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The present officers of the Second Division of the Michigan State Naval Brigade are: Warner L. Cooper, lieutenant, commanding : Guy Palmer, lieutenant. junior grade: John J. Spencer, Jr., and James F. Cooper, ensigns.
The East Saginaw Club
On Thursday Evening. April 18. 1889. a number of representative citizens met together at the old council rooms in the Schmitz Block, for the purpose of organizing a social club. Among these men was Oscar F. Wisner, who had been active in arousing interest in the project, and in securing sub- scribers to it. The first proceeding of the meeting was to call Mr. Wisner to the chair, and to appoint Ferd A. Ashley secretary. The club was there- upon organized with a capital of fifty thousand dollars, and the articles of association were drawn up and signed by forty-seven members.
An election was then held and Oscar F. Wisner, William F. Potter. B. F. Webster. William Callam, William B. Mershon, George B. Morley, Robert M. Randall. J. Will Grant and John M. Brewer were elected a board of managers. This board then met and elected the first officers of the club. who were Oscar F. Wisner, president ; William F. Potter, vice-president ; A. H. Comstock, treasurer : and Ferd .A. Ashley. secretary.
A committee was appointed to select a suitable site for the club house. and after careful consideration of available locations recommended the pur- chase of the lots on Washington Avenue, having a frontage of one hundred and forty feet. This property was soon after acquired at a price of forty- seven hundred and fifty dollars ; and plans for a pretentious club house were drawn by W. T. Cooper. In due course the contract for the mason work was let to William C. Mueller, and that for the carpenter work to Michael Winkler, and the work of construction proceeded with diligence. The cost of the building, including the heating and lighting arrangements, was about twenty-five thousand dollars.
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When completed the elub had a home in which the members took a just pride. Everything that went into the construction was of the highest grade, and the furnishings and equipment were sumptuous and in good taste. Some of the fine leather furniture, in excellent condition after a service of twenty- seven years, is still in use. The property of the club has always been kept in good condition, and affairs well managed.
In the early years of the club the membership varied from two hundred and fifty to three hundred in number, but it was afterward limited to the former figure and then to two hundred and twenty-five. The low ebb in membership was in the period of 1898 to 1900, but in the succeeding ten years the city gradually regained its former prosperity, and the club acquired many desirable members from among the newcomers. It also took in a number of young men who, since its organization, had grown to manhood. The membership was then increased to about three hundred and fifty, with that figure as the limit.
Through these years of prosperity and decline of the club and its gradual rehabilitation, Thomas A. Harvey was one of its most interested and help- ful members. Few indeed, in a period of more than twenty years, did So much for its advancement, aiding every movement for its increased popularity. In 1905 additional property was purchased at the rear of the club house, and the building enlarged at a cost of about ten thousand dollars, providing for a grill room on the main floor and a roof garden above. In this, as in other improvements, Mr. Harvey was one of the foremost members, subscribing liberally with others, for the additional stock then issued. He also inaugu- rated the movement for the acquisition of art treasures, oil paintings and pictures of real value.
In this department the club is indeed fortunate, possessing a number of paintings of more than usual interest. These were acquired from time to time by personal subscriptions of prominent members. the gift and list of donors being enrolled in the records of the club. There is a large full figure portrait of Shopenagons, the noted Indian chief, done by Couse, the well
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known portrayer of savage life, and two or three other paintings of Indian characters, which are of high order. A group of western cowboy pictures, said to be of very unusual interest, was presented several years ago by Arthur Ilill.
The present officers of the club are: Fred J. Fox. president ; James E. Vincent, vice-president ; A. H. Ale, secretary and treasurer; and R. Max Boyd, chairman of house committee. The president, vice-president and the following members constitute the board of directors: R. M. Boyd, E. A. Robertson, H. T. Wiekes, E. P. Stone, H. S. Siebel, A. R. Treanor and H. R. Wickes. The membership is now about three hundred and eighty, with a limit of four hundred : and the value of the club property is placed at eighty thousand dollars.
Um-zoo-ee Club
In years long passed the Um-zoo-ee Club, an association of leading young men and women for the purpose of holding dancing parties, filled a prominent part in the social activities of the city. It was organized in the late seventies, at a time when the city was enjoying a phenomenal growth, and numbered among its members young men who have since become some of our most solid citizens. Its parties were the social events of the season, and for bril- lianey and pure enjoyment have seldom been equalled since.
In the Winter of 1880-81 the officers of this club were: Thomas A. Harvey, president : William B. Mershon, vice-president ; Albert H. Morley, treasurer ; and W. S. Conklin, secretary. The committee of invitations was composed of J. Will Grant, chairman; Misses Mamie Wickes and Kitty Penoyer : the committee of arrangements comprised George B. Morley. chair- man, Miss Winnie Smith and W. S. Conklin, while that on the "German" was Albert H. Morley, chairman, Miss Lizzie Thurber and William B. Mershon.
After a pleasant existence of more than twenty years. during which it was recognized as the leading dancing club, it at length disbanded, and only the recollection of brilliant and enjoyable events it promoted, linger with its one time active members.
Saginaw Country Club
The origin of the Country Club was in the gentlemens' game of golf, which was introduced into Saginaw about eighteen years ago. Charles H. Davis in his travels throughout the country had visited several prominent golf clubs, and had seen such men as Marshall Field, Robert T. Lincoln and other distinguished men climb high fences, break through minature jungles. and wade shallow creeks in quest of the elusive ball. He was seized with an overwhelming desire to follow their pursuit, and returned to Saginaw thor- oughly inoculated with the microbe of this strenuous game. Golf as yet was unknown in this part of the State, no one, excepting Samuel C. Kimberly. having had the temerity to allude to the sport.
Mr. Davis was determined to introduce the game into his home city. and accordingly laid out a nine-hole course at his farm on the Gratiot Road. When everything was in fine shape and the country clad in its richest verdure, he invited some of his friends and citizens out to the new links to see what the game really was. He was proficient in the game, and to those who realized its possibilities of out-door enjoyment, he instructed in the various strokes and rules of the game. Soon after, in the Fall of 1898, small groups of business and professional men might have been seen wending their way out to the Davis farm, where they spent a morning or afternoon in mastering the details and acquiring skill in the sport.
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H. C. Potter
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Thomas Merrill Age 92
Joseph A. Whittier Age 87 Ammi W. Wright Age 85
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From this beginning emanated the Saginaw Country Club, which was organized March 24, 1899, the articles of association being signed by John S. Porter, Frank R. Judd, J. Will Grant, A. S. Whitney, C. W. Penover, W. J. Wickes, Willis T. Knowlton, E. C. Fisher, H. E. Cross, Gilbert M. Stark, Albert H. Morley, Charles A. Rust, Doctor F. Gaertner, Charles E. Mershon and H. T. Wickes.
The following year the club purchased ten acres of the east part of the E. G. Rust farm, and erected an attractive club house and other buildings, leasing from Mr. Davis the nine-hole golf course. Ten years later the club purchased the course comprising about forty-seven acres of valuable land. and later added the property directly across the road, which was owned by Thomas A. Harvey and George B. Morley. This land embraced a picnic grove of large, natural-growth timber, and was fifty-one and a half acres in extent. Upon this tract a new nine-hole course was laid out and improve- ments made, so that the whole property is not only beautiful, but one of the best eighteen-hole courses in the country. The total land holdings of the club is one hundred eight and a half acres, and is piped with water mains and carefully tile drained.
Twice in the life of the club has the State Golf Tournament been held at its links, the second being played on the new eighteen-hole course. This event was a very brilliant affair, and was referred to by visiting golfers as the best tournament ever held in the State, the perfect golf course, the club house, the hospitality of the members and the good management of the special committee in charge, being highly complimented. Again, in the Summer of 1916, the club entertained the State Golfers in a grand tournament, which added to the high reputation already attained. The club has been further honored by James T. Wylie twice winning the State Championship, and Arthur Hill Vincent was runner-up in the State championship contest in 1913.
The past presidents of the club, the men who have been especially prominent in shaping the management of its affairs are: Charles 11. Davis, James T. Wylie. George B. Morley and Clark L. Ring. During the past
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year Lewis C. Slade was president, Gilbert M. Stark, vice-president, Edwin P. Stone, secretary, and James A. Montross, treasurer. The directors were George B. Morley, A. T. Ferrell, Amasa M. Rust, S. A. Sommers, Gilbert M. Stark, Wallis Craig Smith, Lewis C. Slade, H. J. Gilbert and Norman N. Rupp. The chairman of the Ground Committee was William B. Mer- shon; of the House Committee, Norman N. Rupp: of the Tournament and Entertainment Committee, S. A. Sommers; of the Ladies' Entertainment, Mrs. Mary E. Harvey; of the Tennis Committee, J. W. Symons, Jr. ; of the Membership Committee, Wallis Craig Smith, and of Auditing. Gilbert M. Stark.
The club has an active membership of one hundred and fifty-nine, and an associate and non-resident membership of about one hundred. The valua- tion of its property, including the valuable land holdings close to the city limits, is placed at forty thousand dollars.
Saginaw Canoe Club
This popular club composed very largely of the younger element of our best citizenship, holds a unique place in the social life of the place. It was organized to bring together young men, and to promote an interest in canoe- ing, boating and aquatic sports. To this end articles of association were drawn up on February 24, 1904, and signed by George L. Burrows, Jr., Fred L. Cribbins, W. H. Howland, George C. Potter, Edward T. Lindsay, V. E. Schwahn, James A. Griggs and Benjamin Farmer. Organization was per- fected and the above members and Paul F. H. Morley constituted the first board of directors.
In the Summer of 1904 a small but attractive club house was erected at the west end of Riverside Park, facing the Tittabawassee. This was an ideal location for a canoe club, and it soon became a popular rendezvous of devotees of the sport. Members quite generally kept their canoes at the club house, as it was the most convenient point from which to paddle in the shade of overhanging trees along the banks, or through the "cut" into the Shiawassee.
THIRTEENTH GREEN Saginaw Country Club Golf Links
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The following year the scope of the club was extended to include dancing parties on the broad porch, and catering service was inaugurated. After- ward clay pigeon shooting was added to official sports, and a small stand was erected for the comfort of the members and their friends. A tennis court was later laid out to accommodate members devoted to this game. In all, the club has been prominent in promoting interest in wholesome out-of-doors sports and games.
At length it seemed advisable to extend the privileges and usefulness of the club by building a larger and better appointed club house. The question of location was debatable for a time, but the appropriate grounds on Osakina Island of Ezra Rust Park offered the greatest advantages to the greater num- ber of members, and was chosen to the general satisfaction of the club. The capital stock was increased to ten thousand dollars, and a campaign started for increased membership. This move was successfully made and in 1913 the large new club house was erected and furnished in rare taste. The fol- lowing Summer the grounds were brought to grade, levelled off and seeded, and otherwise improved. A landing for canoes and boats was constructed on the river bank close to the side of the club house, and proper housing pro- vided for all canoes owned by the members. A good catering service was provided and everything arranged for the pleasure and comfort of members, which generally identify well conducted social clubs. The dancing parties and social functions given by the club or by individual members, are among the brilliant social events of the year, and the popularity of the club is increasing.
The members comprising the present board of directors are: Howard ('Brien, president ; Archie Milne, commodore ; Doctor J. A. Connery, vice- commodore: F. H. Jerome, secretary and treasurer, and Robert H. Cook, Herbert E. Cross, John Benson, J. C. Graves and T. A. Saylor.
SAGINAW CANOE CLUB ON OSAKINA ISLAND
The Elks
Saginaw Lodge, No. 47, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was instituted June 23, 1886, and chartered on December 12th of the same year. The objects and purposes of the association are to protect and aid its members and their families, and to promote friendship and social intercourse, and to accumulate a fund for that purpose. The articles of incorporation were drawn up and signed by fourteen members as follows: H. D. Norris, O. F. Stevens, William C. Bernard, C. E. Ring, Edward W. Henssler, Hamil- ton Bogardus, James G. Harris, Merritt H. Eggleston, John Prendergast, Jolm P. Hemmeter, Edward W. McCormick, Charles C. Stevens and W. K. Kerwin. The lodge was thereupon instituted by John R. Sterling, District Deputy, assisted by members of Detroit Lodge, No. 34, with thirty-eight charter members. The regular sessions of the lodge are held every Thursday evening at the Elk's Temple.
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The first lodge hall of the order was in the McLean Block, on the north side of Genesee Avenue between Baum and Jefferson. As the lodge increased in membership the quarters were moved to the Lloyd Block on Washington Avenue, which, upon reconstruction of the building by the late Michael Jeffers, were again moved to the Metropole Building on North Washington. But as the order continued to grow in numbers and influence a club house, built especially for the social needs of the lodge was deemed necessary, and the valuable property at the northwest corner of Germania and Warren Avenues was purchased for five thousand dollars. Plans were then drawn for an elaborate and perfectly appointed club house, which was erected in 1906 and 1907. at a cost of about fifty thousand dollars.
The Elk's Temple is an imposing structure of paving brick and cut stone, two stories and high basement; and was dedicated on November 18, 1907, with appropriate ceremonies. It is the social center of the Elk's activities, and affords every facility for the ex- ercise of those cordial and fraternal relations among the members, which have made the order famous through- out the country. There are bowling alleys, billiard and pool rooms, a per- fectly appointed grill. reading room with current magazines, and a small library.
At the time the club house was projected there were about three hun- dred members enrolled in the lodge, but so successful has been the social and benevolent work of the club, that the membership in 1916 reached eleven hundred. As the building was THE ELK'S TEMPLE designed to comfortably accommo- date three hundred and fifty to four hundred members, it has become greatly overcrowded, especially on occasions such as the annual Christmas tree festivities, and annual and special meetings. To meet the emergency a project was advanced in 1916 for the addition of another story to the building which, provided with casement windows, would serve as a roof garden in Summer, and a large auditorium in Winter. This improvement when realized will relieve the congestion on the other floors, and afford space for private dining rooms and other conveniences greatly needed.
Every Tuesday afternoon the dining room of the club is given over to the ladies of the members, and their friends, who quite generally avail them- selves of the privileges extended. for the purpose of holding card parties, socials and teas.
The Past Exalted Rulers of the Elks are: Rowland Connor, James Stewart, George A. Reynolds, Thomas A. Kerr. H. D. Norris, W. H. Winnie, C. J. Reynick, C. F. Schoeneberg. J. W. Messner, W. C. Mckinney, Emmett L. Beach, Julius W. Ippel, Edwin C. Peters, C. E. Gage, C. F. Bauer, C. E. Lown and A. W. Ganschow.
The present officers are: Alexander C. Sutherland, E. R. : Carl J. Bauer, E. Leading K .: Henry Naegely. E. Lecturing K. ; Doctor Charles P. Stone, E. Loyal K. : Charles F. Nelson, Tyler : Robert T. Holland, Esquire : Ilerman Krause, Inner Guard; Rowland Connor, Secretary, and Henry Witters Treasurer.
William Binder Mrs. Jennie Paine George L. Burrows
PIONEER RESIDENTS OF SAGINAW CITY Mrs. W. A Armstrong Lorenzo Burrows, Jr. Mrs. George L. Burrows
Harvey Joslin Teresa Jones Harry Miller
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Masonic Orders
The Masonic Order in Saginaw Valley had its beginning in Germania Lodge, No. 79, which was organized in Doctor M. C. T. Plessner's house in March, 1854. The first officers of this lodge were M. C. T. Plessner, W. M .. Count Solms, S. W., and G. Liskow, J. W., who with five members instituted the lodge and held meetings in the building at the corner of Cass and Hamil- ton Streets. Doctor Plessner was Worshipful Master from 1854 to 1862 and from 1865 to 1874; Otto Roeser, 1863-64; Count Solms, 1875-76. Afterward Henry Barnhard, A. W. Achard and Peter Herrig held the office. The present officers are Frederick G. Oppermann, W. M .: William Stange, secre- tay : Andrew Gosen, treasurer.
At East Saginaw the organization under dispensation of Saginaw Lodge, No. 77. F. & A. M., was next effected. On June 23, 1855, the dispensation was granted by the Grand Lodge to Moses B. Hess, as W. M .; David Hughes, S. W. and James A. Large. J. W. The other charter members were S. C. Munson, S. C. Beach, A. F. Ilayden and David F. Hless. On the last day of July, 1855, the degree of E. A. was conferred upon Norman Little. William L. P. Little, William L. Webber and Charles B. Mott. The charter was granted in January, 1850, and the lodge was dedicated on February 27th. Among the early Worshipful Masters of the lodge were James A. Large, William L. Webber, William J. Bartow, J. S. Goodman and Frank Lawrence. In 1868 the lodge had a fine hall, thirty-two by fifty feet in size. well fur- nished and lighted with gas. The present officers are D. A. Nicol, W. M .: Z. D. Ells, S. W .: Harold Walz, J. W .: H. A. Penney, treasurer ; J. W. Billing, secretary : Trustees, A. G. Ritchie, W. J. Winston and A. G. Meakin. Saginaw Valley Chapter, No. 31, R. A. M., received its charter January 12, 1864, with William L Webber, H. P .; Charles B. Mott, K .: S. W. Yawkey. S., and William J. Bartow, Ezra Rust, E. W. Lyon, L. N. S. Lem- heim, George W. Merrill, J. C. Lowell, Charles E. Gillett, George F. Lewis, John J. Wheeler. R. H. Weidemann, A. P. Brewer, M. B. Hess, John S. Estabrook, 1. M. Smith, Charles W. Grant and William Hodgson, charter members. The first meeting of the chapter was held on February 4, 1864. The officers in 1916 are: Frank W. Pohlman, H. P .: William A. Shackel- ford, K .: Doctor C. M. Welch, S .: George E. Scollen, secretary ; Harry Oppenheimer, treasurer.
Saginaw Valley Lodge, No. 154 was organized under dispensation Feb- rnary 19, 1864, with D. M. Bennett, W. M. : William McBratnie, S. W., and T. L. Jackson, J. W. A charter was granted by the Grand Lodge on June 13, 1865, under which the same officers were installed. The present officers of this lodge are: Fred Dustin. W. M .: G. J. Brenner, S. W .: Richard \\. Atwell, J. W. : Charles W. Khuen, treasurer : Win. H. Me Bratnie, secretary . Executive Committee : Henry R. Witt and J. A. Huff.
Saginaw Council, No. 20. R. S. M., was organized July 25, 1866, and soon attained a high place among Masonic Orders of the State. In 1881 its officers were: Fred E. Hoyt. T. I. M. : D. B. Reeves, D. M. : Charles Doughty, P. C. of W .: W. Fitzgerald, C. and G .: D. Hoyt, treasurer, George B. Gage, recorder, and Il. H. Cheeney and William Cole. The officers for 1916 are : R. K. Logan, T. J. M .: Fred Dustin, D. M .: Thomas Brown, P. C. W .; Frank Robinson, secretary; Henry Feige, treasurer; C. M. Welch, C. G .; Roy Rogers, C. C.
St. Bernard Commandery, No. 16, K. T., was also organized in 1866, and at the annual conclave F. E. Hoyt was elected E. C .: T. E. Borden, general; George L. Remington, captain general; Edwin Saunders, prel : F. A. Ashley, S. W .: A. D. Macomber. J. W .: William II. Clark, treasurer ; J. H. Woollacott, recorder : William Grant, St. B .: William H. Cambrey,
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S. B. : Charles A. Lee, warden ; William Cole, sentinel ; William Williamso.1. C. W. Gray and O. J. Hetherington, guards. The present officers of this commandery are: William H. Filbert. E. C .; William H. McBratnie, G. ; James A. Griggs. C. G .; H. B. Fry, S. W .: Charles Koeppler, J. W. ; Reverend Emil Montanus, 1' .: William Wallace, treasurer ; Andrew J. Lynd. recorder.
Joppa Chapter, No. 63, R. A. M., was organized January 13, 1869; and in 1881 G. K. Grout. Charles A. Lee, DeWitt C. Dixon, Frank R. Ganschow, George H. Durand, John Ballentine, Jira S. Martin, E. I. Peck. N. W. Wright. B. B. Bartlett. W. W. Knight and H. W. Whitney were most active in con- ducting the work. The present officers are: Burton S. Tefft. H. P. ; Howard J. Gilbert. K. : Clarence Bauer. S .: L. J. Richter, treasurer ; J. A. Huff, secretary.
Elf Khurafeh Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., meets at Masonic Temple on call. Of its officers Hiram A. Savage is Potentate ; Floyd A. Wilson, C. R .; John O. Newberry, A. R .: Wm. 11. Mead. H. P. and P .; Charles A. Khuen, O. G .: Harry E. Oppenheimer, treasurer : Wm. H. MeBratnie, secretary. Arab Patrol has for its officers Otto F. Richter, president : Clarence MI. Ireton, captain ; Edwin C. Forrest, adjt. ; William H. MeBratnie, secretary.
Ancient Landmarks Lodge, No. 303, F. & A. M., was instituted in the Spring of 1871 with C. H. Gage as W. M. Doctor B. B. Ross, Lawson C. Holden, Henry B. Roney, Charles F. Weber, J. M. Brooks, Douglas White and William Cole were prominently identified with it. The present officers are: Homer L. Blaisdell, W. M .: Guy D. Meston, S. W .: Otto E. Eckert, J. W. : Charles L. Bigelow, S. D. ; Joseph S. Gerhart. J. D. : Charles J. Phelps, Secretary ; Frank W. Perry, treasurer.
Apollo Lodge. No. 348, was organized in 1877 with W. W. Knight, W. M .: Byron B. Stark, S. W. : Reuben W. Andrus, J. W. : Oliver P'. Barber. secretary ; and Nathan S. Wood, treasurer; Thomas M. James, S. D .; and Charles E. Wheeler, J. D.
Salina Lodge, No. 155, was instituted in 1867: Saginaw Valley Conclave, No. 4, of the Red Cross of Constantine was organized April 27, 1874, and East Star Lodge. No. 6 (colored) was chartered in 1862.
Merlin Grotto No. 63 Mystic Order Veiled Prophets Enchanted Realm, was instituted under dispensation by Harold M. Harter, of Toledo, Ohio, the Grand Venerable Prophet, on April 15, 1915. with a charter membership of fifty-one. The first officers appointed at this time were : Lynn B. Emery, Monarch: J. A. Huff. Chief Justice: Charles E. White, Master of ceremonies: Charles J. Phelps, Secre- tary: Simon G. Koepke, Treasurer.
On April 28th, the first Ceremonial and Initiation was held at the Academy of Music, the Degree being conferred by Zal-Gaz Grotto, of Ann Arbor, on eighty- five candidates. A charter was granted by the Supreme Council at the annual meeting held in Buffalo, N. Y., on June 9. 1915. The present membership is 385.
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