The record-union., 1897-08-31
ADIEU TO MANAGER KENESEY
THE GILT EDGES HAD A GREAT
TIME LAST NIGHT.
Boxes at the Theater, Presenta-
tions, and a Banquet at
the Wind-Up.

The members Of the Gilt Edge Base
Ball team, together with Magnate
KHpp, made a time of it last night,
in order to show their appreciation OF
Manager Walter J. Henesey and the
methods he has employed to make the
team the best in the State.
Mr.. Henesey, as is well known, re-
signed the management into the hands
of Henry Devine at the conclusion Of
Sundays game.
And they started in early. They vis-
tied the Metropolitan Theater in
body, and occupied the best boxes TO
be had Their admirers, too, We're out
in force Even the "Old Leakers" Oc-
cupied a box, and to show that they
were not forgetful. presented their old
manager, Joe Kerrnish, with very
appropriate and costly present, after
which they adjourned to Eds place and
enjoyed an elegant banquet.
But in the meantime, all eyes were
on the Gilt Edges, when the curtain
was not up, and when at length one Of
the actors stepped to the front with
scroll in his hand, everything went
quiet What the follower Of Keane
read was as follows:
w J. Henesey, Manager and Cap
tain of the Gilt Edge Base Ball Club:
AS you are about to retire from the
management of the team, We desire
TO show our appreciation of your ef
forts to place the team at the head of
the base ball procession, and to thank
you for the many kind acts you have
done for US since a member of the
team.
I'VE fully realize the fact that we
have in you the best first baseman in
the tournament, and feel that it is
due almost entirely to your good play
ing and executive ability that we are
now on the top rung of the base ball
ladder. We are sorry, indeed, to lose
your managerial services, as you have
always treated US with the utmost fair
ness and consideration, and acted en-
tirely for the best interests of the
club.
by your gentlemanly conduct and
good advice, you have won for the team
the admiration and respect of all. In
future years when you have made
name for yourself in the medical pro-
fession (Which we feel confident you
Wild, We trust you Will be able to look
back at your connection with the
team, and desire to hand you this lit
tie present, which We trust Will re-
mind you of the comrades you are
leaving behind"
Then followed the names Of all the
Gilt Edge members, old and new, husky
and slim. with that of Kripp and Mas
cot Guy Campbell thrown in.
And then the disciple of Keane held
up a beautiful diamond stud and
beckoned to Henesey, who strobe upon
the stage, and in his best coaching
voice thanked the club for its gift.
After the play the team adjourned
to the Maison Faure for banquet.
Those who gathered at the festive
board We're: w. ]. Henesey, E. L.
Kripp, Jay Hughes. H. Devine, Ed.
Netharcott, J. Denny, T. Shanahan, ].
Walker NJ DeCosta, w. Rice, Ed.
C'BucI') Hughes, n. Smith, H. Lock
head, Frank Farrell, J. Dougherty, H.
Ornan. J. Duffy, Guy Campbell and
AIessrs. r. T. Cohn and Bert Kidder.
Here another surprise awaited wei
lingt 7n' Henesey. Mascot Guy Camp
bell mounted a chair and in the most
approved fashion, presented him with
a handsome gold pin.
Then the fun began The feast was
spread and disappeared with startling
rapidity Corks popped, and in the
midst of it all the following toasts were.
responded to:
The Patrons of the Came" Ed. L.
Kripn: THE Club W J. Henesey;
The Future of the Club" Henry De-
vine; THE Ladies'" Jay Hughes, and
"What the People Think of the Gilt
Edges R. T. Conn.
Messrs. Cohn and Kidder rendered
a number of songs. and it was late be-
fore the last of the Gilt Edges We're
put to bed.