New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
AMONG THE CLUB-H0USES.
RECEPTION FOR ]. sLoAT FAssETT-ro IMPROVE
THE ALGoNoUIN's HOME.

THE ALGoNoUIN's HOME.
The Algonquin Club proposes TO make number Of
Improvements in its pleasant old house at Clnton-d
and First Pace this fall II was intended TO renovate
the entire house this hut II was found desirable
to Increase the number Of billiard and pool tables 10
the house, and this made necessary delay The
billiard on the third floor and tho introduction
Of two new tables would have put greater weight
the floor than IL ever intended to carry, as tie
building built for private house. The Officers
did not care run any risk OF having the house d
down upon them, and so determined 10 put In some
iron grders and make OF the safety Of the hoo1.
II is proposed to give a series of monthly entertain
men.s this winter, and one entertainment 70 NJ
women friends of the dub That Of last winter was
great success Twelve new members were taken In at
tho last meeting Of the Board Of Governors good
showing for this time Of year. The number VIII prob
ably increase largely before long. The Cub now has
about 100 members and its list is largely made up
representatives of Old Brooklyn families. The new
officers elected in August under the leadership Of
President Van Myer actively at work for the cub
The death Of Dr. James Watt. the vice president Of tho
club which occurred on Friday morning. caused eress
sorrow among the members.
True to its promise to devote the time between row
and November 10 the welfare Of the Republican party
and have its social good time afterward, the Union
League Club has arranged for reception 10 j. sloat
Fassett for the evening Of Wednesday, september TO-
The other candidates on the ticket expected
10 attend as wen and everybody who knows the Union
League and lbs members easily imagine the welcome
that the young who has one thing at uino
Will receive and the enthusiasm for the ticket that VII
be the outcome Of the meeting. The action oil Sres-
dent Wilson was Enthusiastically prompt, for before
the delegates had eft Rochester John II. Burhs lad
been instructed to offer the reception 10 Mr. Fassett'
who promptly accepted the invitation and 1t only re-
manned 10 name the date whom the candidate Tor Gov
ernor should como 10 New-YOrk and have his pans
for the campaign somewhat settled.
Mr. Wilson General WOOdfOrd and Congressman
Wallace called on Mr.. Fassett yesterday morning az
the Custom House and arranged for the reception.
Mr. Fassett requested that his associates on the ckee
be invited General WOodfOrd will make speech as
we'll as the candidates.
Tho Republican clubs of Brooklyn are talking OF
uniting and serensding Mr. Fassett from the plaza "a
front of the house. Owing to the size OF tle eluo
bolse the guests will have to be limited TO something
like one for each member. Mr.. Wilson said yesterday
that he regretted this he would IKE to have every
Reuubliean in Brooklyn and Of tho Democrats, on
hand to meet the Senator. Every effort however VIII
be made TO have as large and popular gathering Us
possible. and the reception win by no means DO made
an exclusive affair for the benefit OF few cisDmeu
as such entertainments sometimes are.
The members of the Brooklyn Club are soon TO have
their new window to sit In, and by looking out Oh lno
pretty girls of Pierrepontst. try to console themselves
for the loss of the steward who prepared them such
good dinners that their and his fame spread abroad over
the land Perhaps the consolation will be ample ou'
II so either the Perrepont-st girls phenomenaly
attractive or the Brooklyn clubmen are not suon
epcreans as they have sometimes been repued 10 oo'
Work has been begun the front Of the house. liz
window at the corner has been boarded up ana INC
frames have been torn out. Now the masOnS are aOoo'
10 20 at the foundation Of the big bay window.
1t is said that the Crescent Athletic Club VIII pesn
work on the country house, for which plans laws
already been drawn this fail, negotiations for os1
have been successful The Bay Ridge property VIII
be greatly improved by the new house. ..,o,
The Manlasset Club Will hold It's opening IvocPuon
abcnt the middle of October number OF amateur VT
formers will be present aud special enOr1 70 10 NC auo
10 have the house more handsomely deoOIdeu uu ever
before the came tournaments begin next SATURDAY
and win contlnue all winter. The 5anhassett mas
number of circles. composed or men ueEOteu ~ w
fenent amusements who meet regularly. Inc Do~ins
circle will begin operations pnder Vhe tdue1Sn -
: c. Fox about october l. On octoDef 10, tnY
debating circle OF which William oBien Is eader anu
r i Wuldoon secretary will resume activity. REV
T. also a reading circle IN the club which meets on
"Wednesday evenings and on sunday afternoons ~
entirely Informal. The Manhasset people are tiiAnA
OF redecoratng their house. -, ~, =, la q,
ON next Tuesday evening meeting will DO held q,
the linton League emo OF repr5SeltatNes Vi r,s "a
Nontaul Carlton Union League Knickerbocker, FED
and Wildwood Club. Of Flatbush. TO make Arrangements
for bowling tournaments 10 be held the coming wlhgs
The oxford and Hanover clubs may enter INTO 1'
The Columbian Club Is occupying its new house IN
Hanson Place, but has as yet had no FORMAL opennI
and I'm fact the house is hardly ready for tOrnua
opening As a member put it, - Yes were ~ out ~.
mascns and carpenters are in also. Partnership III
rlngement YOU sce.'