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attendance of the largest body of scientific investigators ever 

 gathered for work at one place and time also proves the magnitude 

 of the want that we supply. Not only so but it demonstrates 

 the great influence over the progress of research which the Marine 

 Biological Laboratory exerts. We can feel justified in using all 

 the means in our power to secure the funds that will place this 

 great organization beyond the stress of ordinary vicissitudes. 



Provision has been made for continuation of the students' 

 courses as in 1914, with one exception. Dr. Drew has felt for 

 some years that the burden of executive work during the summer 

 is so great that it is undesirable for him longer to retain charge 

 of the course in embryology. The directors have therefore 

 requested Professor Wm. E. Kellicott, who has been associated 

 with Dr. Drew in this course for several years, to assume charge 

 of it. He has consented, and we may feel confident that he will 

 maintain its best traditions. We must all feel nevertheless a 

 sense of loss in the relinquishment by Dr. Drew of this important 

 course. For many years in charge of the course in invertebrate 

 zoology, and then of the course in embryology. Dr. Drew has 

 impressed the lessons of our science on students to an extent 

 which few teachers can equal. I am sure that all will join in 

 congratulating Dr. Drew on his great success as a teacher, and 

 in the hope that the future will yield him more leisure again to 

 resume this cherished part of a scientist's work. 



There are submitted as parts of this report lists of the staff of 

 1914, investigators and students in attendance, subscribing 

 institutions, evening lectures and of members of the corporation. 



I. THE STAFF 

 1914 



FRANK R. LILLIE, Director, 



Professor of Embryology, and Chairman of the Department of 

 Zoology, The University of Chicago. 



OILMAN A. DREW, Assistant Director, 

 Marine Biological Laboratory. 



