New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-11
GOSSIP IN THE CLUB WORLD.
THE LOTOS COMFORTABLY SETTLED IN IFS
NEW HOME.
GROWTH OF DOWNTOWN ORGANIzAToNS-IN

who physically inferior TO BIN as TO b. cha
In his hands Fifteen months ago Ellison was IL"
prived OF all the privileges Of the club Tor eighteen
months On account Of his dseracefu conduct in the
grill room. one OF the times that he WI, arrested
since then he had the eronery to give BIS address Il"
the sergeant In the police station rs the Manhattan
Club His home at the time, according 10 Ms STATE
ment In the Jefferson Market Police Court last week.
was No. 324 Fifth-ave Yet he went out OF his WAY
10 hiring discredt on the club. The advisabllity Of
expeling him is now being discussed He Is AS much
member as in spite OF his SUSPENSION and the
governors have a perfect right to take extreme
measures I'm his case. There is, however always
hesltancy take cognzance of acts which occur out,
side the clubhouse The Racquet Club has been
severely criticised for allowing Ellison TO remain in
hiding there when the police looking for him on
charge which might have to be amended TO murder
Ellison Is in regular standing at the Racquet Club.
which therefore has suffered dsrepute This organiza
lion has always vaunted itself OF particularly high
sentiments. the expulsion of Ellison seems the Only
logical way to purge itself. Anyway Ellison Is
man whom few would want to have In their ciup>'
lie Is quarrelsomc and besides. 1t Is certainly uh-
pleasant be compelled to associate with man who
has been under arrest three times in twcvemonth'
Men who know about Ellison have n contempt lor MIN
as a coward. Mr.. HenriQues old and feeble vet
the big brute kicked him when he was down. Mem
bers of the Manhattan remember how Ellison was
soundy beaten in Fifteenthst., six or seven years
ago, BY a man hardly more than half his Size Ellison
offended him In the club. which was then at FIJI
1e,nth-st and Hithave. The man got him sdc OPP
rcsitc the New-Yorls Hospital, and gave him good
thrashing. Ellison then apologized most humbly
The Lotos Club which has now become well SET
tied in It's new and handsome clubhouse In upper
rif,h.aye has arranged for a ladies' day tomorrow,
and the members of the club have been Informed
that ladies will be admitted when accompanied ps
members between the hours Of 3 and 6 p. M. ana
that the restaurant will be open during those hours
In the the club proposes to have a series
OF ladies' days. and that OF tomorrow Is not In
tended to forestall these, but simply 10 give the
wives, daughters and sisters OF members an carry
opportunty to satisfy their curiosity regarding the
house.
This will be yachting week, and all clubmen In
terested in yachting looking forward 10 the first
regattas OF the season, that Of the Atlantic Yacht
Club. on Tuesday, and that OF the New-iork Yacht
Club On Thursday. Tickets for the club steam
boats on those days already in brisk demand. and
II the days pleasant the scenes on board these
club boats will he lively and entertaining The June
regatta OF tho New York Yacht Club In particular +
the yachting affair Of the year most popular among
New-York women of fashion. and there Is always a
great demand for tickets for the club steamer for
that day.
One OF the oldest clubs In the country, OF which
President James Madison bne Of thc founders
the American Whg society-wil dedicate Its new ana
complete hall Princeton College on Tuesday nom
a.
a meeting of the graduates In the hall and short
addresses by prominent alumni members OF the classes
holding reunions and delegates from various associa
tons. The new hall il a classic Greek structure
built Of white marble The committee in charge OF the
arrangements Dor this dedication Is composed OF
Henry L. Osborn VI. Taylor Pyne. woodrow Wilson
and Robert Bridges.
Wednesday next vii, settle the question TO
whether the Southern Society will continue Its ex-
isence as q society club. The feeling IS Sill
prevalent In club circles that the members VIII vote
10 carry the suggestion OF tie trustees TO abolish
the club Of the organization. The trustees
say that 1t unwise in their opinion for the club 70
continue the expensive features OF Lar, billiard
room and restaurant for the benefit OF hardly one
fifth Of the membership. 1t Is argued that the orgahi
cation will not amount to anything II IFS club features
are abolished. How aDOut the Ohio and Holland
societies the Princeton Club and similar fourishnt
organzatons' If the southerners In New-1ork City
who belong TO the society have no; sufficient Interest
In 1t to attend its meetings in the opinion Of tn"
trustees II would better die altogether. IT Is snii
that II the trustees sustained the double house Inc
society now occupies will be given up. ard rooms
rented for the preservation OF the Garden library ana
FOR the monthly meetings.
The hOusewarming OF the Lambs In their new place. |
No &c West Thirty-frst-s. on sunday night last |
was exceedingly enjoyable and recalled some Of the
earlier DAYS OF the organization a handsome dinner |
was served. and n clever and amn,inc dcdicatory |
poem read by the Shepherd, {. NJ Greene, while |
Augustus Thomas, the boy" made amusing |
speech. An excellent musical programme also |
enjoyed.
Ladies' day at the Richmond County Country Club |
will he celebrated at the pretty quarters Of the club
in Glove Road. staten Island saturday afternoon
next Tents are 10 be erected the lawn, and there
will be music and refreshments This annual lawn |
festival the great affair of the summer
Staten Island. and all the pretiest traps and gown-
On the island are got out for the occasion.
The objections raised in the Crescent Athletic Club |
al Bay Ridge to the presence at the clubhouse Of |
women Saturdays and Sundays seem 10 have come
from few members who could not obtain tables I'm |
the restaurant owing TO their all being occupied 10y
women Memorial Day. These members felt
grieved and sent in petition to the hoard Of gov
ernors asking that the should be debarrcd
from the privilege OF the clubhouse. The petition
was promptly pigeonhoed II IS quite probable,
however. that tho will hereafter restrict the
number Of women who b. brought in BY one
Der. Under the present rules any member can brnS
in as many he chooses.
The Country Club at Westchcstcr contrary all
predictions and ideas, is not the gloomy place that
many people have fanced It would be. owing the
misfortunes Of many of It's members In the recent
Wall Street furry. Last sunday the clubhouse was
filled from morning until evening with gay parties
Of members and guests. and the season has been an
unusually lively and prosperous the clubhouse
thus far.
There has been some talk which has thus far
not had any result. OF the formation ny members Of
one or more OF the leading clubs OF the city OF n
roof garden" dining club The members OF which will
be expected to dine together al least once week
nj some club restaurant. and aftcrward visit the
various roof gardens OF the city. The idea j. not
q had one and 1t Is quite possible that 1t may b.
carried ont.
The growth in the number OF downtown climbs which
afford club comforts and good restaurant facilities
with agreeable and comfortable surroundings. TO the
business Of New-York has been marked feature
in the club world during the last few years. The
Down Town Association. IN Pine-st Is th. cub mo>t
favored by the brokers' bankers and business of
Wallst.: the Lawyers Cnb In The Equitable Build
ing, Is most frequcntcd by the lawyers and business
OF the part Of the city from Wall street TO Maiden
Lane: the Insurance Club viii be opened I'm the
Mutual Life Insurance Building: the Fulton Club AT