Municipal blue book of San Francisco, 1915 . eat fire of 1906 he assumed the responsibility of allowingthousands of homeless men. women and children to gain shelter inthe parks and squares, and at the first meeting of the Commissionafter the disaster his prompt action in this emergency was formallyapproved. It was officiallv estimated that 200,000 persons foundrefuge in the several public parks of the peninsula, vast numberslocating in Golden Gate Park. The beauties and benefits of this park are sufficient evidence ofthe labors of President Metson and his associates in its an app
Municipal blue book of San Francisco, 1915 . eat fire of 1906 he assumed the responsibility of allowingthousands of homeless men. women and children to gain shelter inthe parks and squares, and at the first meeting of the Commissionafter the disaster his prompt action in this emergency was formallyapproved. It was officiallv estimated that 200,000 persons foundrefuge in the several public parks of the peninsula, vast numberslocating in Golden Gate Park. The beauties and benefits of this park are sufficient evidence ofthe labors of President Metson and his associates in its an appreciation of his efforts, Metson Lake, one of the most pic-turesque sheets of water in the park, was named in his honor byhis fellow Commissioners. Mr. !\Ietson was married in April, 1893, to Miss Josephine Kerche-val, who died in 1913. He has a son, Wilfred Graham ^letson. Com-missioner Metson is a member of the Pacific Lnion, Bohemian andUnion League Clubs, and a Past Grand Trustee of the Xati\e Sonsof the Golden West. Park Commission 131. 132 ^Municipal Blue Book of San Francisco
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