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The first Masters of the Chih, to whom must go the credit of its success, were all 

 well-known business men of the Forest City, and all spent time and money to carry out 

 their object. They were: the late Col. Peters, the late David Skirving, the late Henry 

 Beecher, Dr. Niven, Dr. Harry Abbott, Mr. George C. (iibbons. Col. A. M. Smith, and 

 the present incumbent of the office, the Hon. Adam Beck. To those who are deceased 

 the Clul) will live long to their memory, while those who are still living still take an active 

 j)art in the executive working of the Club, while some of them even attend the meets. 



The Club has been just as successful in the selection of its presidents and secre- 

 taries as in the choice of its Master, as the office has always been filled by men of great 

 executive ability. Mr. T. R. Smallman, who at the time of writing holds the office 

 and has held it for a numl)er of years, is most enthusiastic in his work and is ably sup- 

 ported by Mr. Campbell Beecher, who succeeded Mr. J. B. Kilgur to the office of 

 secretary. 



There is a section for ladies in connection with the Club, and in the past few years 

 several branches, making the place attractive to those who do not ride, have been added. 

 There is a ladies' golf club, toboggan clul) and tennis club, while a driving club also 

 gets their warmest support during the whole year. During the winter months meet- 

 ino-s of the driving club are held with (llenmore as the destination. 



