^ Editorial. ^ 
The long-delayed Novemljer and December numbers 
of this magazine have at last been mailed t.> all subscribers 
to tlie inagazine for lt)0:>. If any wh(> are entitled to the 
as su<.ii a^ notified. In tliis connection ue must thank otir 
subscril)ers for their patience \\ith us while overtaking our 
dates. \Vc have not lost half a dozen subscribers on ac- 
count of the delays in issuing, and now that 
on time, we anticipate a steady 
Four years ago a small nature-study department was 
introduced into the program of the Connectitut Chautauqua 
Assembly. From this tentative beginning the department 
has grown to be among the most important upon the regular 
program. This year there will be a series of talks on birds, 
trees, flowers, ferns, insects, fungi, etc., each one of which is 
followed by a trip afield for the study and collection of spec- 
imens. The assembly is located in a large woodland in the 
midst of a piece of very attractive country for the nature 
student, and will be found to be a most delightful place tj 
spend part of the summer vacation. Although located in 
the woods, the tents so conspicuous in manv summer gath- 
erings are entirely absent. All the buildings are modern 
and substantial. This year the session extends from July 
12th to 25th. Folders giving further information about 
rates, other lectures, etc. may be obtained by addressing 
the Connecticut Chautauqua Association, 411 Windsor ave- 
nue, Hartford, Conn. The nature study work at the assem- 
bly will be under the direction of the editor of this magazine, 
