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Consuelo Lodge No. 325, of Escondido, has about 130 mem- bers. Its past masters are : John Neil Turrentine, William L. Ramey, E. M. Churchill, Edgar E. Turrentine, W. W. Carpenter, Meredith Conway. L. N. Turrentine, Milton V. Wisdom.
The present officers ( 1921) are as follows: Stanley Trussell, worshipful master: Fred W. Schweickhardt, senior warden : George E. Yost, junior warden ; Fred D. Hall, treasurer : John Neil Turren- tine, secretary: W. W. Carpenter, chaplain ; William E. Bradbury, senior deacon; Herbert Kneeshaw, junior deacon : Milton V. Wis- dom, marshal ; Robert H. Arbuthnot, senior steward : William Bucher, junior steward; John C. Marikle, tyler.
Oceanside Lodge No. 381 has about sixty members. Its past masters are as follows: John Manning, John F. Martin, James T. Morrison, Theodore G. Schultze, Eugene Chanroux, William V. Nichols, John A. Tulip, Edwin B. Johansen, Chester A. Craig.
The 1921 officers of this lodge are: John Franklin Martin, wor- shipful master : Park Bolman Jolley, senior warden : Thomas Edwards, junior warden; William V. Nichols, treasurer : Alfred S. Glasgow, secretary : George A. Dickson, chaplain : Forest Dorsey Merrill, senior deacon : Olaf Dannesboe, junior deacon : Thomas H. Draper, senior steward : Herbert W. Laskey, junior steward ; Samuel 11. Haffly, tyler ; Eugene Chanroux, marshal.
AL BAHR TEMPLE, A. A. O. N. M. S.
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine residing in San Diego, Cali- fornia, first attempted to establish a Temple of that order in San Diego in 1908 and again in 1910, but without success, and it was not until 1912 that they succeeded in obtaining a dispensation for the institution of a temple at the Imperial Council meeting held that vear in Los Angeles and on Saturday, September 12, of that year the Illustrious Noble, Motley H. Flint, was authorized to act as Im- perial Inspector by the Imperial Potentate, William J. Cunningham, of Baltimore, Maryland, to institute Al Bahr Temple and install its first officers. The Illustrious Noble Flint was accompanied by more than 400 members of Al Malaikah Temple, and they brought with them their band and the patrol. They were met at the station by all the members of Al Bahr Temple and all marched uptown to the
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U. S. Grant Hotel, where a banquet was tendered the distinguished visitors.
As soon as the by-laws of Al Bahr Temple were adopted, Noble William B. Gross made a motion, which was promptly seconded and unanimously adopted, that the Illustrious Noble John Wellington Boyle, of Utica, New York, be elected an honorary member ot Al Bahr Temple as an appreciation for the great assistance rendered the Nobility of San Diego in obtaining its dispensation. As a further mark of the esteem in which Noble Boyle is held by the members of Al Bahr Temple there was presented to him a gold tablet on which was recorded the fact that he had been elected its first honorary member.
The officers of Al Bahr Temple at the time of its installation included L. S. McLure, Potentate ; E. C. Hickman, Chief Rabban ; W. J. Mossholder, Assistant Rabban; D. H. Elliot, High Priest and Prophet ; Otto F. Stille, Oriental Guide ; William B. Gross, Treasurer, and James H. Peak, Recorder. The appointive officers included Nobles Carl H. Heilbron and M. M. Moulton as first and second ceremonial masters, with Nobles S. W. Grier, J. H. McKie and George S. Hop- kins filling other stations.
At a business meeting held by Al Bahr Temple on April 26, 1913, the Illustrious Noble Motley H. Flint was elected to honorary mem- bership in Al Bahr Temple in appreciation of the many courtesies extended to the Shrine and its members. He was also presented with his diploma in the form of a gold tablet bearing the seal of Al Bahr. On June 28, of the same year this Eminent Noble, acting as Deputy Imperial Potentate, had the honor of constituting Al Bahr Temple, a charter having been granted to it by the Imperial Council while in session at Dallas, Texas.
At the meeting held on August 1, 1913, Nobles William B. Gross and E. C. Hickman were elected honorary life members of Al Bahr Temple in appreciation of their untiring work in making it possible to establish a temple of this order in San Diego.
The Panama-California Exposition automobile race was held un- der the auspices of Al Bahr Temple on January 9, 1915. The next important event scheduled for the Nobles of Al Bahr Temple was "Shrine Day" at the Panama-California Exposition on July 24, 1915. Noble William B. Gross was chairman of the committee in charge.
The four Shrine Temples in California are at San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland and San Diego. San Francisco has more than 7,000 members while San Diego has only 1.000, but the limited terri- tory this city has to draw from accounts for that; figured by the number of Masons in this jurisdiction, it has probably the largest pro rata membership of any temple in the United States.
The meeting which resulted in the organization of the first lodge in San Diego of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held December 5, 1868, at the home of James Pascoe. On March 23 of the next year San Diego Lodge No. 153 was formally instituted. Its first officers were: John R. Porter, noble grand: Alex M. Young. vice grand: F. Marlette, secretary : S. S. Culverwell, treasurer. The charter members included: John R. Porter. S. S. Culverwell, B. F. Nudd, Charles F. Moore. Alex. M. Young, R. D. Case, Amos Crane.
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John Groesbeck, W. C. Rickard, John O. Hatleberg, P. P. Willett, A. C. Tedford, F. Mullotte. Officers of the lodge in 1921 were: R. E. L. Cross, noble grand; Peter J. Becker, vice grand ; Fred P. Carpenter, secretary : H. P. Jepson, treasurer.
Another lodge of the I. O. O. F. started in more recent years, is Sunset Lodge No. 328, of which the officers in 1921 were: Charles F. Marker, noble grand; Walter E. Marsh, vice grand; Charles R. Sellors, secretary ; R. C. Dickey, treasurer.
Canton San Diego No. 22, P. M. I. O. O. F., was instituted December 5, 1887, with the following charter members: C. F. Hol- land, W. J. Kirkwood, William J. Kidd, Howard R. Harbison, Joseph S. Fiefield, John J. Malia, P. H. Bochman, C. W. Best, J. W. Bren- ning, E. J. Clarde, James Penner, James M. DeBoun, August Lang, J. W. Wescott, F. S. Wunderlich, Albert Kindler, James Nachbour, E. J. Sparling, G. Reif, Thomas F. Brown, Harry Scott, George Con- rad, Walter W. Pierle. Officers in 1921 of the canton were: H. J. Gerard, lieutenant; W. E. Simpson, ensign: F. A. Shapley, clerk ; George C. Ostrander, accountant.
Other organizations affiliated with the order are: Centennial Encampment No. 58; Anna Rebekah Lodge No. 137, Silver Gate Re- bekah Lodge No. 141.
Officers of Centennial Encampment No. 58 in 1921 were: Peter J. Becker, Jr., chief patriarch : L. H. Bailey, senior warden ; William McGuffrey, junior warden: W. E. Simpson, high priest ; F. A. Shap- ley, scribe : George C. Ostrander, treasurer.
Officers of Anna Rebekah Lodge No. 137, in 1921, were: Lilly 1. Sullivan, noble grand: Mrs. Bruce Wallace, vice grand: Delia A. Severin, recording secretary: Lucy M. Eldredge, financial secretary ; Lizzie Ostrander, treasurer.
Officers of Silver Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 141, in 1921, were: Ammie Donn, noble grand ; Dorothy Harris, vice grand : Stella Parks, recording secretary : Bertha Allum, financial secretary: May Creel- man, treasurer.
San Diego Lodge No. 168. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was instituted June 8, 1890, in Horton's Hall, with thirty char- ter members. J. M. Dodge, now one of the lessees of the Spreckels Theatre and for many years prominent as a theatrical manager, was instrumental in the formation of the lodge. He then was a member of the Los Angeles Lodge No. 99. When the San Diego lodge was organized, he became its first exalted ruler. The other original mem- bers of the local lodge were: Thomas A. Nerney, esteemed leading knight : B. F. Harville, esteemed loyal knight; J. S. Callen, esteemed lecturing knight ; J. McNulty, secretary; J. W. Sefton, treasurer : J. E. Wooley, tyler ; C. A. Brown, inside guard : S. G. Montijo. esquire ; J. P. Goodwin, Eugene Daney and D. Gochenauer, trustees.
In its early years the lodge had several homes, one being on the second floor of the gas company's building at 937 Sixth Street. In 1906 members of the lodge formed an association which acquired the northwest corner of Broadway and Second Street, where the pres- ent fine home of the Elks was built. Ground for this building was broken on May 11. 1906. many prominent men attending the cere- mony. John B. Osborn, exalted ruler of the lodge, turned with a
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pick the first earth from the lot. Frank S. Banks, past exalted ruler, lifted the same earth with a shovel, and as he raised it, J. M. Dodge, the first exalted ruler, broke a bottle of champagne over it. One of the most interesting incidents of the occasion was furnished by "Father" A. E. Horton, then one of the oldest living Elks, when he took a shovel and worked for several minutes. The cornerstone of the building was laid June 9, 1906, and the new structure was dedi- cated on November 14, 15 and 16, 1907, the ceremonies being elaborate. Exalted rulers of San Diego Lodge No. 168, B. P. O. E., since the organization of the lodge, are as follows:
1890. J. M. Dodge.
1906-1907. 1907-1908.
John B. Osborn. Elwyn B. Gould.
1892-1893.
Eugene Daney. 1908-1909. A. H. Sweet.
1893-1894.
Irving B. Dudley.
1909-1910.
Alex. Reynolds, Jr.
1894-1895.
Leroy A. Wright.
1910-1911.
W. C. Crandall.
1895-1896. 1896-1897. H. D. Alden.
D. Gochenauer.
1911-1912.
Albert Schoonover. Carl H. Heilbron.
1897-1898.
A. F. Cornell.
1913-1914.
Frank A. Frye.
1898-1899.
F. A. Stephens.
1914-1915.
Charles W. Fox.
1899-1900.
C. Fred Henking.
1915-1916.
M. M. Moulton.
1900-1901.
Lewis R. Works.
1916-1917.
Duncan Mackinnon. D. H. Elliott. R. C. Benbough.
1902-1903.
E. A. Hornbeck. Carl I. Ferris.
1918-1919.
1903-1904.
Patterson Sprigg.
1919-1920. Egbert C. Bangs.
1904-1905. Edward Grove.
1920-1921. John M. Ward.
1905-1906.
Frank S. Banks.
1921-1922.
John A. Gillons.
The lodge, which is one of the most active of the West, has about 1,000 members in 1921.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
The order of Knights of Pythias founded by Justus H. Rathbone in Washington, D. C., February 19, 1864, has grown to be one of the largest fraternal organizations in the United States.
The Pythian lodges and auxiliaries in San Diego have their head- quarters and hold their meetings in the Pythian Building, a magnifi- cent five-story structure at Third and E streets, which is owned and controlled by the Pythian fraternity of the city.
San Diego Lodge No. 28
The first Knights of Pythias Lodge to be organized in San Diego is known as San Diego Lodge No. 28, and was instituted April 20, 1875, largely through the efforts of L. H. Plaisted, one of the leading printers of the city at that time, and contains on its charter list the names of many of the most prominent business and professional men who were residents of San Diego in that year. The first officers of the lodge were L. H. Plaisted, chancellor commander. Other officers included Sylvester Statler, then county clerk, and C. B. Culver, then county treasurer. The present membership is about 225, and the officers are George A. O'Malley, chancellor commander, and H. B. Silvey, keeper of records and seal.
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1891-1892. E. H. Miller.
1912-1913.
1901-1902.
1917-1918.
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Themis Lodge No. 146
The next lodge of Knights of Pythias to be organized in San Diego County was Themis Lodge No. 146 at Escondido, which was instituted May 10, 1887. Ever since that time Themis Lodge has been one of the leading fraternal organizations of Escondido Valley and now numbers about ninety members. The present officers are W. P. Williams, chancellor commander, and H. N. Carpenter. keeper of records and seal.
Red Star Lodge No. 153
During the summer of 1887 many Pythians, under the enthusi- astic leadership of Timothy J. Monahan, were very active in the effort to organize a second lodge of Knights of Pythias in the city of San Diego. On September 28, 1887, 135 men who had signed the charter list. gathered in I. O. O. F. hall at Sixth and H ( Market ) streets and instituted Red Star Lodge No. 153. The first officers chosen were Timothy J. Monahan, chancellor commander, and R. H. White, keeper of records and seal. Little did "Tim" Monahan and the workers with him realize that the lodge then brought into existence was destined to become the greatest point of membership of any lodge in the Pythian world.
Not long after the lodge was instituted the San Diego boom "busted" and Red Star Lodge, along with all other organizations of the city, felt the effects of the collapse. It seemed for a time that Red Star was doomed to fail, but the spirit of Harry J. Place and a few other faithful members brought it through and at last the lodge began to show signs of growth. The slogan "Watch Us Grow" was adopted and from that time on Red Star forged to the front.
The enthusiasm and ability of Herbert Anson Croghan, a Past Grand Chancellor of California and Keeper of Records and Seal of the lodge for many years, is the one great outstanding feature in the phenomenal growth of the lodge. The present membership is more that 1,850.
Only a few of the charter members still living are members of the lodge, and of that number the following are vet residents of San Diego : Milton A. Cochran, Thomas J. Dowell. George R. Harrison. Harry J. Place. Albert L. Ross, Frank T. Simmons, James A. Thomas and Abner M. Turner. The present officers are Arthur I.eaman Davis. chancellor commander, and Herbert Anson Croghan, keeper of records and seal.
Loma Lodge No. 159
The following year another lodge was organized in San Diego County. On October 4, 1888, Loma Lodge No. 159, was instituted in National City. Though not so large in numbers, having a mem- bership of about sixty-five, it is very energetic and in a flourishing condition, meeting each week in its own Pythian hall. The present officers are W. L. Russell, chancellor commander. and C. H. Sweet. keeper of records and seal.
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Chevalier Company No. 6, U. R., K. of P.
The first Pythian auxiliary organization to be formed in San Diego was Chevalier Company No. 6, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. The company was mustered in July 30, 1883, with the follow- ing officers : G. G. Bradt, captain ; E. T. Blackmer, first lieutenant ; G. W. Hazzard, second lieutenant, and J. M. Van Zandt, recorder.
Chevalier Company started out to be a well drilled organization and has maintained that standard to the present time. The company keeps on exhibition many cups and other trophies gained in spirited contests, the most interesting one being the $1,500 loving cup won in competitive drill with companies from all parts of the United States at the World's Fair Grounds, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, August 22, 1904. The present officers of the company are J. E. Hobson, captain : A. L. Stevenson, first lieutenant ; G. W. Loveall, second lieutenant, and L. W. Hay, recorder.
Al Sahil Temple No. 162, D. O. K. K.
The Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan, known as the play- ground of Pythianism, made its first appearance in San Diego, when Al Sahil Temple No. 162, was organized on January 18, 1913, with Carl H. Heilbron as royal vizier and Herbert A. Croghan as secretary. The temple numbered 116 members at its organization and has been one of the most active auxiliaries of the Knights of Pythias since its inception. The present membership is about 400, with Albert J. Lee as royal vizier and Herbert A. Croghan as secretary.
Miscellaneous Auxiliaries
The Insurance Department of the order is represented by Section No. 369, with A. Pearson, president ; H. J. Hunter, vice president, and H. A. Croghan, secretary.
The Grand Representatives Alliance, composed of members of the order who represent the various lodges of the San Diego and Imperial counties in the Grand Lodge of California, was organized in July, 1919, with Isaac McCoy as president and Herbert A. Croghan as secretary. The present officers are E. L. Bullen, president, and Herbert A. Croghan, secretary.
The dream of many members of the order was realized on March 21, 1921, when a Knight of Pythias band was organized in San Diego.
Pythian Sisters
The woman's auxiliary of the Knights of Pythias is known as the Pythian Sisters. There are two temples in San Diego. Woodbine Tem- ple No. 36 was organized April 1, 1897, with Mrs. Minnie Funk as most excellent chief and Mrs. Eliza Warburton as mistress of the records and correspondence. The temple now numbers about 250 members, and the present officers are Mrs. Eva Ewing, most excellent chief, and Mrs. Dorothy Harris, mistress of records and correspondence.
Golden Star Temple No. 31, was organized March 9, 1921, with over 150 members. The officers are Mrs. Leora Goode, most excellent chief, and Mrs. Betty Bailey, mistress of records and correspondence.
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Nomads of Arrudaka
The woman's auxiliary of the D. O. K. K. is known as the Nomads of Avrudaka, and through the work of Mrs. Julia K. Davis and others Al Nandana Santha No. 11, was organized April 15, 1920. The present officers are Mrs. Agnes Church, rani, and Mrs. Louis MI. Sherman, scribe.
Heintzelman Post No. 33, Grand Army of the Republic, was organized in 1881. Judge M. A. Luce was its first commander. He was present at the celebration held by the post on October 11, 1921, to mark its fortieth anniversary and made an address. Of the other thirty-nine commanders whom the post had had up to that time about half had passed away. Other G. A. R. organizations of the city are : Datus E. Coon Post, No. 172, G. A. R. : Datus E. Coon Corps, No. 84, W. R. C .; Heintzelman Corps No. 1. W. R. C .; Col. J. M. Howard, Circle, No. 60, Ladies of the G. A. R .: General U. S. Grant Circle, No. 26, Ladies of the G. A. R.
San Diego Lodge No. 508, Loyal Order of Moose, was instituted February 24, 1911. William E. Ginder was its first dictator. Present officers of the lodge, which has grown steadily and is in flourishing condition, are as follows: Past dictator, Harry M. Skinner ; dictator, Royal L. Parks: vice dictator, Edgar C. Gowdy : treasurer, James M. Forshey : prelate, J. Herbert McCoy : trustees, Paul L. Given, A. W. Brown, Harry A. Gray: inner guard, Floyd Bollman ; outer guard, James C. Cooper ; sergeant-at-arms, Charles W. Warner : secretary, Edwin H. Blodgett. Other organizations associated with the local Moose are Sunshine Legion No. 49. Mooseheart Legion of the World, and San Diego Chapter, No. 2, Women of Mooseheart.
San Diego Division No. 1. Ancient Order of Hibernians, was organized January 15, 1901. the first president being James R. Keith.
Other fraternal organizations of the city are as follows :
Lasker Lodge. No. 370, B'nai B'rith.
Homestead Lodge. No. 1959, Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Court of Honor, No. 607.
Silvergate Lodge, No. 306, Danish Brotherhood.
San Diego Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution.
Daughters of the Confederacy.
Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent. No. 5, Daughters of Veterans.
Foresters-Catholic Order of Foresters: Court Coronado, No. 3798, I. O. F. ; Court Silvergate, No. 138, F. of A. : Women's Catholic Order of Foresters.
San Diego Lodge, No. 18, The Fraternal Brotherhood.
San Diego Aerie, No. 244, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Natives Sons and Daughters of the Golden West-Parlor, No. 108. Native Sons : San Diego Parlor, Native Daughters.
Sons and Daughters of Hermann-San Diego Lodge, No. 22; Thusnelda Lodge. No. 4.
Order of Vasa-Gustav the Fifth Lodge, No. 175.
Royal Neighbors of America-East San Diego Camp: Vilven Camp, No. 2708.
Sons of the American Revolution-San Diego Chapter. No. 2.
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Sons of Norway-Valhalla Lodge, No. 25.
Sons of St. George.
Sons of Veterans-U. S. Grant Camp, No. 37.
United Spanish War Veterans-Bennington Camp, No. 20; Ladies' Auxiliary, U. S. W. V.
Woodmen of the World-Miramar Camp, No. 54.
Neighbors of Woodcraft-San Diego Circle, No. 161.
Improved Order of Red Men, Chapulgas Tribe, No. 155.
Knights and Ladies of Security-San Diego Council, No. 429; Liberty Council, No. 3172.
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association.
Maccabees-San Diego Tent, No. 26, K. O. T. M.
Modern Woodmen of America-Bay View Camp, No. 7255 : Mountain View Camp.
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CHAPTER XXXV
CLUBS OF THE CITY
The Cuyamaca Club of San Diego, organized in 1887, "with a view to promote social intercourse among its members," has long been famous among clubs of the nation for its hospitality, largely because of the manner in which its officers and members have entertained guests, particularly those of the army, navy and marine corps. Its fine home on the top floor of the Union building in recent years has been the scene of many a notable gathering in which hospitality to the city's guests was the keynote. The incorporators were: Heber Ingle, W. D. Woolwine, H. T. Beauregard, C. M. Flower, Patterson Sprigg and Dr. T. Ritchie Stone. The incorporation papers were filed April 26, 1887, with the county clerk and were certified to by the Secretary of State May 31 of the same year. The first directors were: T. Ritchie Stone, W. D. Woolwine, Heber Ingle, J. R. Berry, Patterson Sprigg, T. A. Nerney, E. S. Babcock, Jr., W. E. Christian, H. T. Beauregard. C. M. Flower and A. G. Nason. Presidents of the club since its formation have been the following.
1887-Heber Ingle.
1905-F. W. Jackson.
1888-Heber Ingle. 1906-Frank L. Sargent.
1889-Heber Ingle. 1907-C. I .. Williams.
1890-Dr. R. M. Powers. 1908-C. I. Williams.
1891-Simon Levi.
1909-C. L. Williams.
1892-Simon Levi. 1910-B. W. Mckenzie.
1893-George Fuller.
1911-F. J. Belcher, Jr.
1894-George Fuller.
1912-F. J. Belcher. Jr.
1895-J. F. Fishburn.
1913-H. H. Jones.
1896-J. E. Fishburn.
1897-L. L. Boone.
1898-W. L. Frevert.
1899-Alexander Reynolds.
1917-I. M. Arev.
1900-V. E. Shaw.
1918-Patterson Sprigg.
1901-Major M. Moylan, U. S. A. 1919-Frank I. Belcher. Ir.
1902-C. D. Sprigg. 1920-Lane D. Webber.
1903-I .. S. McLure.
1904-D. F. Garrettson.
1914-T. A. Rife.
1915-M. J. Perrin.
1916-W. F. Ludington.
1921-Raymund V. Morris.
The first home of the Cuyamaca Club was in the Bancroft build ing. Fifth and G streets. The club later moved to a building at Sixth Street and Broadway and on the completion of the Union building in 1908, took its present quarters.
The first meeting looking to organization of the University Club. now a well established San Diego organization with a fine home, was
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held December 18, 1908, by a group of San Diego college men inter- ested in the matter. Dr. H. P. Newman was chairman of that meet- ing. A committee composed of Julius Wangenheim, E. L. Hardy, W. S. Hebbard, Dr. D. D. Whedon and Edgar A. Luce, was appointed to work out a plan. The club was formally organized January 18, 1909, with the following officers and directors : President, R. C. Allen ; vice president, Julius Wangenheim, secretary, Arthur Marston ; treas- urer, James E. Wadham; directors S. T. Black, C. E. Groesbeck, E. L. Hardy, W. S. Hebbard, Edgar A. Luce, Dr. H. P. Newman and the Rev. W. B. Thorp.
Past presidents of the club are as follows :
1909-R. C. Allen.
1915-William Douglas.
1910-R. C. Allen. 1916-Duncan Mackinnon.
1911-W. S. Hebbard. 1917-A. H. Sweet.
1912-E. L. Hardy. 1918-C. N. Andrews.
1913-E. L. Hardy. 1919-John H. McCorkle.
1914-Gordon L. Gray. 1920-W. S. Dorland.
The officers of the club in 1921 are: president, Dr. M. C. Hard- ing; vice president, Lyman J. Gage : secretary, Gilbert D. Deere ; treasurer, Ralph E. Bach ; directors, Will Angier, Henry J. Bischoff, Leonard A. Ellis, Dr. C. M. Fox, Thomas J. H. McKnight, John H. McCorkle, Luther Ward.
Until July 18, 1909, the club had no home, the directors holding most of their meetings in the directors' room of the Bank of Com- merce & Trust Company. On the date just given the club took possession by lease of the property then known as "The Terrace" at Third and A streets now called "The Southland." A building com- mittee composed of E. B. Bartlett, P. V. Morgan and R. D. Spicer was chosen on August 13, 1915, to arrange for a permanent home of the club. A lot was purchased for $15,000 on Seventh Street between A and Ash and a clubhouse was erected at a cost of $35,000. The club took possession of this fine new home in August, 1916. In 1921, it had 300 members.
The Cabrillo Commercial Club dates back to June 29, 1891, when the San Diego Wheelmen's Club was organized. This was in the period of the bicycle's greatest popularity, and the stated purpose of the club at the beginning was the improvement of roads ; it is recorded that the club's influence accomplished much in that direction. In 1902, the members of the club, then numbering about 100, decided to change the name of the organization to the Cabrillo Club, and as such it remained for about eleven years, occupying several different homes, one in the Sefton building at Fifth and C streets and one at the northwest corner of Seventh and E streets. In that period the club's purpose was principally to stimulate social relations of its members : and to carry out that purpose it maintained a large billiard room, card rooms, rooms for checkers and chess and a library. Some of the most expert billiard, chess and checker players of the community have belonged to the club and hold pleasant memories of the many friendly contests in which they have played or which they have witnessed in the club's hospitable rooms.
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