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NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Abinger and Shere. — This branch had a very enjoyable walk on May 14, 
under the leadership of Professor Boulger, going from Gomshall Station through 
Abinger Hammer to Abinger Pond, past Crossways Farm — the scene of George 
Meredith’s novel — and over Evershed’s Roughs to West llackhurst, where tea 
was kindly provided by Miss Forster. After tea Professor Boulger gave an 
address on “ Water-Plants,” and alluded to the serious deficit in the funds of the 
Society. As a result of this appeal a contribution of £1 2s. 6d. has since been 
received from the children of the Abinger Hammer Band of Mercy. 
Bath Branch. Annual Meeting. — The report brought forward at the 
annual meeting was highly satisfactory, the members now numbering 340, an 
increase on last year and a good balance in hand. The President, Mr. Skrine, 
occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. Five pounds were voted 
to go to the London branch. The Hon. Secretary finding the work of the branch 
too much for her single handed, the members elected Mr. M. H. Scott as Joint 
Secretary, Mrs. Wheatcroft only taking the rambles. 
On June 4 another very interesting ramble took place to Midford Castle, at 
present the residence of the Marchesa St. Agatha Connolly. It is built in the 
form of an ace of clubs. Report says that it was done so by order of the late 
Captain Disney Roebuck, who declared if he won a certain game of cards he 
would build a house resembling the ace of trumps. All the rooms and ornamen- 
tations are carried out to correspond. The Selbornians, after traversing the 
beautiful Midford Woods, proceeded to Avonhill, where they were hospitably 
entertained by Major and Mrs. Edgell. 
We omitted to state in our report of the ramble to Warleigh Woods, that the 
members were afterwards invited to tea at the Manor by invitation of Lady Mary 
Skrine, daughter of the President of the branch. 
Clapton. — On Saturday, June 11, the members of this Branch had a most 
enjoyable ramble under the guidance of Mr. W. B. Gerish, from Broxbourne, viA 
the old Roman Road, to Goose Green, returning by wood and field paths to 
Iloddesdon, where the party were very kindly entertainted by Mr. and Mrs. 
Gerish. 
Croydon. — The Congress of the South-eastern Union of Scientific Societies 
held here on June 2, 3, and 4, under the presidency of Professor Boulger, was 
very successful. The Selborne Society was represented by Mr. E. A. Martin, 
F.G.S., but no topic of distinctively Selbornian interest arose. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Donations. — The Council acknowledges with many thanks the following 
donations to the funds of the Society : — Abinger Hammer Band of Mercy, 
£\ 2s. 6d. ; Bath Branch (additional), £5 ; Northern Heights Branch, £2 6s. 
Field Club Saturday Rambles 
July 2. — Uxbridge to Denham by the river Colne and Canal. Meet at 
Uxbridge Station on arrival of 3.35 train; Paddington, 2.50; Willesden, 2.40 
(change at Southall) ; Ealing, 3.6. Guide, Mr. H. Ravenshaw. 
