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from that of the University of Illinois. Occupants of the laboratory will be 
expected to furnish their own microscopes or to pay a small fee for the use of 
‘those of the University. They are advised to bring also any collecting appa- 
satus in their possession, as the laboratory equipment may otherwise be 
insufficient for all wishing to use it. Students must furnish their own al- 
cohol for private collections, and especially expensive reagents—such as osmic 
acid or platinum-chloride.”’ 
‘Although the Station is established and maintained primarily for a study of 
life histories, interactions of organisms, and reactions with the environment, 
no restriction will be placed upon the lines of zoédlogical or botanical work to_ 
be pursued by those in attendance. In making application, however, the 
eandidate should describe the nature of the study he wishes to pursue, and 
should also indicate the kind and amount of preparation for such work he 
may already have had. Applications will not, as a rule, be considered later 
than a fortnight previous to the time at which a table is desired, and no 
formal permission will be given fora stay of less than two weeks. Within 
these limitations visitors may come and go at any time within the months of 
June, July and August.’’ 
‘‘Reports on the Protozoa, rotifers, oligochete worms, Cladocera, and insects 
of the Station, and perhaps on one or two other groups also, will be in print 
by ehe 1st of June. and will be furnished free of charge to those desiring to 
“make studies in these groups.* These papers will contain analytical keys, 
descriptions of species, genera, ete., or references to descriptive literature 
accessible at the Station, together with much biological and cecological detail.”’ 
‘‘While no provision is made for formal instruction, it is expected that the 
membership of the Station will be organized as a biological elub to hold 
stated meetings for conference, discussion, and occasional lectures by the 
Station force or by visiting specialists.”’ 
‘“An incidental fee of $5 a month will be charged to each participant.” 
The privileges thus tendered were finaly accepted by seventeen persons, 
who were in attendance during the summer for periods ranging from three to 
ten weeks. Although the number of tables available for outside use was only 
fifteen, not all of this group were present at a time, and the floating labora- 
tory afforded sufficient accommodations for all who came. The states and 
institutions represented and the subjects to which special attention was given 
are shown by the following list: 
C. C. Adams. B. S., Assistant in Biology, Wesleyan University, Bloomir g- 
ton. Illinois. Dragon-flies. 
H. C. Beardslee, A. B., Instructor in Science, University School, Cleve- 
land, Ohio. Fleshy fungi, Myxomycetes, and aquatic flora. 
Miss L. L. Conover, B. 8., Teacher of Botany, High School, Detroit, 
Michigan. Algew and Myxomyeetes. 
* It proved impossible to earry out the intention expressed in this paragraph, but the 
‘unlimited use of the library facilities of the State Laboratory of Natural History made 
fully good to visitors the substance of this offering. 
