New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-13

ministraon many things are omitted which viii in
due time be recorded by the historian of the club.
There have passed from during that period some
Of the strongest and most active members in our
organization. The rugged face and familiar figure
Of Jackson 5. Shulz once president OF the club the
perennial presence. genial humor and critical acumen
OF George Jones, who: with Henry j. RAYMOND. was
tonvcrsatlon Of Dr. Aenew thc wis" connses Of John
ii. Hall. and the loved faces and familiar forms Of
scores OF others have been lost to the club and 10
our circle during these years. We give
tears and afectionatc greeting to their memory. but
our living interests and active work are with The
Mon League Of to-day tomorrow and still to-mor
row. Men NAV live and men may die. but the club
goes on forever It's strength is constantly renewed
blood. The acceSslons fully TO the standard
Of the present and the traditions OF the past that
there Is no occasion nor excuse TO regret the good
old times. Npplause1
While have dwelt so much upon the public action
Of the club, do not forget its social Side III all
that constitutes home for the bachelor. or for the
man whose family is abroad or resTl and peaceful
literary and charming surroundings for one seeking
genial companonship, this club has no superior In
been confined to action and expression upon public
questions hut under the wise guidance Of Clark and
and promoter Of American art and American artists.
Npplausel 1t has believed and docs believe that
opportunity and that possess the genius and orlg
naty to pnt them nnon canvas Witch aso shall be %.
lerles Of the Old World. (Applause1
Let us always remember while VIC. maintain In
al possible WAYS me The Social htlrhctlohs
Of our club that the power and potency OF Il
membership of the UEion League Is In its connection
with and It's activity In patriotic effort Tor tho
good Of the Nation the State. Let never forget
that the position which the Union League holds In
The United states, and the respect given Mt Wash
inGton. at Albany and everywhere TO It's uttcrances
is not the creation OF day. TO no lightly lost and
easily regaincd but + the accumulated reputation
of more than n quarter OF century. Applaus"D
The Union League with the loss Of rs public functions
would become the same in It's purposes and in the
reasons for it, existence any one OF the scores
Of social ORGANIZATIONS In our city, Bnt 50 long ne il
maintains it, standard Of the past its membership
= m honor md decoration. There some who
look upon the Union League for rs club opportun
Ties. There some who class II In their minds
rs one Of The organizations OF different kinds TO which
they belong. But there others. and they con
stitute the majority who love the. Union Iengu"
NrplauSc0 They love II for rs origin. its history
and It's traditions. They love II for the great and
good men who have adorned its list Of membership
Npplausc0 They love II because It's life hns been
the best part OF their own work and aspirations
They love It for the friendships they have formed
within its walls and the memorable scenes they have
Witnessed within IT. rooms Thcv love It because II
IS The Union League Club. Applause loud and long
CoItiIucd.)