New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
AMONG THE CLUB-HOUSES.
THE HAM1LToN's SUBSCRIPTION DINNER.
.cr,v1ry OF THE UNION LEAGUE-To HONOR
LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY.

The most noteworthy affair of the week in
o,rb circles was the second subscription dinner
80 this season, given at the Hamilton Club last
iobt The banquet TO Seth Low had tenn
,orarv cN tinguished the dinnergiving prOcliviies
60 tho club and it necessary to find some
oo;a11v inviting topic of discussion as at
faction for last evenings gathering, for the Ham
;ltop places the feast of reason on an equality
nth if not ahead of the flow of soul" which
&c always kept within proper limits at its enter
.iruents The lively topic so much needed
,os suggested by Edward 4. Seccomb, chair of the
committee of arrangements. His associates on the
committee, consisting of Frank Z. Dodge, William
Sullivan and Colonel William G, Beccher, hailed
his suggestion with enthusiasm.
And so it was decided that the question for
debate should be: " How shall train our wives
ND dancbters?" 1t will he seen that this is
question of great possibilities and the suggestion
hat in many instances the wives and daughters
might train their husbands was not overlooked
bv the sneakers They included among their num-
her william II. Williams, the chairman of the oo-
cosion. the Rev Dr. Lyman Abbott, F. Hopkinson
smith. George VI. Ocott, president of the club;
7 Warren Greene c. y. Jordan. and William
v Upper.
The dinner took place in the large dining
room. the tables being arranged in the customary
form. In all there were nncty-Onc subscribers.
and among those present and not already men
toned were: J. B. HerrcshOf, James Mexican,
J. b. Cotton, 4. II. Upper, J. W. Il. GARRISON,
DIR. :. T. Wilcox, W. Trenchard, John Norton, j. J.
Dimmock, c. y. Arnold. T. f. Smith, Edwin
Reers. L. Switzer, William Mason. w. 7. Mason
Willis L. Ogden. G. y. Hoyt Sturges Coffin, w. y.
Peak. r. b. Woodward, Carl H. De Silver, Henry
WreakS. r. X. Appleton, John B. Ladd, r. S.
Barnes, II. 5. Manning, f. r. Terry d. 5. Richard
son. A. Fraser, \. 7. Wells, w. H. BoughtOn, T. \.
Guild. Dr. j. g. Rosman II. D. Atwaer, j. W.
Cromwell A. II. Ely. T. H. Dewey, II. H. Bene-
diet Dr. Alexander Hutchns, Herman F. kOepkc,
W. c. Gardner Thco. V. Sand. j. d. Brer, Isaac
W Carey, Joseph +. Spence. Frederick y. Neer-
gard, Raymond Jenkins r. p. Merritt r. c. Field,
H. II. Higgins. William IIinman, George
W. Fargo, William w. RoSsitcr, J. A. Brodic,
Edward w. Norton. s. S Norton, d. w. Van
Ineen, W Warden, jr, NJ c. Ogden, W. a. Brown,
j. w Chapman, T.. T. Knowlton, j. 7. Sherman,
Dr. A. MathewSon, W. S. Logan, G. a. Rocknagle,
II. F. Noyes, Edwin L. Graef and John ). James.
The activity of the Union League continues I'M
abatcd. and albeit its controlling purpose is po-
Gtical it is already PLAIN 10 that il viii cut
wide swath in the club life of the city when It's
new clubhouse at Bcdford-ave and Dean-st. IS
finished Just at present the club Is much occu-
pied with its Lincoln dinner which comes oil on
next Wednesday evening, the birthday OF the
Great Emancipator. The subscription list closes
tomorrow, and those wishing 10 attend can pro-
cure tickets, which are placed at So from Francis
Ii. Wilson. president OF the club, at No. % Han
cock-st.; ex-senator Charles H. Russell, NO 81
Nassau-st., New-York; or of Howard VI. smith,
president of the Bedford Bank. Nearly 500 me2-
bers have put down their names already, and there
is not the shadow of doubt that the affair Will
he Triumphant success and worthy of the trust
shown in the Union League by the Republican
League Of BIOoklyn, who have haLded over tAe
&c eDration OF Lincolns birthday 10 their keeping.
The sneakers, whose names nave he already
published, give promise OF an evening OF 'IlidA'
oratory. Stephen \. Douglas, son oil the Ia nous
Little Giant with whom Lincoln held MS mem
orab.e debate, Will be the first speaker, ana
euoglze the character OF his lat"eI
Old opponent. He Will he the principal orator
Of lie evening, and much IS cNicttcI
Of him. CONGRESSMAN Benjamin ButterwoItl
who will speak 10 the toast OI lie Duly OF the
United states to Extend lis Foreign Trade anu
(omnerce may be confidently relied upon 10
cav something pthy and interesting. the isl
of other speakers already published may De added
70 by the lahors Of Congressman WIllalh I.
Wallace who has been of great assistance To the
Committee Of Arrangements, Of which he IS a
member The chairman Of this committee IS
: V White, who, since his ldeniihcauoh WIN
the club has been untiring in his cAcruOns TO
= VI Fdgerton. secretary; ex-senator Charles ii.
Russell Robert D. Benedict, William H. Williams
Ethan Allen Doty, y j. Pouch ana a. u IeII'in 3D.
The committee have selected Avon Han il
Iedford-aVe.. near HancOck-s st, as all things con-
sidered the most convenient ana handsome room
adapted 70 their purpose me hour hAcd i0T uIe
dinner is half-past o'clock. and ). y. DllllHd
will be the caterer. Marshalls famous portrait
of Lincoln has also been offered for the occasion
by the artist, and VIII probably be hung behind
the presidents chair The other decorations OF
the hall will be elaborate and costly. The several
tables in addition 10 the guest table Will b. named
after Grant, Arthur, Garfield and other great
The meeting of the club held last Thursday
evening was the largest and most enthusiastic
in It's history, nearly 200 members turning OUT
An earnest resolution Of coincidence with Accic-
tarv Tracy was passed with evidences OF uctP
feeling, and was duly telegTaphed 10 MN p|
President Wilson. An amendment 10 ne pF-ld"s
raising the dues TO S2j year was offered. ana
notice was given that it would come up Tor us
cussiOn at the next regular meeting. Nlhe ne"
members were taken in, and several apphc2,l"Hs
for membership were received. undoubtedly a
large number Of applications viii De received "ilcI
the annual election. which occurs al the hIst
regular meeting in March.
The new clubhouse is now finished and looms
up handsomely above the other structures IN Inc
neghbOrhOOd. The tower at the corner mas lI'
roofing Of deep red tiles. and the flagstaff, Whlch
runs up 80 feet above il and 133 feet from INC
ground is ready bear alOft the club ensign when
ever it shall be unfurcd Tho bronze eagle Tor thc
apex Of the gable Of the southcrnmost "lnh2"
OF tie BediOTd-avc. front is IN place ana All uic
exterior work is practically finished This week
the scalolding will be removed and the handsome
proportions Of the building will then be tullf
revealed. Inside the rough flooring has been
finished, the partitions are being put up. and Inc
architect, Paul j. Lauritzen, hopes 70 have the
clubhouse ready 10 occuDy next July.
lowing Is the one subject discussed more than
any other at the oxford since their team entered
the competition between the New York Athletic
the Staten Island Athletic the Orange Athletic,
the Roscyille Athletic and the Jersey City Ath-
letic clubs Each club team plays ten games
Tie OXford's team hos PLAYED cight games. Of
which number II has won three. They are not IN
the forefront Of the contest but they are pretty
near il and are sure 10 give good account Of
themselves whether they win first prizc or not
The members Of the team are John r. Th0vcr,
William S. Elliott. James r. BEARD John Clarke
Morton and James l.. Ross, with w W Owens
John : Spencer r. w Lowell and ! u Adams