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TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
A. W. Hudson. — “ Street” as a place-name, or component of one, almost 
surely indicates the site of a Roman road. Street is from strata (strata via) a 
paved road. The Saxons did not make such roads, and borrowed the Latin 
name. “ Cold Harbours ” generally occur on Roman roads, but the name is not a 
corruption of any Latin words. “ Cold Harbours ” were probably deserted villas, 
or other buildings used as shelters by travellers in the absence of inns. Compare 
the “ Kalle-herbergs ” of Germany. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Donations towards the Reduction of the Deficit.— The following 
donations have been received, and are hereby acknowledged with thanks : — 
G. F. Rowe, Esq., 18s. 6d. ; C. Leeson Prince, Esq., ios. 6d. ; G. A. Musgrave, 
Esq., F.Z.S., F.R.G.S., ios. 6d. ; Mrs. G. A. Musgrave, ios. 6d. ; Mrs. Lomer, 
ios. ; C. W. Ware, Esq., ios. ; Rev. H. E. U. Bull, M.A., 5s. ; Miss Lomer, 
5s. ; A. E. Malaher, Esq., 5s. 
Donation towards Leaflet Fund. — A further donation of £ 1 ios. has 
been received from the Rev. H. E. Luxmore, of Eton, in order that a reprint 
may be made of Mrs. Litchfield’s leaflet on “ The Cruelty of Wearing Ospreys.” 
Council and Committee Meetings. — The next meetings of the Council 
will be held on Tuesdays, January 4 and February 1 at 5 30, and of the Magazine 
and Leaflet Committee on January 18 and February 15 at 5.30. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Bath. — In connection with the winter series of meetings of this Branch a 
lecture was delivered on December 6 by Mr. E. A. Martin, F.G.S., on “Nature 
at the Seaside.” There was a good muster of members and others present. 
The chair was taken by Mr. Scott, and the lecture was illustrated by an excellent 
series of lantern slides, under the manipulation of Mr. E. J. Appleby. The 
slides were prepared from photographs by Mr. J. Hornell, of the Jersey Biological 
Laboratory. 
Clapton. — At the monthly social meeting held on December 4, Mr. C. 
Nicholson, F.E.S., gave a very instructive lecture on “The Microscope,” 
followed by microscopical exhibits by Messrs. Ferdinand Coles and Jas. D. 
Hardy, F.G.S. Other members and friends contributed vocal and instrumental 
music during the evening. 
Croydon and Norwood. — On December 4 a lecture was delivered by 
Mr. F. P. Perks at the Thornton Heath Baths, on “ Our Winter Constellations.” 
The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides. 
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