Organisateurs De La Ligue Henri IV 1895
The Ligue Henri IV organizers were influential South-west French in San Francisco who wished to form a fraternal mutual aid society among their compatriots. They were led by MM. Bergerot (father and son), Doctors L. Bazet and J. E. Artigues, MM. B.Sarthou, P. B. Berges and J. Bayle. The organizers first meeting took place on January 5, 1895 at 320 Post St. (Ligue Henri IV became official on January 7th). Ligue membership had increased to 512 members by 1898, today there are over 850 members.
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Organisatuers:
MM. J.S. Godeau, A. Miqueu, P.B Berges, Aug. Berges, Dr. J.E. Artigues, MM. P.A. Bergerot,
J.B. Lacaze, J. Tauzy, Dr. L. Bazet, MM. J.A. Bergerot, B. Sarthou, J. Bayle
Content from: * Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars (1898)
P.B. (Pierre Bernard) Berges 1839-1910
GP.B. Berges- First president of la Ligue Henri IV (1895-1896)
P.B. (Pierre Bernard) Berges was born in OGEU, France in 1839. In 1855 young Berges started for California by sailing vessel via Cape Horn, and after a voyage of nine months landed safe in San Francisco. P.B. was a miner, gardener, florist, restaurateur, vintner, wine merchant and businessman. Pierre had four children. His brother, who followed him here five years later, was also Pierre. The younger brother went by Pierre and Pierre Bernard went by P. B.
P.B.'s arrival to America was during a period when thousands of Frenchmen came to California to discover gold and eventually settled in San Francisco.
*Courtesy of Marilyn Muller Dumesnil -Great grand daughter of P.B. Berges
P.B. (Pierre Bernard) Berges was born in OGEU, France in 1839. In 1855 young Berges started for California by sailing vessel via Cape Horn, and after a voyage of nine months landed safe in San Francisco. P.B. was a miner, gardener, florist, restaurateur, vintner, wine merchant and businessman. Pierre had four children. His brother, who followed him here five years later, was also Pierre. The younger brother went by Pierre and Pierre Bernard went by P. B.
P.B.'s arrival to America was during a period when thousands of Frenchmen came to California to discover gold and eventually settled in San Francisco.
*Courtesy of Marilyn Muller Dumesnil -Great grand daughter of P.B. Berges
P. A. Bergerot 1867-1959
Pierre Alexandre Bergerot (President 1897-1898) was born in San Francisco, February 5th, 1867. His parents were from around Oloron Ste Mary, France. He received his preliminary education in the public schools of San Francisco, graduating first from the Lincoln Grammar, and later from the Lowell High School. In both institutions he stood at the head of his class. He then went to France to perfect himself in the French language. He graduated from the Lyceum of Pau, and from the Bordeaux branch of the University of France. He then graduated from Hastings College of Law, ranking No. 1 on graduating therefrom. In 1897 he was selected president of the day for the Fourteenth of July celebration. In 1898 he was elected school director and chosen president of the Board of Education of San Francisco. Pierre was president and director of the French Hospital Association and a member of La Gauloise, French Ladies Benevolent Association and Cercle de L'Union.
Pierre Berges (Treasurer) born in Ojeu in 1845. Brother of P.B. Berges. Pierre came to California in 1860 via the Panama rail line.
Jean Arées
M. Jean Arées (Secretary Finance and Secretary of archives- President 1901-1902) Jean was born in Maslacq (Basses-Pyrenees, June 4, 1867). He was released from French military service as Deputy Accounting Officer he sailed for California and arrived in San Francisco on June 24 1890.
Present at the founding of la League Henry IV, he soon became a great asset, and was consecutively Secretary Finance and Secretary of archives.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
Present at the founding of la League Henry IV, he soon became a great asset, and was consecutively Secretary Finance and Secretary of archives.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
Dr. Joseph E. Artigues
Dr. Joseph E. Artigues (Physician League Henri IV), Joseph was born in San Francisco, June 19, 1863.
Raised in France by his Basque mother, he received his early education at Tarbes High School and returned to California in 1880. Dr. Artigues was then appointed house physician to the French Hospital.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
Raised in France by his Basque mother, he received his early education at Tarbes High School and returned to California in 1880. Dr. Artigues was then appointed house physician to the French Hospital.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
Dr Louis Bazet
Dr Louis Bazet (Physician and surgeon League Henri IV). Louis was born in Pau October 14, 1848. Dr Bazet was head of the French Hospital and held a professorship of surgery.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
Jean Mialocq (1859-1917)
Jean Mialocq (President 1905-1906)
Born in Maslacq, Basses-Pyrénées, France in 1859. Jean landed in California on May 15, 1884 and owned a nursery at 1518 Bush St.
Jean was one of the original board members of Ligue Henri IV and President from 1905-1906.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
Born in Maslacq, Basses-Pyrénées, France in 1859. Jean landed in California on May 15, 1884 and owned a nursery at 1518 Bush St.
Jean was one of the original board members of Ligue Henri IV and President from 1905-1906.
* Les Pyrénées et la Californie, by Amaury Mars
1906 Earthquake Report:
“Having no records dating back to 1906, we cannot clarify the effects of the earthquake and fire of 1906 on Ligue Henry IV and its members. We note only that the Leaguers were quick to be elected to the council of Directors of the “Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance Mutuelle” (French Mutual Benefit Society). The draft of the minutes of council of Directors "French Hospital for lexercise 1906-1907" was written on sheets headed League Henry IV. See photocopy at left.
The author expressed the following:
Messier Sociataires, arrive at the end of the mandate entrusted by you, we have your approval of the administrative and financial report for the fiscal year 1906-1907.
Two weeks prior when we were preparing to expand our home health, full of hope for the future, we now have unparalleled financial pain to tell you, gentlemen, that all our projects were destroyed and our hospital damaged by the terrible catastrophe of 18 April, in the space of 47 seconds. By providential chance we did not foresee a severe accident that could happen as a result of a wall collapse. Nearly all our patients were buried in rubble, torn from their sad position safely, this is principally due to the zeal, dedication and energy of all employees of the hospital and the medical professionals who began to work immediately.
We proceeded immediately to restore the rooms that were out of service, we placed our patients in the corridor that leads to the bathroom and in the contagious pavilion that had just been completed and suffered no damage.
Thanks to our medical professionals, and the committee who made arrangements with the Red Cross, the medicines and supplies were never missing. In the first few days, service did not work regularly due to lack of water, the kitchen and fireplaces were destroyed.. “
“Having no records dating back to 1906, we cannot clarify the effects of the earthquake and fire of 1906 on Ligue Henry IV and its members. We note only that the Leaguers were quick to be elected to the council of Directors of the “Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance Mutuelle” (French Mutual Benefit Society). The draft of the minutes of council of Directors "French Hospital for lexercise 1906-1907" was written on sheets headed League Henry IV. See photocopy at left.
The author expressed the following:
Messier Sociataires, arrive at the end of the mandate entrusted by you, we have your approval of the administrative and financial report for the fiscal year 1906-1907.
Two weeks prior when we were preparing to expand our home health, full of hope for the future, we now have unparalleled financial pain to tell you, gentlemen, that all our projects were destroyed and our hospital damaged by the terrible catastrophe of 18 April, in the space of 47 seconds. By providential chance we did not foresee a severe accident that could happen as a result of a wall collapse. Nearly all our patients were buried in rubble, torn from their sad position safely, this is principally due to the zeal, dedication and energy of all employees of the hospital and the medical professionals who began to work immediately.
We proceeded immediately to restore the rooms that were out of service, we placed our patients in the corridor that leads to the bathroom and in the contagious pavilion that had just been completed and suffered no damage.
Thanks to our medical professionals, and the committee who made arrangements with the Red Cross, the medicines and supplies were never missing. In the first few days, service did not work regularly due to lack of water, the kitchen and fireplaces were destroyed.. “
Diplome D'Honneur 1897
Photos of Henri IV banquets and memorabilia
1914 Henri IV Banquet
Bergez & Frank ( Poodle Dog restaurant)
March 14, 1914
1919 24th anniversary Ligue Henri IV Baquet
(Maison Saint-Germain, le dimanche 27 avril 1919)
Courtesy of Claudine Chalmers. Author of "French San Francisco"
1928 33rd Anniversary Banquet
Possibly in California Hall
(Note the lack of wine bottles during prohibition)
Courtesy of Ed Serres
1995 Centennial Ball (Marriott hotel SF)
1910 Banquet Menu (Poodle Dog Restaurant)
Courtesy of Claudine Chalmers. Author of "French San Francisco"
Dance Card 1904
Ligue Henri IV Dance Card (1904)
Cover Courtesy of Claudine Chalmers. Author of "French San Francisco". The banquet was held at the "Native Sons Hall" on Mason Street on December 3rd, 1904. The Hall was destroyed two years later in the 1906 earthquake and fire.
Inside pages below.
Some early French enterprises of San Francisco
Click photos for details
                     Ligue Henri IV, c/o Alliance Française, 1345 Bush St. San Francisco Ca. 94109 © 2010 Ligue Henri IV
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