New-York tribune., 1902-08-25
POWWOWS AND PIPES
"HUCKLEBERRY INDIANS AND "FLUB
DUBS" WILL PLEDGE ETER-
NAL AMITY

Rudolph J. Schaefer. who IS chief OF the 'Huckle-
berry Indians" has begun to make preparations for
their handshake with the "Flub Dubs" of the
Larchmont Yacht Club, which. occurring annually
at HuckIeberry Island marks the closing of the
yachting the Sound The handshake is a
'jamboree' OF all OF the yachtsmen along the
Sound, and those who attend are compelled to
throw formality to the winds. The Indians" ap-
pear with painted faces and go through the war
dance and other ceremonies. while the "F'lub
Dubs.' dressed IN all kinds OF antique and ridicu-
ious costumes, set sail on RATS and barges from
the Larchmont Yacht Club and meet them at the
island. After the handshake the braves and their
guests smoke the pipe OF peace and enjoy clam
bake and vaudeville performance
The handshake is to have several amusing
features this year One OF them is TO be the first
appearance OF the brass band OF the "Flub Dubs."
which is led by Pop" Sanger, who was court
martiallcd a few years ago at stag perform
Of the New-York Athletic Club for throwing
ears OF green corn through the bass drum dozen
we'll known yacht-men dressed Dutchmen.
TO play In Mr. Sanger's band. The Indians TO
reta!iRte the "Flub Dubs' with satirical play
in which many OF them Will be held up to ridicule
The play is being written by Clay NJ Greene. OF
the Larchnlout Yacht Club, who is keeping the
nature OF II strict secret
The cottagers at Oakland Beach before closing
the season 10 give two big shore dinners at the
Rye Beach Inn The nrst dinner held
Saturday night. when the expenses were borne by
the occupants OF the cottages nearest the hotel
About one hundred and forty covers were laid. Next
Saturday, night the occupants OF the Indian cot
masquerade for the children who stopping
a. te ehs wa hGte bsa On s and
nfty children who participated in 1t had a merry
time.
Recent arrivals at the Victoria follow: Miss Gal
lsway Of Roselio y joseph Letter 81, and T. J.
and the following New-York patrons: Mrs. Han
Charles c. Bentley Florence Maher.- Julius G.
oes IoSketi sS charss t. White. Mr r and Mrs {. l.
Goodseil, Charles G. Edwards Mr and Mrs, G.
McKenna. Miss L. c. Clayton and Mrs L. E. Ellis
OF Brooklyn
a handsome villa 10 cost about $50 900 is being
built in Larchmont for L. S. A. De Lima. Mr.. and
Mrs. De Lima are now N Europe.
hard The Victoria Hotel is to have one OF these
rural hops on Friday night and tnere is TO be a an
proposed to have the dance halls and tables deco
rated with vegetables and fruits suggestive or the
harvest season. while rural costumes of the most
those wearing such costumes VIII be permitted to
are 10 be held previous the dances. and will aid
materially in increasing the fun The desire to see
railroad magnates. lawyers and bankers In blue
overalls and jumpers and their wives in sunbonnets
and calico dresses is an attraction which few OF
both dances win be unusually large.
F. A Stratton. vioe-presdent OF the Westchester
WHEN was attended by a number Of young men
and young women Luncheon was served ABOARD
One of the largest excursions at Glen Island this
year was that held Saturday by the Mutual
Cutlery n,anufaoturers of Britain Conn. The
excursionists. numbering twelve hundred, came
down the Richmond. which was loaded to the
Commodore H Il Tyson of the Riverside Yacht
at a tournament Of the Riverside Tennis Club. be-
ginning September l. and consisting of mems and
women's singles doubles and mixed doubles.
James L. Wells president of the Tax Board Of
New-York City. and Mrs Wells have been the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Tucker at the Green