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NATURE NOTES 
expressed wish of the meeting, undertook to continue to act as hon. sec. The 
business meeting was followed by a Social Microscopical Evening. 
Croydon and Norwood. — An enthusiastic audience assembled at the 
Thornton Heath Polytechnic on Feb. 5 to listen to an admirable lecture which 
was delivered by Mr. E. J. Davies on “ Health and Fashion.” On the proposi- 
tion of Dr. Thos. Jackson, J.T., a vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer. 
Ealing. — A lecture wa6 given at St. John’s Schools, Glenthorne Road, 
Hammersmith, on February 21, by Mr. T. A. Dymes, the subject of the 
lecture being “ How Plants Fight the Battle of Life.” 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Annual Meeting and Conversazione.— The date of the Annual 
Meeting and Conversazione has been fixed for Monday, May 23, 1898, from 
7.30 to 10.30. The meeting will commence at 8 o’clock. The Hon. Sec. of 
the Conversazione Committee will be glad to receive offers of exhibits, photo- 
graphs, music, &c. , as soon as possible. 
Notice of Motion. — Mr. R. Marshman Wattson has given notice that he 
will move the following resolution at the Annual Meeting on May 23 “ That 
the contribution from Branches shall in future be is. on each member paying 5s. 
and upwards, and 3d. on each member paying 2s. 6d.” 
Selborne Library. — The Librarian acknowledges with thanks the follow- 
ing additions to the Library: — “The Migration of Birds,” by Chas. Dixon: 
“Bird Life,” by Dr. A. E.' Brehm ; “Extinct British Animals,” by Harting ; 
“ The Birds of Sherwood Forest,” by Sterland ; “ Ueber die Zugstrassen der 
Vogel,” by J. A. Palmen, from the Library of the late Prebendary Gordon, per 
Miss A. Martelli ; “ A Literal Translation of the Astronomy and Meteorology of 
Aratus,” with some bibliographical remarks, by C. Leeson Prince; “Observa- 
tions upon the Topography and Climate of Crowborough Hill, Sussex,” together 
with other subjects of collateral interest, by C. Leescn Prince, from the author. 
The following donation towards the Deficit Fund has been received: — 
Capt. Vipan, £1. 
Council and Committee Meetings.— The next meetings of the 
Council will be held on April 5 and May 3 at 5.30; of the Magazine and Leaflet 
Committee on April 19 and May 17 at 5.30; of the Conversazione Committee 
on April 5, after the Council Meeting. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
E. E. — There is no complete flora of Kent or Sussex. One of Kent is in 
preparation. The late MiV Roper’s Flora of Eastbourne is excellent as far as it 
goes. Brewer’s Flora of Surrey is out of date, but can often be obtained second- 
land. There is a small Flora ‘of South-west Surrey, by Mr. S. T. Dunn, pub- 
lished by Messrs. West, Newman & Co. Perhaps De Crespigny’s New London 
Flora, also obtainable second-hand, may be of use to you. 
A Reader. — The causes of variation in form and colour in moths and other 
organisms constitute a very wide and difficult subject which we are unable to deal 
with at present. 
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
1. AH communications for Nature Notes must be authenticated with name 
and address, not necessarily for publication. 
2. The return of an unaccepted contribution can only be guaranteed when it 
is accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. We cannot undertake to 
name specimens privately, to return them, or to reply to questions by letter. 
3. All communications for any number must be in the Editor’s hands by the 
I Oth of the preceding month. 
4. Communications for Nature Notes, books for review, specimens for 
naming, &c., should be addressed to the Editor, Professor Boulger, F. L.S., 
F.G.S., 34, Argyll Mansions, Addison Bridge, London, W. ; letters connected 
with the business of the Society, enquiries as to the supply of the Magazine, sub- 
scriptions, &c., to the Secretary, A. J. Western, Esq., 20, Hanover Square, W. 
