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Sierra Club Bulletin 



believes that special mention should be made of the unusual charms of 

 the Yosemite in early spring and Indian Summer. 



From April loth to August 26th, there were 2,713 visitors who regis- 

 tered. Many who came in large parties did not sign their names, and 

 it has been estimated that forty per cent of those who came to the 

 Lodge did not respond to repeated invitations to register. Therefore, 

 the total number of guests of the Sierra Club at its Lodge in 1913 

 would approximate 4,500. 



An unusually rainy season made the blazing fireplace welcome, and 

 many lingered to get a better acquaintance with the Library. More 

 books on natural science and out-door life are needed,, especially the 

 later works of John Muir and Joseph Le Conte. 



Two improvements to the Lodge are needed. The fireplace is a 

 menace to the safety of the building, and a stone or cement floor should 

 be extended outward for at least three feet, replacing badly-warped 

 wood. Also a water pipe should supply the Lodge directly, affording 

 water not only for convenience but with sufficient pressure for adequate 

 fire protection. An abundance of water, which can be readily pro- 

 vided, will also make it possible to irrigate an attractive fernery and 

 wild-flower garden, conforming, of course, closely to nature. The 

 Lodge is somewhat hidden from view, and such a fern and flower 

 bordered walk would lead many more to its doors. 



The Custodian begs to express his appreciation for the friendly in- 

 terest in the Sierra Club and the Le Conte Memorial Lodge shown in 

 many accommodating ways by the Superintendent of the Yosemite 

 National Park, Major W. T. Littebrant; the Supervisor, Mr. Gabriel 

 Sovulewski, and their soldier and civilian assistants ; and to all the 

 concessionaires in the Yosemite the same expression of appreciation 

 is extended. 



The Custodian was shown the historic cabin occupied for several 

 years by the President of the Sierra Club near the junction of Tenaya 

 Creek and the Merced River. It was found overgrown with shrubbery 

 and almost inaccessible, and in such a condition as to most eloquently 

 suggest its restoration as a habitable cabin and as a noted landmark of 

 the Yosemite. Therefore, it is respectfully recommended to the Di- 

 rectors of the Sierra Club that steps be taken to build a path to the 

 John Muir Cabin and that the cabin be placed in proper order. One 

 day's work by the Outing Party of 1914 would accomplish this. 



Harold French, Custodian. 



The Committee learns with much appreciation of the andirons made 

 for the Lodge and to be presented by the California School of Me- 

 chanical Arts. Remembrances of this sort add to the attractiveness of 

 the Lodge and evidence tangibly the appreciation of those who have 

 enjoyed its hospitality. Respectfully submitted, 



Lydia Atterbury, 

 J. N. Le Conte, 

 E. T. Parsons, Chairman, 

 Le Conte Memorial Committee. 



