Since our Journal for 1911 was issued so late in that year, it gave opportunity to include in its contents an account of the Proceedings of the American Prison Association, which met in Omaha, Nebraska, in October, 1911. This report was prepared by the secretary of the Society, who was appointed Delegate to the Association. Deborah C. Leeds was also present at the sessions of this body. In 1912, the Association will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, and we hope a considerable number of the members of our Society will attend its sessions.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
By motion of the Acting Committee passed in June, 1911, Dr. William C. Stokes was appointed Assistant to the Secretary. His duties have been to assist in the clerical work of the office, and especially to endeavor to increase the amount of funds collected for the use of the Society. Since his appointment, the office has been kept open during the greater part of the business hours of each day, and we have felt there was an important service in having the office accessible at all time to members and visitors. Since June 21st, a Register for Visitors has been kept, and the record shows that 417 visitors had registered to December 31st from 35 States. A few foreign visitors were received. Many of these visitors appear to appreciate information about the work in which we are engaged, and they generally accept some of our publications. We believe this opportunity to present some features of our work will prove of some value.
OBITUARIES.
During the year 1911, the Acting Committee lost by death three of its members.
On Eighth Month 18, our beloved Honorary Secretary, John J. Lytle, passed away from his residence at Moorestown, N. J.
On Second Month, 15, Miss Mary S. Whelen, formerly a very active and efficient member of the Active Committee, died at her home in this city.
On Seventh Month 1, Robert P. Nicholson, a new, but deeply interested, member died, as the result of an accident.
Appropriate notices of these valued members appeared in our Journal of October, 1911.