Some Reminiscences 
 of a Charter Member 
 
 George Leach Story 
 
 The First Five Years 
 of Oriental Lodge 
 
 Henry E. Mathews 
 
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 Oriental Lodge, Xo. 144, F. & A. M., is indebted to Brothers 
 H. E. Mathews and Geo. Leach Story for the following- inter- 
 esting historic facts concerning the Lodge. 
 
 On the occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary Entertainment 
 of Oriental Lodge, it was the purpose of the Committee of 
 Arrangements to have these interesting memoirs read to 
 the assembled brethren and their guests, but believing that 
 many members of the Lodge would like to have in their 
 possession these little histories of the early days of Oriental 
 Lodge, and that it would please our absent brethren to receive 
 copies of them, the Committee has decided to pass them to 
 print for distribution among the members and friends :>f the 
 Lodge. 
 
Y >I A 
 
 Portland, Ore., April 30th, 1910. 
 
 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens, Officers and Brethren of Oriental 
 Lodge, No. 144, P. & A. M., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 Brethren: Through the kindness and though tfulness of your Com- 
 mittee on Entertainment for your celebration of the Fiftieth Anni- 
 versary of the Lodge, I have been invited (inasmuch as I cannot attend 
 in person) to provide some interesting matter touching upon the trials 
 and hardships of the early members while in the discharge of their 
 Masonic duties, and as I am thought to be the only surviving Charter 
 Member, it is graciously and kindly said that, while regretting my 
 inability to attend, my efforts along the suggested lines (though short 
 from necessity) will be appreciated. 
 
 I was passed to the Degree of Master Mason in Occidental Lodge, 
 No. 22, June 14th, 1858. In my journey through life, I am this day 
 passing my seventy-seventh mile-stone. 
 
 Ambitious to form a new lodge, about fifty members of Occidental 
 Lodge, No. 22, withdrew and petitioned the Grand Lodge, which at its 
 Twelfth Annual Communication referred the petition to a Committee, 
 which reported favorably, and thereupon, the Grand Lodge ordered a 
 Charter for "Oriental Lodge, No. 144," naming the officers and mem- 
 bers, as follows: 
 
 With James Pullman, Worshipful Master. 
 
 James R. Richards, Senior Warden. 
 
 Geo. L. Story, Junior Warden. 
 
 Wm. Sherman, Treasurer. 
 
 John H. Titcomb, Secretary. 
 
 Orange Clarke, Chaplain. 
 
 A. C. Wait, Senior Deacon. 
 
 Dustin D. Shatuck, Junior Deacon. 
 
 Henry M. Newhall, Marshal. 
 
 Thomas Young, Steward 
 
 Thomas Tennent, Steward. 
 
 Joel Noah, of Occidental Lodge, No. 22, Tyler; John B. New- 
 ton, Past Master, and numerous Master Masons were 
 named in the Charter. 
 "Oriental" had its first meetings in the third story of a brick 
 building situate about midway (on the north side of Washington 
 Street) between Dupont and Stockton, — said building belonging to 
 Michael Reese. The Lodge Room was occupied by Occidental, No. 22, 
 as well. 
 
That noble Masonic structure, Oriental, No. 144, arose, and having 
 obtained its strong position in the Masonic world during the fifty 
 years of vicissitudes, is evidence of the strength of its structure, and 
 that the foundation was good, and that in its incipiency and succeeding 
 years it has been in the possession of good material. 
 
 Among the earliest members of Oriental, No. 144, were enrolled 
 many who, during their membership of Occidental No. 22 proved by 
 their works and their appreciation of Masonic duties, by practicing 
 out of the Lodge those virtues inculcated in it, and brought with them 
 upon their entrance into Oriental Lodge that Masonic zeal that was 
 ever characteristic of them in their former connection. 
 
 Now it is not to be assumed that men were any better in those 
 days than at present; but conditions and environments were much 
 different, and caused the development of deep and sincere devotion and 
 fellowship to their associated brethren. We were all on a level, all 
 dependent upon each other in sickness or distress. Many were with- 
 out homes and relatives, and in a strange land — thousands of miles 
 from home, and with only such friends as their associations brought 
 to them. 
 
 Those were not the days of trained nurses. Hospital accommoda- 
 tions were not accessible to all, and were very limited in their ap- 
 pointments at the best. It frequently devolved upon the Brethren each 
 to take his turn in the sitting at the bedside and nursing of a sick 
 brother, and often through* the vigils of the long, dreary night, to 
 attend to the burial of a departed Brother, and to the necessities of 
 those left in distress. The treasuries of the Lodges were not plethoric, 
 and frequently a Brother was called upon to contribute so far as his 
 means would allow, to the relief of a worthy, distressed Brother. 
 Funeral Committees were not in ' vogue, and it devolved upon the 
 Master to solicit, in person, the attendance of members at funerals, 
 and generally with good results. Automobiles, ambulances, funeral 
 parlors, and the many appointments of the present day for these func- 
 tions, were not as widely dispersed as now, — in short, were not in 
 evidence. 
 
 During my term as Junior Warden of "Oriental" it was my privi- 
 lege to act in that capacity in the entering, passing and raising of 
 that subsequently distinguished Mason, Brother Thomas Starr King; 
 and his ready conception of those Degrees was inspiring to those 
 conferring them upon him. He at once took a keen interest in and rose 
 to eminence in matters pertaining to Masonry. 
 
 Having changed my residence to this city, and being desirous of 
 continuing in Masonic work, I dimitted from "Oriental" and September 
 5th, 1871, was admitted to Willamette Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., 
 and was honored as its Worshipful Master in 1875, and twenty-five 
 years later had the proud distinction of seeing one of my sons occupy- 
 ing the same Chair, — an unusual occurrence in one and the same 
 Lodge. 
 
To be the only surviving Charter Member of "Oriental" makes me 
 feel sad and lonely, and to fully appreciate the depth of feeling as 
 expressed by Thomas Moore, in his saying: 
 "When I remember all 
 The friends so linked together 
 I've seen around me fall 
 Like leaves in wintry weather, 
 I feel like one 
 Who treads alone 
 Some banquet-hall deserted, 
 Whose lights are fled, 
 W T hose garlands dead, 
 And all but he departed! 
 Thus in the stilly night 
 Er'e slumber's chain has bound me, 
 Sad Memory brings the light 
 Of other days around me." 
 "Death is the portion of us all." We know not how soon it may 
 claim any one of us, and, knowing we must follow those who have 
 gone before us, let us continue their good works, and imitate their 
 virtues. 
 
 Life is full of mysteries! Soon you will have to yield your Masonic 
 honors and labors to others, and they in their turn to those who must, 
 in the nature of things, follow them, and as 
 
 "Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, 
 Only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness; 
 So on the Ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, 
 Only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence." 
 ALL HAIL, ORIENTAL, No. 144! And that she may be a Star 
 of the first magnitude in the Masonic firmament is the prayer of its 
 last surviving Charter Member. 
 
 Yours sincerely and fraternally, 
 
 GEORGE LEACH STORY, 
 Past Master of Willamette Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., 
 
 Under the Grand Lodge of Oregon. 
 
San Francisco, May, 1910. 
 To the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Oriental Lodge, No. 144. 
 
 Upon this happy occasion, — the celebration of our fiftieth anni- 
 versary, — I esteem it an honor and my privilege to be called upon to 
 contribute something connected with the early day history of our 
 Lodge and beg to submit the following: 
 
 "THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF ORIENTAL LODGE." 
 
 Being the only member present of the first forty-five whose names 
 were upon the roll of membership when the lodge received its Charter, 
 in 1861, it is my desire to present data and reminiscences that I hope 
 will be esteemed of sufficient interest to merit future reference, as 
 well as for your present edification. 
 
 Oriental Lodge was organized in the strenuous times just preceding 
 the Civil War; while yet our city was quite young, but exceedingly 
 active. 
 
 A few very earnest members of Occidental Lodge withdrew to form 
 a new lodge; in which purpose a few others joined with them as the 
 Charter members; and the name "ORIENTAL" was at once adopted as 
 opposite and appropriate. 
 
 Imbued with the spirit of energy and enterprise of those early days 
 in California; and being men of affairs in the community; "good men 
 and true," they imparted the same spirit in the establishment of 
 the new Lodge. 
 
 They tacitly agreed that no member should propose any candidate 
 whom he would not admit to intimate association with his own family 
 circle; and that proposition, steadfastly maintained and practiced, gives 
 us cause to be proud of the constant prosperity and high standing of 
 Oriental Lodge. 
 
 At first the Lodge met on Saturday evenings, in a third story 
 hall in one of Mike Reese's buildings on Washington Street, opposite 
 the Plaza, a very different lodge room from the one we now enjoy, 
 with its brighter illumination and comfortable furnishings. 
 
 Upon the completion of the new Masonic Temple at Post Street, 
 the meeting night was changed to Tuesdays; and it is easy to imagine 
 our delight upon entering the new hall; and the enthusiasm with which 
 we worked "overtime" to initiate the augmented numbers of candi- 
 dates who sought to join us. 
 
 The first official installation was held in the plaza hall; many 
 officers of the Grand Lodge being present to add importance to the occa- 
 sion. 
 
 A fine banquet at "Martin's," on Commercial Street, opposite the 
 Mint, followed the installation of officers; and a merry company 
 pioneers were there assembled to celebrate the event. 
 
 While under dispensation, JOHN B. NEWTON acted as Master of 
 the Lodge; and he conducted the ceremonies at my initiation in April, 
 1861. He was the managing business man of the famous firm of Wm. 
 T. Coleman & Co. 
 
JAMES PULLMAN, whom some of you will remember, personally, 
 was the first Worshipful Master under the Charter. He kindly ap- 
 pointed me Junior Deacon, with the facetious remark that I stood "in 
 the direct line of promotion." 
 
 JAMES R. RICHARDS was the next successor to the office of Wor- 
 shipful Master, and was twice re-elected. He was greatly distinguished 
 and beloved for reason of his abilities and genial good-fellowship. He 
 was a merchant doing business here and in Portland, Oregon; en route 
 to which place he was lost at sea, in the wreck of the Steamship 
 Brother Jonathan. 
 
 In his term I served as Senior Deacon; enjoying his fellowship 
 in the work of the Lodge, and highly appreciating the position at his 
 right. 
 
 The Lodge chose me as Secretary for the year 1865, and Junior 
 Warden, 1866; when having to remove to reside in Oakland, I had to 
 resign the proffered honor of election to the West, and its promise of 
 further promotion at the end of my Junior term. 
 
 Thus, upon the emergency of the moment, D. D. Shattuck was 
 placed in the West for one term; without desiring to occupy the Mas- 
 ter's chair. 
 
 He was conspicuous at annual meetings, and always active in nom- 
 inating and standing by his nominees, "first last and all the time," as he 
 was wont to express it, himself. Some of you may remember his 
 famous "leathern medal;" that he displayed at every annual meeting 
 of the Lodge. 
 
 ALFRED C. WAITT, Senior Warden, 1865, acted as Master during 
 the unexpired term of James R. Richards; and his efficient and dignified 
 manner in the office, won him re-election to the Chair during two terms 
 following. 
 
 JOHN BELL, the amiable, who served two years as Senior Warden, 
 succeeded A. O. Waitt as Worshipful Master, and was held in high 
 esteem. 
 
 ORIENTAL LODGE was well known for its exemplary work; and 
 accordingly was chosen to demonstrate the floor work (third degree) 
 at session of the Grand Lodge; which was quite a gratification to our 
 pride in well doing. 
 
 As a constant attendant at all meetings of the Lodge; and as an 
 active worker, and having instructed many of the candidates; I was 
 quite intimate with the Lodge members; all of whom I remembe* 
 well at this late day; and wish time would permit extended individual 
 mention at this time. 
 
 In those days Sansome and Commercial Streets were retail cen- 
 ters. William Sherman, (afterwards Assistant United States Treas- 
 urer), kept a leading clothing store; while opposite Sam Holcombe 
 supplied us with boots, from his then principal store in the city. 
 (Everybody wore "boots" in those days; and they were needed in wet 
 and muddy weather). 
 
Brothers H. M. Xewhall and Jonas O. Eldridge were at that time 
 famous as auctioneers, with warerooms on Sansome Street. They 
 were both very odd in their ways of calling sales. Nobody could ever 
 imitate Newhall's voicing, and "Joe" Eldridge had a habit of slapping 
 his leg, which resulted in the necessity of entire amputation; and he 
 was thereafter obliged to use crutches during the rest of his life time. 
 
 Daniel Norcross dealt in lodge and military regalias, during many 
 years. 
 
 John S. Ellis served the City as Sheriff, and his brother, Hiram H. 
 Ellis, was Chief of Police. H. F. Teschemaker, Mayor of the City; 
 Story, Tax Collector, so it is seen Oriental Lodge was considerably 
 represented in local government. 
 
 Rev. Orange Clark was a venerable and venerated clergyman. 
 He and my father, Edwin G. Mathews, were the first two new members 
 admitted after the organization by the eleven Charter members. 
 
 My father lived to witness the raising of his grandson in this 
 Lodge, and the presence of three generations on that evening was re- 
 garded as quite an interesting event. My son is now a member in 
 another State. 
 
 H. Allen Mayhew, 1860, was my father's partner in business, and is 
 now residing at Niles, amongst his vines and fruits. Upon meeting 
 him recently I remarked that he was getting to be very gray. "Time, 
 isn't it?" was his reply. Even his children are gray-haired, under the 
 process of years. 
 
 John Bell, James H. Wallace and John V. Hunter, are .the only 
 members we now have with us, as my companions of all those whose 
 names were on the roll prior to 1865; those who became members in 
 the first five years; although there are a few (very few indeed), of the 
 survivors, who have gone to reside in other places than this, and have 
 ceased to be members of this Lodge. Our best wishes are always with 
 them, whithersoever dispersed. 
 
 Amongst those who distinguished themselves in various ways, I de- 
 sire to mention a few; at the same time wishing time would permit 
 amplification. 
 
 G. W. Blasdel became Governor of the State of Nevada, and en- 
 joyed wide popularity in the days of prosperity there. 
 
 Charles Clayton represented California in Congress, and afterwards 
 was Collector of the Port, here. A most genial and companionable 
 Brother. 
 
 John Swett was a veteran educator, to whom I owe a debt of 
 gratitude for advancing me to immediate entry into the first class 
 of the first high school here, in its first year, 1857; instead of detaining 
 me a term in his grammar class in Rincon school. 
 
 Ford H. Rogers won shoulder straps in volunteer service. I met 
 him here recently while on a visit to San Francisco, from Michigan. 
 
 John Warren Carter signalized himself in the service of Oriental 
 Lodge a number of years as Organist. He was my chum, and I perpet- 
 uated our intimacy by marrying his widow and retaining, ever since, 
 his daughter, as my own. 
 
Lorenzo Sawyer and Richard Rising were distinguished Judges; 
 both able and honorably esteemed. 
 
 I. Whitney Lyon, in 1862, succeeded George L. Story as Junior 
 Warden. He practiced dentistry here, and afterwards went to New 
 York, where he has since resided and prospered. His tooth powders 
 are widely advertised, now; as his proprietary preparation; which 
 gained him a competence. 
 
 1 wish for much more time in which to recite, this evening, many 
 happy incidents relating to others of the Lodge; in the spirit of good 
 fellowship and fraternal attachments, but now I will append to this 
 (for reference), the names of the 135 who became members of the 
 Lodge in those first five years; with a brief remark added to each, 
 from my memory. 
 
 REV. THOMAS STARR KING, whose monument is reared in 
 Golden Gate Park, was initiated, passed and raised in Oriental Lodge 
 in 1861. 
 
 I shall never forget his clear and musical voice in the responses he 
 made at the initiations. In the pulpit he was a distinguished speaker. 
 In the community, a most zealous patriot and noble citizen. Leader 
 in the United States Sanitary Commission, which accomplished so much 
 in the alleviation of sufferings of the wounded in the Civil War, while 
 he survived. 
 
 His life was a brilliant exemplification of the highest tenets of our 
 craft; faith, hope and charity; exercised with the utmost zeal and 
 ability. He was adored by his congregation, and beloved by all who 
 knew him. 
 
 A younger Lodge in this jurisdiction bears his honorable name, 
 and certainly none more noble nor appropriate could have been chosen. 
 
 Thus, my Brethren, have I presented in a review all too brief, a 
 glimpse of the earlier history of our good Lodge; with just pride in the 
 remembrance of the originators and in the continued success of their 
 undertakings, as perpetuated by the Brethren who have come after. 
 
 At the forty-ninth installation ceremonies last December, I con- 
 templated the newness of the membership present, and the almost 
 entire absence of even those who held the higher offices so recently as 
 a dozen years ago. Beyond that reflection my thoughts wandered to 
 the absent ones whom I had known so well in the earlier years! 
 
 The aged are w r ont to be fond of reminiscences; so you who are 
 younger, when you shall have passed the mark of "three score years 
 and ten," as I have done, will realize the sentiment that accompanies 
 a half century of fraternal associations. 
 
 I hope yet to meet with you in a few more pleasant anniversaries; 
 but — when indeed I shall "grow old, and only fit to hobble out and sit 
 beneath the sun;" — ring down the curtain, — say "the play is done!" 
 
 "But if there is another place than this; where all the men will 
 hail me as 'old man,' and all the women greet me with a smile, — I will 
 go there and stay a little while." 
 
 HENRY E. MATHEWS. 
 
THIS LIST FOR FURTHER REFERENCE UPON FUTURE 
 OCCASION. 
 
 Since it would be too much detail to recite at the celebration. 
 
 CHARTER MEMBERS. 
 
 Roll Members 
 
 1860 
 June 2 1 John B. Newton Commission Merchant, (Wm. T. Cole- 
 man & Co. ) 
 
 2 James Pullman Bookkeeper for and partner in the 
 
 firm of Jones, Dixon & Co., Import- 
 ers Fancy Goods. 
 
 3 James R. Richards Merchant, San Francisco and Port- 
 
 land, Ore. (Richards & McCracken.) 
 
 4 William Sherman Merchant. Clothing, Sansome and 
 
 Commercial. U. S. Assistant Treas-. 
 urer, San Francisco. Trustee, The 
 James Lick Trust. 
 
 5 H. M. Newhall Auctioneer, Railroad Magnate and 
 
 Capitalist. 
 
 6 Benj. B. Gore Bookkeeper, Ross, Dempster & Co. 
 
 7 Geo. L. Story Importer and Dealer Paints and Oil, 
 
 San Francisco. (Battery St.) 
 
 8 Jonas O. Eldridge Auctioneer, (Newhall & Eldridge.) 
 
 9 Daniel Norcross Merchant. Regalias for fraternities 
 
 and military, for very many years. 
 A Veteran. 
 
 10 John S. Ellis Sheriff. Afterwards removed to New 
 
 York. 
 
 11 J. Y. Wilson Meats. Market at foot of Sutter St. 
 
 NEW MEMBERS, (After Organization). 
 
 July 7 12 Rev. Orange Clark .....Prot. Episcopal Clergyman. A Veteran'. 
 
 13 Edwin G. Mathews Commission Merchant, Clay St. A 
 
 Veteran. 
 
 14 N. P. Perrine Asphaltum Contractor, (Past Master 
 
 another Lodge after dimitting from 
 this.) 
 
 15 I. W. Lyon Dentist. (Removed to New York and 
 
 resided there many years after- 
 wards.) 
 
 Aug. 4 16 E. V. Hathaway Proprietor "Hathaway's Warehouse," 
 
 Rincon Point bay shore and wharf, 
 in wheat-exporting days, 1860-75. 
 
 17 Paul E. Huchez Dry Goods Store, 640 Sacramento St. 
 
 (Went to Mexico and died there 
 while yet the Lodge was young.) 
 
 18 Dustin D. Shattuck Commission Merchant, Provisions; 
 
 Front St. 
 
19 F. H. Waterman Attorney-at-law, Montgomery Block. 
 
 20 James McMechan L. B. Benchley & Co., Hardware Mer- 
 
 chants, Front St. 
 
 21 Charles Clayton Commission Merchant, Clay nr. Front. 
 
 Congressman for California. Collector 
 of the Port of San Francisco. 
 
 22 Jos. M. Bachelder Locomotive Engineer on the Oakland 
 
 Seventh-St. Ferry Line, many years. 
 
 23 Charles Carl Store, N. W. cor. Montgomery and 
 
 Merchant, Books. (Rel. Geo. Tait, 
 teacher.) 
 
 Aug. 25 24 Thomas Young Importer, Millinery. (A most genial 
 
 and beloved brother. A veteran.) 
 
 23 John H. Titcomb Clerk of Police Court. (Became Senior 
 
 Warden of Lodge and Secretary.) 
 
 Sept. 1 26 Thomas Tennent Instrument Maker. (Navigation and 
 
 Scientific Instruments.) 
 
 Sept. 8 27 W. W. Armstrong Armstrong's Express, across Bay. 
 
 Sept. 29 28 John Bell Merchant; Kennedy & Bell, Carpets. 
 
 Store in Stevenson Bldg., Cal. and 
 Mtgy. Afterwards Plum, Bell & Co. 
 (Past Master Oriental Lodge. Now 
 80 years of age, March, 1910.; (1861, 
 John C. Bell, 634 Clay St.) 
 Oct. 6 29 Michael E. Davock Salesman, Henderson Bros., in - busi- 
 ness on Sacramento St. Dry Goods. 
 
 Nov. 3 30 John R. Jarboe Attorney-at-Law and for San Fran. 
 
 Sav. Union. (Foremost in his pro- 
 fession.) 
 
 25 31 John F. Larrabee .. Book-stand, cor. Montgomery and 
 
 Commercial, Notions. 
 
 25 32 Alfred C. Waitt Bookkeeper for Moses Ellis & Co., 
 
 Front St. 
 
 25 33 Columbus Walker 
 
 25 34 T. T. Bradshaw Clerk with his brothers, Bradshaw & 
 
 Co., Wholesale Grocers, N. E. cor 
 California and Sansome Sts. 
 
 Dec. S 35 H. Allen Mayhew The partner in E. G. Mathews & Co., 
 
 Commission Merchants, Clay St. cor. 
 Drumm, 1859 and many years. Now 
 (1910) farmer at Niles, Alameda Co. 
 
 15 36 Geo. W. Blasdel Nevada Mines, in Comstock days. (A 
 
 warm friend. Was Governor of Ne- 
 vada. Widely known and universally 
 esteemed 
 
 37 Henry H. Ellis Chief of Police, San Francisco. 
 
 Farmer in Alameda County Sunol. 
 One of the California pioneers. 
 
 22 38 Wm. M. Scales Partner of Chas. Clayton, Commission 
 
 Merchants. 
 
 C. W. Kellogg Front-St. Merchant. 
 
 Samuel L. Palmer Salesman with Treadwell & Co., Agri- 
 cultural Implements, California and 
 Battery Sts. 
 
 
 1861 
 
 Jan. 
 
 26 39 
 
 Feb. 
 
 2 10 
 
Sept. 14 
 
 50 
 
 Oct. 8 
 
 51 
 
 Mch. 30 41 John Richardson Richardson & Field, Commercial 
 
 Brokers. (Succeeded Ben Gore, book- 
 keeper, D. Ross & Co.) 
 
 42 John Lyon Irvine & Co., Wholesale Grocers, 
 
 Front St. 
 
 April 6 43 D. A. Elwell Lennox & Elwell, Marysville Mer- 
 chants. (Young man. Died young.) 
 
 44 John N. Besse Real Estate. 
 
 27 45 Henry E. Mathews Bookkeeper with I. Friedlander, Wheat 
 
 ^ Exporter, 1860-1875. Secretary James 
 
 Lick Trustees (Lick Observatory, 
 etc.), 1876 to 1895. Secretary Floyd 
 Trust & Exec. Estate. 
 
 27 46 Peter Van Pelt With H. M. Newhall & Co. (Son of 
 
 Capt. Van Pelt, Sac. River Steamers, 
 Cal. Stm. Nav. Co.) 
 July 26 47 Benj. F. Dunham 1860 was Stock Clerk, Conroy & O'Con- 
 nor. Hardware Salesman. (After- 
 wards head of the firm, Dunham, 
 Carrigan & Co., successors.) 
 Aug. 17 48 Rev. Thos. Starr King. The famous Divine. Pastor of the 
 
 First Unitarian Church. (Noted for 
 his vast influence in charities, as 
 well as for his eloquence in the 
 pulpit.) 
 
 H. F. Teschemaker Mayor of San Francisco, 1861. 
 
 George Tait Public School Principal, San Francisco. 
 
 Wm. B. Hooper Proprietor of the famous Occidental 
 
 Hotel. (A patriotic citizen and a 
 zealous member of Trinity Church, 
 of which he was a pillar.) 
 
 24 52 Thomas Gihon Plate Engraver and Artist. (A good 
 
 companion.) 
 Nov. 2 53 S. Morris Locke Locke & Montague, Hardware Mer- 
 chants. 
 9 53 John W. Carter Bookkeeper with Morton Bros., Dray- 
 men, when those men did great busi- 
 ness, grain days. 
 1862 
 
 Jan 25 55 A. J. Gunnison Booth & Gunnison, Attorneys-at-Law. 
 
 56 Jas. S. Lawson United States Coast Survey. 
 
 Mch. 57 John Swett Educator. Superintendent of Schools, 
 
 Principal, etc. 
 May 58 W. N. Coghill Front-St. Merchant. Wholesale Gro- 
 
 cers. 
 
 59 A. L. Hathaway Clerk. (Nephew of E. V. Hathaway.) 
 
 June 60 Chas. J. Farran Clerk with Hazard Powder Co. Agency, 
 
 San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 61 John W. Hamilton Clerk, G. W. Clark, Importer Paper 
 
 Hangings. * 
 
 July 62 David Stoddart Brass Foundry, near Fremont and 
 
 Mission Sts. 
 
 63 B. F. Briggs Produce Dealer, Clay St. 
 
 Aug. - 64 R. G. Brown ..Agent, Grover & Baker, Sewing Ma- 
 chines. Stock Broker. (Board mem- 
 ber in later years.) 
 
65 A. A. Louderback Poultry Dealer, Washington Market. 
 
 Market man. Now real estate owner, 
 •1910. (Everybody knows "Andy 
 Louderback." Pioneer.) 
 
 Oct. 66 Wm. M. Cubery Commercial Printer, in business many 
 
 years. 
 
 67 Geo. H. Russell Clerk, County Recorder's Office. 
 
 Nov. 68 Nathan R. Lowell Proprietor Eagle Warehouses. General 
 
 Storage. (A typical American of the 
 old sort.) 
 
 69 James Quaile Huchez & Quaile, Dry Goods. (A 
 
 French firm.) 
 
 70 Geo. M. Turner Younger brother, Turner Bros., Mer- 
 
 chants, Cordials, Syrups, etc., 718 
 Front St. (He went to New York.) 
 1863 
 
 Jan. 71 John W. Geary Doctor. 
 
 72 A. C. Hendley Front-St. Merchant, Provisions. 
 
 Feb. 73 Lorenzo Sawyer Noted Judge, District and higher 
 
 Courts. Secretary of Mining Com- 
 panies. 
 
 Men. 74 Ford H. Rogers (Went early to the war. Lately resi- 
 
 dent, Michigan. Has a record in the 
 service. "Major Rogers.") 
 
 7"> Wm. J. Benkert Local Agent "Benkert's Philadelphia 
 
 Boots," 
 
 Apr. 76 John Wright With A. Walrath, National Flour 
 
 Mills, Engineer. 
 
 May 77 H. S. Cornell Salesman, Isidor Blum's Clothing, 
 
 Montgomery St. 
 
 78 J. D. B. Stillman Prominent Physician. (One of James 
 
 Lick's sub-trustees. Interested in 
 public charities.) 
 
 79 Sam. E. Holcombe Merchant, Boots and Shoes 
 
 June 80 Silas Selleck "Daguerreotype" Gallery, Montgomery 
 
 St. (One of the leading operators of 
 the day.) 
 
 81 John B. Wooster Front-St. Merchant. Pr6visions. 
 
 82 Edward Barry Mining Secretary in early days. 
 
 Latterly a leading Stock Broker, Se- 
 curities. (Was Secretary of Oriental 
 Lodge some years.) 
 
 Aug. 84 C. Van Ness.. Van Ness' Bellows Factory. 
 
 85 Austin Walrath Walrath & Martenstein, Proprietor's 
 
 ' National Flour Mills, which were lo- 
 cated on Market St., just east of 
 present site of Palace Hotel. (He 
 was state senator and also a mine 
 • operator. I. Friedlander exported 
 
 , much of his flour.) 
 
 Sept. 86 A. P. Everett Auctioneer with McRuer & Merrill, 
 
 California St. near Davis St. (A man 
 of most sterling qualities.) 
 
 87 Montg'y Godley Bank Clerk, Parrott & Co., Parrott 
 
 Estate. (Was note clerk in John 
 Parrott's bank.) 
 
Oct. 88 Sam P. Taylor ....Merchant in Paper. Paper Mills, Marin 
 
 County. (An inimitable character, 
 Pioneer sort. Tenant in James Lick's 
 stores, Clay St.) 
 
 89 B. F. Swan Prominent in practice of medicine. 
 
 90 H. M. Heuston Merchant. (Founder of Heuston, Hast- 
 
 ings & Co., Lick House Store, 
 Clothiers, Sutter & Montgomery Sts.) 
 1864 
 
 Jan. 91 Thomas Hill Noted Painter and Artist, especially 
 
 as delineator of Yosemite landscapes. 
 
 Feb. 92 Chas. E. Scranton (Brother Scranton had capital. Not do- 
 
 ing business. A pleasant associate 
 in Lodge. Frequently in attendance, 
 but otherwise I do not well re- 
 member other circumstances.) 
 
 93 Edward F. Bent He was with Gibbs & Co., Cannery 
 
 Goods, Bookkeeper. (He- succeeded 
 me at office of I. Friedlander when I 
 went into business at 306 California 
 St., where Sam Dutton bought in 
 when I went out of it.) 
 
 Apr. 94 Lewis Leland Hotelkeeper of renown Occidental 
 
 Hotel. 
 
 95 Monroe Greenwood Telephone Business Man. Became 
 
 Capitalist (natural evolution, I take 
 it.) A good man he was, of the 
 companionable sort. 
 
 May 96 Charles Jost Merchant, Clay St., Provisions. (A 
 
 veteran member of Oriental Lodge.) 
 
 97 Richard Rising Attorney and Judge, Nevada. 
 
 98 C. H. Stanyan Stanyan & Co., Teamsters. (City Su- 
 
 pervisor for some time.) 
 
 99 Chas. R.Story Brother of Geo. L. Story, of charter 
 
 membership. (Charles R. Story was 
 Tax Collector, San Francisco.) 
 
 June 100 Wm. Fenn (Not distinguished for participation in 
 
 the work, but often present in at- 
 tendance.) 
 
 101 B. M. Hartshorne President Cal. Steam Nav. Co., River 
 
 Transportation, so important in busi- 
 ness in early days. 
 
 July 102 J. W. Brumagim Real Estate. 
 
 103 I. N. Voris 
 
 104 R. C. Drum Afterwards General Drum, IT. S. 
 
 Quartermaster. 
 
 105 Benj. Hobart Jr 
 
 106 Lamson Welton With his father, Commission Mer- 
 
 chant, Clay St. 
 
 107 J. Kent Hooper Merchant, Crockery Store. 
 
 108 M. O. Roberts Captain, President P. M. S. S. Com- 
 
 pany, etc. 
 
 Sept. 109 James H. Wallace With Irvine & Co., Wholesale Grocers, 
 
 Front St. 
 
110 Wm. H. Loring Bookkeeper, Main & Winchester, 
 
 Saddles, etc. 
 
 Nov. Ill John A. Leighton With A. Walrath, National Flour 
 
 Mills. 
 
 112 Charles Otto Otto & Marwedel, Mechanical Tools. 
 
 113 Jos. Wood 
 
 114 Charles Hitchcock 
 
 115 Chester Averill 
 
 1865 
 
 Jan. 116 Frank Hinckley 
 
 117 R. S. Williamson Lt. Col. IT. S. Engineers. 
 
 118 Eug. T. Cooper 
 
 Mch. 119 John V. Hunter "Ask the man." 
 
 120 Wm. T. Garratt Brass Foundry. (One of the men with 
 
 great big hearts. Look at the in- 
 scription on his wife's mausoleum in 
 Masonic Cemetery: "Oh, it will be 
 glorious!" When I was Secretary, 
 he used to pay his dues in advance, 
 $20 at a time. 
 
 121 Wm. P. Raymond J. P. Raymond & Co., Commission 
 
 Merchants, Clay St. (Amongst the 
 Pioneer grain men there.) 
 
 122 S. B. Goddard Salesman with Cutting & Co. (Son 
 
 of Pioneer Goddard, Goddard's 
 Foundry.) 
 
 123 E. J. Crane Commission Merchant, 327 Front St. 
 
 (Later Andrew McCreery's agent, 
 Real Estate.) 
 
 May 124 Moses Ellis Front St. Merchant. (And Marysville, 
 
 etc.) 
 
 125 J. P. Winchester With Main & Winchester, Harness- 
 
 ware, cor. Battery and Halleck Sts. 
 
 126 Geo. S. Brown Hardware Merchant, Broadway and 
 
 Ninth St., Oakland. (Afterwards 
 many years at Santa Rosa, in same 
 business. He was Senior Deacon, 
 Oriental, 1866. Leader of athletics 
 in Olympic Club before that time, 
 with Henry B. Russ and others 
 there.) 
 Later 
 1865 
 
 127 R. E. Hyde Lawyer. School Director. 
 
 128 Geo. F. Benkert Brother of Wm. J. and his business 
 
 successor. 
 
 129 T. B. Ludlum Proprietor New Orleans Warehouse, 
 
 California St. 
 
 130 A. J. Gunnison Attorney-at-Law. (Renewed member- 
 
 ship.) 
 
 131 Thos J. P. Lacy Deputy City and County Surveyor, 
 
 San Francisco. (Nephew of Rev. 
 Dr. Lacy, Pastor of First Congrega- 
 tional Church, S. W. cor. California 
 and Dupont Sts. 
 
132 John H. Cutter Wholesale Grocer, 327 Front St. 
 
 133 E. W. Schneider Clerk with John B. Wooster, Front St. 
 
 134 C. S. Healy Milkman with Seth Talcott, Old Ocean 
 
 House Road. 
 
 135 Edward Highton Attorney-at-law. Orator. (A prom- 
 
 inent man.) 
 
 136 F. W. Sampson 
 
 These are the five years' children of Oriental Lodge. More facts 
 can be easily added to the above memories, and I trust these sheets 
 may hereafter be found interesting and useful during the years to 
 come. 
 
 HENRY E. MATHEWS, 
 1861—1910. 
 
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