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THE Mazamas of the State of Oregon are no ancient tribe of redskins, but the members of a very active and most praiseworthy mountaineering club in the city of Portland. The President in his last annual address observed: “Within two years the name Mazama has been heard throughout the world, and to-day it stands as a synonym for all that is unique, progressive and inspiring in mountaineering societies”; and even if the European Alpine clubs hesitate to accept this statement in its entirety, all must agree that the second number of the publication entitled Mazama justifies the “guid conceit” the members of that lively club have of themselves. As no American University commands respect without a rousing “yell,” so no mountaineering club can organise excursions without a “cheer,” and this is the Mazamas':—
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M., H. Crater Lake, Oregon. Nature 57, 375–376 (1898). https://doi.org/10.1038/057375a0
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