The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-16
THE TILE CLUB CAT HOME"

EVENING RECEPTION ABOARD THE CANAL BOAT
LYING IN THE MOTH RIvER-R1cH COSTUMES
AND MELLOW LIGHTS.
The excitement around the wharf at the foot of
West Twenty-second street all day yesterday was
more than that caused by the usual arrival and de-
parture Of the Coney Island and Rockaway boats
more distinguished vessel than either Of tbe
steamers that ply between that dock and New Yorks
bathing places moored there and received the
universal attention of every one whose business or
pleasure called him to that quarter of the town.
This notable vessel the canal boat John Earle
whose arrival with the Tile Club on board was
chronicled in yesterdays HERALD To view this
famous barge HERALD reporter made his way to tina
waters edge. As he stepped from the bobtal car at
the foot of West Twenty third street he was i'm.
mediately surrounded by the of the various
excursion boats that frequent that neighborhood.
Their surprise when he said that he had no in
tention of going either to Coney Island Rock
away. but looking for q canal boat.
mingled with i'll disguised contempt.
When once ON the Twenty second street dock it was
no difficult matter to discover the Earle for gaping
crowd Of boatmen and children surrounded her.
The reporter had to rub his eyes for o moment to
see whether he had not gone back century or two,
There. pacing the quarter deck Of the canal boat,
with staff of office in his hand. was veritabIe
III.
posing looking gentleman was clad from head to foot
in SUIT OF scarlet velvet covered with gold lace,
Jewelled shoes his feet and his siiken hose
OF the same shade his clothes. On his
head he wore an enormous three-cornered black
beaver hat, while white handkerchief was tied
his chin The reporter had scarcely got through
staring ut this gorgeous apparition when his eye was
attracted by fierce looking Turk in scarlet coat
and yellow trowsers, whose feet shod in scarlet
slippers the toes of which turned up mild protest
against the chair legs and bronze bits they were
continually running against. large screen across
ma md al he 10 n m in n6vko
hat and wide ruff posing still further excited the
reporters curiosity The mystery was explained by
gentleman in Charles !. beard and fez. who said
that the club were having their photographs taken
In costume souresirs Of the voyage
CABIN.
The reporter invited down stairs to see the
already described cabin. which looked well ar.
fortnight ago The bric-a-brac was still in it's place.
and the draperies foated gently in the breeze that
blew down the hatchway TO be sure one of the
the wall day when the Earle against the
sides of lock-. At the Same time couple
Of vases were broken and u handsome ma
jolica stand was knocked to thousand pieces,
After that all tho breakabie things secured with
wires. The table was spread for luncheon and in q
few moments the French officer. the Turk, the Van
dyke and Francis l. descended the perpendicular
staircase. The colored waiter. Tom passed around
the viands. The pompous French officer conde.
seconded to drink goblet Of iced tea. the fierce Turk
satisfied his appetite W tn a sandwich and the Van
slaked his thirst with glass OF bottled lager With
their hats off and their natural expressions the
ouartley. sarony, Chase and Knans. Mr.. Iewenberr
the violinist of the club. in yachting cap and sailor
suit busted himself in his capacity Of steward in
opening bottles OF link" brought from the ice chest
II never enjoyed myself so much in my life, said
Mr.. Chase. holding out his glass for more iced tea.
''Nor t. said Mr.. Wier.
''Nor l." said Mr.. Qusrtley
$50 say we all OF US. said Mr.. Lcwenberg.
'How did you amuse yourselvesY inquired the
1--WE didn't have to amuse yourselves" said Mr..
Wier. "The amusement came of its accord"
and fnnkit 1 tam ha lor1u 1ado
'what did the people think OF you along the
routeY
'.They knew all about U.S.. said Mr.. Chase. jingling
the ice in his glass. 'The provincial press kept
there were q lot of people on the wharf to see us
Indeed fame spread far that people came in
from the country and put up a, the hotels all night
very cordial and profuse in their invitations for
us to anchor and come ashore.
INCIDENTS THE TRIP.
As the boat approached village the big Chinese
bell on the stern would be rung with a vengeance.
This bell did good service in welcoming in the
Fourth of July At the stroke OF midnight they
rang tho bell. beat the gongs. blew the horns and
with the @
regular towline she drawn by her own mules
and Shade of william Morris the mules were deco
rated well the boat. One hung with a
Spanish saddle cloth, scarlet ana gold another
draped in blue and gold, another in yellow and still
was fastened bright colored Japanese fan. No
wonder the small boys along the line shreked them
Tilers for circus company.
where you going to show?" they would ask.
"In the next town." was the invariable reply.
And 30 the poor boys were kept moving from town
to town till the boat reached Whitehall At
place where they anchored a little girl. who had
never decorated mules before, down to the
wharf and begged to be allowed on board. The GAL
liant Tiers helped her the gang plank and let her
look down the hatchway The little heart beat high
''Oh. can't go down there and see all the pretty
things"
mo. my chd. said one of the artists. land Twin
tell you why
He pointed down at one of the lounges where
from the effects of his sunstroke.
'.You see that manY' said no. That's Napoleon,
and he is ILL., and when he's i'll he eats little girl
every morning. He's very i'll to-day"
The child looked soelnnly and inquiringly into
the face OF the Tier Then she said softly down the
hatchway:-
NAPOLEON. do you eat little girl every morn
ingY"
''Well. then. If you won't eat me I'll come down
and bathe your head" And the little one was as
Three colored servants accompanied the Tile Club
One was first class cook. waiter and the other
made himself generally useful. They had q regular
dinner OF four or five every evening and al
ways dressed for the occasion; not. however, in
swallow tail coat and white tie but in the costumes
OF Turkey, Italy, France Germany and Russia
TON waited on the table in fcz and scarlet jacket
Mr.. Chase has made u portrait OF him which looks
these gorgeous costumes assembled around the table
was most picturesque. 1t had the appearance Of o
banquet OF all nations.
THE RECEPTION.
Last evening the Tile Club gave reception on
board the Earle and it is safe to say that such
casion to the history of this city. recep.
ton canal boat in the North River ut night might
well be called unique, and 1t is wonder that all
who were invited accepted the invitation, ladies' M
well a. gentlemen. The deck and the cabin
were illuminated with Chinese lanterns,
one immense hanging in the centre
OF the cabin. The light not glaring
but soft and artistic and shed q mellow glow upon
the studio effects that scattered lavishly
avp Mimi afian
of the scene. softly the clear. rich tones OF violin
fell upon the ear. Then the deep full notes Of
the violonceo Joined with 1t and swelled
out upon the night air. Was 1t a dreamp
Was this dogo's barge. moved before
Venice? No; IL only canal boat lying along
side New York dock Hushl Tho voice of the
baritone" is heard How well he sings. The APP
plause comes from all around, for the iongshora.
men and sailors have gathered around the wharf to
listen to the music and feast their eyes upon The