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in both pursuits. The students of nat- 

 ural sciences could be here enrolled in their 

 several classes, and instructed in the 

 graphic arts as demanded by their own 

 special needs. And individuals of graphic 

 talent, those intending to follow the illus- 

 tration of scientific subjects as a life- 

 work, could be here instructed in a manner 

 calculated to amply fit them for the 

 graphic execution of any subject in any 

 branch of scientific investigation. At 

 least two courses, experimental and di- 

 dactic, would be attended by both sections 

 of workers, viz. : reproductive methods, 

 that is, the various processes by which a 

 drawing or painting is published, and a 

 systematized explanation of that ideal re- 

 lationship which must exist between scien- 

 tist and artist to insure the best results. 

 The mere mention of these two courses 

 calls up to mind a generous number of 

 subjects embraced by them, each one of 

 which, if anjrthing like justice were done 

 it, would require more time than is 

 allowed to any single period of discus- 

 sion. But, and I have no doubt at all 

 as to the truth of this assertion, every 

 one, be his help great or small, who as- 

 sists towards raising the institution from 

 the suggested to the realized will have done 

 every form of scientific work a great serv- 

 ice. 



In closing this effort towards bringing 

 art and science into closer, more effective 

 aiSliation, I could hardly find a higher 

 sentiment, or an example of nobler sup- 

 port of this cause, than that expressed in a 

 recent personal communication from Mr. 

 Max Brodel, the most capable of all the 

 artists engaged in illustrating American 

 science to-day. They run as follows: 



The only course on the subject of medical illus- 

 tration is given by myself, and is limited to a 

 few individuals. I don't wish to leave this world 

 without having done some good, and I believe I 

 can help the beginner in the study of medical 

 illustrations to avoid a great many pitfalls and 



disappointments. There is not a penny in it for 

 me, but I do it because I think it is my duty 

 towards the medical profession. 



A. W. Lee 



Univeesity of Califokota 



THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION OF 

 B08G0FF. ANNEX OF TEE UNI- 

 VERSITY OF PARIS 

 A cmcuLAE received some time ago from 

 Professor Delage concerning the Marine Labo- 

 ratory at RoscofE, seems worthy of reproduc- 

 tion in Science in order that the advantages 

 of the station may be brought to the attention 

 of American students who may be intending 

 to pursue zoological studies abroad. 



J. Playfair McMureich 



Founded in 1872 by H. de Laeaze-Duthiers, this 

 station had at its beginning only a rudimentary 

 equipment. But the judicious selection of its site 

 was a certain guarantee of its ultimate develop- 

 ment, for in its immediate neighborhood all varie- 

 ties of sea bottom are to be found, with the fauna 

 and flora characteristic of each; indeed, there are 

 few points, either in France or abroad, that can 

 compare with it in the richness and variety of 

 their fauna. In addition the tides are very high 

 (almost 10 meters) and expose a large extent of 

 shore, so that the collection of quantities of ma- 

 terial is very easy. 



The progress of the station has been continuous 

 and to-day it is a vast establishment whose build- 

 ings cover the extent of a demi-hectare and com- 

 prise a large aquarium with 300 square meters of 

 floor-space and containing 20 aquaria and 2 large 

 basins, all supplied with a constant circulation 

 of sea water; an aquarium of nearly 1,000 square 

 meters of surface and 4 meters in depth, supplied 

 by the tide; elevated tanks of 180,000 liters ca- 

 pacity for the supply of the large aquaria and the 

 smaller ones in the work-rooms; 22 work-rooms 

 for students carrying on original researches; a 

 museum containing examples of all the animal 

 forms of the region, identified by specialists; a 

 large hall for students, in which two courses of 

 lectures and laboratory work, each consisting of 

 thirty sessions, are conducted; a library; a phys- 

 ical laboratory; a chemical laboratory; two pho- 

 tographic rooms; an engine room; a workshop; 

 and twenty living rooms for investigators who 

 may find it necessary to live in close proximity 

 to their work. 



The equipment also includes several small sail- 



