A Building for You, by You. 



You are respectfully and earnestly requested to contribute to the cost of the site 

 and construction of this building — it and its surroundings known as Arcadia — the 

 home of the Agassiz Association. The editor of this luagazine believes in the worthi- 

 ness of this cause, and has contributed this space wherein this appeal may be made to 

 you. You also are in sympathy with it because you love nature, the great outdoors, 

 education, recreation, inspiration, health, happiness, and humanity. 



The Agassiz Association, established in 1875, incorporated in 1892 (Massachusetts) 

 and in 1910 (Connecticut) , is world-wide in its work. It was recently made homeless 

 by an unfortunate misunderstanding. It is an interesting and surprising story. We 

 will tell it to you if you will let us. The charter of the Agassiz Association says: 



The purposes for which said corporation is formed are the following, to wit: 

 The promotion of scientific education: the advancement of science; the collec- 

 tion In museums of natural and scientific specimens; the employment of observ- 

 ers and teachers in the aifTerent departments of science, and the general diffu- 

 sion of knowledge. 



You believe in those purposes. That is why we ask your aid, and wish to be of 

 service to you. No officer of the association has or will receive a salary. Its altruism 

 in all its purposes and the height of its ideals are excelled by no organization. 



The full story is told in a beautifully illustrated magazine, The Guide to Nature, 

 its official organ. A copy will be mailed free to you upon request. Contributors of less 

 than ten dollars will receive the magazine the number of years there are dollars in their 

 contribution. Contributors of ten dollars or more are entered as life subscribers — as 

 long as they and the magazine are in existence. Write for further particulars. 



The Agassiz Association, 



Arcadia, Sound Beach, Connecticut 



Edward F. Biselow, President, and Managinfi Editor of "The Guide to Nature." 



