correspondents have called 
our attention to the announcement of some thousands of stuffed 
larks prepared by a West-end caterer for the Coronation cele- 
bration, in spile of the fact that at this season the lark is pro- 
tected by law. Messrs. Marshall and Snelgrove, of Leeds, 
announced in May a show including “ hats trimmed tulle and 
blackbirds.’’ When it is suggested that a pack of beagles kept 
by boys should be used as a drag hunt, instead of hunting hares, 
an official irrelevantly replies that he sees no reason for the 
“abolition” of the pack. No amount of repetition seems 
sufficient to convince ladies that “ aigrettes ” are not artificial. 
Truly, 
“ Evil is wrought by want of thought, 
As well as want of heart.” 
The Commons’ and Footpaths’ Preservation Society. — 
After an interval of three years this Society has issued another 
detailed Report of its work, a report of which its authors may 
