It did seem that there was an abundance of creative talent in those early years and that quartets (the Orpheum and Keith Vaudeville circuits almost always had a quartet booked as part of the regular show) attracted men who could improvise - men who knew chords and how to put them together:
The Barflies happened to be blessed with four guys who had, independently, been attracted to the foot lights long before we met
 
 

GEORGE McCASLIN
1901 -January 2, 1985

The son of a minister and Missouri bred, George made his living as an insurance salesman but was best known to all as a quartet man. A charter member of the Society, he also directed the local Sweet Adeline chorus. As a member of many civic organizations he was a real people person" and loved to sing. He died in 1985 at the age of 83 followed by his beloved wife, Lillian, three years later. Their son, Jim, passed away in 1994 and their son Tom is an accomplished musician who currently lives and performs in Tulsa.
 

HARRY HALL
September 19, 1890 - July 9, 1960

Harry Hall was born and raised in Hetton-Le-Hole, Durham County, England (and he wouldn't let you forget it) and came to the U.S. in 1914. Settling in West Frankfort, Illinois, he soon married Maude May Fuell on September 14, 1914. After joining the U.S. Army, Harry served overseas in Europe and was discharged in 1919 and soon after moved to Pawhuska, Oklahoma. In 1937 Harry moved to Bartlesville where he worked as a painting contractor.
He quickly became active in several civic organizations joining the local Akdar Temple, Kara Grotto, Elks Lodge, A F & A M, Knights of Pythias Lodge, Painters Local 695, Shriners, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Club, and American Legion. Perhaps looking for another organization to join, Harry was in attendance at the first Tulsa meeting April 11, 1938.

BOB DURAND
1906 May 13, 1978

A handsome young man, Bob was born in Junction City, Kansas where he graduated from high school in 1923. He attended the University of Kansas, sang in the U. of K. Glee Club and received his degree in 1927. His father was president of the bank and Bob proudly followed in his dad's footsteps. Following graduation he took a job offer at the First National Bank of Bartlesville.
When Bob was called to service he joined the Air Force and earned the rank of Captain before his honorable discharge in 1946. He returned home and married Mary Mustard and raised three daughters. Bob worked his way up to Senior Vice President at the bank and retired in 1968 after 41 years of service.
He was also active in several civic organizations:
The Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Scottish Rite
Bodies, and Akdar Shrine. He unselfishly gave of
his time and talent and served as treasurer of the
Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce as well as the
Bartlesville Welfare Association.
After passing the "audition" and joining the Barflies, Bob's dad (also a quartet man) taught the quartet by rote a beautiful 1882 ballad entitled White Wings. It became a popular addition to their repertoire.
After a long illness, Bob passed away on May 13,1978 at the age of 72.
 

HERMAN E KAISER
1900 - February 23 1965

Born in Sweet Springs, Missouri, Herman sang bass for 22 years in the Bartlesville Presbyterian choir. He too belonged to several local civic organizations such as the Kiawanians, and several Masonic bodies. Herman worked for Phillips Petroleum from 1922 to 1964 (who later hired them to promote the company) and retired as a senior purchasing agent. He died February 23, 1965 at the age of 65 and was survived by his wife, Mildred.