The San Francisco call., 1908-11-29
Ten Men Prove Maxim

Two or three years ago 10 young
men just entering into business and
professional life sat down together at
a table In a San Francisco cafe, and
their conversation turned upon their
individual futures. Then and there
those young men pledged themselves to
a certain line Of conduct. Whenever
one of our names is mentioned in the
presence Of any other" they agreed
that one shall say a good word for
the one who is spoken OF. We shall
never say a bad word about one OF our
number, but on the contrary shall be
always on the lookout for a chance to
say something that viii aid and assist
each other in our various lines Of work.
We shall forever and everywhere keep
boosting one another"
That sdea was carried out, and today
those 10 young men are in the fore
front OF the activities to which they
have devoted themselves. Not one but
has made a success OF his work. and
not one but attributes his success IN
large measure to the continual boosting
that has been given him by his friends.
Just such an idea dominates the Mil
Ion club. IT is founded on the princi-
p1e that with an enormous member
shin everIastingly and unitedly show
ing the world and telling the world
what san Francisco really is, the city
VIII grow by leaps and bounds. A pull
all together, a determination that moth
ing can daunt. and the city surely will
reach the 600, 600 population mark by
the end Of the six years that inter
rene between now and 1sI5-such is
,he spirit OF the Million club.
Grows From an Idea
Like many other movements that
have done the greatest good to the
ereatest number, the Million club has
come into being spontaneously4 It
does not owe its life to a single man or
set OF men, but TO an overnight growth,
bornsof a big idea That ls15 has been
set as the date by which time the city
shall attempt practically TO double its
present population is due TO the desire
that the goal shall be a definite one.
ia that year. il is expected the Panama
canal win be thrown open to commerce.
and san Francisco viii step at once
into the position Of one Of the most
fnnortantt seaports Of the world. Al
ready the city's recovery from the dis
aster Of 1906 is the marvel Of the cen
fury. but few people who have not
seen with their own eyes realize the
strides that Il has made. The Mil
lion club purposes to publish. the true
state of affairs 10 the outside world
and 10 show what has been accom-
plished without outside help.
To accomplish the results that its
purpose demands, the Million club ex-
meets to secure its funds through an
nuai membership dues Of 25 cents per
member. The payment Of this fee en-
titles the member 10 enrolment and to
an enameled emblem containing the
clubs design in red. white, blue and
gold. Headquarters has been opened
in the Lick building. and from here
the campaign OF education and publicity
win be conducted. In no way does the
~ intend to usurp or encroach upon
~ functions Of the California Promo
ton committed or any other civic body.
hut TO join with these, when possible,
in campaigns tending 70 aid the city s
growth, and. when necessary, TO work
alone
First in tie campaign that already
has been planned Will probably gone a