Stow, John A.

November 6, 2015

John A. Stow (Dec. 30, 1841-Dec. 28, 1911) was a charter member of The Lambs and was among the members to sign the Club Articles of Incorporation on May 7, 1877. He was elected in 1875. Stow served as Club Treasurer and as the second Boy of The Lambs, 1879-1880.… Continue reading →

Sparks, Ned A.

November 6, 2015

Edward Arthur Sparkman – aka Ned Sparks (November 19, 1883 – April 3, 1957) was Canadian born and best known as a ‘deadpan’ actor of stage and screen, appearing in over 10 stage productions, and 80 films. Among his film include The Canary Murder Case (1929), 42nd Street (1933), Alice… Continue reading →

Reid, Robert

November 6, 2015

Robert Reid (July 29, 1862—December 2, 1929) was a leading painter of impressionist art, a teacher, and a gambler. Reid was elected to The Lambs 12 April 1894 as a professional member. He completed three paintings for The Lambs, including portraits of Clay M. Greene and Charles Hale Hoyt. Reid… Continue reading →

Pocock, A.J.

November 6, 2015

Agustin James Pocock (November 10, 1922-September 22, 2012) was known professionally as A.J. when he was elected to The Lambs in 1953. Pocock was born in Shanghai, China. His father was in the insurance industry. He and his parents, Fred and Mae Pocock, returned to San Francisco the following year.… Continue reading →

Peck, Raymond W.

November 6, 2015

Raymond W. Peck (July 3, 1876-March 15, 1950) served The Lambs as Librarian, Recording Secretary, Councilor, Boy, and the 25th Shepherd. He was a successful lyricist and writer for vaudeville and Broadway musicals. Peck was elected to The Lambs in 1910 and was a member for 40 years. He retired… Continue reading →

O’Rourke, Tex

November 6, 2015

Tex O’Rourke (1886-1963) was a colorful figure in the world of boxing and publicity, a raconteur of The Lambs who boasted he met P.T. Barnum and grew up in the circus. O’Rourke was one of the original fabulists, a man who got one over on the New York Times, which… Continue reading →

Olcott, Chauncey

November 6, 2015

Chauncey Olcott (July 21, 1858 – March 18, 1932) was an American stage actor, songwriter and singer of Irish descent. Olcott was elected to The Lambs in 1882, when the Club was just eight years old. If he is remembered for anything today, it’s for writing the classic “When Irish… Continue reading →