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NATURE NOTES. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Selborne Library. — The Librarian wishes to call the attention of members 
to the newly-formed library in connection with the Selborne Society. Several 
authors, who are also members of the Society, have kindly presented copies of 
their works towards its enlargement, and the Librarian would be very glad if 
others would follow this excellent example. She particularly desires to obtain 
the works of Sir John Lubbock, Richard Jefferies, and “ A Son of the Marshes,” 
but she will welcome any works of natural history or Selbornian tendency that 
may be generously contributed by Selbornians. 
Leaflet. — “ The Goura Mount,” by A. Patterson. Honorary Secretaries 
of Branches desiring copies of this leaflet for distribution should communicate 
with the Secretary, stating the number required. They will be sent free of cost, 
but sufficient stamps for postage should be enclosed. The leaflet contains an 
appeal to the women of England on behalf of the rare Crowned Pigeon {Goura 
coronata), and the Victoria Crowned Pigeon {Goura victoria), whose plumage 
threatens to become popular for the decoration of ladies’ hats and bonnets. 
New Branch at Melbourne, Derby. — The formation of this branch 
was formally authorised at the Council Meeting held on July 2. The Rev. Arthur 
Myers, of Cliff Cottage, is the Honorary .Secretary, and all applications for 
membership of the Branch should be made direct to him. 
Field Club Saturday Rambles.— 
Augicst I. — Meet at East Croydon (S. E. booking office) at 3. Walk to 
Ballard’s Woods and Addington Hills. (London Bridge, L.B. and S.C.R., 
2.25; Victoria, 2.35; Streatham Common, 2.50; Thornton Heath, 2.55.) Tea 
at Sandrock Hotel, Shirley. After tea to Elmer’s End. Take return tickets to 
East Croydon. 
August 8. — Meet at Woodside Park Station at 3.20 ; .Moorgate Street, 2.38 ; 
King’s Cross (G.N.R.), 2.50; Finsbury Park, 2.58. Thence by Totteridge and 
Totteridge Common to Mill Hill. Single fare from King’s Cross to Woodside 
Park, 8Jd. Guide, Mr. Carpenter. 
Augicst 15. — Meet at Theydon Bois Station at 3.27 (Liverpool Street 2.41.) 
Thence via Ambresbury Banks to Copt Hall Green. Tea at Rose and Crown. 
Take day ticket to Theydon. Guide, Miss Temple. 
August 22. — Meet at Ashford Station, Middlesex, on arrival of 2.10 train 
from Waterloo (L. and S.W.R.) Thence to Laleham and the banks of the 
Thames, returning from Ashford. Guide, Mr. Field. 
Atcgust 29. — Meet at St. Albans Station on arrival of 2.15 train from Euston 
(Willesden Junction 2.25, L. and N.W.R.) Take day excursion tickets for St. 
Albans, is. 9d. Thence to Cathedral. 
Council and Committee Meetings. — The next meetings of the Council 
will be held on August 6, and .September 3, at 5.30; and of the Magazine and 
Leaflet Committee on August 20, and September 17, at 5.30. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Abinger and Shere. — On .Saturday, .\ugust 22, .Selbornians are invited to 
take part in a ramble in connection with this branch. The party will meet at 
Gomshall Station (S. E. R.) at 3. Tea will be |>rovided at West H.ackhurst at 
5.30, after which there will be a short address by Mr. E. A. Martin. All wishing 
to join in the walk, or, if unable to do so, to come for the tea and address, are 
invited to write to Miss Forster, West Hackhurst, Abinger, Dorking, on or before 
August 15, who will be glad to have the opportunity of meeting members of other 
Branches. 
Edward A. Martin, F.G.S. 
/Jon. Sec. .Uagazine and Leaflet Committee. 
