and Laboratory Methods. 



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exactly what feature he wished to be observed. For this he conceived of 

 special projection lenses, as one can see by consulting p. 194 of the first volume 

 of this Journal. The projection microscope will ultimately be a perfect instru- 

 ment by the loyal and intelligent investigation of the problem, such as he gave. 

 It would be cruel to begrudge the repose which a full and noble life has 

 earned ; but we can rightfully hold fast to the inspiration which his earnest, 

 helpful life gives, and like him strive to advance knowledge, and " lend a hand." 

 Cornell University. S. H. Gage. 



Fire in the Veterinary College at Cornell. 



November loth, in the early morning, the New York State Veterinary Col- 

 lege took fire and the Bacteriological and Histological laboratories situated on 

 the third floor were completely destroyed. Pictures of these laboratories were 

 published in the Journal of Applied Microscopy, Vol. 1, p. 23. 



The origin of the fire is supposed to have been the extinguishment of the 

 gas owing to low gas pressure in some of the incubators. Upon an increased 

 pressure the room was filled with gas and ignited by the flame of the incubator, 

 which did not go out. This is simply hypothesis, however. 



The two pictures show very well the conditions existing Tuesday forenoon. 

 In the laboratory, the twisted girders which supported the roof, and numer- 

 ous people engaged in clearing the wreck or students trying to discover some of 

 their lost property. The other picture shows the east side of the building 

 before the fire was extinguished. 



The slow burning construction enabled the fire company to hold the flames 



