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NATURE NOTES 
Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire, where she was mainly instru- 
mental in founding a flourishing Band of Mercy, of which the good 
Earl of Shaftesbury became President, and also in instituting an 
annual Cart Horse Parade. At Kentish Town also, where she 
lived when in London, she had for several years a similar Band. 
Her work was thus largely among the young, and in conjunction 
with Mr. T. W. Rogers she published a useful book called the 
“ Band of Mercy Entertainer,” containing recitations and pieces 
for performance by children. It has for some time been out of 
print, but it was a pioneer work of its kind, and was the pre- 
cursor of Mrs. Suckling’s “ Humane Educator ” and “ Humane 
Playbook.” 
Miss Barnard’s indirect work was, however, perhaps, even 
more important than her more visible efforts. It was a saying 
of hers, “ My work is to set others to work,” and there was much 
truth in it. She always kept herself informed of what was going 
on on all sides in the humane movement, and was well known, 
not only to the anti-vivisection societies, but also to the Bird 
Protection Society, Humanitarian League, Canine Defence 
League, the Dicky Bird Society, and many others from which 
she constantly procured literature for distribution. 
In this way, by a pamphlet here, a letter there, and encour- 
aging words to one and a judicious introduction to another, 
she was an indispensable link in many a chain where it was 
least suspected. 
Miss Barnard was large-hearted, practical and catholic in her 
work, and having travelled a good deal, her interest and help 
were given to the societies in Paris, Naples, Rome, and America, 
no less than to those of her own country. In fact, all who were 
trying ro better the condition of animals had her sympathy and 
hearty co-operation, no matter what their creed or nation. 
Her personal life was of the simplest. She saved the money 
which most people would spend on themselves in order that the 
animals might have the benefit of it, and her death will be a real 
loss to many of them . — From “ The Animals’ Friend.” 
House to Let at Selborne. — We have been asked to 
announce that the house adjoining the Post Office at Selborne is 
to be let furnished during the spring and summer of this year. 
Application should be made to Miss Legg at the Post Office. 
