New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-07
AND OTHERS SPEAK.

AND OTHERS SPEAK
, .sr,h anniversary OF the founding OF the
cn,oniaI Club was celebrated last night Each
80 the club observes its birthday with a dinner
-, ,,ght's concentration was the tin ami
ersary OF the club. and distinctive feature Of
the occasion was that the souvenirs, which
IN the shape OF miniature loving-cups made
~ tin while the holders OF the ices were also
constructed 10 represent the same metal Superb as
have been the oral decorations at these dinners in
the past the display which last night transformed
the banquet hall OF the club where the dinner was
laid. into veritable floral bower has been
surpassed.
The dinner. which was attended by over
hundred end fifty members and guests
cessful IN every way one OF the happenings OF
the evening the unwilling of sculpture pre-
sented to the club by its president L. Latin KEEL
logg The subject Is "Acis Changed into Dream
by Gaatea." and is the work OF NJ Desbois
Seated with Mr.. Kellogg at the head table were
A. p W Seaman. General ]. Frederick Pierson.
J. Van Vechten Ocott. Judge Joseph +. DAILY.
Colonel David S. Brown, Captain Frank Wildes.
United States Navy: Judge II. w. Bookstaver. Ed
ward w Scott Judge Charles II. Truax. James A.
Punderford. General Wager Swayne the Rev
Thomas R. Sncer. w b. Putney and the Rev DIT
Robert Russell Booth
said:
:, q nv, q few wears ago. indeed, SO short time
ina, II seems as If it was but yesterday when me
congested condition OF Ins ot9 suggested to
some Of its good people the ldea Oh enor,ion of
new homes in the then undeNeloped p Vis,Og M
MMoDhattan Island and resulted In the buidlng w
Of the beautiful West End. or which We Hnon,n
80 Justly proud At that time but litte was rIsd
- his o,arter save that 1t had recently aIo'oe d
.1sturage for the omnv1rous sorfaed 70 the care
Il the West End Association ana us pu0"N
w Yet IN the beauty of its scenery skr,ed by me
grand and noble Hudson. walled IN as ~ otber nor,
tinr ~ the city and presented at dawn and tWi.
light scenes that would ravsh the 49, ,bar
Pp~andaur or magnincence. Few there were VINO
Visited this spot but were struck win us ,,i
Ieau.v and peculiar adaptability for resluelilaI
neiShborhood IL seems If the ever-increas!ns
TIDE Of POPULATION In homes had passed by
his spot and kept It sacred for higher ana more
iu In anv event whether intentional or not the
magnificent residences which have since Dee, oesh
wings and their rvalling architectural effects and
the grand and stately character OF me Pupc pu NJ
CsfbedraI Of St John the Divine and the tomb
erected 10 the memory OF General Grant All Sno"
This club has enjoyed many triumphs and sue
cesses during the short term OF MS existence II
monies the foundation OF the Appellate Division Of
the Supreme Court under the new constltuton. IL
Of the freedom Of Cuba and the first club TO vel.
come RearAdmiral Sampson and the captains ,,c o,
the victorious fleet at Santiago. which ala 80 huch
10 accomplish that result.
William b Putney speaking on the subject OF
1.-THE Colonial Club" said In part:
Although this club did not spring into existence
OF the States then threatened. and 10 support tne
loyal Government. then struggling 10 prevent the
disruption OF the States-althOugh IL did not spring
into being 10 advocate the purposes ana plans OF,
researches Of science or 70 establish and promote
the literary scientific pursuits-yet IL dld spring
into being 10 meet what was regarded as reason
able demand and 10 promote the welfare OF the
citzens-the community located this. the West
Side OF the city. The preliminary steps for Its
creation simple and transformations mum
Der OF the citizens Of this sO-caled West Side
thought that the interests OF the community In
centre at which they could meet socially and dis
cuss their interests. and TO form bond which
should help them 10 develop a useful sentiment
and spirit In this community which was. TO some
extent. separated from the older parts OF the city
and a result OF their consultations with one
another this club incorporated.
II has field all its own. Its members not
bound together by party utilization. nor can II go
any party or political doctrine 1t is made up OF
men OF all parties. II is not association for re-
lgious instruction hut II includes In its membership
men connected with all the religious denominations.
Of these lines Nevertheless. II is great and i'm
portant school 10 equip men for their personal
effort and efficiency in all lines Of personal activity
IN life
A. P. W. Seaman. in interesting address. de-
tailed the history OF the club. and Captain Frank
Wildes who commanded the cruiser Boston at the
battle Of Manila a graphic description OF the
destruction Of the Spanish fleet by Dewey In the
harbOr Of Manila.
The remaining speakers were General Wager
swayne. Judge Truax. Judge DAILY and the Rev.
Thomas r. Slcer