Bay District Hoo Hoo Honors Capt. Robert Dollar and Pioneer Lumbermen

Capt. Robt. Dollar

Nearly 300 lumbermen attended the complimentary dinner to Capt. Robert Dollar and the.pioneer lumbermeh of the Golden State at the F airmont Hotel on Thursday evening November 12, rvhich rvas given by the Bay District Hoo-Hoo. Fred Roth, Vicegerent Snark of the Bay District, was toastmaster.

In opening the program of the evening, Vicegerent Snark Roth said:-"This is indepd a most gratifying gathering. Truly a tribute to our honored guest-Captain Dollar and the pioneers assembled who blazed the trails in the lumber industry. Our program is a long one and limited. We will proceed rvith a word of blessing from our Chaplain Pzirson Simpkin. Kindly remain standing while we sing America directed by Charles Lamp."

At the conclusion of several beautiful piano solos by Miss Lillian Clark, Parson Simpkin talked on the "Romance of the Lumber Industry."

"This room-the guest of honor and these pioneer lumbermen-could furnish out of their experiences a romance that would outvie the dreams of the ri..etr or the printed p?g€," the Parson declared. He continued, "It needs no great vision to catch the romance of this great. industry. The romance of the forest with that harvest where trees span some of them, half the known history of humanity, the green glory and peace make a temple. In their silences the great strong men of lumber, rough of hand, golden of heart is the most glorious workshop time ever fur'nished'"

The Parson then dwelt on the romance of the game of Service. and then discussed Reforestation, which he stated was "a century long task and hope that reaches to bless unborn generations." He paid tribute to Hoo-Hoo, as the soul of the great industry and for its great program of brotherhood, confidence, and education. In concluding, the Parson said, "The lumbermen ask for no praise or reward. This generation rvill lie down when its work is done with folded hands content to know that it has sct the beginning of forests for poets, the children and the needs of the years when we shall all be dim memories."

Julius Haug then rendered several fine violin solos, and Miss Lillian Clark who possessed a beautiful mezzo soprano voice, sang two delightful solos.

Capt. Robert Dollar received a wonderful reception, which ehded with a big Nine, when he rose to talk on his subject, "Reminiscences." Capt. Dollar gave his early experiences in the lumber industry, dating back to his birth eighty-two years ago when he said that he was born in the family home which was just above a lumber office. He then told of his experiences in the early lumber camps of Canada, Michigan, and California. It was through his association in the lumber business, that he embarked in the shipping trade, and he spoke on the growth and development of the Dollar Steamship Co. which to-day maintains a regular "Round-the-World"'' service. Capt.'Dollar has made several trips around the world in the interests of his organization and just recently returned from his last trip about two months ago. He had .many enjoyable reminiscences to relate regarding his world trips and various countries visited, and during his last trip he stated that he made over four hundred business calls; also, as many buildings in foreign countries do not maintain elevator -service, these calls ofteh necessitated climbing three and four flights of stairs which he said was no easy task. Captain Dollar's "Reminiscences" were extremely interesting and thoroughly enjoyed by the large gathering.

Cowell Dein entertained the gathering with banjo solos, and Marjorie Kahl with several pleasing ballet dances was the last number on the entertainment program.

_,_T!" last speaker of the evening was the Hon. John L. McNab who talked on "The Importance of the Merchant Marine to Our Country." Mr. McNab is an able speaker and his address was very much enjoyed. He paid^ Capt. Dollar a very pleasing compliment for the positibn that he has attained in international shipping and ipoke at length on better international feelings that will be secured w-ith foreign courtries through the trade relations carried on by the Dollar Steamship Co. in their "Round the World" serrilce.

. Dgt_t_"S the dinner hour Fred Roth read telegrams from the following who extended their best wishes tJCapt. Dol- lar and the pioneer lumbermen present at the meeting: A. J. Hager, Snark of the lJniverse, Lansing, Michigan; Henry R. Isherwood, Secretary-Treasurer, St. Louis; G. Cornwall, Portland; Phil B. Hart, Vicegerent Snark, Los Angeles. and William Sproul, President of the Southern Pacific Railway, who was in New York on a business trip.

The speaking and entertainment program was broadcasted over Radio Station KPO, which is operated by Hale Bros. and the San Francisco Chronicle. During the dinner, Toastmaster Roth received several telephone calls from Hoo-Hoo members unable to attend announcing that the speaking was coming in over the radio very clearly. Among these calls was one from H. W. Cole of the Little River Lumber Co. at Crannell, Humboldt County.

Following the dihner, there was a Concatenation in which 25 Kittens were initiated and 6 reinstatements made. The initiation and new Ritual was very effective and was in charge of Vicegerent Snark, Fred Roth; Senior Hoo-Hoo, 1larll Gaetjen; Junior Hoo-Hoo, J. E. Higgins, Jr.; Bojum, H. C. Shallish; Scrivenoter, E. P. Ivory; Jibberwock, john Stroud; Custocatian, Art Hiscox; Arcanoper, Reginald pmith, and Gurdon, G. C. Troth, J. E. (Ted) Higgins, Jr. had charge of the junior work,.and with the assisfance-of Tom Brown, Eddie Peggs, and Milt Hendrickson, they produced several new stunts which went over big with the large number of Cats in attendance. At the ionclusion of the initiation, Capt. Robert Dollar read the Code of Ethics to the new members.

During the Concatenation, Rod Hendrickson, Tunior Hoo-Hoo- o1 th9 Supreme Nine, was called on by Viceger- ent Snark Fred Roth to address the meeting. - He siid: "I feel it is one of the rare moments of mflife to have been chosen Junior Hoo-Hoo to represent on the Supreme Nine these four western states, whiih in part is to pay homage to our beloved Brother Hoo-Hoo Capt. Dollai. We are proud as an Order to have him as a member of our ranks

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Adcquatc rtoregc ttock et San Pcdro and this dedicated evening in his honor is only a fractional tribute of what we most desire or hope to express. We sincerely hope his kindly advice and council may continue to be our guide for many, many years to come,"

Attractive menus which were printed on Redwood were furnished bv the California Redwood Box Co. The entertainment prbg.am, which was directed by Chas. Lamp, was furnished by Kohler & Chase, the well known San t'rancisco musical concern. The committee in charge of the arrangements for this successful affair was: J, E. Martin, "The California Lumber Merchant," Chairman; Fred Roth, with J. C. McCallum; J. E. Peggs, \M. R. Chamberlain & Co.; C. C. Stibick, with Frederick S. Palmer; L. A. Godard, Hendrickson Lumber Co.; F. W. Burgers, IJnion Lumber Co., and C. R. Wilson. Chas. R, McCormick Lumber Co.

Frank Trower, Trower Lumber Co., was chairman of the Reception Committee, and was assisted by Walter Kelly, Chas. R. McCormick & Co.; J. E. Peggs, W. R. Chamberlin & Co.; Henry Hink, Dolber & Carson Lumber Co., and R. A. Hiscox, Western State Lumber Co., Forrest Wilson, Little River Lumber Co., won first prize, a beautiful cigarette holder, for bringing in the largest number of Kittens from San Francisco, while Harry Carter, Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co., was awarded second Drize, a pair of cuft links. Milt Hendrickson, Waterfront S-ash & DLor !o., ryon first prize for bringing in the largest number from Oakland and the East Bav District.