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edge of new plants and their habitats and, at the same time, of 
making desirable additions to the Conservatories, the Museum 
and the Herbarium, was by means of original explorations in 
regions of which the floras were little known or unstudied, he 
made special gifts to the Exploration Fund for the expenses of 
expeditions to the West Indies, Central America and the Philip- 
pine Islands, as well as to the Rocky Mountain districts of our 
own country. He was also the donor of the twenty-five micro- 
scopes which are set up in the Museum and which have been an 
effective means of popular instruction. 
r. Dodge’s lively interest in the Garden's enterprises was 
only one manifestation of a general and genuine fondness for 
Nature, which showed itself in other directions by his connection 
with the N. Y. Zodlogical Park, and with the American Museum of 
Natural History, as a trustee and vice-president, and by his mem- 
bership in the Torrey Botanical Club, the Linnaean Society and 
e N. Y. Academy of Sciences. Perhaps it would be even more 
accurate to say that Mr. Dodge’s sympathy with scientific activi- 
ties was part of a still greater interest in everything intended for 
the happiness and welfare of mankind, for his heart beat warmly 
and his hand was extended cordially towards every movement 
that aimed at the education of men’s minds, the refinement of 
their tastes or the elevation of their morals. He was himself a 
noble example of the gentleman of broad knowledge, deep culti- 
vation and high ideals, a useful citizen, a lovable man. 
C. F. Cox. 
RECEPTION DAYS AND LECTURES. 
The Director-in-Chief and other members of the staff will be 
pleased to receive members and their friends at the grounds in 
Bronx Park on every Saturday in October and November. 
Train leaves Grand Central Station, Harlem Division, N. Y. 
C. R. R., at 2:35 P. M. for Bronx Park, Returning train leaves 
Bronx Park at 5:28 P. M. Excursion fare, twenty-five cents. 
Opportunity will be given for inspection of the Museums, 
Laboratories, Library and Herbarium, the large Conservatories, 
