With 19 active business men as charter members the Rotary Club was organized for this city at a meeting held in the Commercial Bank last night. The organization which is only temporary will be affected and the permanent organization will take place on August 17. J. E. Godley and Dr. J. J. Hogan were instigators of the movement which brings to this city one of the liveliest organizations in the United States.

The local club will be in the Sacramento district, and will be under the supervision of Governor Bill of that city. It will include in its membership representatives from each branch of business in the city. J. E. Godley has been named temporary chairman of the local club James B. O'Hara, secretary. The members at last nights meeting included Lewis F. Bauer, Dan Brosnahan, Robert H. Brown, T. V. Collins, W. O. Crosby, L. S. Denius, J. E. Godley, F. Hatch, Harry Handlery, Dr. J. J. O'Hara, Russell F. O'Hara, Chas. E. Perry Jr., Carlos B. Rockwood, Thomas Smith, Wm. Widenmann.