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Basin which was entered at eight, and there we found ample 
toothsome evidence that Carr had been snoopin’ ’round. Next 
morning the complete party joined the main body in their camp 
at Grand Park. 
The writer is not justified in advancing an opinion con- 
cerning the relative merits, hardships, or dangers of this climb. 
However, Professor Flett remarked in his hearing that a party 
of twenty men would have found it necessary to spend the night 
in the crater, and when Camp Curtis was reached on the return 
journey most of the party were exhausted. The trip proved 
a pleasure none of us would forego, possibly few repeat. 
“Among those present’ were Messrs. J. B. Flett, J. H. 
Weir, and Duncan Pearce of Tacoma; F. Q. Gorton, P. M. 
McGregor, S. V. Bryant, H. V. Abel, C. A. Hultin, and E. M. 
Hack of Seattle. 
GRAND PARK 
I wish that all the pilgrims 
Who seek the mountain steeps 
Might rest in these broad meadows 
Where wondrous quiet sleeps. 
Each pilgrim here may worship 
In templed emerald spires; 
Aloft on massive altar 
Still smolder ancient fires. 
The timid forest deer-folk 
These lily censers sway,— 
Shy priests of emerald temples ; 
O pilgrim, pause and pray! 
Edmond S. Meany 
