Several very interesting articles as well as "Correspondence " are omitted from this issue, owing to lack of space. They will appear in the next issue, and at an early date the magazine will again be enlarged several pages. We know that our many readers await the successive numbers with much interest, and we, on our part, are earnestly striving to provide as much and as valuable reading as possible ; feeling sure that our efforts are thoroughly appreciated.

We have received a number of letters asking for particulars about excursions to the St. Louis Fair. As quite a number of our subscribers have expressed their intention to attend, the idea of an "Amateurs " excursion has been suggested, and in that connection would be pleased to receive suggestions from our readers. The cost including all expenses, except meals enroute, would be about $60, with one week at the Fair. The most suitable time would probably be late in July or early in August.

Cloth covers for binding volume II, Amateur Work, uniform with the previous volume, will be mailed, postage paid, for 25 cents. With these covers the magazine can be taken to the nearest bindery and bound for a small sum.