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SIR JOHN
WERNER SHAEFFER, 33 Deg.
Among Masons on this coast there is no name so
familiar as Grand Lecturer Shaeffer. He was appointed
Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of California in October, 1860, and, with the
exception of one year, has occupied that responsible position continuously up
to the present time. His patient, amiable and genial disposition, coupled with
long experience, especially qualifies him for the peculiar duties of his important
office; and the many enconiums (sic) bestowed upon
him by successive Grand Masters are a sufficient guaranty of his efficiency and
capability in the discharge of his duties.
Bro. Shaeffer
is a member of California Chapter, No. 5, Royal Arch Masons, and California Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, and an Inspector
General of the 33 deg., and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Free Masonry. He is genial, affable, and generous. As a manufacturer
and business man he is a pioneer, and one of the leading houses on the Pacific
Coast.
Transcribed By: Cecelia M. Setty.
Source: “Illustrated Fraternal Directory Including
Educational Institutions on the Pacific Coast”, Page 27, Publ. Bancroft
Co., San Francisco. Cal. 1890.
© 2013 Cecelia M. Setty.
San Francisco County Biographies