in the shore. All along the shore stuck to the rocks are the primitive Orllusca Chiton made of of 8 segments. Taking those from the rocks one sees around the edge many very small pall-lips with distinct eyes. These can hardly be the young of this species. Some of these shells attain a length of 3 inches. The animal is deftite with hairs and Pails as the snail theory, with some variety of gastros - forks. Among these as the first material I see saw considerable material of small circular stemmed cleareous algae, Halicoreda and foraminifera. The latter order also seen under the Chitons. Mr. Buteleur "Chief Clerk" at Marathon. He is one of the Engineers, but is one of the main office men. Met Dr. R. Hartkings Marathon Florida and got of him 2 good photos (6 cents) and 10 others photos which he cried and one (8 cents). Left Marathon at 1.10 P.M. for Long Key Fishing Camp where I arrived at 1.54. This small excellent camp is excellently situated at the