278 THE MICROSCOPE. 
EDITORIAL. 
VALEDICTORY. 
UST three years ago the undersigned entered into full posses- 
J sion of ‘tHE Microscops, a journal, which at that time was in 
a most precarious condition, as all old subscribers can testifiy. 
Money and hard work have revolutionized the publication, 
the demands of which have, however, now so far outgrown the 
limited time which is at our disposal to devote to editorial work, 
that, in the interest alike of subscribers and advertisers we have 
deemed a change of proprietorship absolutely essential. 
We drop the pen with many regrets ; for the kindly manner in 
which our efforts to raise THe Microscope to the position which 
it now occupies (the leading journal of its class on the continent). 
have been received and encouraged, and the many friendships. 
formed during our editorial management, have endeared the 
journal to us, until it has become almost part and parcel of our 
lives. 
Dr. Alfred C. Stokes, well known to all of our readers as a 
microscopist of wide reputation, assumes charge of the journal 
with this issue. Under his manegement THE Microscope 
will be greatly improved in all points, and will continue true to. 
its high scientific standard. 
Mr. F. A. Lucas, the publisher, has a well-earned reputation 
as an art printer, so that the make-up and typography will con- 
tinue as heretofore, unexcelled. 
In relinquishing our control of THE Microscopk, we desire to 
express our thanks and appreciation for all the kindly support 
received during our administration, and we ask that microscop- 
ists will still continue their favors towards the Journal. 
W. P. Manton. 
GEORGE DUFFIELD. 
FRANK W. Brown, 
CHARLES G. JENNINGS. 
Derroir, Mich., Aug. 30, 1889. 
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