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Note by E. B. Wilson. 



I am of opinion that the regular support by the Carnegie Institu- 

 tion of at least two tables at Naples is highly desirable. The ad- 

 vantages derived by American biology as a whole from the Naples 

 station in the past have been of incalculable value ; there is every 

 reason to look forward to at least equal benefits in the future if sufii- 

 cient opportunity be given. 



There are at present three American tables at Naples — one sup- 

 ported by American women, for the use of women ; one by th§ Smith- 

 sonian Institution, and one by private subscription. Both the latter 

 are of uncertain tenure. Although payments for the last named 

 are in arrears, Professor Dohrn has generously continued the table 

 despite the existence of a considerable deficit for past years. 



There are for the current twelve months more applicants than can 

 be accommodated by all three tables combined. 



Note by Henry F. Osborn. 



The Concilium Bibliographicum at Zurich, under the direction of 

 Dr. Herbert Haviland Field, an American, is worthy of an annual 

 subsidy of not less than $500 for its catalogue and digest of all cur- 

 rent zoological literature, invaluable to workers in every branch of 

 zoology. 



