The institution grew and its objects increased until a Scientific Staff was formed and a public museum became an important object. Hon. H. W. Corbett was elected President, and served until October, 1888, when Hon. D. P. Thompson was chosen. Mr. Thompson served until the close of 1889, when a re-organization was effected, as outlined by the subjoined constitutions. Mr. Geo. B. Markle was at this time elected, and is now the very efficient President of the Club. The Alpine Club is a public institution and is deserving of the liberal support of the city and State. The following is a list of officials, as also the Constitutions of the Club and its various Departments:
CONSTITUTION.
OFFICERS.
| President, | Geo. B. Markle |
| {W. G. Steel | |
| Vice Presidents, | {W. W. Bretherton |
| {John Gill | |
| Secretary, | Geo. H. Himes |
| Treasurer, | C. M. Idleman |
ARTICLE I.
NAME.
This Association shall be known as the Oregon Alpine Club, and its subdivisions as the Departments of the same.
ARTICLE II.
OBJECT.
The object shall be the foundation and maintenance of a Public Museum, and advancement and encouragement of Amateur Photography, Alpine and Aquatic exploration, and the protection of our game, fish, birds and animals.
ARTICLE III.
SECTIONS.