1872 



Journal of Applied Microscopy 



however, has been of such surprising richness and has offered such a variety of 

 problems that extensive dredging operations have not been necessary. 



In the foundation of the Hopkins Seaside Laboratory the directors have had 

 in mind three different but very closely related fields of usefulness, the same 

 being filled so admirably on the Atlantic coast by the Marine Biological Labo- 

 ratory under the able direction of Dr. C. O. Whitman. On a coast but scarcely 



Chinatown Landing and Fishing Boats. 



touched by the investigator of biological problems a most inviting field is offered, 

 and it is the intention of the directors to give every opportunity in their power 

 to men qualified for this work. To such the privileges of the laboratory are 

 offered free of charge, and any assistance possible is gladly rendered. 



The financial condition of the University during its first decade prevented 

 the extension of any aid to the laboratory other than the loan of books, micro- 

 scopes and other apparatus, so that the running expenses had to be met by 

 students' fees for the most part. Hence it has been of course impossible to have 

 the retinue of servants, collectors and fishermen, such as may be found in many 



European stations where each table is en- 

 dowed, often with a large sum. With but 

 one exception the investigators who have 

 availed themselves of the opportunities here 

 offered have appreciated these conditions 

 fully and have entered into the spirit of the 

 laboratory completely. 



The second aim of the laboratory is to 



supplement the work given during the re- 



A Chinese Fishing Boat. mainder of the year in the regular courses 



