Doctor Bolles was one of the pioneers in the lecture field and both prominent and popular in this line, and the first in the use of illustrations by the stereopticon in travel lectures.
The perfection of the use of microscopic projection which has done so much for the popularization of science was one of his exploits.
For several years his eyesight has been failing, an affliction which he has borne with Christian courage and cheerfulness and keeps right on at his beloved work.
He has been devoted to photography in which avocation he has been most successful.

His wife told me they were glad to accept his call to New York as he had almost filled every room in their house with his various collections.

One can appreciate this when he sees a card displayed on the door of Doctor Bolles's sanctum bearing this motto: "A man is known by the Trumpery he keeps." He has received many honorary degrees, but his present triumph over what would crush the ambition of most men is greater than all else.
* * * * * Exquisite nonsense is a rare thing, but when found how delicious it is! I found a letter from a reverend friend who might be an American Sidney Smith if he chose, and I am going to let you enjoy it; it was written years ago.
Speaking of the "Purple and Gold," he says: I should make also better acknowledgments than my thanks.

But what can I do?
My volume on _The Millimetric Study of the Tail of the Greek Delta, in the MSS.

of the Sixth Century_, is entirely out of print; and until its re-issue by the Seaside Library I cannot forward a copy.