6th Annual Parson Simpkin Reunion

By Frank \7. Trower

The sixth Annual reunion at the "Parson" Simpkin Sequoia Memorial at Calaveras State Park was held Sunday, October 11, 1936, just five years to the day since the noble tree and the bronze tablet on granite were dedicated to the memory of Hoo-Hoo's great leader. Again were those present favored with an incomparable Sierran day, in one of the most beautiful bits of California forest scenery.

Community singing was led by Chas. S. Brace of Stockton, accompanied on the piano by Carl R. Moore of San Francisco. The program was opened by Bert Bryan of Oakland, who read "A Litany for Trees," written by Dean Chas. A. Campbell of Rollins College. Solos were rendered by Miss Frances Bowerman of Stockton, accompanied by Prof. Elliott, both these artists being on the faculty of the College of the Pacific. Another welcome guest from that Stockton seat of learning was its renowned President, Dr. Tully C. Knoles, who made the address of the day, stressing the significance of trees in human life and linking up their helpful beauty with the life of the late Supreme Chaplain of the lumber fraternity, Peter A. Simpkin, who was its field officer for nine years.

Tom L. Gardner of Stockton, the 1936 Chairman of the Memorial Committee, who first suggested the plan for dedicating a great Sequoia to "Parson" Simpkin, requested Frank W. Trower to serve as chairman of the day. George

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M. Cornwall was chosen as chairman f.or 1937. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to Charles G. Bird of Stockton for his untiring efiorts in handling the various arrangerr^ents, in which he was assisted by C. D. LeMaster of Sacramento.

Central California Hoo-Hoo Club No. 62 ioined forces to make this affair a success. President J' U. Gartin of Modesto and Secretary Donald G. Bird of Stockton called their Club's October meeting for Saturday night at the Big Trees Hotel, Calaveras Grove. This old-time hostelry was filled to capacity. "Ji-" Gartin presided at the big campfire and low-jinks. Songs and stories provided a very h"ppy evening, to which Park Warden C. M. Traylor contributer with suitable remarks about the State Parks and Calaveras Grove in particular. The Sunday memorial service closed fittingly with the group singing "Auld Lang Syne."

Among those present at this joint meeting were:

Carl R. Moore, Moore Mill & Lbr Co. .... San Francisco

Mrs. C. R. Moore . San Leandro

C. R. Moore, Jr. Stockton Shelton C. Moore San Leandro

B.E. Bryan, Strable Hardwood Co. ' .. Oakland

Mrs. B. E. Bryan Oakland

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