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NATURE NOTES. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
National Society for Cliecking the Abuse of Public Adver- 
tising. — The Annual Meeting was held at the rooms of the Society of Arts, 
John Street, Adelphi, on Friday, January 31. Mr. F. W. Ashley, F.Z.S., 
attended as a deputation from the .Selborne Society. 
New Branch. — The Council hears with pleasure of the probable formation 
of a new branch in the neighbourhood of Lower Rickinghall, Diss. Members 
and friends willing to assist are requested to communicate with the Rev. G. 
Hales, The Rectory, Lower Rickinghall. 
Field Club Saturday Rambles.— The first ramble of the season will 
take place at Chingford and the neighbourhood on April ii. A visit will be paid 
to the Essex Field Club Museum. Further particulars will appear next month. 
Council and Committee Meetings. — The next meetings of the Council 
will be held on March 5, and April 2, at 5.30; of the Conversazione Committee on 
March 5, at 6.30; of the Magazine and Leaflet Committee on March 19, and 
April 16, at 5.30; of the Field Club Committee on March 19, and April 16, 
at 6.30. 
\ 
Branch Contributions 
Halifax ... 
Kensington 
Northern Heights 
Rape of Lewes ... 
Selborne and Liphook 
Weald of Kent 
Wimbledon and Putney 
£0 
7 
6 i 
2 
3 
2 
2 
3 
0 
0 
II 
II 
0 
18 
10 
0 
9 
6 
300 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Abinger and Shere. —A popular lecture was given by Mr. A. P. Wire on 
February 12, at the Abinger Hammer Schoolroom, on “ The Sagacity of Animals.” 
The lecture was illustrated by means of the magic lantern, and was much appre- 
ciated by those present. There was a good attendance. 
Birmingham. — The Annual Meeting of this Branch was held last month in 
the Council House, the Mayor (Councillor James Smith) presiding. There were 
also present Alderman Johnson, Councillor Mariineau, Professor Hillhouse, 
Professor Windle, Messrs. A. W. Wills and Oliver. The Annual Report stated 
that there had been in the past year a slight increase of membership. Prizes had 
been offered in the town for essays on .Selbornian subjects. There was a balance 
in hand at the beginning of the year of ;^I7 15s. 2d. Speeches were delivered by 
the Mayor, Councillor Martineau, Mr. Oliver and qthers. On the motion of 
Professor Windle, the Mayor w.is elected President, and Messrs. Priestley Smith 
and A. W. Wills, Vice-Presidents of the branch. The Hon. Tre.a.surer, .Mrs. C. 
Dixon, and the Hon. Sec., Miss 1). C. Sturge, were re-elected to their respective 
offices. 
Croydon and Norwood. —A “Museum Evening” was held at Seneca 
Hall on March 20, a large number of interesting objects being exhibited by mem- 
bers and their friends. Short addresses were given by the Rev. F. E. J. Bird, 
one of the Vice-Presidents, and by the Hon. Secretary. Amongst those who 
kindly sent specimens were Messrs. F. Downing (delegate to the Central Council), 
H. Perry, King, Rawlings, Perks, Gude, A. Wright, Ward Adeney, Long, 
and Putnam. A most enjoyable evening was spent. 
Euwaru a. Martin, F.G.S., 
Hon. Sec. Mas^azim anti Leaflet Committee. 
