London Clubs: Their History & Treasures

THE ST. JAMES’ CLUB (FORMERLY COVENTRY HOUSE) From a Water-colour Drawing by W. Walcot
LONDON CLUBS
THEIR HISTORY & TREASURES
By
RALPH NEVILL
AUTHOR OF “THE MERRY PAST,” “LIGHT COME, LIGHT GO,” ETC.
LONDON: CHATTO & WINDUS
MDCCCCXI
WITH NINE PLATES
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NOTE
The Author wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance he has received from several Secretaries of Clubs mentioned in this volume, particularly Captain Charles Percy Smith, who supplied him with information of considerable interest.