New-York tribune., 1902-12-25
HIGH FRANKS ON EXCHANGES.
Brokers, Young and Old, Smash Derbies
Throw Confetti and Get Presents

The various exchanges of this city had their
usual Christmas celebration yesterday. The Stock
Exchange gave its entertainment in the afternoon
Gifts with special significance handed to
hundred members. Thirty-five gallons
of punch was ladled out and $50 silver punch
bowls were distributed. OF the athletic contests
of the afternoon, that of supreme Importance was
the sack race. which handfly by I. n.
Spiegeberg, who thereby became owner of u
diamond pin.
Three bloodIess surgery clinics carried
through after the most approved manner Of DR..
Lorenz.
The eth Regiment Band. with thirty pieces. made
music to which gray headed brokers danced in
trcate clogs and skilful cancans. Everybody was
well provided with confetti In three colors purple
red and white. As 1t thrown UP and came
down in showers. II struck by the sunlight.
and out rainbow sheen.
The younger brokers ably led by Edward
Knapp who had learned at ew-Haven how to
handle the mad, merry plays Of a high class
rough house" George Stillman. the tackle OF
Gordon Browns best ever team. also to be
observed calmly surveying the scene. Indeed.
there considerable Yale tinge to the whole
affair. and whom the band played Hirsh's "Booa'
it felt to be the climax of the afternoon.
The rule Of the day was. Wherever You see
derby smash It" Such hats only exempt as
the clasped TO their bosoms. shouting
DOWN.
The celebration extended from the Stock Ex-
change floor that OF the Produce Exchange. In
the adjoining room. Short lived professions were
constantly forming. generally led by some wealthy
man in a waste paper basket who was wheeled In
riump ph the centre OF the floor. where Of the
nineteen decorativ Christmas trees precpi-
tated upon him The elderly brokers entered into
the game with much enthusiasm II they were
at a class reunion. Ticker tape was found
celent missile when thrown by the coil. It
wound in midar. with the effect Of delayed
comet. The celebration might be summed up "A
cross between the 'Mardi Gras ana Pars's Ju 6
sln gF1H rot
began 10 think Of home and the unfinished shop
ping The brass band put away In satchels,
purple confetti brushed from fur lined lapels.
green needles removed from underneath the
collar and the Stock Exchange was left to dark
ness and the charwomen
The Consolidated Exchange practically suspend
ed business early IN the afternoon. Some serious
brokers tried trade. but they seriously in
terfered with by the who had determined 10
devote the afternoon fun. Football rushes.
throwing of confetti and torn papers and general
horseplay were the order of the afternoon.
About o'clock F. a. Mcclure who had the fes-
tivities in charge. announced that the usual strin
gent floor rules would be suspended for the rest
of the day and six Christmas carried
IN ana placed IN p1S'In f at%uhq Tft thS n""r, ne
still Tin horns rattles baby carriages dogs.
OF all kinds were there with appropriate labels for
the receivers benefit; Larry De Forest acted as
gift Crowey'S Band. stationed near, played appro-
pirate music celebrate.
Among the gifts a piece Of lead pipe to
designate 'cinch.' presented. while the band
played ''If You Amt Got No Money You Needn't
Come Around" to William McQuoid. of Watson
& Gibson; toy gun. to J. J. McCrum. Of the 7th
Regiment, and sprnkling Valentine the
chairman, to express his adherence strong
drink. General Thomas II. McCirath. chairman of
the floor committee for the last two years received
silver tea service
A Christmas tree, burdcned with gifts of all
kinds, little toys for big men, coal and other bits
celebration on the Cotton Exchange The arrival
of Santa Claus. in the person of Jimmie Wen
nan, carrying tree not over six inches long was
the signal for the complete abandonment of busi- |
ness. There was present for every member
For Hop Lee there was set of laundry uten-
ss, suitable for washing automobiles and yachts |
while Mr.. Riordan had an and a package Of
small nut for Mr.. Messick. r. Seidenburr |
lr had a baby food and nursing bottle. Mr. |
Norden a baby carriage. Mr.. Wallace another. Mr. |
Shearson a looking glass and powder puff, Mud"
Adams automobile "Sandow" Judson a chest |
protector, Henry Scflance rooster and chickens |
Mr. Ray windms Husky Rosey RosenheiIn |
Reed Williams beer mug, Mr.. Tanner water |
wagon, Mr.. Wiggin house Mr.. Guest an emblem |
of purity, Mr.. Wilson hero medal. Bert John
gun and rabbit. Mr.. Jones Il goat. Mr. Reilly |
bundle of soup tickets. Dan Suy "A corner |
grocery store. Mr.. Ballantine a piano from John |
w. Gates, Doc Ayre hot air bag. Mr. Koler a |
and Mr.. Hagedorn German pipes. Mr. Brennecke a |
helmet and rubbers. Little Scotty'' a Tammany
tiger. Mr.. Dickson bass viol, Mr. Weld a plate OF |
beans, w. c. Hubbard a book of unfinished noems
S. T Hubbard a stopper. Mr.. Quntell bunch of |
Violets Mr.. Robinson (who has little hair n comb
and brush, Mr.. Hanneman IA Cupid Sled and
dachshund Mr. Grierson bagpipes Mr.. Colby. "the |
strenuous member a ping pong table, b. r. |
Smith a foxy grandpa. Mr.. Parrott parrot and |
Mr.. Rich clea ring house.
Christmas greetings were exchanged by cable
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