New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-11
AMONG THE CLUB-HOUSES.
THE UNION LEAGUES ACTIVITY.


ing place for activity among the cubhouse-build-
ers, but is rapidly assuming a position second to
none among the social clubs of the city. The
work the foundations of its new structure is
making progress at great rate under Architect
Lauritzens supervision. The Messrs. Lamb who
have undertaken the construction of the new
Republican social headquarters, have started in
by doing rather better than their contract called
for. Where ROsendale cement was named IN the spe-
cfcations for the piers they have put in Portland
cement, and although the change may seem some
what trivial 10 those outside of the building bust
ness, it is important earnest OF the thorough
going work these contractors expect TO do in the
future.
There is no doubt that everything will be ready
for the laying Of the cornerstone on September
10, although the day may be changed TO the 9TH
The committee of fifteen has been appointed
by the president of the club, Francis H. Wilson,
who was specially named a member of the com
mittee in the resolution directing its appointment
and il is largely composed of members who have
recently joined and are not members of the other
committees. 1t has become known, and Is a most
gratifying fact to the club in general, that several
members who, from their long connection with
the organization and their active interest in It's
affairs, were entitled to a place on the
slider their claims, but to construct the committee
solely with view to putting each man where he
could do most good The committee as made
up is now as follows William H. Lyon, S. V.
White. Eugene F. O'Connor Horace f. Dresser,
John w. Harmon, Arnold H. Wagner, A. w.
Gleason, John II Shuts, Vernon L. Tenney,
j. O. Bedell, Timothy L. Woodruff l.. p. Twyfort,
c. A. Buttrick, James H. Ruggles, Francis ii.
Wilson.
There seems TO be no doubt that the initiation
fee will be raised at the first general meeting in
September. Already the new applications for mem
bership number nearly fifty, and at the same ratio
of increase the limit of 600 will he reached by
the time of the next regular meeting. The mem
hers are determined TO have one point clearly UNI
derstood and that is that the club is not intended
to usurp any of the functions of the regular Re
publican organization, but to be powerful
auxiliary Members are encouraged to join the
ward organizations. 1t does not indOrse cand-
dates for Office and there are few oficeseekers
or oficeholderS in their ranks. On this point the
constitution says: 1t shall be the aim of this
organization to create among voters an increased
interest in the ward associations, as the sources
Of political action, and in the primaries which
are the expression of such action and to coop
crate with the ward associations, both by member
ship and by personal eXcrton, in every effort to
secure for the city of Brooklyn capable, upright
and dignifed government
The members fully recognize the wisdom of
these provisions of their charter. and do not mean
to change them They ascribe TO them much of
the perfect harmony which prevails to-day and
has always prevailed in their ranks.
The Wildwood Club of Fatbush may 10 said TO
have Joined the ranks of the junior cub-builders,
lii
the old Clarllson mansion, their future home, are
almost equivalent to remodelling it, The work
was started nearly month ago, and the club is
able TO report progress Of a substantial sort. The
new roof is finished for thing and the new
plumbing arrangements are nearly complete. The
house is nearly ready for the painting and decOra-
ton of the interior. 1t was found. however that
these changes would cost 100000. instead Of the
- o. 600 originally contemplated. The additional
funds needed promptly raised.
one OF the questions winch seriously agtatc the
members OF thc Wildwood. ana Will come up Tor
discussion at the next regular meeting OF the cluD
TO be held in September. is whether o admit
or e cude the large number OF Brooklyn men
who nave applied Tor admission ana happen 10
i've outside the limits of the town Inc Brook
lyn people will necessarily be obliged 10 90 there
in carriages. and there are some among the or
ganIZerS and promoters OF lie club VINO lear
jbat this might lead to It's taEIng on 10 some
Slight extent the character Of road house. On
the other hand il is contcndcd that at the coun-
try club at WcstcheStcr this is not the case ana
il seems probable that some effective way Of meet
ing this objection viii be found.
Everything appears to be gong ahead favor
ably i'm connection with the MOntauks new club
house. and the building committee will get to-
gether next week. and as the president, Charles
\. Moore expresses 1t, Doll matters down 10 Il
business proposition
Members of the oxford find their most active
employment in discussing Steward Kiefer's
good dinners Last Tuesday, evening, Nathan
w. Josselyn varied the usual monUtony Of af-
fairs by giving dinner 10 four Of his friends.
The friends were Pascal c. Burke chairman OF the
home committee, Theodore Baldwin. Theodore
Baldwin, IT., and Dr. VI. T.. Elmendorf.
\ number of members Of the other Brooklyn
| clubs who are also members of the Olympic went
| TO Bay Shore last Friday 10 attend reception
| which james j. Mckcnna gave u the OlymplaEs
| at his country home which almost adOlns the
| clubhouse grounds. Everybody who att ndcd
speaks in glowing terms of the entertainment
provided for them, but, if current reports are 10
| be believed, the most prominent feature was
| the music. James +. Wenman played The Heart
| Bowed Bown' on q paper,mache morn. re WAS
| trombone, while Gus" ConnOvcr came in at
somewhat irregular intervals on the double bass
| ACnz0 SlOte cssaycd The Last Rose OF summer
| all alone and the applause which greeted his
efforts was vocifcrOus that he was unable 10
| finish.
| The time-honored game OF shuneboard is as
! usual occupying a great deal OF attention az
the hands Of the members OF the Olympic
game which has been the talk of the members
| for several days past occurred few days ago
| The cham pi0n PLAYER 81 the club. Richard y.
Moore. and Josiah II. Abbott were the contestants
Mr. Moore gave his opponent three iiippers, by
| which he was enabled 10 connt hilcen, which
is within five Of the hi chest count possible. Grave
fears are expressed by Mr.. Moorc's friends that
he is losing his grip as they term il, and th"y
| are downcaSt about the future matches IN winch
| thew have backed him 10 win. Mr. Moore has
| received challenges from many quarters. some
! even coming from Europe from those who arc
| anxious TO contest the shufehcard championship
| with him.
| DEATH OF JOHN e. HiVENS.
John Curtis Ravens. age sixty-fve. died on Friday
! at his home, No 1873 Prospect Place. from consump