New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-10-24


GALLERY.
General Grant closed busy day as
! glest of the Union League Club, at
! reception given in his honor at the clubhouse
last evening. The reception was quiet
and without great ceremony, but 1T gathered
many distinguished men. No speeches were
made, and no ladies were present. Nearly
800 guests. and as many members OF the
Club, were there to do honor to the dis
tinguished guest. General Grant appeared
to enjoy the occasion exceedingly. The
decorations were beautiful and there was
display of pictures, principally Of American
artists, in the art gallery.
PLEASING CLOSE OF A BUSY DAY
zARLY ARRIVAL OF MANY CUFsrs-GREETiNds TO
l4ESRY WARD BEECuER AND oTHERs-GEHsnAL
GRANTS QUIET ARRIVAL kECEIVING HIS
FaiESDs-rHE BASQUET-PICTUREs rIsriAYED.
The character OF the reception was IN perfect
keeping with the disposition of tho distinguished
guest 1t was quiet informal, bat exceedingly
social The gathering thus assembled to do honor
70 General Grant was representative not or any
particular political or social class sentiment, but
embraced many Of the most prominent and DIS
tnguished citizens of tins country. The invited
guests who we're present numD Dered almost ~ many
as the club members.
In the early evening they began to crowd the
club rooms strolled about the gallery and reception
rooms OF chatted quietly in little groups Inc
rooms h1d been decorated with great sklil ana
taste and in some places with much elaboraflon'
The theatre had received the most atten-
zion. The band was almost hidden
behind the luxuriant foliage OK rare
plant. upon the stage. and the flowers that were
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fragrance through the room. The walls were
adorned with banners and flags. and over the prin-
cpal doorways tags were fastened In double les
tOons.
Messrs Joseph f. Gay, George VI. Magoon and
james O. Hoyt, the members of the House Com
mlttee. had heir arrangements so perfected that
there vas no annoyance or uncomfortable crowd
ing. despite the many gentlemen who were present.
The entire ndmDer estimated 70 be between
500 an GOO. II was commonly supposed that Cen
eral Grant would enter the b1ilding at the prnci-
nal entrance This during the early part of the
evening Kept the majority below stairs. As each
distinguished guest arrived be was cared for
nv one or more of the members. When Mr. Beecher
came u be Immediately surrounded by large
rronp and is genial good humor ~ usual, made
ltsel felt wherever he went The House Commit
tee and other members of the club, is the lower
upstairs into the large reception rooms. There was
a. evident air of expectation in the early part of
tine ever '7c. and eyes were frequently turned
toward the main staircase, up which Cen
eral Grant was expected to come just
at this time a rear door Of the theatre
onened and five persons entered almost uno0served
Their Oycrcoats were removed and they we're soon
,inpiinq in the crowded assembly without any at
tention beng attracted TO them except from n few
Persons nearest the door 1t not until they had
crossed ,hc theatre into the next room that II be-
came known that General Grant had come. He bad
catered thus unostcuiahously wish Joseph II.
Cnoate. Presiding Justice Noah Davis, General
Adam 3adeau and Colonel Frederick i. Grant.
General Grants face bore some slight evidence of
fatigue But as he began TO meet the various
O1Ies:s ana members presented to him, his features
ed and lost the look Of WEAKNESS Justice
Dovis stood upon one side Of the General and Ham
ilton Fish upon the other. Great nus bers crowded
around and were presented rapidly. For many
whom he recognized OF 10 whom he was presented
for the first time le had a word Of recognition or
cor1ia,ifv Mr. Armstrong, a leather dealer OF
the Swamp. WAS Introduced ~ a tanner
n circumstance (which gave rise 20 s1me peasan6
hautering in re gard 20 the former occupation OF
General Grant. When III. Dowd the . Republican
candidate Tor tho Mayoral,y. spoke with General
Grant. tie latter expressed hearty wish for his
slceess Thurlow Wed plucl-ily climbed the dou-
bic flight OF stairs 10 meet tho General, and was
greeted With hearty applause az he entered tie
room. This was renewed and continued as the vet
erAn journalist and philosopher with Owl
dent gra,ifcaton grasped General Grants
hand. The chief guest Of the evening stood for
more thcn an h0ur shaking hands and conYersipg
with those who came - speak with him.
THE BANQUET.
A. 10 o'clock supper was served in the large
w,.t room on the second floor, and also IN the
billiard room on the first hoor In the west room
the tables were adorned with attractive 10 MS Of
confectionery. But the most of the work
Of THIS kiud was found IN the billiard
room. la which General Grant took ~
sIpper. There were four large tables thIe3 Of
them presidential tables" The first was called
the Lincoln table, and was decorated with large
confectionery figures the names of which upon the
menu card indicated their purpose The second was
tbe Washington table, and this also bore appropri-
ate rDresentatlons in confectionery. But the finest
work y as expended upon the Grant table. There
was al, admirable equestrian figure ofthe President,
and M the end at which be was seated was the
White House in miniature.
AsmaIy rs could conveniently do so followed the
Marty. of which General Grant was the centre, to
fms supper room He cook seat at the head of tue
table which was especially honored by his name.
Nearly all the others 10 the room remained stand
ing. The same prominent persons Immediately
surrounded the General as in the reception
room. and as supper advanced many who had
moi been presented to him before had an opportun-
nv 10 exchange "a word then. When the General
finally reached his cigar, he seemed to
feel more enjoyment and comfort than at
any other time OF the evening lie became
more vivacous and laughter frequently broke from
the group around him. There was 30 speech
making
In the other supper room wero gathered those
who could not be- accommodated below. After tie
b,ror,t IN hour or two of pleasant conversation
SOME OF TIE GUESTS.
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