200 ; THE MIcROSCOPE. 
to them. They are machine ground and of a quality of glass most 
beautiful to behold. They are not only useful for ordinary work, 
but are quite necessary to the esthete who desires an artistic 
mount. 
EDITORIAL. 
THE CHAUTAUQUA MEETING. 
WHEN it was first proposed to hold the meeting of the Ameri- 
can Society of Microscopists for 1886, at Chautauqua, misgivings 
arose in the minds of some as to the advisibility of selecting such 
a place for a four days microscopical reunion. ie 
And there was reason in this, for while each member who 
attends a meeting takes a lively interest in the society’s work, yet 
in a place like Chautauqua there areso many and varied outside 
attractions, it was hardly to be supposed, that members would give 
all their time listening to papers which could afterwards be read in 
the Transactions. 
Our good friend, Mr. E. H. Griffith, with his usual thoughful 
foresight, became not a little anxious too, lest his working session 
should be crowded into some obscure corner, and the “Soiree” con- 
signed to the grove, where worms and insects would distract the 
observer and turn the exhibition into an entomological display. 
None of these interesting departures occurred however, the 
meeting was in every sense of the word a success, reflecting great 
credit on all who where connected with its management. 
The kindly reception also given by the Chautauqua authorities 
should not be forgotten. 
Tf, as the Herald says, “‘ the presence of the microscopists marks 
an era in the history of the Lake,” the visit to this beautiful place 
will ever be a bright memory to all who where fortunate enough to 
be present at this meeting. 
We clip the following personals from The Chautauqua Herald’s 
‘Walks and talks in the Grove:” 
“T found ex-Governor J. D. Cox, of Ohio, yesterday, during 
the working session of the microscopists, surrounded by the men 
of the yellow badge and evidently deeply interested in the work of 
the meeting. From his unassuming appearance and modest bear- 
