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Zbz Selborne Society’s flDagasine. 
No. 156. DECEMBER, 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 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. 
The Wakes. — We are pleased to be able, through the 
courtesy of the Agricultural and Horticultural Association, to 
be able, just at a time when the subject is arousing renewed 
interest among Selbornians, to give as the frontispiece for this 
year’s volume, a view of Gilbert White’s house as seen from the 
garden, from a photograph by our Secretary, Mr. R. Marshman 
Wattson, which has been pronounced by so high an authority 
as Dr. Bowdler Sharpe to be the best representation of the 
naturalist’s home as it now is. We hope that before another 
year is ended we may be able to announce that this memorial 
of the worthy whom we love to honour has been secured 
as the property of the nation for all time. 
The Richmond View. — The Bill for the preservation of the 
view from Richmond Hill has become law, that is to say, 
Parliament has sanctioned the bargain by which Lord Dysart 
hands over Petersham meadow and a broad strip of river 
