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unusual facts about Frederic Clay


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But the German Reeds were able to attract fine young composers such as Molloy, Clay, Sullivan and Cellier, the best scenic designers for their tiny stage, and the best young writers from Punch and Fun magazines.


Willie Wilde

The club was famous for its grills, its brandy and its Pol Roger ‘74 at any time, though its tripe and onions on Saturdays were an especial draw. One member listed Willie among those who were ‘constant guests’ on Saturdays, along with Henry Irving, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, J. Comyns Carr, Edward Dicey, Carlo Pellegrini, Frederic Clay and Oscar Wilde himself.


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