New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-23
BROOKLYN NEWS.

y Adams will be the patronesses Harry Hender-
son is leader OF the Mandolin Club; ana W A.
kinson OF St Johns Pace Is presiuent Vi INC 'o'
bned clubs
Last weeks rumble of the balls and fall OF the
pins was the last for three weeks in the interciub
bowling tournament. and there is gloom IN the
Eastern District since the matches were to'Ieu ."
Tuesday evening The Hanover team fell a
victim to the prowess of oxford. and the latter
now occupies first place. with Hanover second
Union League third, Montauk and Carleton tied
for fourth Lincoln NTH, Columbian sixth. Aurora
Grata and Wildwood tied for seventh. and the men
the o." heap. Mucb credit is given Mirabeau l..
Towns's monkey for the victory achieved by Mon
' h%H G he has found Eind Of mascot
had 70 saw after the irs game was over
Take away that monkey
Thursday evening was the occasion of ladies'
progressive cuchre party at the Lincoln CIuo
There were nine tables and lots of amusement AT
each one There were four prizes won by Mrs
Kctcham. Mrs Lovett Miss Meeks and Miss over
ton After the games refreshments were served
and dancing continued until late houT'
The Knickerbockcr Field CLUB has presented the
comedy "A Glimpse of Paradise the cast being
made mp entirely Of club members. There was
large attendance Of guests. and after the perform
over the room was cleared ana IahC'hE
was enjoyed until some time AFTER Midnight
The chief performance of the week in the anna
teur thea trical line Shakespearcan revival
bv the Amaranth which presented AS You Like
It," in "A highly acceptable manner. large audi
ence was present and bestowed liberal applause.
orchestra which under the lead of Alfred Il.
Fohs gave a choice musical programme.
on Thursday evening the Bohemian Amateur
Dramatic Society presented the four-aci melo-
drama Better Than Cold at the home of George
McEvoy. the artist, at Flatbush Turnpike ana
Avenue i. A false wall had been bult in the
parlor. which gave the place the appearance Of a
ings from Mr.. McEvoys studio.
OF course the Hamilton Cub dinner in honor OF
Mayor-elect Strong, OF New-lork was the principal
club affair of the week. but full description Of
the AFFAIR has already been given In the columns OF
The Tribune. a mention is sufficient IN this column
The Brooklyn Academy OF Photography opened It's
season at Remsen Hall on Tuesday evening by Civ
ing an entertainment. at which the lantern enlarge
ments of the Phade Phia set and the pre- siiaf
Of the Academys exhibit al the -'d regiment IAN
shown.
William NJ Van Anden and Nelson c. Carman. o.
the Brooklyn Club. returned TO town last week
after very peasan; trip through New-Nork state.
They visited Cornell University. where Mr Van
Anden's son is student and also made short stay
at Buffalo. Niagara Falls and otner interesting
places
Following the usual custom music ride FOR emil
dren will be one OF the holiday events az the Riding
and Driving Club. II will take place next SATURDAY
afternoon. beginning at O'Clock. and viii be pre-
coded by a distribution OF gifts TO the little ones
The oxford Club as usual. has arranged a capital
symposium OF talent for New Years Eve. VIII
Lyle the banjo comedian: George W. Day. vocalist
Gregory Pate. W. L. Thompson, Moran and Colgan
Joseph p Cary and the Metropolitan Male Quartet
may be aided by others. DR.. +. j. Whitney ana me
Entertainment Committee deserve credit Tor the
general excellence of the ainments when nave
been given az the oxford Club during the last TWO
years.
The Riding and Driving Clubs season. which Is
now in full swing carries with IT an augiry OF sue
cess There is scarcely hour in the afternoon or
evening that the ring is not occupied. and on clear
davs many riders are TO be seen on the road. ON
Monday nights the Rough Riding Glass holds rs
meetings; on Tuesday and Friday mornings the
Ladies' Class meets. on Tuesday afternoon OF "ach
week the Ladies' Tandem Glass receives instruc-
tons and Colonel Partridges Friday Night Class
meets every week and executes evoiutions in cav
oil CIV