New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-16
on THE IUELFTH NIGHT CLUES THRONE.
RICHARD MANSFIELD THE GUEST OF HONOR AND
THE ONLY MAN PRESENT At CHARM
ING ENTERTA INMENT.

RICHARD MANSFIELD THE GUEST OF HoNofs AMI
THE ONLY MAN PRESENT AT a CHARM
ING ENTERTAINMENT.
The first Twelfth Night Club social OF this season
was held in the clubrooms, No. Is East Eighteenth
St. Yesterday afternoon. and was pronounced an
unqualified success by all who were so fortunate
as TO be there The new rooms which have only
recently become the home of the club. we're most
effectively decorated with white Chrysanthemuns'
American Beauty and Camollia Cook roses ana
palms in every conceivable place. the rooms were
darKened and most becoming and agreeable hght
was produced by means Of rose-pink shades in the
reception-roo and pale yellow in the tea-roonl'
Conspicuous.y placed abo the rooms were many
gifts from members and friends OF the club but
none were more highly priced than fine Wood
land Scene in oil. the gift of Joseph jefferson,
which had place Of honor over the mah'ei' anu
facing the entrance.
In a corner of the tea-room a miniature throne
had been arranged by means OF tapestry canopy
supported by warlike implements. and bearing the
Inscription: Where Love Is Enthroned." on the
chair OF state seated the only man who was
allowed to be present, the guest OF honor Richard
Mansfield Grouped closely about him. in various
attitudes oc graceful ease. were as many members
OF the club conveniently could get in that de-
sirable situation. Each newcomer was escorted
with pomp and ceremony TO the throne" TO pay
tribute to "the king" who seemed to be fully alive
TO the greatness which possibly his by right
but which that moment being also thrust
upon him. 1t being apparently not only the WISH
but the evident determination Of the club TO have
some EXPRESSION Of Mr. Mansields appreciation
and good will. he prevailed upon TO make
speech As he stepped forward he was instantly
surrounded ty young women. and looking In some
dsmay. he said:
In order to DO justice to the occasion ought 10
be able to transform myself into turnspit but |
fear II this were done and | received my Just de-
serts should be roasted on every side" This sally
NJ f-op he
members. and then Mr.. Mansfield continued; "As |
cast my eyes about, and / think | may say that
my eyes are not inexperienced. can truthfuly de-
clare that have never beheid farcr sight After
the rustic of appreciation had somewhat subsidized.
the speaker added: IF ! could manage TO come
here every day, | should certainly do 80. don't
know what the object OF your club is. in fact, am
succeed in II. and am sure you Will This pleas
ing statement greeted with applause, ana then
the hero o: the day complmented the club upon us
culinary department.. and gave dissertation on
NJ declared. he should have to put out OF the way
meet with similar mishap himself. In CLOSING
he gave his blessing, hoping 1t would 90 great
deal Of good and announced his wish 10 be OF ser
vice 10 the club at any time or in any possible way
The hostesses. Miss sydney Armstrong ana Miss
Maud Banks presided most delightfully."-, and offered
among the numbers being a recitation by Miss Anna
Warren Story. which received hearty recall ana
piano solo by Miss Donney. There were present
Mrs +. T.. Kidder. Mrs. Irene Laurie Carhart; Mrs
Blackstone. Miss Katharine stacy. Mrs Bingham
Mrs Doubleday, Miss Minnie Wheeler, Mrs. Beau
mont Smith. Miss Bijou Heron. Miss Sally VIII
iams Miss Lizzie Yale Nelson, Miss Nadia Craigin
Miss Bessie Iackey Miss Kate Oestere. MISS Grace
LIVINGSTONE Furniss Miss Maud Monroe Mrs. Mel
son Wheatcroft and Mrs. Alice Fischer Harcouri