New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-25
AMONG THE CLUB-HOUSES
THE HANOvER'S HOME DEDICATED.

SUSPENSION OF THE PLANS FOR THE Ores
CENTS NEW HOUSE AT BAY RIDGE
The Eastern District rejoices in club worthy
NJ tbe name now that the Hanover has been
launched upon the club world with fitting ccre-
monies. and the old IIawlcy mansion has been
dedicated 20 the service of all the gods and patrons
Of good cheer. good living. and social life. The
clubhouse was opened on last Monday night. The
presidents of all the other Brooklyn clubs were
invited. as well as the leading clcreymcn Of the
Eastern District, the newspaper men Of the city,
the Judges and many prominent citizens. After
an informal reception William c. Bryant, the
president Of the club. called the company TO
order and introduced 50. Clair Mckelway as the
first speaker He was followed by Judge Henry
A. Moore. Nlurat IIalstcad, and the Rev. Dr.
Henry A. Powell After the speeches supper was
served.
There are few buildings built for private houses
better adapted to club purposes than this one al
Bcdford-avc. and R0dncy-s'. The house was pur-
chased for S27 800. and bonds were issued t. the
amount Of $4,000 TO the members. With the
money thus raised the repairs were made under
the direction of j. j. Lauritzcn. Tho house j.
of brick, two stories and basement in height, in
addition to a mansard roof, which makes third
story. The trimmings are of brownStone. The
house was originally square, but large extension
has been PM on at the rear, with n bay window
focirq in Rodncy-st In the basement are the
bowling alleys. barber shop, smokinS-room, wine
cellar and engine ana boilcr-room. On the first
floor are the parors, cafe dihihH-rooih> an"
kitchen. The whole floor at the left of the
hallway is devoted to women. The billiard ana
card rooms arc on the second floor, while the
mansard roof is at present devoted 10 the ser
wants. bnt there is talk of establishing gym
nasum there The stewards name IS h'iicr
lie is q son Of the chef of the oxford Club. The
Great need Of the club is bachelor apartments
81 present there is no place where member Of
the club can spend the night, bat this will
probably I've rcmcdicl in the near future.
Tho Board of Governors Of the Crescent Athletic
Climb IN .Januarv II elected the following officers
President. Charles VI Bull vicc-prcsidcnt, Thomas
+ Stillman: treasurer. Henry /. Williams; sccrc-
tary. William T. Hill: house committee, W. l.
Gilbert. +. W. Bqclow and Alexander Barrie ::
athletic committee, Thomas = Eddy II. a.
Ioohaar. T. f. Vernon, W. T. Smith and {. \.
Sherman: membership committee. W. IL. t"rd'
CARL II. DrSilvcr and Alexander cameron; audit
i'm, committee. G. C. Brown and Horny lAmorche
l.. i, a pity that the condition Of the
NANCY market should hc Surh that tnr
Govcrrine Board shoud feel compelled 10 give mp
C,r the time being tie erection of the handsome
country house which had been planned Tor ~
Eay Ridge The club cert linly needs hci' quarters
than tie old house affords The plans prepared
are c.crvthiug that could hc desired, and II was
bound flat the early srrius would sec the new
house under way. The decision OF the governors
i, probablv wise one. however, and los pursuing
conservative course the club is sure 20 avoid any