cation of biology teachers. Many of the teachers who served under 

 his guidance attest to his splendid leadership and breadth of knowl- 

 edge in the field that he chose for his life work. Students who worked 

 under his direction are loyal in their praise of the man who was 

 strict but sympathetic when occasion demanded. He seldom if ever 

 lost his pleasing personality regardless of how good an excuse he 

 might have had for expressing his opinions rather forcibly. 



For nearly thirty years he has been active in the field work of 

 the Club, and interested in its scientific and material welfare. His 

 love of plants is so well expressed by the field trip (announced else- 

 where in this issue) for any member who will be in California this 

 3^ear. Excerpts from a letter to Dr. B. O. Dodge which was read at 

 the first fall meeting further attest to the affection that he had for 

 the Torrey Club. He regretted his inability to lead his scheduled 

 field trip and attend the fall meeting. He mentioned the plants 

 blooming in California, his week at the sea shore and the walking 

 sticks made of Pacific kelps for sale in the curio shops. His closing 

 was a hope that the coming year will be a very prosperous one for 

 the Club. 



We extend the best wishes of the Torrey Botanical Club to you, 

 Mr. Hastings, and to Mrs. Hastings and may you enjoy to the 

 fullest the joys of a well-earned rest. ^^ r Bqnisteel 



John W. Thomson 



Fellowship: $1,000 to $1,500 Stipend. — Applications and refer- 

 ence statements must be received before March 15, 1941 to be 

 considered by the Board authorized to make the 1941-1942 award 

 of this first Sigma Delta Epsilon Fellowship celebrating the 

 twentieth anniversary of the founding of the organization. 



Women with the equivalent of a Ph.D. degree, conducting re- 

 search in the mathematical, physical, or biological sciences, who 

 need financial assistance and give evidence of high ability and 

 promise are eligible. During the term of her appointment the 

 appointee must devote her entire time to the approved research 

 project, and not engage in other work for remuneration (except 

 in instances where written approval of the Board shall first have 

 been obtained). Application blanks may be secured from Dr. Nina 

 E. Gray, University, Normal, Illinois. Announcement of the award 

 will be made early in April. 



