The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-03
JEREMIAH F. SULLIVAN.

popularity and esteem was lncredSeu teuioIu
when he went through the Eastern cities to
plant the emblem of the order on Atlantic
shores. Accounts of his work there have been
Der OF the city Board of Education, and his
career On the Superior Bench Is too well known
TO need an extended notice.
JOHN j. M'DADE.
John j. McDade from bis youth has been
actively connected with young mems societies.
At 10 years OF age lie was President of the Altar
Society OF ST. Joseph's Parish, and afterward
became President Of nearly ali The charitable
and benevolent societies OF that parish. He was
always active and energetic In promoting move
ments for the welfare aud advancement OF young
men, and brought TO the work OF organizing the
Young Mems Institute many years of expert
ence, besides his natu al capacity for organiza-
ton and his zeal and earneslness in anything ne
undertakes. He was one OF the youngest ana
brightest members OF the Legislature in this
State in 1880, and ha 5 filled several public posi-
tions ereditably and efficiently. He was the
leader among the young men who attended the
first meeting for the organization OF the Institute
He selected the officers of that meeting, gave
the society its name, SHAPED It's pollcy and
launched 1t on It's career OF usefulness. he pre-
ferred 10 remain in The ranks Tor awnIe, Dtt IN
May, 1885, took hold of the helm and Infused
new life into the movement. He boldly under
took the work OF organization, ana Went
into cities and towns around san francisco
uDheralded and left with branch oil the instl-
tute started. He devoted nearly all his time for
three aud half Years 10 Iis work aud increased
the branches from No. 10 No. 100, the men,
bership from 140 to $500, spread The move
ment from the Pacific 10 the Atlantic Ocean, In
present headquarters for the society. he pro.
posed the entertainment held at the Grand OPP
House in 1887, and worked night ana Gay
to make it a success. AS a result nearly 1000
friends OF the society were unable 10 gain ad-
mission TO the theater that night. AS recoe-
milton OF his labors and self-saerihcing devotion
to the Institute the members presented him III the
Grand Council at Sacramento with handsome
diamond ring that cost 500. From the very be-
ginning he was confident that the young society
he started would soon become national move
ment-0ne that would evoke into active being
Mas .rl.ia 10 nn1h nd n
that, uniting its members by the chains OF Catho-
lie Fraternity its influence would be palpable In
mSdsg e 81 he s Rgns na
ligcteued principle OF The American common
wealth.
LEANDER L. JAMES.
Grand Marshal Leander L. James OF Napa is 4
native OF the county III which he lives. He grad
uated from st. MaIy's College, and when The in
stitute being organized started No. Il IN
Napa, and then filled the office OF President OF
thar branch for two years. He was Deputy
Grand President twice, and represented his IN
sliute in four Grand Councils OF the order. he
was unanimously elected Grand Marshal at the
last two conventions. He is leading citizen and
prominent merchant of his native city, Conduct
ing an extensive lumber business there, and
owning a controlling interest in rica quick
silver mine in that locality he Is also PRESIDENT
OF tic Agricultural Fair Association OF bis dis
trict, and In addition TO all has always taken an
active interest i'll promoting the welfare OF the
Y. NJ l. In Napa County he is Immensely popu-
lar, as he is with all members of the Institute
who nave met him. Physically. as we'll as per
sonally, he is splendid specimen of a native
son of California, and will make an Imposing
chief OF the parade.
JOHN P. MORAN
John p Moran Grand First Vice. President, Is
a native OF Los Angeles, and while his appear |
anee would lead one to believe him man OF
middle age he is now only in his thlTty-seyenth |
year. He assisted in the organization OF the first
Institute of Southern CallTOrnia-No. IA OF Los |
Angeles-and was elected its first President He |
represented that institute in the last ihree Grand
Councils, and was twice chosen Grand First |
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Los Angeles and owner of considerable real es
tate in and near that city and proprietor OF
large terra Gotta works there. Mr.. Moran Is
very popular III the south, both as citizen and
member of the Y. NJ. l., OF which he is ali earn
est member.
NJ. c. HAssETT.
For many years NJ. c. Hassett was prominent |
in various Catholic aud Irish societies OF this |
city, being always anxious TO promote any move |
ment for the welfare OF young men, and when |
the Y. M. l. was organized lie eagerly availed |
himself OF an opportunity 10 help IN laying the |
member OF Institute No. of San Francisco, and |
at the expiration OF the term OF the first Presi- |
the Office of President, which be did. During |
his administration he organized seventeen |
branches and The institute increased rapidly in |
member ship, although when lie TOOK hold OF the
reins 1t was waning and he introduced the idea
of making the meetings interesting by holding
literary and musical entertainments at every SEES.
sion. He was the first Deputy Grand President
and did efficient work in this position. He was
also Chairman of the Board of Grand Directors
the movement For years he has been practic
ing law, and is now prominent aud popular at
torney of this city.
A. B. MAGUIRE.
A. b. Mcguire was born in the Hub, but has
spent the best part of his life in Sau Francisco.
He has always been identified with Catholic so.
cietles since he was quite young man. and for
many years served as President of ST. Peters
Sunday-schOol. When tile third institute was
organizing lie stepped In and became most sue
cessful organizer. He was elected lis first Pres.
ident and then not only devoted his best efforts
to building up the Institute, but ably assisted the
then Grand President in spreading the young
movement and materially helned the organiza-
ton OF the whole society. MIR. Mcguire is an
earnest. genial and enthusiastic member of the
Young Mems Institute and prosperous mer-
Chant OF this city.
MARTIN W. FLEMING.
Martin w. Fleming was charter member OF
Institute Nc. l, and was elected delegate TO
the second Grand Council and Grand President
at the fourth Grand Council IN Stockton He or
ganzed Institute No. 30 in This city and worked
for ii with such enthusiasm that 1t soon became |
one of the leading local branches OF The society.
He was faithful and energetic as Grand PresI- |
dent and during his term OF Office the order was
marked by healthy growth, which closed with |
tile favorable showing of 1910 members before |
the convention assembled year ago in Oakland |
and he was succeeded by Judge ullivan.
JOSEPH L. TwoHIG.
Grand Secretary joseph /. Twohig became |
member of Institute No. 3 al Its organization in |
June, 1885, Fl ON which time dates his connec- |
lion with the order. He was elected TO represent |
No. al the second Grand Council in San Jose, |
when he was chosen Grand Corresponding Secre- |
tary, the duties of which he discharged with sat
iSfactl0n duriug the year. and, as consequence, |
he found himself reelected al every Grand Coun-
ell to the office. AS the work increased with the
growth of the society he labored harder with |
The v0iumnouS correspondence entalled In or
gauizing country branches and establishing them
Permanently and well. His effoIts in this dlrec-
tiOn have been recognized by the members, who
regard him with feelings Of waimest friendship
aud esteem. He is goodnatured unassumng
member, who makes no noise about his work for
the society.
JOHN LYNCH.
Grand Treasurer John Lynch OF Oakland as
sisted IN organizing Institute No. 6-the first
branch OF The Y. NJ. |. in Alameda Cousty-m
his city. He was chosen for its first Presi-
dent and took lively interest In developing the
institute in Alameda County, Al all the Grand
Councils of the order he was present as the rep
reseniaiye No. 6. For four consecutive years
he has held The position OF Grand Treasurer at
The unanimous wish Of the Grand Councils lie
Is the father OF seven children, ameng whom are
said 10 be some promising young members for
the Y. Nj. /. Mr.. Lynch Is a wellkuown and re.
spected citizen Of Oakland.
DENIS GEARY.
Grand Lecturer Gerry has Tor many wears been
Interested in societies 10 promote The welfare OF
tile younger generation, and has been actively
connected with local organizations. He Is an
enthusiast IN military matters. aud now ranks as
\ ajor OF the Second Artillery regiment, n. &C
He was elected President of Institute No. for
two years, during which time his endeayors
toward firmly establishing and popularlZing that
branch were fruitful in gOud results Twice has
he been elected Grand Lecturer, the duties of
which Office he discharged faithfully and credit
ably.
FRANK 7. SHEA
Frank 7. Shea began mis- connection with the
Y. M. /. on becoming member OF Institute No. |
So in this city when IL was organized. Since
then he quickly rose from The ranks 10 a promi-
nent place among the members, who appreciated
bis WORK, and when al Tile request OF j. J. Me-
Dade he was asked to transfer his membership
TO new institute then forming In ST. Bridge,'s
parish, the members OF 30, regretting to lose his
genial presence, protested In friendly spirit
against the transfer. The branch, No. So |
gained Jealous and earnest member In HIM |
Nearly all The members OF the San Francisco
Institutes and delegates TO the Grand Councils
are familiar with bis eloquent addresses In
pleading The cause OF The Y. NJ. /. He Designed |
the new charter OF the Institute in connection
with j. j. McDdde MIR. Shea is a representative |
man OF San Francisco, accomplished, Travelled
and educated. He was travelling aud studying |
architecture In the cities of Europe for some |
years, when the Institute was being organized, |
and Is now member of the firm of Shea ~ Shea |