New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
IN BROOKLYN CLUBS.
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE BIG SOCIAL
ORGANIZATIONS.
SATISFACTION OVER THE ELECTION OF TIMOTHY
L. WOODRUFF TO THE PRESIDENCY OF
ADELPHI ACADEMY-NoTES Ov
MINOR INTEREST.

ADELpHI ACADEMY-NOTES OF
MINOR INTEREST.
Several Of Brooklyns best clubs are rejoicing n
the election OF of their most popular members.
Timothy L. Woodruff. TO the presidency of the Alei-
phi Academy. Mr. Woodrufs reputation a sue
cessful business in number of ventures
marked him as just the the trustees of the
academy wanted the head of its affairs. MI.
Woodruff has expressed his intention OF putting
into his new work all his energy and enthusiasm,
which means that the academy's interests Will be
uncommonly well guarded
The usual preparations being made by the
clubs for the New-Year's Eve festivities. The
Crescent. Carlton and Hanover clubs and others
making elaborate preparations. each according
to its traditions for the celebration
The latest proof Of the hustling qualities OF the
young Dyker Meadow Golf Club is the discussion of
Plans for the erection OF clubhouse on the
grounds at Fort Hamilton. Before summer extern
sive improvements will be made on the links,
which will be among the finest In the State
The Entertainment Committee Of the Hanover
Club consisting of Benjamin d. Bacon, chairman:
James A. Taylor, Frank Sperry. c. S. Gaubert
Charles w. Hubbel. II. r. s. Randolph. j. NJ
Moser. George W. Hawkins Julius De Ions and
Dr. J. c. Guck is filling up an attractive caIen-
dar of affairs for the winter. New-Years Eve Will
be fttingy celebrated. and January Is the an
nual womens reception will be held
The Nominating Committee of the Marine and
,, Field Club consisting of John NJ. Rider, chairman:
F. b. Fiske. G. +. Weeden, d. f. Tuthill and w. j;
Bruff is making q list of nominees to be voted
upon at the annual meeting to be held on Janu-
AIRY IA. w.,
The Montauk Clubs dinner to General Ruger
Commodore Scard and Lieutenant X. f.. Peary, on
Saturday evening December IA. the annual military
and naval dinner OF the club came Just nttle TOO
soon to furnish the speakers supply OF the war
talk precipitated by the Presidents message, but
topics were not lacking for any OF them, ana me
dinner went on record as big success. G. A. Moore
presided at the feast.
The coming and the going Mayor were once more
guests at a dinner Thursday evening, when the
Hamilton Club the host. James Mckeen, the
clubs president. proved most able toastmasier ter
Each OF his speeches Of introduction was gem, not
oxceled. if equalled. by the speeches OF the two
Mayors and the other orators. Or. Storrs made ono
Of his witty and pungent addresses. when was
nevertheless. full of good and timely advice espe-
caIly to politicians. -
The following have recently been elected 70
membership in the Crescent Athletic Club: +. -
Betts f. r. Crego. John Hancock. Frank " jenkins
W r. c. Mayer. Andrew T. Neeson. Clarence Il:
Smith, j. II. WabriGge. j. ID. Chapman. William G.
Dewitt Arthur r. Hewlett Charles S MacA lpine
George w Mead jr.. Allan Ormsbee: g. r. StrinGer
H. y. Leckler, John +. Coffin, X. NJ. Dorsey VIII
lam *. Holmes jr., j. x. MacAlpinc, Jonathan
Moore. William r. Porter Joseph L. Taylor ana
Joseph Walker.
Ten members Of the Ridge Club are now engaged
in a contest for prize valued al $40 in an lDdVidua
scratch bowling tournament. j. G. Matthew's ana
John Herman at present the leaders IN the
struggle