-1892,] Scientific News. 721 
other apparatus, as well as the books used are from the University. 
The location of the laboratory is a most charming one, on the edge of 
a low cliff overlooking a beach which presents greatly varied collect- 
ing grounds. The forms of both animal and plant life are extremely 
rich in both number and species. 
Drs. Gilbert, Jenkins and Campbell are the directors. Three classes 
of students will be provided for: Students in the biological sciences in 
the Leland Stanford Junior University; teachers and others wishing 
to take an elementary course, and investigators. To the last class the 
use of the laboratory is granted free. The first two classes pay a mod- 
erate fee to cover running expenses. Great effort is being made by 
the directors to get together the means for comfortable and efficient 
work, and everything bids fair for a profitable summer at the new 
workshop of science.—O. P. J. 
The paleontological exploring expedition sent out by the Museum 
of Natural History of New York is reported to have been successful 
in its researches in the Puerco district of New Mexico. Dr. J. L. 
Wortman, who is in charge, states that the weather was very unpleas- 
ant, owing to wind, dust, heat and drought, but that many valuable 
specimens were obtained. He goes later to the Laramie region to col- 
lect Agathaumide and other characteristic forms of that horizon. 
The session of the Summer School of Science for the Atlantic Proy- 
inces of Canada, which opens in St. John on Monday evening, August 
1st, will, from present appearances, be largely attended. Arrange- 
ments are being made to secure the comfort of those who attend. 
Intending visitors should make early application for boarding houses, 
stating what price they wish to pay. Arrangements have been made 
for reduced fares by rail and steamer. A large gathering from Nova 
Scotia is promised, and the New Brunswick teachers are expected to 
be present in considerable force——Educational Review. 
