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SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Donations towards Extinction of the Deficit. — The Council begs 
to acknowledge the receipt of the following donations with many thanks : — Mrs. 
Edward Phillips, £5 ; M. A. (per Miss E. K. Gamwell), 2s. 6d. ; Miss Forpteen, 
2s. 6d. ; Mrs. R. B. Litchfield, 5s. ; Mrs. B. G. Wattson (Clapton Branch), 5s. ; 
A. P. Powell, Esq., 5s. ; Anon., 5s. ; Mrs. Blount, 5s. ; A Friend (per Miss Hue), 
2s. 6d. ; Rev. H. E. U. Bull, M.A. , 5s. ; Mrs. S. J. Rogers, 2s. ; Mrs. Croas- 
daile, is. ; Mrs. Pratten, 6d. ; Mrs. Silver, 10s. ; F. D. Power, Esq., 3s. 6d. 
Editorship of “ Nature Notes.” — On the resignation by Mr. Britten, 
Mr. Otter undertook, at the desire of the Council, to edit Nature Notes 
temporarily, pending the appointment of a permanent editor. The Council has 
invited Mr. S. C. Boulger to accept the editorship, and he has been able to do so. 
The April number of Nature Notes will be the first edited by him. 
New Lecturers. — In addition to those gentlemen who have offered to 
lecture on behalf of the Society, the following have now kindly volunteered their 
services: — Alfred Dymes, Esq. (Prizeman, Advanced Botany, Science and Art 
Dept.), 80, Goldsmith Avenue, Acton ; Graham Renshaw, Esq., Sale, Man- 
chester. Applications can be made direct or through the Secretary of the 
Society. Mr. James Saunders, of Luton, kindly offers to give a lecture to 
Branches desiring it, entitled “ The Romance of Natural History.” There would 
be a slight expense for slides only. Applications should be made to Mr. Western. 
Council and Committee Meetings. — The next meetings of the Council 
will be held on Tuesdays, February 1 and March 1, at 5.30, and of the Magazine 
and Leaflet Committee on February 15 and March 15, at 5.30. A special 
Finance Committee Meeting will be held on March 1, after the Council 
Meeting, at about 6.30. 
NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Clapton. — On January 8 Miss Edith J. Temple gave a most interesting 
paper entitled “ History of Botanical Science,” before a large audience. A vote 
of thanks was unanimously voted the lecturer at the conclusion. 
Croydon and Norwood.— With the aid of lantern slides kindly lent by 
the Humanitarian League, Mr. E. A. Martin gave, on January 25, one of Mrs. 
Suckling’s admirable children’s lectures on “ Sheep and Goats ” to the children 
of the Seneca Hall Band of Hope. Slides illustrating the village of Selborne were 
also shown, the subject being dealt with suitably to the audience assembled. The 
chair was taken by Mr. E. H. Bayliss. An essay competition was announced, for 
which prizes will be given. 
Southsea and Portsmouth.— Dr. J. E. H. Kelso reports that the Com- 
mittee of this Branch has decided to approach the Hampshire County Council, 
with a view' to prevail upon them to obtain an order under the Wild Birds Pro- 
tection Acts for the protection of birds’ eggs in the county. 
Communications for Nature Notes should be addressed to the Editor 
of Nature Notes, 16, Vernon Terrace, Brighton, as should specimens for 
naming, books for review, &c. The Editor cannot undertake to reply privately 
to questions. 
Letters connected with the Selborne Society, as well as all inquiries as 
to the supply of Nature Notes, and subscriptions, should be addressed to the 
Secretary of the Selborne Society, A. J. Western, Esq. , 20, Hanover Square, W. 
