. The literary digest. was Herald correspondent in Phila-delphia at the time, and gladly joined. RoyalMerrill was the prime mover . . On my motionHandy was asked to preside. The dinner was inParlor C of the Continental Hotel. At that boardthe Clover Club was born, one of the most famousdining clubs this country has ever known. Handycontinued as president. He was a remarkableman at the centre of the table. Quick, witty, and often brilliant, he provokeddisorder for the purpose of quelling it. He wasmasterful in dealing with dull speakers. He couldstop a poor speech abruptly and yet leave thegues
. The literary digest. was Herald correspondent in Phila-delphia at the time, and gladly joined. RoyalMerrill was the prime mover . . On my motionHandy was asked to preside. The dinner was inParlor C of the Continental Hotel. At that boardthe Clover Club was born, one of the most famousdining clubs this country has ever known. Handycontinued as president. He was a remarkableman at the centre of the table. Quick, witty, and often brilliant, he provokeddisorder for the purpose of quelling it. He wasmasterful in dealing with dull speakers. He couldstop a poor speech abruptly and yet leave theguest or member his entire self-respect and goodhumor. During all the really great dinners givenby that club, which brought Mr. Boldt into na-tional prominence. Handy was easily the master-ul mind. His best friends saw greatness in adirection they never had suspected. He did nothesitate to grapple with United States Senators,Reftdera of The Literart Digest are asked to mention the publication when Tailor-Made $CSuits, O. ##lE have recently made some exquisite Spring Dresses^** for leading New York society ladies and prominentactresses, who are famed for the good taste which theydisplay in the selection of their toilettes. Photographs ofthese ladies and their garments which we made for themare shown in our new Spring Catalogue, which is now-ready. To the lady who wishes to dress well at moderate costwe will m3\\jree this attractive catalogue and a completelin; of samples of new materials to select from. Our Catalogue Illustratea : Tailor-Made Suits. $5 up. Outing and Blazer Suits, $4 Skirts. $4 up. Bicycle Suits, $4 Skirts, $ up. Capes and Jackets. Our new designs in Bicycle Skirts are recognized every-where as the most practical skirts for wheeling that haveyet been produced. We Pay Express Charges Everywhere. Our line of samples include the newest materials for Springand Summer wear, maJiy of them being exclusive noveltiesnot shown elsewhere. Write to-da
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