New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-08

Elterkn knows about every member and has proposed
perhaps fifty In the last three years While secretary
he has had the delicate and arduous task OF arranging
the dinners and the satisfaction he has given TO all
speaks volumes for his tact and sagacity.
Since lssO Mr.. Elderldn has been member OF
ihe Union League, but the Lotos has ever remained
Lis dearest love. He is, however regular attend
ant the meetings Of the Union League and is much
interested in IT'S art exhibitions. Mr. Flderldn is ac-
Qaanted win OF the leading artists Of the dty
and owns a fine collection Of paintings. When the
Colonial Club organized he was made chairman
Of the Art Committee. being charter member. Tie
next two years be chairman Of tie House Com
muee, but he lad to resign, finding that his clno
work overaxed his energies lie Is also life mem
Der OF tie Press Club Mr. Elderhn is a man Of
great charm Of manner and an entertaining Alker.
lie is Well known as a writer, being one Of the edi-
tors of The Ledger"
Tie City Club was exceedingly fortunate In Anding
a. It lad reached tie stage where IT needed
one clubhouse admirably suited TO H. In the faii
lease Of No. 677 Fifth-ave. the former
home Of Mrs. Elizabeth f.. Cole. whose Will is now
IN ,he courts The building IS Of proportions that
Old fashioned in their generosity. and It's wood
work and other fittings are those OF abode OF
wealth and taste The club had 10 spend no great
sun In furnishing tho house and making the altera-
ions necessary. The hall IS noble one as "lue
as some New-York homes. II IS finished In hard
The attention Of the visitor entering the house Is al
attracted by the great clock which stands against
the wall 10 the left beside the stairway. This old
fmepicce would touch tie ceilings OF some rooms
for 4, bout twelve feet tall. IS valued at $500
and IS TIE property Of the Cole estate, having been
LIFT IN tie homestead with few other articles
The clock + well prOportionod, carrying Us hcieh'
well. The wood which IS Of rich dafk color, IS
ehboracly carved. There are cherdps In plenty and
ANGEL i1o,;.tp no T. SirIlOuu'pl bV 4
cOUn. Just above the dial is Hons head. inside
the clock at The back IS the carved figure 81 SAINT
almost II lie sizr. There three big weights, one
o. which IS Commented with skeleton. The clock
has ci me Of eight bells and strikes dehi times ior
Vie quarter, sixteen for the half and tmr'y-t"o Tor
The hour
On tLe Inside Of the door nre the words "Bnilt bye
7. II. Crawford dock maker 10 II. ~ King James l..
hr Ralph Winwood Knt." Below the door are The
Gate 1901 the motto. Time Flies" Stil lower Is
carved image Of Matthew. under which the sage
words So Time Rules All Things" The dial IS OF
beautifully engraved brass. II bears the royal arms
q England and various artistic designs. The CLOCK
teeps good time no common virtue among Old ana
~hd ONE tlmepieccs.
Thursday evening the annual election Of the
Union League Club will be hello. The .'h', % Inc
nominating committee, which was published In The
Tribune last Sunday. 10 please all the elements
N TIE club, and there will De contest There VIII
De little scratching, as there always IS General
Horace Porter Will make almost ideal president ana
John X. Van Wormer, the secretary. and George
''onague, the treasurer, have gwen such saiIsdc"Oh
mat their reelection has all along been assured
Eugene J. Quin the first prize and j. "
fnggns the second In the scratch billiard tournament
~ the Catholic Club In The scratch pool contest IA
ward t. Bruner was first and ). V. Lcary second
i1e bowling and handicap pool and billiard tourna-
ments are unfinished.
The council OF tho Groier Club on Tuesday adopted
csou;ions OF the death Of Park Commissioners
Aioeft Gallup, one of the founders Of the club. lie
ves most jealous member. having framed the con
H"uion. acted the building Go. mittee and served
~ treasurer for seven years. The Grolcr had lis
enluy meeting on Thursday exhibition of p'ifnis
"anteul being held the evening. The