REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 



Report on Le Conte Memorial Lodge 



The lodge was officially opened on the evening of May 15 by a pro- 

 gram which consisted of music, recitations, and an address by Mr. Foote, 

 of Los Angeles, who told of some experiences with General Villa in 

 Mexico. About two hundred crowded into the lodge. The lodge was 

 open until the first of October, four months and a half. For one month 

 and a half after the expiration of the regular custodian's work the lodge 

 was in charge of Mr. W. A. Bourne, a new member of the club. 



The number of the people visiting the valley this year far exceeded 

 that of any previous year. The registration therefore was very large. 

 From May 15 to August 15 the registration was 4069; during Mr. 

 Bourne's stay 514 were added. The total registration was 4583. 



Several times during the summer groups of people gathered in the 

 lodge and the custodian gave short addresses upon "Joseph Le Conte," 

 "John Muir," and "The Work of the Sierra Club." Very great interest 

 in the work of the club was constantly shown. Notices concerning the 

 lodge were posted in all the camps. Mr. Curry frequently told his guests 

 of the lodge; he also furnished, without charge, all the wood that was 

 needed. 



For the first time this summer books were loaned for use outside of 

 the building. Several shelves were reserved and all others were loaned, 

 a deposit being taken to cover the cost of the book. Not a single book 

 was lost, and a great many visitors expressed their appreciation of this 

 kindness through the club's treasury and by the gifts of friends. 



There is great need for a new herbarium. Many visitors expressed 

 disappointment that the collection of birds there last year had been re- 

 moved. The photograph albums are worn out and must be replaced. Al- 

 bums of the Tuolumne country and the Kings and Kern river canons 

 are especially desirable. Also a larger sign with more detailed informa- 

 tion about the lodge should be placed down by the main road. Novels, 

 and especially books of nature, that friends of the club wish to give to 

 the library will always be greatly appreciated and widely used. There 

 should be two good strong writing-tables placed in the lodge by next 

 summer. 



The sale of maps amounted to $5.50; the sale of Bulletins amounted 

 to $8.00; gift received from Mrs. Adams, Salt Lake City, $1.00. Total, 

 $14- 50- Fred W. Morrison, Custodian 



J. N. Le Conte, Chairman, 

 R. M. Price, 



Marion Randall Parsons, 



Committee 



