Chapter 2081

How special is the charity auction organized by Alexander Hamilton? What's the significance of Langley's choice of such cooperation as his return to the stage? What's the special significance for the internal struggle of the hall family? This is obviously not a hasty decision, and the deep meaning behind it is far more complicated than imagined.

First of all, we need to pay attention to one thing: this charity auction is held in the Carrick club, which itself means that only 10% of the top elite can enter it, and other outsiders are absolutely not allowed to enter without an invitation letter - even the distribution of the invitation letter must go through layers of review, which is not a joke.

The Carrick club is a private club and one of the oldest and best private clubs in London.

The concept of private club was first born in England in the 17th century. The world's first private club in modern sense should be called Gentleman's club. It was founded in 1693 as "White's Club". It started from a coffee shop owned by Italian immigrants, Gradually evolved into England's first gentleman's club, in the heyday of the white club, here gathered more than half of the British aristocracy.

In the 18th century, England was still dominated by men. As the literal translation of "gentlemen's Club" implies, in the early stage of its development, all its members were men; In the 19th century, with the passage of the new voting rights act in Britain, more and more men of different classes obtained the right to vote, which also means that the new class must seek new identity, and joining the gentlemen's club is often the first choice. After all, birds of a feather flock together and people flock together. When they are promoted from the bottom class to the upper class, they need to re expand their life circle.

It's like the cigar club or the whisky club in Titanic.

In fact, most of the top gentleman's clubs take the "second home" of elite men as their ultimate goal. Therefore, these top gentlemen's clubs are often equipped with restaurants, libraries, leisure rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and study rooms.

So, why is it so set?

One is the continuation of men's early life, because at that time, boys' and girls' schools were very common, and they were the mainstream. After leaving school, they also needed a place to continue their previous life style in boys' schools, so the gentlemen's club came into being.

Another way of saying is the extension of men's family life. At that time, the gentry were mainly men with noble status. They often owned their own manor and held parties in the manor, which was also their main way of social intercourse. The press industry in the 18th century was very developed, and aristocratic banquets and parties were often the objects of gossip, Those parties will become the focus, and then face the dilemma of private life exposure, which also makes the gentleman's club become the last position for noble men to keep a pure land.

The gentlemen's club is closed to the public, away from the spotlight, and away from the pressure brought by the huge family such as wives, children and servants, which makes it possible for men to "be themselves" here, and even make a little out of the ordinary behavior, not specifically referring to the third party who destroys the family, but... Gambling.

The gambling record book of the top gentlemen's club may be one of the most wonderful records in human history. One of the most famous and typical events happened in the white Club:

At that time, two nobles bet on the famous arched glass window in the club to see which of the two raindrops on the window first fell from the top to the bottom.

It must be noted that the seat in front of the arched glass window of the white club is not for ordinary members. It is the most noble position of the whole club and is often assigned to the most influential members of the whole club, that is, the top figures among the top aristocrats. And their life is "betting on raindrops.".

In their daily life, they can never show such a side of themselves, because they need to maintain dignity and perfection; In the gentleman's club, they can do their best. Everything that happens in this space will be kept here. No one talks too much.

In the early days of the development of gentlemen's clubs, politics was an indispensable part. Different clubs could be regarded as the main bases of different parties and informal discussion places for important issues. The gossip in them was not street news at all, and often had important purposes, What the public can not see behind the issues is likely to become the key to affect the direction of national policy.

Of course, with the advance of time, many changes have taken place.

At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, clubs focusing on women began to rise, and the vast majority of gentleman's clubs began to accept applications from female members, and "gentleman's Club" gradually transformed into a "private club".

Of course, there are still some clubs that maintain the tradition of "gentlemen". For example, the white club has received the Queen's arrival in 1991 as the only woman for more than 300 years; Take the Carlton club, for example. Margaret Thatcher used to be their only female member. It was not until 2008 that the application for female membership was fully opened.

Among them, the white club is undoubtedly the most top private club in the UK. David Cameron, the current British Prime Minister, is one of its members, while his father was once the president of the club; The bachelor party for Prince Charles to marry Princess Diana is held here, and Prince William is currently a member of the club.

From these information, we can see that the private club is a very important social platform. Although the political color has gradually faded down, every member's participation must go through layer upon layer audit; And every member is the most top part of British society, they control the main lifeline of this society.

At present, the types and styles of private clubs are diversifying. For example, the London art club, founded in 1963, is the gathering place of the top figures in the British literary and art circles. It is the right center behind the Royal College of art in London. Joining the club often means a breakthrough in career. The authoritative artists in all fields of art in Britain gather here——

By the way, lanli officially received the invitation to join the club in March this year. After a year's review period, lanli can become a member of the club.

The Carrick club is another top private club. Founded in 1831, the club is located in the west end of London. All its activities and members are closely related to drama, stage, theatre and so on. It is famous for its numerous art collections, and even has a theatre library. Its collection of theatre theme related collections is unique in the world, This also makes every drama lover eager to join in.

Charles Dickens, William Thackeray and others are members of the Carrick club.

However, the admission examination system of the Carrick club is very strict. It must be jointly recommended by more than three members, then more than two-thirds of the members vote, and finally reach a certain proportion of votes before they can become members, which also ensures the elite level of the members of the Carrick club.

Lanli is not a member of the Carrick club at present. This time, lanli has been recommended by three members and nominated. Next, members will vote; Even if the vote is passed, it will not be able to become a member of the club until the beginning of next year.

Among his friends, only Alexander Hamilton is a member of the Carrick club; Of course, all of them are members of the Oxford Cambridge United club.

Alexander's choice to hold a charity auction at the Carrick club is in-depth consideration, which is undoubtedly the best place for the publicity of blue rite; At the same time, lanli is also waiting for the approval of joining the club. Charity auction is also an important option for lanli to add points; What's more, the Carrick club is not as arrogant and rigid as the white club. They are willing to accept the new aristocracy with open mind, rather than refusing to defend with the ancient tradition of three centuries ago. This is undoubtedly very important for the guests invited to the auction.

In addition, part of the reason is that the Carrick club, located in the west end of London, has a performance stage, which can be the best venue for the auction.

But like the white club, Carlton club and so on, not everyone can enter the Carrick Club - this is an honor for members, even if they are relatively open and relatively free members of the old club, it still does not mean that they can allow anyone to visit.

Not even for charity auctions.

As a result, Alexander held a charity club. All guest lists need to be reviewed by the garick club, and even Red Cross officials need to be reviewed. If they can't, they can't. every guest must accept the identity and wealth survey to ensure that every guest who enters the club can meet their own social status, Instead of donating millions of pounds to get tickets.

Neither the initiative nor the decision is in Alexander's hands.

The profile once again proves that the charity auction is rare, even if invited by Alexander is not able to enter it; In other words, many people have no chance to join the Carrick club, looking forward to Alexander's invitation letter, and be able to enter it, a glimpse of the true face.

Just because of this, if blue Li appears in hat and t-jeans, then it is a high probability event that Carrick Club refuses blue Li to enter.

That's why Lan Li had such a joke; That's why the charity auction has caused so much discussion.