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elem mt Of the States citizens. He has
Tr1ved his ability as Il leader in his hay
ing organized so large a body OF men in
one effort through joint committee num-
bering fully 100 members. Had the Joint
Committee been smaller, or the celebration
been by one society alone. Or had he had
control and voice over the actions OF the
Pioneers and Native Daughters, as well
as over the other societies which appeared
in this tribute to Statehood. his laureis
would now be less than they are.
At his back he had noble committee,
taken from the best material of the many
city parlors. At his sides his able Lieuten-
ant, w. II, Nelson. aud his Grand Mar
shal, Captain Charles L. 1ilden, were ever
found. The one managed the un-
seen forces in their many ramiica-
tons, the other the seen forces as
they were concentrated before an admiring
public, while Colonel Chamberlain guided
the minds and tempered the speech of those
under him.
Secretary Doolan was very energetic in
his work. aud proved his ability to serve
by his willingness to obey. As q See
rotary his duplicate would be hard to find.
Treasurer Dockery is another man who
has served in the best position possible,
judging from the manner in which he
carried on the work in his department
Nearly every Chairman has done all that
was ever expected of him, and all short
eomings are attributable to a lack of judy
ment, rather than to lack of energy or
willful negligence. AS whole. the Order
Of Native Sons. their fair sisters the Native
Daughters, the Pioneers and the great mass
who have helped develop the State by their
contribution Of force and brains TO her
wealth, have every reason 10 be proud of
the array of bright faces of the committee
men, and will read with interest the brief
sketches of their lives.
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the most active workers among the Native Sons.
He Is the only son OF Police Captain l. w. Lees,
and IS neafly 81 years of age.
He gradual ed from the Washington Grammar
School, and after passing through the Urban
Academy graduated in 1881 from finity School,
where lie was awarded the medal for ancient
languages. Entering Immediately on his work
as deputy tax-c0leclor, he has occupied
several positions OF public trust, and at present
Is deputy clerk in the Superior Court. Depart
ment 4, under Judge j. F. HOge and Immediately
under William A. Davies, County Clerk.
HIS connection with the order has extended
three years OF time, as he joined Yerba Buena
Parl0r IN 1887. He has served four terms as
Recording Secretary of his parlor, and Is mem.
Der Of tile Laws and Supervision Committee Of
the Grand ParlOr,
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James l. Boland was born In San Jose, but has
resided in San Francisco since he was one year
of age.
He was educated at ST. Ignatius College. and
graduated from That institution in 1876.
lie then commenced The study OF tile law IN
the Office of Wnans 4 Belknap, and was ad-
mitted TO practice b the supreme Court OF Cali
forna 10 1879.
He entered [ lie law department OF the UDver-
sty OF California and took the degree of LII. B.
in 1881, when lie commenced the practice OF law
and continued until 1885. He was then elected
Justice OF the Peace, 10 which office he was re-
elected in 1887, and which h now occupies
He WAS the charter President of Golden Gate
Parlor No. %, n. S. q. w.
He has been a member of the Grand Parlor
ever since that time. He served as District
Deputy at the last meeting of the Grand Parlor,
and WAS elected 10 the Office OF Grand Orator.
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]. E. McDougald, Chairman of the Pavilion
the Native Sons. and the only remaining member
of the original organization out OF which the
present association has grown, as well as tie
West"
On the 18th day of July. 1875. seventeen young
Californians met in AnthOny's Hall, on Bush
street. where Mr.. McDougald offered resolution
"that an organization be formed. to be known
as the Native Sons Of the Golden West. and that
a committee be appointed to draft constitution
and bylaws" The resolution was adopted, the
association formed, and at subsequent meet
ing in the same month Mr.. McDougald was
elected the first President OF the order.
Eeperformed the arduOus duties OF the office
with ability and II Is said that The success of the
new organization was In great measure due 10
his zeal and perseverance,.
Mr.. McDougald was also honored as Grand
Marshall OF the first parade OF the order on July
4th 49, and has since been leader In all Gel
ebratiUns,'and occupies an enviOus and h0noia-
bic position, having filled all chairs and import
ant offices and attended all sessions of the
Grand Parlor. On August 20, 1890. he was
elected President OF all Past Presidents OF the
Native Sons.
Mr. McDougald is recognized as one OF the
most expert parliameniarlans in The Native Sons
OF the Golden West. He was once President OF
Its Parliamentary School.
Several important changes In the order may be
traced to him. one of which is The abolition OF
honorary membership, which he proposed and
carried to a successful issue, in the face OF con-
siderable opposition.
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The subject Of This sketch. r. 2. Doolan, was
one OF the most active workers on The Joint
CUmnli tee. Of which lie was Secretary. His du-
ties were ardu0us In the extreme and they be-
came so great toward the end OF the Two months
allowed for preparation that "A couple OF amanu-
enses had 10 be provided him.
Like many OF the most prominent in the order.
he was horn In this city lie received his earlier
education at the Lincoln School, and later lie
graduated from ignatius College with the class
of 1879. Five months later he received diplo-
ma from lIeald's Business College. Being I'M
married, he announces himself in The i/arket, q
Native Daughter preferred.
For the last ten years lie has been book
keeper. He is Secretary and one OF The Direct
Ors of The olympic Club and as Il sprinter has Il
record or 0A seconds H. 100.yard dash.
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General R. P. Hammond did double duty on

General r. p. Hammond did double duty on
the joint committee service. He Chairman
of the Reception Committee and Vice Chairman
of the Finance Committee. lie was born In this
city, In May, 1853, where lie passed through the
public schools he also commenced a course in
science at the University of the Pacific. but his
course was broken by his acceptance OF the posi-
tOn of assistant engineer for The Central Pacific
Railroad.
Under President Cleveland, he was made
United States Surveyor General for California,
and he retired from that position TO enter the
firm of McAfee, Baldwin & Hammond. He was
one of the organizers of AlcatraZ Parlor, OF
which he Is a Past President.
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Eugene W. Levy was born in Sacramento
County on the 11th day OF March, 1860, ana at
tended the grammar school and the Boys Blgh
School here. He entered the law office OF Wy
lands & Belknap at the age OF 10 years, aud
some years after was admitted 10 practice. He
has taken great interest in Bay City Paflor, No.
place il in the position it now occupies. On re-
firing from the chair Of his parl0r last January
he was presented with 4 handsome badge. He
is junior member Of the Society OF California
Pioneers.
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W. II. Nelson. Vice Chairman OF the Joint
Committee Of Arrangements, and. as such. an OK
ofIciO Of all subcommittee, was born In this city
twenty-seveu years ago. His education was
gained in Tie State of Nevada, where lie grad
uated from tie High School OF Gold HUI, Storey
County. He Is also a graduate of Hastings Law
College, and is member OF the law firm Of
Reddy, Campbell aud Nelson.
FL Dorado Pa Tor, No. 80, OF this city, has had
his name enrolled as a member since December
1885. In bis parlUr lie las served as Second
Vice President aud President. and he served as a
delegate from his paror IN 1887 TO The Grand
Parlor held III Chico, since which lime lie has
been The paIlol's delegate each year.
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San Joaquin County. His later years have been
devoted 10 his employers. George Shreve s. Co.
AT the organization OF National Parlor, No. 11S,
n. S. q. W., he was one OF the charter members.
Since then he has represented the parlor on all
the celebration committees. and 1t present holds
the position OF Third Vice President. He is also
q member of the San Joaquin Society OF Pioneers.
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Captain Charles L. Tilden Grand Marshal Of
the Order OF Native Sons. was elected 10 his hon
ored position at the last Grand Parlor held at
Chico. He was born July II, 1857. near Nickel
umne Hill, in Calaveras County, and came to San
Francisco when very young.
He graduated from Hastings College of Law in
1881, and has ever since beeA engaged in his
profession IN this city. He has been delegate
to the Grand Failor ever since bis (the NatiOnaD
parlor was instituted. He was the Charter Pres
ident OF National Parlor and has been Chairman
OF the Committee on Laws and Supervision. HIS
captaincy Of Company q, First Infantry Regi-
ment, y. q. C., extends over nearly eight years.
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graduated from ST. VIncent's College. Los An
geles Engaging US a nook keeper 1T virginia
City he worked until 1887. when he engaged III
business In this city,. He Is Grand Protector OF
inent member. of the Young Mems Institute;
also a member OF California Parior. NO. i. he
was q delegate to The last Grand Parlor, ana Is
one of the 1900 delegates to the WoflPs falr.
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LOOK On DitlI ; UuHS
shoulders the burden
of this celebration,
as the Native Sons
t Ii e NJ 5 elves are.
Colonel Chamber
lain, whose able lead
er 5 h j p managed
the many parlors so
aptly during the past
few weeks, is no
longer the represent
alive of tie order of
Native Sons alone,
but of the younger
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j. r. Howell. Chairman OF the Committee on
Literary Exercises, has had 10 have much moro
diplomacy enter INTO his intercourse with apDii-
canis, both successful aud unsuccessful for parts
in The literary exercises at the Grand Opera
House than he ever expected. For weeks he
strove 10 fill out the programme OF seventeen
numbers, but he stopped at number IA, and
with night after night OF hard work the COM
mittee failed to fill the quota. The programme
when completed, however. gave evidence OF great
has been one of the most successful OF chairmen,
but 1t is attributable TO an honest desire TO please
the public.
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like Trojan, plodding about the city! for funds
when others were bringing in their books ald
quitting their work in disgust.
lie Was born in fnis city. of French parentage.
March 10, 1859, where he has resided ever since
with the exception of several European trips.
He is charter member oil Stanford Parlor, NO.
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Charles F. Croker, the life of the Finance
Committee, of which he is Chairman. was born
In Sacramento on the 26th OF December. 1904.
II came 10 San Francisco years ago, and mas
ever since made his residence here. He Is wee
President OF the Southern Pacific Company. ana
represents more wealth than any other member
of the Finance Committee. Without his assistance
at an early stage of the canvass for money Inc
celebration would have been a failure. He Is a
member of Pacific Parlor, which he Joined In
January, 1887.
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John II. Heger. Chairman OF the Executive
Finance Committee, has tic honor OF being the
Oldest Naive Son In this city, and probably the
oldest In the State. He was born In Sonoma in
1S47, aud is therefore 43 years OF age. His
education was gained In Il little old shanty IN
Eofega, western pat of Sonoma County. and is
of The most practical kind. His father came to
this Coast ships carpenter In 1913, aud was
impofiuned on behalf OF the ships owner TO
build steam mill. This he consented to do,
and the mill, which was The first one built west
of The Rocky Mountains, was soon mt In work
lug order. Settling in Sonoma County the lder
Hegler soon saw family grow up about him..
Sixteen years ago JOHN II. Hegler came 10 san
Francisco as 4 representative OF the California
State Grange. from which lie gradually deVe!-
oped into partner with johnson and others In
the firm of Hegler, Johnson & Co.. dairy produce
dealers. lie Is also owner OF the largest dairy III
the State.
Mr.. uegler is member of Pacific Parlor OF Ma
tive Sons and is a life member OF the Pioneers
Association. To him is due TO a great eXtentitne
success In collecting funds for the celebration.
He not only altered faulty aud inenectuai sys-
rem 10 one ,nat was sure To win, but by his per-
sona canvass raised thousands OF dollars that
would otherwise be resting now in the same IN
side pockets as before his visit.
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Frank II. Dunno Secretary of the Finance
Committee and native of the city and county OF
San francisco, being born here in 1868. he re-
ceived his education in the public schools aha Is
admitted TO praoIee before the Supreme Court
OF the State In 1887, and is at present connected
with the San Francisco Law journal.
Columbia Par0r boasts his membership whete
he Is on It's charter. He has represented Els
parlor In two OF the Grand parlOrs and IS also
District Deputy Grand President.
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Past Grand President Charles W. Decker has
fourteen years OF lis growth. His enthusiasm
has never slackened in all these years, but in
stead, has increased with his accumulated eX-
perience.
DR.. Decker was born in Sacramento County in
1895 and graduated first from the Lincoln Cram
mar School and later from The Medical College
OF the Pacific as doctor of dental surgery. III
the Grand Parl0r he has held a half dozen posi-
tons OF honor. lie is author Of the n. $. q. w.
ritual and secret work. In sum he Is a man and
an exemplary Native Son.
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George II. Pppy. the Chairman of the Joint
Conference Committee OF the Native Daughters
aud Native Sons. was born in this city June q,
1858. He was educated in the high schools,
from which he emerged with diploma. In 1884
he became charter member of Golden Gate
position Of honor afforded by his parlor. de is
also 4 member OF the new organization OF Past
Presidents, known as the Past Presidents Asso-
citation.
Besides being prominent among the Native
Sons and Native Daughters, he has been MEM
Der OF several Fourth OF July committees. and
last year did some very efectual work while on
the committee.
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l.. X Hagenkamp.- Chairman OF the Night
Parade Committee and Secretary Of the Printing
Committee, was not called upon TO do much active
WORK until about week ago. when he was thrust
into the whirlpool Of arrangements for an almost
impromptu parade Oh the night OF the 9th OF
September. Entering hastily into the arrange
ments he, with Eugene F. Bert, Grand Marshal,
made great success OF what was 10 the fremen
the greatest event OF all.
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W. II. Thornly, Grand Trustee OF the order
and Chairman Of Tie Parade Committee, also
member OF the Auditing Committee, was born al
Sonoma, Sono,Da County, ia 1856.
He is one OF the charter members oil San Fran.
cisco Parlor No. 49, which was instituted in De-
cemDer, 1884. The Offices OF Treasurer and
Trustee have been held by him several terms.
He has also been member OF the Grand Paror
during the last Two years, and was elected
Grand Trustee at CHICO last April.
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1879 he came to this city, where, at the age of
10 years lie graduated from the grammar schools
with first hOnors Immediately he went to work
for the Selby Smelling Lead Company. where he
has since been employed as an assayer.
lie Is a charter member Of the National Parlor,
instituted In 1885, and is at present its Treasurer.
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George ". Hupers. Secretary of Hall and
Headquarters and Pavilion and Invitation COM
mitiees, was born near AlvaradO. Alameda
County, California on the 22d day OF February.
1868. AT LlvermoTe he attended the public
schools and the Livermore College. and after
ward attended the Hastings College OF the Law,
from which he graduated In 1885 In his twenty
second year He has since been engaged in the
practice of his profession in this city.
Mr.. Hupers has been CLOSELY ident1ned WIN
the history of National Parlor, No. 11S, n. S. U.
W., being one of It's charter members. He has
served as Trustee and passed through the chairs
of his parlor, and completed his term as fresl-
dent thereof last July. He has been sent as a
delegate to every session of the Grand Parlor by
his parlor since the latter's Institution In 1883.
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Charles Gross, Chairman of the Committee on
Music and member of the Reception Committee,
was born IN San Francisco September o. 1862.
He was educated in the public schools OF this
city, and graduated with high nonors IN 1877.
He is member OF Bay City Parlor. No. 104, aud
one Of their Past Presidents His connection
with the order dates from June 1, 1887. since
which time he has taken most active interest,
being honored by his parlor with election to the
Grand Parlor at Fresno in 1888 aud Chico in
1890 He was District Deputy Grand President
under G. 7. Ryau's administration.
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Portraits of the Prominent Off.
GERS and Committeeman
of the N. S. G. W.
CREDIT GIVEN WHERE IT IS DUE.
A Short Account of the Salient Feat
ures of the Young Men Who
Spent Time, Energy and Money
TO Make the Celebration of the
Fortieth Anniversary of the Ad-
mission of California to the
Union a Complete Success.

This State. whose resources and history
are peculiarly rich and characteristic, is,
no doubt, as proud of the Native Sons, who
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and is Vice President OF the San francisco
Branch OF the National League os Pattern
makers. He is a charter member OF Rinc0n
Parl0r, and was also Chairman OF us Board OF
Trustees. He was delegate to the Grand Par
Tor OF 1888. held at Fresno, and again at Chico.
where he was appointed District Deputy Grand
President.
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joseph T.. Kehrlein, Chairman OF the Native
Sons Ball Committee, was one OF the organizers
of Alcalde Parlor. and has served as one of its
Presidents. He is member OF the Grand Par
Tor, and has attended four OF its sessions. Be-
sides his numerous connections with the Native
Sons, he is prominent with the members Of the
National Guard, to which lie belongs.
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Fupene f. Bert. Chairman OF the Entertain.
ment Committee, is also the Chairman OF the
Committee on Legislation OF the Grand Parlor,
is another son of San Francisco, where he was
born February 10, 1866 His education was
gained In the public schools and at Hastings
Law College Of the University OF California, at
Berkeley.
In his parlor. Mission No. SO, he has been an
ipdefatigable worker. He Is now one OF its Past
Presidents and was one of The originators and
incorporates of the Mission Parlor building
Association.
He is member Of the Grand Parlor and was
Grand Marshal OF the sixth OF September night
parade.
WILLIAM GILcHRIsT. Secretary o.: the Excur-
sion Committee.
william Gilchrist, Secretary Of the Excursion
Committee, was born In this city August 81, 1866.
He received his education at Lincoln School aad
has been employed as salesman during the past
seven years. His connection with the order
dates from the Institution of Columbia Parlor,
about TWO years since.
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Grand President William Il. Miller is a native
of Cenlervile, Alameda County, where he was
born in 1860. AT the age of IA he graduated
from tie public schools OF this city.
He Joined Pacific ParlOr, No. 10, seven years
ago and was soon elected President. He. with
Edward Hartman. founded the Native Sons
Library ana Reading Room Association. Four
years ago be was delegated by his parlor TO the
Grand Parlor at Woodland, and lie has been
member of that body ever since.
Two wears ago lie was elected Grand Lecturer
His career was success and in 1889 the Grand
Parior at san Rafael elected him as It's Grand
President.
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III Kennedy Chairman OF the Souvenir Com
mtee was born in San Francisco in 1868, and
has made this city his home all OF his life. For
years he worked as a compOsitor. In 1887 he
entered on course of law in the office OF T..
Reddy, and last May was admitted to practice.
Mr.. Kennedy is a charter member Of Mission
ParlOr which, for the past three years, lie has
represented Ill the Grand Parlor.
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Edward F. Dentler was born In San Francisco,
raised and educated In the public schools OF San
Diego County. After leaving school he studied
dentistry, and after completing lis studies re-
turned to San Francisco to enter upon the prac.
tice OF his chosen profession. He was The char
ter President of FL Dorado Parlor, serving two
terms. He represented FL Dorado Parlor three
terms I'm the Grand ParOr, and served as ID. ID.
&. +. under Grand President Dorm. Served one
term as Grand Trustee. He Is now connected
with California Par,or, No. l. and is member OF
the Joint Committee and Secretary OF the Music
and Hotels and Accommodations Committees.
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A. T. McCreery, Chairman of the Printing
Committee, was first connected with the Order OF
Native Sons as a charter member OF Mamie Par
lor, No. 1o5, of which he Is Sill = member and
one of the Past Presidents Ee has represented
Mantle Parlor IN the lassiltvo sessions OF the
Grand ParlOr. and is a member OF the COMMITTEES
on Ritual. He Is also member ci the Joint
Committee of Arrangements.
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John r. Finn, Chairman Of the Committee on
Badges and Regalias and member Of the Re
gatta Committee, was born in this city, SepIem-
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Charles ii. Mass. Chairman OF the Committee
on Carriages and Transportation, was born In
San Francisco. December IL, 1866. and edu-
Gated IN the public schools OF san Francisco.
He joined FL Dorado Parlor, No 3D. upon the
night OF lis institution, February 10, 1885, aud
served a term as Recording Secretary In July,
1888, he was Installed as Its President. After
having served in all Of the lower chairs, 10 July.
1890, he was again Installed as President, his
election having been unanimous, tribute TO Ills
abilities as presiding ot1cer.
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Sol Bloom was born In this city in the latter
part OF the year 1S47 and Is graduate OF the
Boys High School and hastings College OF Law
has held several positions OF honor on commits
tees and served as Secretary Of the COMMITTEES
on Badges and Regalia.
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Peter G. du Ply. Chairman OF the Auditing Com
tee, was born in July, 1867, at Los Angeles. In