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December 29, 1859, E. II. Vandecar, W. M .; S. E. Barrett, S. W .; E S. Roussin, J. W .; Jacob Feldberg, Treasurer; F. B. Higgins, Secretary, and M. P. H. Love, Tyler.
December 27, 1860, E. H. Vandecar, W. M .; B. C. Allen, S. W .; Alvin S. Higgins, J. W .; John C. Boggs, Treasurer; George Johnson, Secretary; Thomas B. Harper and Peter Harrison, Stewards, and E. G. Smith, Tyler.
December 13, 1869, W. B. Lyon, W. M .; O. W. Hollenbeck, S. W .; Charles Hellwig, J. W .; Frank Lux, Treasurer; J. R. Crandall, Secretary; C. C. Crosby, S. D .; Wm. Barter and J. M. White, Stew- ards; Wm. M. Crutcher, Marshal, and Thomas Jamison, Tyler.
December 17; 1874, O. W. Hollenbeck, W. M ; J. M. Fulweiler, S. W .; Thomas Dickinson, J. W .; D. W. Lubeck, Treasurer; C. C. Crosby, Secretary; John R. Winders, S. D .; Griffith Griffith, J. D .; W. B. MeGuire and W. G. Greene, Stewards; John M. White, Tyler.
Officers installed December 27, 1881, St. John's Day, by P. M., J. G. Bisbee, assisted by J. M. Jacobs, Master of Ceremonies: O. W. Hollenbeck, W. M .; J. M. Fulweiter, S. W .; J. E. H. Elfendahl, J. W .; W. B. McGuire, Secretary; D. W. Lubeck, Treasurer; W. L Moore, J. D .; James Borland and John C. Bygga, Stewards; J. R. Willis, Tyler. Past Masters, Moses Lyneman, E. H. Vandecar, J. R. Crandall, 1. H. Neff, W. B. Lyon, O. W. Hollenbeck, Charles J. Hellwig, E. F. Holle. Elias L. McClure, J. G. Bisbee. Number of present Master Masons, forty-one, and one Fellowcraftsman. Stated meetings Saturday of or next proceding full moon.
GOLD MIILL LODGE, NO. 32.
The second organization in Placer was Gold Hill Lodge, No. 32, which obtained its charter from the
Thompson & West's History of Sacramento, page 159.
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Grand Lodge of California, May 5, 1853, with the following charter members: James B. Henderson, Benjamin L. Heatb, D. V. Mason, E. S. Roussin, Samuel McClure, Wm. E. Roberts, and W. W. Caper- ton. There were nineteen Master Masons at the organization of the lodge at Gold Hill in 1853.
The officers elected December 1, 1855, were .I. B. Henderson, W. M .; B. L. Heath, S. W .; J. W. Spann, J. W .; D. V. Mason, Secretary; J. B. Holcomb, Treasurer; E. L. Huneyeutt, Tyler.
December 5, 1858, the following were elected: B. F. Heath, W. M .; I. W. Spann, S. W .; M. Wal- dron, J. W .; James Holcomb, Treasurer; H. W. Starr, Secretary, and W. S. C. Woods, Tyler.
December 17, 1860: James E. Stewart, W. M .; Henry W. Starr, S. W .; Julius Malsh, J. W .; Samuel McClure, Treasurer; Isaac Stonecipher, Secretary; D. V. Mason, S. D .; L. B. Daniels, J. D., and M. Waldron, Tyler.
December 5, 1865: T. B. Harper, W. M .; Henry W. Starr, S. W .; George Small, J. W .; Isaac Stone- eipher, Secretary; M. Waldron, Treasurer; B. C. Evans, S. D .; H. Lohse, J. D., and J. T. Manter, Tyler.
This lodge was subsequently removed to Lincoln, where it is now located. The officers elected in December, 1874 were: H. C. Curtis, W. M .; James E. Young. S. W .; E. J. Sparks, J. W .; Wm. Ingram, Treasurer; A. C. Flemming, Secretary; Isaac Stone- cipher, S. D .; John Haenny, J. D .; W. B. Robinson and T. S. Ewing, Stewards; T. B. Harper, Marshal, and George Dysert, Tyler.
Officers for 1880: EJmund Jones Sparks, W. M .; James Striplin, S. W .; J. C. Crosby, J. W .; Wm. Ingram, Treasurer; John Haenny, Secretary; C. H. Hoppert, S. D .; James F. Guthrie, J. D .; Oliver Perry Riebardson and Lorenzo Dow Nash, Stew- ards, and Thomas Burrill Harper, Tyler.
Past Masters: J. B. Henderson, Benjamin L. Ileath, D. V. Mason, James E. Stewart, T. B. Harper, Isaac Stonecipher, H. C. Curtis, Mablon Waldron, James Edgar Young, Edmund J. Sparks, Christopher C. Sanders.
Number of Master Masons in 1880. thirty. Stated meetings, Saturday of or next preceding full moon.
MICHIGAN CITY LODGE, NO. 47.
Located at Michigan Bluff; was instituted under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, dated May 3, 1854. This, for a number of years, was a very prosperous lodge, having in 1860 over forty members. In 1880 the membership was forty-four. The officers for the last named year were: P. N. Juergenson, Master; John Tickell, S. W .; F. W. Lament, J. W .; Walter Willey, Treasurer; C. S. Montgomery, Secretary; W. C. Shain, S. D .; Julian Boesinger, J. D .; Patrick McHale, Marshal; G. R. Cowan and Henry Williams, Stewards, and Samuel M. Huffaker, Tyler.
Past Masters: Benjamin Dulaney Dunnam, J. T
Iligbee, Warren Cassius Shain. Peter Nicoloi Jner- genson. Stated meetings, Saturday of or next pre- ceding full moon.
On the 24th of June, 1856, this lodge, assisted by Rising Star Lodge, No. 83, of Todd's Valley, cele- brated St. John the Baptist's Day at Michigan Bluff. A procession was formed at Masonic Hall at the hour of 4 o'clock p. M., and proceeded to the Union Church, where the regular exercises were opened by prayer by Chaplain Taylor, after which an eloquent oration was delivered by B. T. Buckley. After the usual exercises at the church, the proces- sion marched to the store formerly occupied by H. T. Buckley, Esq., where was prepared a luxurious repast. This Lodge occupied its new hall at Michi- gan Bluff January 24. 1858, the officers at that time being, J. T. Higbee, W. M .; P. D. Butler, S. W .; D. Taggart, J. W .; Jacob Levin, Treasurer, and F. E. Noble, Secretary.
ILLINOISTOWN LODGE, NO 51.
Was instituted under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, dated May 3, 1854, with the fol- lowing charter members: J. Jones, J. M. Collier, .1. T. Burdge, J. Hill, E. J. Brickell, J. M. Fritz, J. W. Cook, Charles Riee, Joshua Bigham, George Everhart, and J. W. Thomson.
The lodge was located at Illinoistown until 1868, when Colfax absorbed the ancient town. June 24, 1868, the lodge dedicated its new hall in due form. A procession was formed and, headed by the cornet band of Sacramento, marched through the principal streets of the town to the hall, where an address was delivered by Judge MeKune. The procession again formed and repaired to the railroad depot, where addresses were delivered by Ilon. Aaron A. Sargent, of Nevada, and Rev. J. E. Benton, of Dutch Flat. In the evening a grand ball was given, which was attended by 175 couples.
The officers for 1880 were: Morris Lobner, Master; William Benjamin, S. W .; Thomas Hooper, J. W .; W. B. Hayford, Treasurer; Wm. B. Storey, Secre- tary; P. II. Maginn, S. D .; Leland Cadjen, I. D .; William Rowe and W. A. Himes, Stewards; Darius Ingersol, Tyler.
Past Masters: Geo. W. Applegate, James P. Hodg- don, W. A. Himes, Wm. Benjamin, Morris Lobner, Wm. B. Storey, Wm. B. Hayford. Number of Mas- ster Masons, thirty-one. Stated meetings, Saturday of or next preceding full moon.
RISING STAR LODGE, NO. 83.
Was instituted at Todd's Valley on the 8th of May, 1856, under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, with the following-named charter men- bers: J. W. Harville, J. M. Haekett, Artemas Baker, L. Worsburg. G. M. Martin, S. S. Willard, W. R. White, W. T. McGinnis, John Dogen, G. W. Decker. and T. M. Todd.
This lodge is now located at Forest Hill. The
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first officers were J. W. Harville, W. M .; Martin Iloover, S. W .; John M. Minor, J. W .; S. S. Wil- liams, Treasurer; Wm. Rufus Longley, Secretary; I) P. Marshall, S. D .; Albert Knapp and R. O. Cravens, Stewards: and H. E. Newman, Tyler.
On the 26th of December, the day of St. John the Evangelist, the members of the lodge dedicated their new and handsome hall at Todd's Valley. The ora- tion was delivered by Dr. J. R. Crandall, of Auburn. Alter the exercises of the day, the fraternity repaired to the Long Island House and partook of a sumptu- ons repast.
The following officers were then installed: W. Rufus Longley, W. MI .; M. Hoover, S. W .; D. J. Baker, J. W .; J. W. Harville, Secretary; Artemas Baker, S. D .; J. Follensbee, J. D.
In 1860 the officers were Joseph S. Follensbee, W. M .; N. Benedict, S. W .; H. Ott, J. W .; S. S. Wil- lard, Treasurer; R. O. Cravens, Secretary: W. R. Longley, S. D .; J. F. Smith, J. D .; A. Baker and P. Powell, Stewards; G. W. Decker, Marshal, and W. S. Shields, Tyler.
In 1875 the officers were: F. W. Allen, W. M .; E. Allen, S. W .; James Hodges, J. W .; A. H. Cowden, Treasurer; A. Mckenley. Secretary; (. Trafton, S. D .; C. Volland, J. D .; W. R. White and L. Blumen- thal, Stewards; J. F. Smith, Marshal, and Andrew Morehead, Tyler. The lodge was then located at Forest Ilill and had forty-six members.
In 1880 the officers were Erskine Allen, W. M .; James Hodges, S. W .; Charles II. Drury, J. W .: Christian Volland, Treasurer; Andrew Morehead, Secretary; Charles Trafton. S. D .; J. HI. Armstrong, J. D .; Thomas Scott, Marshal; J. M. Landers and Peyton Powell, Stewards, and Joel F. Smith, Tyler.
Past Masters: J. W. Harville, Wm. Rufus Long- ley. J. S. Follensbee. F. W. Allen, James R. Glover, Jacob W. Byrd. Erskine Allen. Membership, thirty- eight.
WISCONSIN HILL LODGE, NO. 74.
Was instituted in June, 1855, under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, dated May 3, 1855, and on Saturday, the 23d of June, the officers were installed, and the lodge consecrated and dedicated with appropriate ceremonies at Wisconsin Ilill. The lodge has surrendered its charter.
CLAY LODGE, NO. 101.
Is located at Dutch Flat, and was instituted May 8, 1856. under charter from the Grand Lodge of Cal- ifornia, with the following charter members: J. H. Montgomery, George Rishie, E. Hogan, M. S. Gard- ner, E. L. Bradley, Isaac Gill, J. A. Beal, S. Iley- man, Jacob Schubert, and J. M. Fritz.
The lodge has a fine hall located on Main Street, and built shortly after the society was organized.
The officers in 1860 were: S. B. Harriman, W. M .; Thos. Pattinson. S. W .; D. D. Kopp, J. W .; E. L. Bradley, Treasurer; B. F. Moore, Secretary; J. S. Bloom, S. D .; J. C. Lillie, J. D .; J. MonIter. Tyler.
In 1875 the officers were: E. M. Thomas, W. M .; George H. Davidson, S. W .; Noble Martin, J. W .; Isaac T. Coffin, Secretary; M. S. Gardner, Treas- urer; Geo. C. Cabot, S. D .; Benjamin Floyd, J. D .; Thos. J. Nichols and David Rose, Stewards; C. M. Kopp, Marshal; V. Curren, Tyler. Number of members, sixty-one.
The officers in 1880 were: S. E. Swenson, W. M .; Henry Disque, S. W. ; Alex. Drynen, J. W .; H. R. Hudepohl, Treasurer; J. M. Knight, Secretary; E. M. Thomas, S. D .; J. S. Floyd, J. D .; C. M. Kopp, Marshal; D. M. Eshbach and W. Fred. Michel, Stew- ards, and Isaac T. Coffin, Tyler. Number of mem- bers, fifty-five.
Past Masters: L. D. Kopp, B. F. Moore, Samuel B. HIarriman, Thomas Pattinson, Jehoiakim Jones, I. T. Coffin, Wm. H. Kruger, N. W. Blanchard, A. G Olliver, E. M. Thomas, Charles M. Kopp, S. Ed. Swenson.
IONIC LODGE, NO. 121.
Located at lowa Hill; was instituted October 15, 1857, under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, with the following charter members: E. HI. Vandecar. Thomas P. Slade, W. C. Rich, George E. Smith, John C. Simpson, J. M. Power, J. II. Neff, and J. Stockwell.
Officers in 1875: J. J. Rich, W. M .; James Ross, S. W .; John G. Bisbee, J. W .: J. B. Carder, Secretary; J. W. Chinn, Treasurer; J. H. Mitchell, S. D .; W. F. Gould, J. D .: J. P. Jost and Edward Mitchell, Stew- ards; John Butler. Marshal, and A. L. Leighton, Tyler. Number of members, thirty-five.
Officers in 1880: Wm. G. Wolfe, W. M .; Garrett Booth, S. W .; John Beaugarde Hobson, J. W .; James Weaks Chinn, Treasurer; Albert P. Smiley, Secretary; Ed. Geo. Spencer, S. D .; Chester Hack- ett. J. D .; Jamas B. Carder, Marshal; J. J. Rich and Henry Hammill, Stewards, and John W. Myrick, Tyler. Number of members, thirty-six. Stated meetings Wednesday of or next preceding full moon.
GRANITE LODGE, NO. 222.
Located at Rocklin; was instituted July 24, 1872, under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, with the following named charter members: J. T. Kinkade, J. A. Lindsey, John Sweeney, W. D. Per- kins, George Bailey, James Hanley, B. F. Smith. A. 11. Scheutze, N. S. Page. Aaron Harrison and Samuel Trott.
Officers in 1875: J. T. Kinkade, W. M .; W. F. Schuetze. S. W .; John M. Connor, J. W .; John Muir, Treasurer; Z. Bates, Secretary; S. E. Webster, S. D .; Isidor Levinson, J. D .; J. G. Booth and Geo. Hoath. Stewards; Lewis Curl, Tyler. Number of members, twenty-three.
Officers in 1880: John Sweeney, W. M .; J. W. Taylor, S. W .; Isidor Levinson, J. W .; W. F. Schuetze, Treasurer; H. C. Curtis, Secretary; Jas. P. Burchard, S. D .; Edwin Purdy, J. D .; John Nye
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Taylor, Marshal; Lewis Curl and A. N. Moore, Stewards; Ben. F. Smith, Tyler.
Past Masters: J. T. Kinkade, Wm. Fred. Schuetze, Il. C. Curtis, and John Sweeney. Number of mem- bers, forty-three. Stated meetings, Monday of or next preceding full moon.
TYRE LODGE, NO. 238.
Located at Gold Run; was chartered by the Grand Lodge of California October 14, 1875.
Officers in 1876: Alexander G. Oliver, Master; Henry L. Lovejoy, S. W .; J. A. Stone, J. W .; Thorn- ton King, Treasurer; J. Y. Thomas, Secretary; Wmn. King White, S. D .; Wm. G. Oliver, J. D .; Wm. Jones and H. L. Noyes, Stewards; Hans M. Dahl, Tyler.
The officers in 1880 were: Alexander G. Oliver, Master; John Y. Thomas, S. W .; Ilenry L. Noyes, J. W .; George M. Chaney, Treasurer; Joel A. Stone, Secretary; Mark F. Noyes. S. D., Wm. Jones. J. D .; James E. Woodward and Joseph Rogers, Stewards, and Wm. Henry White, Tyler.
Past Masters: John W. Ritchie, A. (+. Oliver, Wm. K. White, Joel A. Stone. Number of members, twenty-seven. Stated meetings, Thursday of or next preceding full moon.
PENRYN LODGE, NO. 258.
Located at Penryn; was instituted under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, dated October 15, 1880.
The officers in 1880 were: Levant Markham, W. M .; J. Penpraze Medland Phillips, S. W .; James Dickinson, J. W .; Griffith Griffith, Secretary; J. R. Little, Secretary; Ifosea Taylor, S. D .; Wm. W. Tippins, J. D .; Wm. Cranley, Marshal; Robert W. Roberts and Wm. W. Severance, Stewards; Robert Mathews Rowe, Tyler.
Master Masons: Peter F. Caddy, Pierce C. Du Bois, A. B. Tippens, Jacob H. Free, John J. Hughes, John Jenkin, David Loyd, Charles Martin, Alex. McLennan, Owen R. Owens, Albert H. Schuetze, Matts Sundholm, Edwin Tippet. Ira F. White; and Henry Nelson, Entered Apprentice. Number of members, twenty-six. Stated meetings, Thursday of or next preceding full moon.
0. W. HOLLENBECK.
Orrin Whiteomb Hollenbeck was born June 2, 1832, in the town of South Egremont, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. His parents were Cyrus and Marinda (Dorman) Hollenbeek, both natives of Berkshire County, where the son was born. A sister of Mr. Hollenbeck, Marilla J., now the wife of George C. Benjamin, still lives on the old farm in Massachusetts, which has Been the homestead of the Hollenbecks since the county was redeemed from a wilderness. Here Orrin W. passed his boy- hood, following the usual course of youth in that land of industry, thrift, and study, obtaining his education and laying the foundation of life in the
solid principles of self-reliance, integrity and honor that have marked his career.
At the age of nineteen he assumed the responsibil- ities and duties of a school teacher, selecting for his field the county of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, where he taught successfully through two terms. After closing his school in Pennsylvania he returned, a triumphant young man, to his home in Massachu- setts, and after making a short visit accepted a posi- tion as teacher in New Jersey. This honorable calling he pursued until 1854, when he took passage by steamer and by Panama to California, arriving in San Francisco October 4th of that year. Passing the metropolis without delay, he sought his future home in the mountains of Placer County. His first location was at Mountain Springs, a few miles south- west of Dutch Flat, and near the present town of Gold Run. This was a lively mining camp, although the great hydraulic mines of the present were not then opened. Here he remained engaged in mining and other business until 1859, when he went to Little York, in Nevada County, where he continued the business of mining for about eighteen months, and then returned to his old stamping ground, having faith in the great gravel range that runs through Dutch Flat and Gold Run.
He now entered upon a more extended business career. He believed that his Mountain Springs was as good a foundation for a town as Duteb Flat, Little York, or any of the towns on the gravel range, and, locating a tract of land, proceeded to lay out his town. Having done this, he erected a hotel and proceeded to make business and a town. His efforts in having a post-office established were crowned with success, and he was made postmaster in April, 1862. The place still bore the name of Mountain Springs, but in 1862 became officially known as Gold Run. Improvements in building up the new town and in constructing roads from it to the larger and the lesser towns surrounding Gold Run were encouraged and assisted by Mr. Ilollen- beck, until he saw the village a fixed fact and a prosperous trading and mining camp. This enter- prise led to its legitimate results by making business and increasing the value of his town-lot property.
After continuing the hotel for four years he sold the property and established a variety store, still retaining the post-office. The construction of the Central Pacific Railroad, and the development of the Gold Run mines, increased business, and Mr. Hollenbeck was prosperous.
From this. in 1867, he was called to serve his county, being nominated by the Republicans for the very important and responsible position of County Treasurer, and to this office he was elected over Col. Wm. McClure, a pioneer and one of the most popular Democrats in the county, Mr. Hollenbeck receiving the largest vote given, and about 100 above the average of the ticket. This position necessitated his removal to Auburn, the county seat,
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where he has resided since early in 1868. To the same position he was re-elected, in 1869, receiving 1.338 votes to his opponent's, Frank Lux. 1,268, and again in 1871, receiving 1,707 votes, and his oppo- nent, E. C. W. Albrecht, 1,306. These successive elections were a substantial testimonial in favor of his business qualifications and sterling integrity. In 1873 he was again nominated by his party, but by a combination of factions with the Democratic Party, his opponent, Mr. B. D. Dunnam, a Mexican War veteran and pioneer, was elected.
Retiring from office in 1871, he formed a partner- ship with Mr. Moses Andrews, one of Placer's oldest and most prominent citizens, for the purpose of a general banking business, purchasing gold dust, etc. This firm is also the agent of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express, and through it a large amount of business is transacted.
In politics, as well as business Mr. Hollenbeck has always been prominent and active. At heart and deeply seated are the great progressive principles of the Republican Party, and for these he has labored with indefatigable zeal and unflinching devotion at all times. As Secretary of the Republican County Central Committee, he has manifested an ability and skill as a manager that has gone far toward mak- ing the party triumphant when the greatest fears were apprehended. In his party, as in society and business, he is a leader among men, and now. in the prime of life, while happily contemplating an honorably and successfully spent past, can look forward into the future with bright prospects.
Mr. Hollenbeck is a prominent member of the Masonic Order. as his name often appears as officer of different grades in his lodge. In April, 1880, he was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of the State of California. He is also Treas- urer in the Delta Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and of other societies, all evineing the trust reposed and the active part he takes in public and social affairs.
The happy event of his life, as all marriages are happy events, was his marriage with Mrs. Ilester Mcbean, of Manchester, New Hampshire. on the 16th of October, 1859. One son, Lincoln W .. born in 1865, blesses the union.
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
The Royal Arch is an advanced order of Masonry derived from the York Branch, though dating their origin from the second building of Solomon's Temple, which date is obtained by adding 530 to the current year, or making 1881 the year 2111 4. 1 .. or Aluno Intentionem (year of discovery). The officers are: High Priest, King, Seribe, Treasurer, Secretary. Cap- tain of the Host. Principal Sojourner, Royal Arch Captain, Masters of the Third, Second and First Vails, and Guard.
LIBANU'S CHAPTER, NO. 17.
The first of these chapters organized in Placer County was Libanus Chapter. No. 17, at lowa Hill,
on the 8th of May, 1857, under charter from the Grand Chapter of California, with the following charter members :* Squire Powell, J. W. Harville, Thos. P. Slade, HI. W. Roberts, E. Hogan, M. S. Gardner, E. L. Bradley, J. C. Coleman, R. MI. Trim, and G. Rudolph.
At the first annual meeting, held December 14, 1857. the following officers were elected and installed : E. H. Vandecar, Il. P .: Thomas P. Slade, K .; G. L. Hamlin, S .; G. Rudolph, C. of II .; J. C. Coleman, P. S .; J. F. Neff, R. A. C .; J. C. Simpson, M. 3d V .; J. Stockwell, M. 2d V .: 11. W. Roberts, M. Ist V .: W. A. Housel, Treasurer; W. C. Rich, Secretary; J. F. Vandivier, Guard. They were installed by J. W. Harville, P. I. P.
December 17, 1858, the following were elected offi- eers: J. J. Priest, M. E. H. P .: J. C. Coleman, E. K .; S. F. Vandivier, E. S .; J. F. Neff, C. H; J. Lancaster, P. S .; W. IL. Patton, R. M. C .; D. Q Priest, M. 3d V .; J. C. Simpson, M. 24 V .: J. Dodds, M1. 1st V .; H. W. Roberts, Treasurer; W. C. Rich, Secretary; W. 11 Woods, Guard.
The officers for 1875 were: James Ross, IL. P .; E. G. Spencer. K .; J. M. Smith, S .; W. W. Poole, C. HI .; J. F. Vandivier, P. S .; J. H. Mitchell, R. A. C .; C. Ilacket, M. 34 V .; J. P. Just, M. 2d V .; W F. Gould, M. 1st V .; John Schmidt, Treasurer; John Butler, Secretary, J. J. Rich, Guard.
OLIVE CHAPTER, NO. 23.
Was instituted at Todd's Valley, under dispensa- tion, June 11, 1858. The following were its first offi- vers: J. W. Harville, M. E. HI. P .; John M. Minor, E. K; D. J. Baker, E. S .; Wm. R. Longley, C. H .; Martin Hoover, P. S .; Jobn Hatch. R. A. C .; S. T. Leet, Higbee and Robinson, M. V.s.
May 25, 1859, it received a charter from the Grand Chapter of California, with the following charter members: J. W. Harville, W. R. Longley, Samuel T. Leet, R. O. Cravens. W. R. White, W. S. Stevens, G. W. Decker, J M. Minor, George Hoover, D. P. Mar- shall, J. F. Kirby, R. Corey, J. R. Glover, J. H. Gun- sell. D. J. Baker, D. C. Scott, J. S. Follensbee, S. S. Willard, J. W. Waters, W. G. Montgomery, Henry Gooding and C. M. Peck. The chapter is now located at Forest llill.
The officers in 1875 were: A. II. Cowden, H. P .; T. N. Hosmer, K .; Abraham Breece, S .: J. F. Smith, C. I1 ; F. W. Allen, P. S ; J. L. Welker, R. A. C .; Peyton Powell, M. 3d V .; M B. Tubbs, M. 2d V .; John Tickle, M. Ist V ; W. R. White, Treasurer; J. R. Glover. Secretary.
DELTA CHAPTER, NO. 27.
Was organized at Auburn, May 17, 1860. under charter from the Grand Chapter of California, with the following charter members: E. H. Vandecar, B. F. Myers, Henry Gooding, H. R. Hawkins, J. R. Crandall, Win. Weld, Jas. R. Murphy, Jas. E. Stew-
"The charter members and officers in 1875, herein given, are from the " Directory of Placer County " for 1875.
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art, Alfred Spinks, L. Kullman, H. B. Waddilove, Wm. Timson, and D. C. Scott.
The first officers were: E. H. Vandecar, M. E. H. P .; Benjamin F. Myres, E. K; Henry Gooding, E. S; Hiram R. Hawkins, C. A. IL .; John R. Crandall, P. S .; Wm. Weld, R. A. C .; Wm. Timson, M. 3d V .; N. B. Waddilove, M. 2d V .; L. Kullman, M. Ist V .; D. C. Scott, Secretary; James E. Stewart, Treasurer; James R. Murphy, Guard.
In 1861 its officers were: E. H. Vandecar, II. P .; B. F. Myers, K .; Henry Gooding, S .; D. C. Scott, C. II .; J. R. Crandall, P. S .; Wm. Weld, R. A. C .; Wm Timson, M. 3d V .; A. Spinks, M. 2d V .; L. Kullman, M. 1st V .; H. R. Hawkins, Secretary; Jas. E. Stew- art, Treasurer; E. G. Smith, Gnard. The chapter then contained thirty Royal Arch Masons.
On the 14th of December, 1865, the following were elected officers: B. F. Myers, H. P .; J. R. Crandall, K .; Thomas Jamison, S .; Samuel Beck, C. H .; T. B. Harper, P. S .; Mack Webber, R. A. C .; D. W. Lubeck, Secretary; William Sexton, Treasurer, and J. V. Wardwell, Isaac Stonecipher, and Wm. K. Creque, Masters of the Vails.
At a meeting held at their ball in Auburn, Decem- ber 16, 1869, the following were installed as officers for the ensuing year: J. R. Crandall, High Priest; J. V. Wardwell, King; Chas. J. Hellwig, Scribe; T. B. Harper, Captain of the Host; Isaac Stonecipher, Principal Sojourner; J. D. Pratt, Royal Areh Cap- tain; G. W. Applegate, Master 3d Vail; B. F. Myres, Master 2d Vail; Thomas Jamison, Master Ist Vail; John McBride, Secretary; D. W. Lubeck, Treasurer; Isaac Brodrick, Guard.
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