The New York Athletic Club.

The splendid building of the New York Athletic Club stands on the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and fifty-fifth Street. The membership of the club is now about 2000, while the list of applicants for admission is enormous. It is thought, however, that many members will resign, as the dues have recently been increased from $25 to $40, a change that has caused much dissatisfaction.

On the top floor of the club-house is the gymnasium, which is under the care of Prof. Goldie. There are windows on all sides, and a running track overhead; the lockers and retiring rooms are on the floor below. It is claimed that the gymnasium surpasses even the Hemenway in regard to size, apparatus, light, and ventilation, and it certainly does in regard to the last two qualifications, the arrangements for which are perfect.

On the second floor are the parlors, which are very handsomely fitted up, the dining rooms, which are largely patronized by the members, for the service and fare are excellent, and the price extremely moderate, and the billiard room, which, it is needless to say, is generally well filled. On the walls of the parlors are photographs of various celebrated members, with their records, and of the boats and boathouses belonging to the club.

On the main floor are Turkish baths, sponge-baths, shower-baths, vapor-baths and a magnificent plunge-bath, which is 75 feet by 30, and 15 feet deep; it is lined with encrustic tiling, and is constantly kept supplied with fresh water; a private stair-way connects the dressing-rooms with these paths. Down stairs is a bowling alley which is very well patronized.

The club combines the advantages of a social resort and a place for exercise, and numbers among its members some of the most famous athletes of New York. Every week a "boxing-night" is announced, and the contest is generally well attended. To athletes and non-athletes alike, a visit to the club-house with its splendid appointments, cannot fail to be interesting.

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