THE MICROSCOPICAI, ADVERTISER. 



MlCllOSCOriCAL DlllKCiOKi AiNli STATISTICS. 



During tlie year it is proposed to collect and publish in the Ameri- 

 can Mont/i/v Microscopical Joiirnal some statistics concerning Mi- 

 croscopy and the use of the microscope. Later, a directory will be 

 published if sufficient encouragement is received. It is requested 

 that the following questions be answered by every one to whom 

 any of them apply- The answers will not be published in a way to 

 expose any individual's personal affairs but will be compiled and used 

 in totals. [Please number your answers from i to 17 to correspond 

 with questions, and mail them to C. W. Smiley, Washington, D. C] 



1. Do you own a mici-oscope? 



2. What was its cost .? 



3. Of whose make is the stand and what pattern is it? 



4. What objectives have you "i What accessories 



5. How many mounts have you collected.'' 



6. Do you wish to exchange mounts .? What kinds } _. 



7. To what extent did you use the microscope last year!* 



8. Of what microscopical periodicals have you files.? 



9. Have you ever engaged in photo-micrograpliy .-^ 



10. Are you a teacher whose duties involve the use of the microscope ; 

 If so, what chair in what institution.? 



11. If an "amateur" or student, what time and study do you devoti 

 to the subject.? Can you mount objects.? 



12. Are you in favor of or opposed to the present taritl'on slides an 

 instruments.? 



13. What societies in your vicinity give attention to microscopv 

 Give name of Secretary and his address.? 



14. What articles on microscopic subjects have you writtei. 

 Where were they published .? 



15. What physicians of your acquaintance own or use microscopes 



16. Give names and addresses of any other persons interested in mi 

 croscopy. 



17. Give your name, occupation, and address 



1^ If you have not already fdled out the above, please tear out thi.^ 

 leaf and make return at once. 



