Langley's San Francisco directory for the year commencing 1880, Part 312

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Number of tribes in the State, twenty-nine. The fol- lowing meet in San Francisco, at Red Men's Hall, 320 Post street:

HIAWATHA, No. 3 .- Meets every Monday evening.

MANZANITA, No. 4 .- Meets every Wednesday even- ing.

IRITABA, No. 6 .- Meets every alternate Thursday evening.

MIANTONOMAH, No. 9 .- Meets every Tuesday even- ing.

POHONACHEE, No. 10 .- Mects every Monday evening. POCAHONTAS, No. 11 .- Meets every Friday evening. SOTOYOME, No. 12 .- Meets every alternate Thursday evening.

TUSCARORA, NO. 36 .- Meets every Wednesday even- ing.

NEW NARRAGANSETT, NO. 42 .- Meets every Sunday evening.

WAMPANOAG, No. 52 .- Meets every Thursday even- ing.

TAHOE DEGREE COUNCIL, No. 1 .- Meets Sundays.

IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN'S HALL ASSOCIATION .- Meets at the Hall, 320 Post street.

INDEPENDENT FREE SONS OF ISRAEL .- Organ- ized in San Francisco, April, 1878. Number of meni- bera about one hundred.

PIONEER LODGE, No. 87 .- Meets first and third Tuesdays of every month, at B'nai B'rith Building, 121 Eddy street.

Officers .- Joseph Rothschild, President; A. Gold- smith, Recording Secretary ; L. A. Morgenstern, Treasurer. .

CONCORDIA LODGE No. 101 .- Meets at B'nai B'rith Building, 121 Eddy Street. M. S. Myer, President ; S. Regensburger, Secretary, Charles Brown. Treasurer.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RED MEN (Exclusive German Order) .- The Gross Stamm of California meets annually the last Monday in July. Address, 510 Bush street.

Officers .- D. H. Bockmann, Grand O. Ch. ; P. Frank, Grand U. Ch .; J. Falkenstein, Grand B. Ch .; J. F. Lang, Grand Pr. : Samuel Polack, Grand Secretary ; J. Gutberlet, Grand Treasurer.

The following subordinate Stamms meet at the Hall, 510 Bush street, at half past seven o'clock P.M. in Winter and eight o'clock P. M. in Summer:

CALIFORNIA STAMM, NO. 70 .- Meets every Friday. GOLDEN GATE STAMM, NO. 74 .- Meets every Sunday. PACIFIC STAMM, NO. 78 .- Meets every Monday,

GERMANIA STAMM, NO. 83 .- Meets every Thursday.

EUREKA STAMM, NO. 120 .- Meeta second and fourth Sunday of each month.

HARMONIE STAMM, NO. 160 .- Meets every Thursday. YERBA BUENA LAGER, No. 8 .- Meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

INDEPENDENT ORDER RED MEN'S HALL ASSOCIA- TION .- Incorporated December 24, 1867. Meets first Monday of each month at the Hall, 510 Bush street.

Officers .- D. H. Bockmann, President ; Fritz Schir- meier, Secretary ; Samuel Polack, Treasurer.

IRISH-AMERICAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY .- Organized May, 1860. Meets first and third Mondays of each month at the Irish-American Hall, 818 Howard street.

Officers .- Dennis Geary, President ; John O'Brien, Vice-President ; Michael Curran, Treasurer ; M. Far- rell, Recording Secretary; James G. McElroy, Physi- cian ; J. J. McDonnell, Druggist.

ITALIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. - (Societa Independente Italiana di Mutual Beneficenza) .- In- corporated December 30, 1867. Number of members, three hundred and seventy-five.

This is a mutual relief society, established for the purpose of affording assistance to indigent sick mem- bers. Meetings held the last Thursday of each month at Columbus Hall, 190 Stevenson street.

Officers .- J. C. Sala, President ; P. Pico, Vice-Presi- dent ; A. Daneri, Treasurer ; E. Scodeletti, Secretary; A. Casassa, Collector; G. Maccary, Physician. Sec- rotary's office, 423 Washington street, roon 6.

KNIGHTS COMMANDERS OF THE SUN .- This Order was instituted October 17, 1875, and is now es- stablished in seventeen States and Territories of the Union, and also in Canada and Nova Scotia, and is chiefly composed of members of other secret benevo- lent societies. Its organization is divided into three divisions, viz : The National and State, Grand and Subordinate Commanderies. As in Knight Templar, or Scottish Rite Freemasonry, the officers bear high sounding titles of rank created" in the feudal ages, during the Crusades. This Order, for its organiza- tion of government and rank, adopts that of the off- cial corps of the United States Army, and for its rega- lia adopts the national colors of the country in which it is organized. Its objects are to disseminate light, and intellectual and moral improvement. It is semi- military in its government, benevolent and fraternal

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in its character, and provides for the widows and or- phans of its deceased members.

There are in California one State Grand and three Subordinate Commanderies, two of which are in this city.

NATIONAL GRAND COMMANDERY .- Edwin A. Sher- man, General Grand Commander-in-chief ; Henry T. Tucker, Adjutant General; James L. Cogswell. As- sistant Adjutant General. Office 232 Sutter street, room 6.

STATE GRAND COMMANDERY OF CALIFORNIA .- Meets on the first Monday before the 9th of September, the anniversary of the admission of California into the Union. Charles W. Dannals, Lieutenant - General Grand Commander-in-chief ; William A. Fogg, Assist- ant Adjutant-General.

HIGH TWELVE COMMANDERY, NO. 1 .- Meets every Friday evening at 232 Sutter strect.

GLOBE COMMANDERY, NO. 3 .- Meets every Monday evening at 232 Sutter street.

KNIGHTS OF HONOR. - Organized June, 1873. Objects: Benevolent, fraternal and beneficial. The first Lodge organized in this State was the California in May, 1879.

GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA .- Organized March, 1880.

Officers .- John H. Crocker, Past Grand Dictator ; David McClure, Grand Dictator ; J. E. Aiken, Vice- Grand Dictator ; Andrew Speare, Assistant Grand Dic- tator ; W. H. Mahoney, Grand Reporter ; T. R. Webster, Grand Chaplain ; R. J. Warfield, Grand Treasurer ; S. P. Schloss, Grand Guide; J. Alexander, Grand Guardian ; R. Wheeler, Grand Sentinel.

There are thirty-two lodges numbering sixteen hun- dred members in California, thirteen of which are in this city, viz .:

IVY LODGE. No. 1716 .- Meets every Friday evening. at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

GERMANIA LODGE, NO. 1718 (Works in German) .- meets every Tuesday evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 1731 .- Meets every Monday evening st Red Men's Hall, 320 Post street.

CHARTER OAK LODGE, No. 1755 .- Meets every Thurs- day evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

EUREKA LODGE, NO. 1756 .- Meets every Wednesday evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

YERBA BUENA LODGE, No. 1788 .- Meets every Mon- day at Red Men's Hall, 320 Post street.

NORMAN LODGE, NO. 1841 .- Meets every Tuesday evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

SAXON LODGE, No. 1848 .- Meets every Tuesday even- ing at Red Men's Hall, 320 Post street.

UNION LODGE, No. 1895 .- Meets every Friday even- ing at Red Men's Hall, 320 Post street.

SAN FRANCISCO LODGE, NO. 1922 .- Meets every Mon- day evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

TANCRED LODGE, No. 1927. - Meets every Saturday evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

YOSEMITE LODGE, No. 1930 .- Meets every Thursday evening at Red Men's Hall, 320 Post street.

OCCIDENTAL LODGE, No. -.- Meets every Wednes- day evening at B'nai Brith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.

AURORA LODGE .- Meets every Monday evening at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy street.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS .- The first Lodge of this Order in California was organized March 25, 1869. Since then other Lodges have been organized in the State, twelve of which are in San Francisco.

THE GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA .- Organized Sep- tember 28, 1869.

Officers .- E. T. Blackman, P. Q. C .; S. L. Terry, G. C. ; George B. Katzenstein, V.G.C. ; Adam Smith, G. P. ; A. G. Booth, G. K. R. S .; J. J.Vasconcellos, G. M. E .; Henry llarbourne, G. M. A .; John Gunn Jr., G.I. G. ; Jason Watkins, G. O. G.

The following Subordinate Lodges of the City of San Francisco meet at Pythian Castle, 913 Market street, on the following evenings:

CALIFORNIA LODGE, No. 1 .- Meets every Thursday.

DAMON LODGE, No. 2 .- Meets every Tuesday.

GOLDEN GATE LODGE, No. 3 .- Meets every Friday.

LAUREL LODGE, No. 4 .- Meets every Monday.

IVANHOE LODGE, No.5 .- Meets every Wednesday. ALEMANIA LODGE, No. 8 .- Meets every Wednesday. EUREKA LODGE, No. 9 .- Meets every Friday.

EXCELSIOR LODGE, No. 12 .- Meets every Tuesday. HARMONY LODGE, No. 15 .- Meets every Thursday. MYRTLE LODGE, No. 16-Meets every Sunday.

METROPOLITAN LODGE, No. 24 .- Meets every Mon- day.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO LODGE, NO. 45 .- Meets every Tuesday at South San Francisco.

BAYARD LODGE NO. 53 .- Meets every Thursday ev- ening.

SECTION NO. 70 OF THE ENDOWMENT RANK .- Meets the second Saturday of each month at 913 Market street.

BUREAU OF RELIEF .-- Meets at 913 Market street first of each month.

KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK .- Organized January, 1875. Number of members three hundred and fifty. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Grand Central Hall, 995 Market street. Objects: The elevation of Ireland to he ›place among the na- tions; the formation of a sick fund for sick members, and to provide them with Christian burial; the educa- tion and advancement of the friends of the society.

Officers .- J. J. Tobin, President ; C. A. Clinton and J. F. Gibbon, Vice-Presidents ; J. M. Dwyer, Record- ing Secretary ; H. J. Lynch, Financial Secretary; Pat- rick Curry, Treasurer.

KNIGHTS OF THE RED BRANCH .- A secret Irish organization, the object of which is known only to the members of the association.

K. R. B., No. 1 .- Meets every Thursday, at 751 Mar- ket street.

K. R. B., No. 2 .- Meets every Wednesday, at 751 Market street.

K. R. B., No. 3 .- Meets every Wednesday at Charter Oak Hall.

K. R. B., No. 4 .- Meets every Tuesday, at 751 Mar- ket street.

KONG CHOW BENEFICIAL SOCIETY (Chinese) .- Incorporated September 24, 1867. Location of asy- lum, north side of Pine street, between Kearny and Dupont. Object : To dispense charity to poor and worthy Chinese.

LADIES' FRENCH BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (So- cieté de Bienfaisance des Dames Française) .- Incor- porated June 5, 1867. Meetings held last Monday of each month, at French Library, 120 Sutter street. Number of members, one hundred and eighty. Ob- ject : The relief of French families that may be in want and distress.

Officers .- Mrs. B. Barra, President ; Mrs. C. Mayer, Vice-President ; Mrs. G. Griess, Secretary; Mrs. A. Gros, Treasurer.

LADIES' PROTECTION AND RELIEF SOCIETY .- Established August 4, 1853. Incorporated August 9, 1854.

This society has under its supervision a Home where friendless or destitute girls under the age of fourteen and over two years, and boys under teu and over two years, may be received and provided for un- til permanent homes in Christian familles can be secured for them.

The building of this institution Is located on Frank- lin street, between Post and Geary, and is a fine and commodious structure. It consists of a main build- ing and north wing, two stories high, with full base- ment and Mansard roof. The wing was commenced October 1, 1863, and completed April 20, 1864, and the main building was finished in the beginning of 1869. The cost of the edifice, including grading, fencing, etc., was $44,000.

Applications for admission should be made to Mrs. Dr. Ober, at the Home, between the hours of one and three o'clock P.M., on Mondays and Fridays of each week. Donations of money, etc., may be sent to Mrs. Jane Flint, at the Home, or at her residence, 1312 Pow-

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ell street. Letters and communications should be ad- I ments being provided for them. Rev. Father Mi dressed to Mrs. M. M. Soule, 325 Larkin street.

Officers .- Mrs. Nathaniel Gray, President; Mrs. George Barstow, Vice-President; Mrs. M. M. Soute, Recording Secretary ; Mrs. Jackson, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Jane Flint, Treasurer ; Miss Mary McGladery, Matron.

LADIES' SEAMAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY .- Organ- ized March 26, 1856. This society is the offspring of the great philanthropie movement on behalf of sea- men which has peculiarly distinguished the last half century. The "inen of the sea," an invaluable class of all mercantile countries, are subjected, by the na- lure of their avocation, to hardship and deprivation, moral, social, and intellectual. To ameliorate their condition by supplying them with a home, when on shore, surrounded by remedial infinenecs, and afford- ing them protection from imposition, are the objects of the society.

Officers .- Mrs. R. H. Lambert, President; Mrs. A. E. Baker, Vice-President; Miss M. Knight, Secretary ; Mrs. G. Burroughs, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. C. E. Cogswell, Treasurer.

LADIES' SOCIETY OF ISRAELITES Israelitische Frauen Verein) .- Established Angust 12, 1855, for the purpose of assisting Hebrew women under all cir- cumstances of want. Meets Mondays and Thursdays of each week, at 414 Clay street.

Officers .- Mrs. S. Foorman, President; Mrs.Schmitt, Vice-President : Leo Eloesser, Secretary ; Mrs. M. Heller. Treasurer.

LADIES' UNION BENEFICIAL SOCIETY (Colored) . -Incorporated April 8, 1861. Number of members, seventeen. Meets in the vestry A. M. E. Church, Pow- ell street, second Monday evening in each month. The objects of the society are to aid its sick and bury its deceased members.

Officers .- Mrs. Barney Fletcher, President; Mrs. Mary Ferguson, Vice- President; Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher, Chaplain ; Barney Fletcher, Secretary.

LADIES' UNITED HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCI- ETY .- Established 1855. Meets first Wednesday of each month, at two o'clock P.M., at B'nai B'rith Build- ing, 121 Eddy street. Theobjects of the society are to assist the poor and needy, to attend the dying, and bury the dead females of the Jewish faith. The affairs of the society are managed by a board of officers and an adjuncta of three Councilmen.

Officers .- Mrs. H. Behrendt, President; Mrs. E. Gostinsky, Vice-President : Mrs. G. Brownstein, Treas- urer ; Isaiah Cohn, Secretary.

LITTLE SISTERS' INFANT SHELTER .- Incor- porated Marcli 10. 1874. This society was organized for the purpose of taking care of the young children of working women during the day, thus allowing the mother to perform a day's work. The Infant Shelter is located at 512 Minna street. The rooms are pleas- ant and spacious, and fitted up with all the articles necessary for a nursery.

Officers .- Mrs. Joseph S. Spear, President ; Mrs. George A. Carnes, Vice-President ; Mrs. W. C. Bur- nett, Secretary; Miss Minnie L. Sampson, Treasurer; Mrs. J. B. Stetson, Mrs. Dr. David Wooster, Mrs. Geo. W. Frink, Mrs. Geo. A. Ames and Miss Daisy Spear, Trustees ; Mrs. Jane Temple, Matron.

LONGSHOREMEN'S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIA- TION .- Organized August 6, 1872. Number of mem- bers fifty. Mects first and third Mondays of every month, at Charter Oak Hall.

Officers. - Philip Brown, President; James Smith, Vice-President ; John Murphy, Secretary ; Henry Voll- mer, Treasurer.

MAGDALEN ASYLUM .- Under the charge of tlie Sisters of Mercy. Location, Potrero avenue, near Twenty-first street.

A large and commodions building, three stories in height, has been erected forthe accommodation of the inmates of the asylum. Since the foundation of this institution, over six hundred females have been re- ceived, most of whom have been reformed by the in- fluence and attention of those in charge. Only about six per cent have proved refractory. At the present time there are over two hundred penitents, attended by nine Sisters of Mercy. Seventy-four girls from the Industrial School, are at present maintained in the Asylum, at the expense of the city, seperate apart- | Red Men's Hall, 510 Bush street. -

Saya and Rev. Father Tadini have spiritual charge of the institution. A society called the Magdalen So- cicty of San Francisco has lately been organized with a view to provide funds for the better support of this institution.

MASTER MARINERS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIA- TION .- Organized April, 1867. Incorporated April 28, 1869. Meets every Monday evening, at Druid's Ifall, 413 Sutter street. Number of members three hundred and fifteen.

Officers .- James Torkelson, President ; F. F. Miller, Vice President ; Louis Traung, Secretary ; C. Decker, Treasurer.

MATER MISERICORDIA (House of Mercy) .- Un- der the charge of the Sisters of Mercy.

Location, 23%% Rincon Place, adjoining St. Mary's Hospital.

This is for the protection of young women of un- blemished character-none others admitted. Some remain waiting for a situation, and others are em- ployed in the sewing school, where dressmaking and all kinds of machine sewing is neatly done at short notice. At present there are about fifty inmates. The institution is supported by the inmates and dona- tions.

MILITARY ORDER LOYAL LEGION U. S .- Or- ganized May 3, 1871.

Objects : To cherish the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivi- sibility of the Republic; to strengthen the ties of fra- ternal fellowship and sympathy formed from con- panionship in arms ; to advance the best interests of the soldiers and sailors of the United States, especially those associated as members of this order, and to ex- tend all possible relief to their widows and children ; to foster the cultivation of military and naval science; to enforce unqualified allegiance to the General Gov- ernment ; to protect the rights and liberties of Amer- ican citizens, and to maintain the national honor, union, and independence. Meets first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November.

Officers .- Maj .- Gen. John F. Miller, U. S. V., Com- mander ; ( vacant ), Senior Vice-Commander ; Byt. Brig .- Gen. George S. Evans, U. S. V., Junior Vice- Commander; Bvt. Lt .- Col. W. R. Smedberg, U. S. A., Recorder ; Bvt. Col. J. M. MeNulty, U. S. V., Treas- urer ; Commander Henry Glass, U. S. N., Chancellor; Bvt .- Col. James Coey, U. S.V., Registrar ; Rev. Daniel Kendig, U. S. A., Chaplain.

Address of Recorder, 1611 Larkin street.

NETHERLANDS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION .- Organized 1873. Incorporated February 17, 1874. Number of members twenty-six. Meets at 34 Third street the first Wednesday of every month. Object: Relief of its members in sickness, want, and distress.

Officers .- John D. Godeus, President; H. G. Gerrit- zen, Vice-President; A. P. De Wit, Secretary; A. F. Schroeder, Corresponding Secretary ; J. C. Kemp Van Ee, Treasurer.

NORD-DEUTSCHER VEREIN-Organized November 5, 1874. Number of members one hundred. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month at Hnddy's Hall, 909% Market street.

Objects: Mutual benevolence in case of sickness or death.

Officers .- Otto Schinkel, President : Henry Wat- stein, Vice - President; Charles Moeller, Secretary; Henry Wittschen, Treasurer.

ORDER HERMANN'S SONS -- Organized June 2, 1870. Meets at 510 Bush street. Object: To aid its members and their families in case of sickness, death, or distress.

A Grand Lodge was organized' June 12, 1878, with Henry Weigel as Grand Master, who is also Deputy to the National Grand Lodge of the United States.

Grand Officers .- D. Voight, Grand President ; F. R. Meyer, Grand Vice-President ; H. Tostmaun, Grand Secretary ; P. Rothermel, Grand Treasurer.

SAN FRANCISCO LODGE, No. 1 .- Meets every Wednes- day evening.

ERNST VON BANDEL LODGE, No. 3 .- Meets every Tuesday evening.

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GRAND LODGE FOR THE PACIFIC COAST .- Meets an- nually.

Officers .- P. Abrahamson, M. W. G. President; Jos. Schmitt, M. W. G. Vice-President; M. Schloss, 2d M. W. G. Vice-President; William Meyer, M. W. G. Sec- retary; Gustav Baum, M. W. G. Treasurer.

Seven Lodges have been organized in this city, viz: HAR HAMORIAH LODGE, No. 3 .- Meets every Sunday evening.

ZION LODGE No, 4 .- Meets every Wednesday even- ing.

REHOBOTH LODGE, NO. 6 .- Meets every Monday evening.

WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 7 .- Meets every Thursday evening.

JESHURUN LODGE, No. 9-Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each monthi.

REBEKAH LODGES.

EVA LODGE, No. 1 .- Meets first and third Sunday of each month.

DEBORAH LODGE, No. 3 .- Meets second and fourth Sunday of each month.

There are five additional Lodges in this State. Whole number of members, seven hundred. There are also four Rebekah Lodges. Total number of mem- bers, two hundred and fifty.

ORDER OF THE AMERICAN STAR .- Organized August, 1878. Number of members, about three hun- dred. This Order is composed of members of both sexes and has for its objects co-operation in business, caring for the sick and afflicted, burial of the dead, and life insurance by endowment.

Two subordinate Lodges have been organized in this city, viz :

STAR LODGE, No. 1 .- Meets monthly at 226 Sutter street.

Officers .- J. H. Josselyn, Worthy Master; George Williams, Secretary.

WASHINGTON LODGE, NO. 2 .- Meets monthly at 7 Stockton street.

Officers .- B. F. Josselyn, Worthy Master ; J. N. Pratt, Secretary.

ORDER OF CAUCASIANS-Organized in 1876, the first Camp of the Order being instituted in Sacra- mento. Since then the growth of the Order has been unprecedented, its aggregate membership in the State being about seventeen thousand, of which nearly three thousand are in San Francisco. Its main object is to neutralize by all proper means the employment of Mongolian labor, thereby securing the elevation of Caucasians. It also comprehends a general sys- tem of mutual philanthropy, benevolence and social intercourse among its members.

A Supreme Encampment was organized in 1877. It meets annually on the 22d of February at place desig- nated in call.

Officers .- John Greenwald, Amador County, Su- preme Chief, W. B. G. Kell r, Sacramento, Supreme Secretary.

Three subordinate Camps have been instituted in this city, viz :

CAMP No. 45 .- Mects Mondays at Huddy's Hall, 9091% Market street.

CAMP NO. 47 .- Meets Wednesdays at Spreen's Hall, South San Francisco.

CAMP NO. 50 .- Meets Tuesdays at 417 Kearny street.

LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES .- Organized in San Francisco April 17, 1875, and acts directly under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United States.

Two Lodges have been instituted in this city, viz :

CALIFORNIA TRUE BLUES, NO. 118 .- Meets at 909 % Market street on the first and third Wednesdays of each mouth.

HARMONY, No. 127 .- Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at the Potrero.

ORPHAN ASYLUM SOCIETY (Protestant) .- Or- ganized January 31, 1851, and incorporated February 10,1851.

Original Officers. - Mrs. Albert Williams, President ; Mrs. 8. H. Willey, Vice-President ; Mrs. A. E. War- | ly subscribers. The Dispensary, located at 843 How-

ren, Secretary ; Mrs. Boring, Treasurer ; Mrs. R. H. Waller. Mrs. C. V. Gillespie, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Jofce, Mrs. A. Dubbs, and Mrs. O. C. Wheeler, Managers ; Charles Gilmore, D. L. Ross, and S. Franklin, Trus- tees.

It originally occupied the building on the corner of Second and Folsom streets, owned by Gen. H. W. Halleck, whence they removed the children in March, 1854, to the present building, corner of Laguna and Haight streets, just then completed, at a cost of $30,000. This, house, built of stone and brick, ex- pressly for the purpose, is highly creditable to the institution, as one of the noblest monuments of San Francisco benevolence. During the years 1862-3, a large and convenient addition was made to the pres- ent building, at an expense of $30,000, which. to- gether with the main building, will accommodate two hundred and fifty children. As a complement to the Sansome Hook and Ladder Co., who, upon dis- banding, donated to the asylum the building and lot owned by them, the new addition is called the " San- some Wing."

During the past year the upper story of the build- ing has been fitted up, and for the first time in its history the entire capacity of the asylum has been made available. The present number of children in the asylum is two hundred and seventeen.

Officers .- Mrs. Dr. Charles Keeney, President ; Mrs. Ira P. Rankin, Vice-President ; Mrs. Henry Haight, Treasurer ; Mrs. F. MaeCrellish, Secretary ; Mrs. S. C. Whigham, Matron; Mrs. M. L. Batturs, Assistant Matron; Mrs. Richardson and Miss J. W. Corey, Teachers ; Benjamin R. Swan, Physician.

ORPHAN ASYLUM (Roman Catholic) .- Organized March 23, 1851. In July of the same year the erection of a wooden edifice was commenced, and completed the following September. It was occupied in part for a school, and a portion was temporarily used as a church, under the pastoral charge of the Rev. John Maginnis.

On August 18, 1852, the asylum was taken in charge by the Sisters of Charity. In 1854 a capacious brick building was erected on Market street, near Third, at a cost of $45,000. In 1864 an additional brick edifice was erected for a school, which was attended by several hundred day scholars.

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Langley's San Francisco directory for the year commencing 1880, Part 312

Author: Publication date: 1880 Publisher: San Francisco : Francis, Valentine & Co. Number of Pages: 1214

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Publication date: 1880
Publisher: San Francisco : Francis, Valentine & Co.
Number of Pages: 1214