No member of the A. L. A. of his day had a wider and closer personal acquaintance among the membership than Mr. Crunden. He had a spirit of friendliness and human sympathy which prompted him to take hold upon the hearts of those with whom he was brought into contact in his profession. He had no ambition which inclined him to self-seeking, but was always quick to recognize the merits of others and to give acknowledgment freely and heartily. He was naturally of a modest and retiring disposition, but wholly without self-consciousness or reserve. He looked upon every question with frankness, unbiased by any consideration outside of its true merits as approved by his mature judgment. He held his views firmly, but he never undertook to force them upon others. His many fine qualities of mind and heart are a source of joy to all who recall the memory of him as he was in the midst of his long and brilliant career. His more intimate friends recall with wonder the patience with which he bore the strain of the years of ill health which preceded the final breakdown, and remember with gratitude his gracious hospitality. The PRESIDENT: What is your pleasure, Ladies and Gentlemen? Dr. BOSTWICK: I move that this memorial be spread upon the minutes of the association, that it be printed in the proceedings of this conference, and that copies of it be sent to Mrs. Crunden and to Mr. Frederick M. Crunden's brother, Mr. F. P. Crunden of St Louis. The motion was unanimously adopted. The PRESIDENT: The chair would like the support of the first vice-president on the platform, and in the meantime, while he comes forward, after the report of the tellers of the association, we have one additional treat which when the time comes I shall ask Mr. Burpee to announce. The report of the tellers of election is in order, which will be read by the secretary. The SECRETARY: The report of the tellers states that you have elected the following officers: REPORT OF THE TELLERS OF ELECTION. No. of Votes For President Henry E. Legler, Librarian, Chicago Public Library 151 For First Vice-President E. H. Anderson, Assistant Librarian, New York Public Library 143 For Second Vice-President Mary F. Isom, Librarian, Portland (Ore.) Library Association 145 For Members of Executive Board (for three years) H. C. Wellman, Librarian, Springfield City Library Association 145 T. W. Koch, Librarian, University of Michigan 148