was established in 1879 in a building now used as a private house close by the Skew Bridge, and could then only accommodate a very limited number of members. The special object of the Club was to afford recreation to members residing on the Road, and from the first particular at-was devoted to the game of Lawn but it was soon found that the requirements of the Club demanded more commodious premises, The opportunity was taken of purchasing the adjoining house and grounds of "The wu," formerly the residence of Mr. F. B. Forbes of Russell & Ca., to which were added 6 mow of the ground attached to the original Club, so that the premises now cover the extensive area of 42 mow, the greater part of which is laid out in splendid lawns whereon twelve sets of Lawn Tennis can be played, besides allowing a vast extent of ground being devoted t" ornamented gardens. A ball room containing a pretty little stage Was added to the existing building, where dances and theatrical entertainments frequently take place; and the well furnished rooms in the old "Lawn" building afford all the necessary accommodation that the members require for billiards, reading room, etc., etc. When this Club was established the imovation was introduced of making members, giving them free use of the Club the ladies of members' families honora
and grounds, which plan has been found to work harmoniously and satisfactorily, and the Club has now on the roll, including; honorary and absent members, upwards of three hundred names. A Squash Racquet Court has been recently erected on the grounds, which is largely patronised, espe-
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