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ANNeUNCEMENT. 



The Lake Laboratory or Biological Station of the University of Mon- 

 tana is designed to provide opportunity for investigation of the biology 

 of the lake and mountain region, and for giving courses of instruction in 

 botany, zoology, entomology, nature study and photography. The work 

 is adapted to students of the University and of high schools, teachers of 

 the state, inexperienced beginners in natural history, and original investi- 

 gators. The following statements give an outline of the plans for the 

 summer of 1903. 



STAFF OF INSTRUCTORS. 

 Oscar J. Craig. President of the University, Lecturer. 

 Morton J. Elrod, Prof, of Biology, Director of the Station, Botany and 

 Entomology. 



Maurice Ricker, Principal, Burlington (Iowa) High School, Zoology, 

 Photography. 



P. M. Silloway, Principal, Fergus County Free High School, Orni- 

 thology, Nature Study. 



LOCATION. 

 The field laboratory is located on the bank of Swan River at its out- 

 let into Flathead Lake. This location affords a fine harbor for boats and 

 a good camping site for the tents of those attending. The adjacent 

 region contains forests, ponds, lakes, swamps, cultivated fields, moun- 

 tains, rivers and ravines. It is rich in animal and vegetable life. The 

 lake offers rare opportunities for collecting, and presents some beautiful 

 scenery. East of the lake the Mission range comes abruptly to the water's 

 edge. The range slopes from the Swan river on the north to the high 

 peaks, ten thousand feet, at the southern end, and its scenery is wiM, 

 rugged and grand, truly Alpine in character, and rivaling the Alps in 

 beauty and magnificence. West of the lake are the Cabinets. Near the 

 Station Swan lake, Rost lake. Echo lake, and other waters, are easily ac- 

 cessible. Daphnia pond, a few minutes walk from the Station, is rich in 

 pond life, while Estey's pond, about as far again, is fully as productive. 

 The Swan range is easily accessible from the Station, and Alpine sum- 

 mits are annually visited. The scenery is very fine, and Alpine collect- 

 ing is remarkably good. The Station is not difficult of access. The stage 

 and boat rides are easy, with charming scenery constantly in view. 



EQUIPMENT. 

 The building is a convenient out door laboratory, with tables for a 

 dozen students. The station work has entirely outgrown the building. 

 Many of the lectures are given out of doors in the yard. The fine summer 

 weather permits of much laboratory work out of doors. There is a dark 

 room for photography. There are three boats which are the property of 

 the Station Other boats may be had at any time. Microscopes, glassware, 

 books and utensils will be supplied from the University. Botanical col- 

 lecting and drying material will be supplied. 



Students in Ornithology must supply their own guns or field glasses. 

 Necessary ammunition will be supplied at cost. Students in Photography 

 will furnish their own cameras and plates. The necessary chemicals for 

 development will be supplied free. Students who live in tents will sup- 

 ply their own tents and bedding. 



COURSES OF STUDY. 



Zoology: — 



(a) Laboratory and field work, including dissection or microscopic 

 study of type forms, with field work and instruction in collecting and pre- 

 serving for laboratory use and permanent collections. 



