IN MEMORIAM. 



Romer I. Bassler, Foreman in Charge Klamath Stations. 



(Died 1918.) 



Mr. linsslcr entered ilif (Miiidoy of the Fisli and (innio Commission in 

 l!t()S and was employed as a fislicultnrist and as an emiiloyco in the car 

 nies-senger scrvier until 1!)!."). In V.)\~> ho was appointod snin'riutcndrnt of 

 Kislrihution far No. 2, and served in tliat capacity until tlu^ sprin.u; of IDIS, 

 when his health broke down, owing in a great mi'asure to the arduous 

 duties of liis position. 



Frank Shebley, Superintendent Mount Whitney Hatchery. 

 (Died December 21, 1918.) 



Mr. Shebley entered the ser\ice of the Fish and (Jani" Commission in 1894 

 and was employed as fish culturist for several years at the Tahoe and Mount 

 Shasta hatcheries. In ISHS, he was made supi-rintendcnt of the E.d Kiver 

 Hatchery. In 190.1, he accepted a position as fishculturist for the county 

 uf Santa Cruz and established the Brookdale Hatchery, which he operated 

 until 1912, when the property was turned over to the State Fish and Game 

 Commission under a lease. He was appointed superintend?nt of the new 

 Mount Whitney Hatchery in 1917, and investigated the lakes and streams 

 of the southern Sierras. 



O. H. Richling, Cashier. 

 (Died November 9, 1919.) 



Mr. Richling was appointed a special deputy October 24, 1903, in Amador 

 County. On account of excellent work he was given a regular appointment 

 on ]March 24. 1908, in the San Francisco office. At the time of his death he 

 held the very responsible position of cashier. 



Frank Clessens, Assistant Mount Shasta Hatchery. 

 (Died November, 1919.) 



^Ir. Clessens entered the service of the Fish and Game Commission in 

 I'JOo. and was employed as carpenter and assistant in general work at the 

 Mount Shasta Hatchery from that date until his death. His services were 

 marked by the highest degree of loyalty and dependability. He was always 

 faithful in the discharge of his duties and was on hand at any hour of the 

 night to see tlnit evei-ything was running jiroperly. 



Chester A. Scroggs, Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner. 



(Died .lauuary 22. 19211.1 



Mr. Scroggs was first appointed .lune 19, 1908, with headcpuirters at 

 Tvoomis, Plac(>r County. He was a fearless ofHcer and made a most excellent 

 record during his twelve years of service. 



Forest Nesbitt, Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner. 

 (Died March 5, 1920.) 



Mr. Nesbitt was the sou of Sheriff Nesbitt, who has been reelected many 

 times in ^Monterey County. He was in the service less than three years, 

 but during that time his de\-otion to his work made him a thoroughly 

 efficient officer. 



