94 THE MICROSCOPE. 



WE have received one or two letters telling us that we are saying 

 too much about the American Society of Microscopists and 

 their meeting at Elmira in August. With all due respect to the 

 authors of the letters, we still propose to say a word in favor of said 

 society. It is through this society largely that we, as Americans, 

 must become known at home and abroad as working microscopists. 

 From this society must come many needed improvements. The 

 committee on eye-pieces is working in this direction. Again not 

 the least thing gained is an opportunity to meet each other and 

 become acquainted with our various methods of work, form lasting 

 friendships, and receive fresh impetus for work. 



Such a society should not only yield profit, but also unbounded 

 social pleasure. Dear friends, startle the world, if you wish to, at 

 Elmira in a short paper, and then, having said your say, drop your 

 profundity and have a real good social time. 



Dr. Up de Graff knows how to make it pleasant for everybody. 

 The meeting will be called to order August 15th, 10 a. m. 



npHE following circular has been mailed from Elmira: 



Dear Sir: Junk 10, 1882. 



At a meeting of the executive committee of this society, held 

 in Elmira, N. Y., on April 20th, a committee, consisting of E. H. 

 Griffith, Fairport, N. Y.; Dr. Thad. S. Up de Graff, Elmira, N. Y.; 

 Prof. Albert McCalla, Fairfield, Iowa, was appointed and directed 

 to ascertain the views of the members of the American Society 

 of Microscopists upon the desirability of publishing a Quarterly 

 Journal of Microscopy, and to report the result of their delibera- 

 tions and inquiries to the society at their August meeting. 



Therefore, be kind enough to reply to the following queries: 



1. Will you support such a journal with your pen and purse ? 



2. What should be the price of subscription to such a Quar- 

 terly, including dues to the association ? 



Any suggestions you may feel like making with regard to con- 

 ducting the journal will be received and considered. Please give 

 us your views. E. H. Griffith, 



Please address your reply to Chairman. 



Thai). S. Up de Graff, M. D., Elmira, N. Y. 



