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on the part of his readers. The natural consequence of this is 

 that, for the intelligent American reader, who has learned his 

 scientific alphabet long since, the book is liable to appear some- 

 what prosy and verbose. Having said this, our criticism is con- 

 cluded, for it is certain that Mr. Romanes is fully conversant 

 with his subject in all its branches, and a careful examination of 

 the book has shown his treatment of the subject to be judicious, 

 accurate, and fair. For all persons who desire a straightforward 

 statement of what is implied by the term Darwinism when strictly 

 construed, the book is to be recommended. Since public speakers, 

 hoth in favor of and opposed to the doctrines of evolution and 

 natural selection, are only too frequently given to singular mis- 

 conceptions on this subject, it is fortunate that a work has at last 

 appeared which presents a satisfactory summary of the theory 

 for general reference, and we hope it may be widely circulated 

 and carefully read by the numerous class for whom it is intended. 

 Besides numerous diagrams of fairly good quality, the volume is 

 embellished with Jeens's well-known portrait of Darwin, from the 

 ''Nature" series, which will be welcome to all admirers of the 

 great philosopher. 



The Indians of Canada ; their manners and customs. By John 

 McLean. Third Edition. London, Charles H. Kelly. 351 p. 



Mh. McLean speaks from the experience of nine years spent 

 among the Indians of the North-west, and is therefore excellent 



authority for what came within the scope of his studies. These 

 embraced the languages, literature, native religions, folk-lore, 

 and later Christian life of the wild tribes. He talks in an inter- 

 esting manner about their heroes, traditions, mode of living, and 

 customs, and describes the land in which the tribes he visited pass 

 their lives. The impression the book gives, however, is that it 

 has been written down to a popular style, and that the author 

 could have prepared a much more valuable production, had he 

 not felt it necessary to consult what he considered the taste of the 

 average reader. 



AMONG THE PUBLISHERS. 



There is now in press a work specially written for the Jewish 

 Publication Society by Israel Zangwill, of London. It is entitled 

 " Children of the Ghetto, being pen-pictures of a peculiar people." 

 It will be forwarded to members in the forthcoming autumn. 

 Arrangements have also been made for the publication, this year, 

 of the second volume of Graetz's "History of the Jews." 



— Close upon the recent invasion of Manhattan Island by thou- 

 sands of enthusiasts in the cause of the elevation of the human 

 race, comes the dread news, says The Publishers' Weekly, of the 

 stealthy entry of two enemies that has struck terror into the 

 heart of every man who owns a bonk worth having. So wily has 

 been their insinuation into our midst that it would be difficult to 



Beading Matter Notices. 

 Ripans Tabules : for torpid liver. 

 Eipans Tabules banish pain. 



Societas Entomologica. 



International Entomological Society, Zu- 



rich-Hottingen, Switzerland. 



Annual fee, ten francs. 



The Journal of the Society appears twice a 

 month, and consists entirely of original ar- 

 ticles on entomology, with a department for 

 advertisements. All members may use this 

 department free of cost for advertisements 

 relating to entomology. 



The Society consists of about 450 members 

 in all countries of the world. 



The new volume began April 1, 1893. The 

 numbers already issued will be sent to new 

 members. 



For information address Mr. Fritz Euhl, 

 President of the Societas Entomologica, 

 Zurich-Hottingen, Switzerland. 



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Exchanges. 

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Address N. D. C. Hodges, 874 Broadway, New York.l 



Taxidermist eoing out of business has quantity of 

 finely-mounted Bpecimens of North American birds, 

 mammals and reptiles and s-kias of birds for sale, 

 including a full local collection of bird skins, show- 

 ing some great variations of species; also quantity 

 of skulls with horns of deer and mountain sheep, 

 and mounted heads of same. Will g've good ex 

 change for Hawk Eye camera with outfit. Apply 

 quickly to J. R. Thurston, 265 Yonge St., Toronto, 

 Canada. 



Te exchange ; Experiment Station bulletins and 

 reports for bulletins and reports not in my file. I 

 will send list of what 1 have for exchange. P. H, 

 ROLFS, Lake City, Florida. 



For exchange.— A fine thirteen-keyed flute in leather 

 covered case, for a photograph camera suitable for mak- 

 ing lantern slides. Flute cost $27, and is nearly new. 

 U. Ci. COX. Mankato, Minn. 



Finished specimens of all colors of Vermont marble for 

 fine fo.^sils or crystals. Will be given only for valuable 

 specimens because of the cost of polishmg. GEO. W. 

 PERRY, State Geologist, Rutland, Vt. 



For exchange. — Three copies of 

 Papers Bearing on Sunday Legislation," i8gi, $2.50, new 

 and unused, for ''The Sabbath," by Harmon Kingsbury, 

 1840; "The Sabbath." by A. A. Phelps, 1842; " History 

 of the Institution of the Sabbath Day, Its Uses and 

 Abuses," by W. L. Fisher. 1859; '* Humorous Phases of 

 the Law," by Irving Browne; or other works amounting 

 to value of books exchanged, on the question of govern- 

 mental legislation in reference to religion, personal liberty, 

 etc. If preferred. I will sell "American State Papers." 

 and buy other books on the subject. WILLIAM AD- 

 DISON BLAKELY, Chicago, ill. 



For Sale or Exchange for books a complete private 

 chemical laboratory outfit. Includes large Becker bal- 

 ance (aoog. to T-iomg.), platinum dishes and crucibles, 

 agate motors, glass-blowing apparatus, etc. For sale in 

 part or whole. Also complete file of Siiizman''s Journal^ 

 1862-1S85 (62-71 bound); Smithsonian Reports, 1854-1883; 

 U. S. Coast Survey. 1854-1869. Full particulars to en- 

 quirers. F. GARDINER, JR., Pomfret, Conn. 



Wanted, in exchange for the following works, any 

 standard works on Surgery and on Diseases of Children: 

 Wilson's "American Ornithology,'" 3 voIs.jCoues' "Birds 

 of the Northwest" and " Birds of the Colorado Valley," 

 2 vols.; Minot's " Land and Game Birds of New Eng- 

 land;" Samuels' " Our Northern and Eastern Birds;" all 

 the Reports on the Birds of the Pacific R. R. Survey, 

 bound in 2 vols., morocco; and a complete set of the 

 Reports of the Arkansas Geological Survey. Please give 

 editions and dates in corresponding. R. ELLSWORTH 

 CALL, High School, Des Moines. Iowa. 



To exchange Wright's " Ice Age in North Americ; 

 and Le Conte's "Elements of Geology" (Copyright 18 

 for "Darwinism," by A R.Wallace. "Origin of Specie 

 by Darwin. '^Descent of Man," by Darwin, "Ma 

 Place in Nature," Huxley, ''Mental Evolution in A 

 mals," by Romanes, "Pre-Adamites," by Wincbell. . 

 books wanted except latest editions, and books in gc 

 condition. C. S. Brown, Jr., Vanderbilt Universi 

 Nashville, Tenn. 



Wants. 



A ny person seeking a positiofi /or luhick he is quali- 

 fied by his scientific attainments^ or any person seeking 

 some one to fill a position of tkis character^ be it that 

 ofi a teacher ofi science^ chemist^ draug-ktsman, or ivhai 

 not, may have the ' V^'ant ' inserted tinder this head 

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 able character of his application. A ny person seeking 

 information on any scientific question,, the address of 

 any scientific inan^ or ivho can in any 'way use this 

 column for a purpose consonant ivith the nature oj 

 the paper ^ is cordial y invited to do so. 



WANTED. — A position as zoological artist in con- 

 rection with a scientific expedition, institution 

 or individual investigations. Experienced in micro- 

 scopic and all scientific work. References given if 

 desired. Address J. HENRY BLAKE, 7 Prentiss 

 Place, N. Cambridge, Mass. 



YOUNG MEN destined for a medical career may 

 receive instruction in branches introductoi-y 

 thereto, at the same time, if desired, pursuing the 

 so-called elementary medical studies. Advanced 

 students can have clinical instruction, use of 

 modern text books, etc. Will take one or two 

 students into my family and office. Such must 

 furnish unexceptionable references. Quizzing by 

 mail. Address Dr. J. H. M., in care of 417 Adams 

 Avenue, Scrantou, Pa. 



CHEMIST AND ENGINEER, graduate German 

 Polytechnic. Organic and Analytical, desires a 

 position in laboratory or chemical vporks. Address 

 2131^ E. 7th Street, New York, care Levy. 



A MAN, 3fi years old, of extensive experience, hav- 

 ing the degrees of A.M. and Ph.D., desires a 

 flrst-class opening as a teacher of Zoology and 

 kindred studies in a college or university. Can 

 furnish numerous testimonials or references as to 

 success and skill in most modern laboratory 

 methods. Address E. W. D., Md. Agr. College, 

 College Park, Md. 



A YOUNG MAN, with a thorough training in Ana- 

 lytical Chemistry (including analysis of miner- 

 als, food, water, etc ), and holding a diploma of the 

 School of Practical Science, of Toronto, and good tes- 

 timonials, desires a position as Analytical Chemist 

 or as assistant to such. Address to WM. LAWSON, 

 16 Washington Ave., Toronto, Ontario. 



A .JOHNS HOPKINS graduate (1892) desires a 

 position as instructor in mathematics and 

 physics. Address A. B. TURNER, Johns Hopkins 

 University, Baltimore, Md. 



W ANTED. ~A collection of postage stamps; one 

 made previous to 1870 preferred. Also old and 

 curious stamps on original letters, and old entire 

 U S. stamped envelopes. Will pay -.ash or give in 

 exchange flrst-class fossils, including flue crinoids. 

 WM. F. E. GURLEY, Danville, 111. 



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ANTED.— To purnhasB laboratory outflt; bal- 

 ances, evaporating dishes, burettes, etc., 

 lediately for cash. C. E.SPEIES, 



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