Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-05-22
on TlATHf D LAkT.
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turesque Spot-Iuiiion free.

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turesque SpOt-Iuition free.
The Biological Station OF the Uui-
verslty OF Montana was established
in 1888, for the purpose Of offering 10
the students of the university and 10
The teachers and students oi the
state an opportunity for study, col
lection, investigation and recreation
during the summer. BY providing
the best facilities the state can afford
and making the Instruction free 10
all, the summer work at the station
presents exceptional opportunities
for study, and every encouragement
is given to those attending to have
both n pleasant and u profitable
time. The situation Of the station
on the largest fresh water lake in the
northwest makes possible n study OF
inland and cold water life not pre-
sented at many stations.
The staff OF instructors is composed
Of the following able professors:
Morton j. Elrod. Prof Ut Biology,
University OF Montana, Director.
DR.. ID. T. MacDougal, New York
Botanical Garden, Botary,
Mr.. Il. S. Williams. New York Bot
auical Garden, Ferns and Mosscs.
l.. NJ. Silloway, Principal Fergus
County High School, Oruithology.
Maurice Kicker, Principal High
Schools, Burlington, Ia. Nature
Study and MicroscoplcHl Technique
The station is located un Flathead
lake amid surroundings which afford
every facility for obtaining specimens
aud the revealing OF tie secrets of
Dame Nature.
The part of the lake on which the
field laboratory Is situated is well
adapted for the harb0ring OF boats,
of which there are three belonging to
the university, among them being "A
gasoline launch, which X used 10
transport exploration parties To dis
tant shores Of the lake aud To bring
supplies To the laboratory. The
scenery in this particular portion Of
the Flathead Is simply majestic, and
in it's wild and rugged character i'm
presses one with almost feeling Of
awe at the grandeur OF nature
A store, which supplies all that is
necessary to the visitor, is situated a
short distance from the laboratory,
while team and wagon with driver
will he at the command OF the sta
ton, which will take parties to
points Of interest when they may de-
sire to go.
Fishing ana hunting Is excellent
and II really enjoyable time will be
spent by the lover Of nature in this
picturesque spot.
The courses Of study consist Of n
complete investigation ui nature in
her many phases, accompanied by u
course in photography for those who
desire ii.
There are no tuition fees, all in
structors giving their services gratui-
tuously. Necessary books and ap-
paratus will be supplied gratis by the
university and every inducement will
be given iorstudents to attend. Good
board may be had for 80 per week
and 1t Is customary for those attend
Ing to sleep in tents and some of the
party cook in regular camp style,
which, as the grounds are especially
adapted to such proceeding, Is In
fine weather IA pleasant undertaking.
After spending short time In such a
charming locality the student returns
to his or her duties refreshed, both In
mind ana body, and more capable OF
attending to the duties OF life In every
respect.