New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-07
MERRY ATHLETES DINE.
PROSPEROUS CHERRY DIAMONDS.
SEVENTH ANNUAL DINNER OF THE MANHATTAN


liza cIuhbou.e The spacious halls looked beautiiui
In the GLOW OF electric lights, which brought OUT
with charming effect the ceiling decord"o"''
About 300 persons down to the tables oh ''c '
were seated the president OF the club Eeorse "
Carr. Others seated near him were j. H. '. Af'ou'
President Of the Board Of Aldermen; Julian iia"Iho"o'
,. b. wilson. John W. vrooman, F. p Morris, Eugene
Van schoick A. c. Palmer, DR.. f. +. Hoyt, koii'"
w. Morgan and J. H. Parker
Al the othertabcs were c. A. Gerlach. a. c. Basc'
= " Nostrand, J. g. Fiest, Dr. J. W. GIeltsm'"'
C. r. IIedden, c. o. Perry, T. a. Mch"a"'
w. X. IIogarh. Il. il. stearns, d. F. Porter
r II Talbot f. NJ. Prison, +. Il. Fortmcycr'
DR. D. Webster l.. T. sheffield, q. y. 5. "emers'
y g rulrrabb. d. o. Wright, J. Ntzhugh, W. NJ
Soolov A W. Perego. H. +. Waning, Dr. D. NJ
rorcr r. W. Decker. W. J. Barker, G. W. Bradley
Goorge " House. IT., a. W. Troter, C. NJ MaN"cll'
g. l. Brodt. J. c. Moore. Theodore Marburg, l.. H.
conant F. W. Larom, John b. Yates. Il. y. Ander-
son. J. F. Fowler, +. +. jenkins, W. IL. Porter
T.. A. Lent Henry c. Davis W. B. jenkins
p. Rockwell G. E. Trotter, f. F. Byrno J. r.
Foster j. F. Amend S. d. Freedman, A. Boil, }. j.
p,dlev G. T. Morr0Igh +. Bagnoe. J. J. X. Hackett,
= G. Rideout J. NJ Gate. Thomas sloane, W. f..
Hawkins Henry Gleason, Horace Stokes, ii. 5. van
schack A. J. Cammeyer, S. A. Henry, e. W. Pehi-
6crton c. :. Whitson, George f. Beers. W. H.
Naching DR.. F. Iiasbronck, f. p. Avery !r" irving
n Dewey W. IL. Aldcns. c. G. Hughes, George W.
Dunn c. II. woen. Malcolm W. Ford, W. =.
Cameron. II. S. HARMON, W. F. suydnn''
+ F. Pcdcrscn Edward smith. A. IIodgman J. J.
ster. F. l.. Pommer, George S. Redned and L. :.
Ilaskins
The dinner began with exposition OF SIT
pol,e and satclness which nothing but severe ATM TIC
training could have commanded. Even the hhut
suuterne fail d TO excite ripple indicating any
dcparturc from the ceremony attending a dinner OF
such importance. The corks Of champagne bottles
wre flying In the air., and still the terrible
reserve force Of the famous club was Invisible Ninc
O'Clock approached and the occasion seemed more hc
m occasion OF STATE than tie annual festival OF a
muscular club The explanation was that there were
many elements in the room, and II took Tune ioe
them TO come acquainted with each other THIS
condition was finally brought about by the wind ana
string instruments Of the orchestra In the gal
lcry: such Is the power Of music. popular AIR was
started and all once out broke the social spirit Ok
thOs, assembled.
Wine bottles and glasses were ranged in lines ana
upon these melodies played which completely
drowned tho efforts Of the harmonious spirits III inc
gallery. who had Unexpectedly struck the chord
Of concord. Then the mcrrimcnt went on In most
Interesting manner. There elcc AMI mlIth ana
good fellow ship everywhere. The dinner arrangements
were in the absolute charge II DR.. f. F. lioy', vice
president OF the club who. foFsalng his plate at the
table moved hhcr and ihIther leaving an agreeable
influence behind him wherever he went.
Al quarter past O'Clock President Carr arose "
speak n good word for the club. lie received
Will, tremendous applause ard aggregation Of dulcct
sounds produced by the contact Of knives and FORKS
and spoons upon the sides OF glasses and bottles, re-
mndins one Of the performances wrought by the Ola
troupe Of Swiss Bell Ringers, which delighted In child
hood many a representative Of the Ire-ent lusty e'1
Grafton - manhood. After acknowledging the irc-
qucnt outbursis Of applause with which he greeted
President Carr spoke In part =, follows:
FcllIT Members once more by your courtesy u
- my happy lot TO act a, the advance guard Of this
band Of Irc0mp she'd entertainers at thl, the cup
seventh annual dinner ana I. peak ONE words J"
Before herald hcfpn' you NE club ulpuhes' 'hs
walnut members have been expressly selected
and TO extol with the deafness OF the noonday sun
the many great deeds OF which You have been me
particularly In compliance with the toast. beg your
Indulgence for few words Of personal nature.
stated that you wished me continue another year in
| onicc there has been no htting opportunity when !
Your hndne,s and my thanks 70 you for the honor
thereby conferred. do - now. ard desire t, ana
that, In judgment, IT Is great honor 10 occupy
this nnmcnca strength OF TIL athletic ana social i'm
rortance. There is always distinction attending the
highest and first position IN any worthy cause.
The object Of this club and the cause 10 which 1t
extension. preservation and ENROLLING Of the social
elements Of is members Is recognized everywhere To
bc a worthy object aud "A suitable cause upon which
any nigh; sell eNpcud h, best efforts. applause,
And since hS ce a. The p s In, s sSm@y ond
SECOND 10 none 80 lar rs 1t bfcrs opportunl-
uep for social benefit AMI pleasures It follow,
In u IS worthy II the ambition II any man. ann
confer, great distinction and honor. applause
aa r enjoy I t the pycgc, ' d III this hgS S once thank
you, additionally. ard the mora earnestly bccau,s II !,
unusual for man Is De- retained 80 long In once IN
any cub. and especially In II this active character
and because tsa!i This last act II your> ~ an eN
PRESTON Of confidence In ana ~ Your belief that
viii Do H. the future have end avor'd e. do In the
past. tho be-, that my Judgment. intelligence ana
advancement AID Icrp"ntion Of this most successful
Venture at this inc Wien your muscles are re-
Taxed and when Your feelings have been iened by
spirits are attuncd charitable di,pcnsaions, to
couf,ss 10 You that had grave approximations that
s9 TG s nf 1t s RrcF or RH' To %s F
twelve months. IL seems 10 me almost too much
to ask. almos, too mach to possess; and when;
short time lacr my Judgment respecting th- subject
IN general way Wa verified IN partcmhr IN,
stance. in nciyhborng clubhouse. by opposition on
tho same ground 10 the reelection OF IL, presidents
one Of thin club, honorary and most distinguished
Country could not but fell hatt:red by your action
APanse Do not now c,m c sup brfcnf nat a
greater man than Mr. Chauncey VI. Dcpcw. see in
such to me much 70 be desired conclusion. see only
that the members Of this club are, a. a whole
more conSderaie more scncrou,' more wlIIng To- dey
irr1nIned 10 carry ont whatever they Will when they
believe they are acting for the good OF te organization
point out one difference b't"ceh II ana thls cup, In
vicw Of tho criticism have heard made respecting
The two great athletic clubs Of the city. TO the effect
That they are becoming political The Union League
| Ia nnjltical and patriotic. This club Is. and hope
viii continue to be- non-pocal, but Intensely patr-
| otIc Great applauscJ
In the recent and not altogether dlspo'cd Of con
troversy between this country and Chill upon the
rcscntat,on by the President Of the facts OF the
H. his message. which has already become historic.
Won will remember that among the first to speak their
willingness 10 g. 10 the front IN the defence Of the
e.r n, a war with Chin. those men who have
landed themselves together under the title the Naval
reserve, II may not be- known to all OF you that
J many Of the members Of this club belong 10 that
nme bedy and stood ready and willing. II not eager.
io share IN the pcrils OF contest which has been
| made impossible only by characteristic American
| fori,eorance. fApplausc).
But gentlemen. whether the past conld have been
i,pnrnyed Is not a practical question. Are not the
rc.nlts accomplished grand retirn FOR the etorls
amended What club has been and cone rs not
a,,nCc,hcr controlling. What club Is. ana what IFS
pios poets for the future are Eaie' OF impoifanGe
aud tnt.est View II rs you VIII. III every one VIII
,ior IN The facts and be fair Ind reasonable In his
dndmciinns tlIlnk all will admit The truth Of his