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iwofessors of agriculture; and to publish in abstract and otherwise the results of 

 scientific investigations in agriculture in France and foreign countries, and the pro- 

 ceedings of agricultural societies, agricultural syndicates, and similar bodies. The 

 force of the new office has been organized and the work planned, and methods of 

 gathering and publishing data are outlined in a circular addressed to the prefects of 

 departments and to the special and departmental professors of agriculture in France. 



The new library and class-room buildings of the Ontario Agricultural College, the 

 gift of W. E. H. Massey, are approaching completion. Mr. Massey has done much 

 to stimulate interest in agricultural investigation, and especially on the animal hus- 

 bandry side, having given liberal prizes for judging contests at the college in the 

 past. It is with regret that we note his death at this time, on the eve of the comple- 

 tion of the building which his liberality made possible. 



A new magazine, entitled Country Life in America, has recently appeared, under 

 the editorship of Prof. L. H. Bailey. The purpose of this publication is to represent 

 the present growing interest in country life, from both the ideal and practical stand- 

 points. It will pay especial attention to horticultural matters, but items of current 

 interest and progress along agricultural lines will be noted. 



According to a note in Science the first number of a journal devoted to biological 

 chemistry, entitled Beitrdge zur chemischen Physiologie und Pathologie : Zeitsckrift fur 

 die gesammte Biochemie, and edited by Dr. Franz Hofmeister, professor of physiological 

 chemistry at Strasburg, has recently appeared. 



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