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by flower beds, the entire grounds surrounded by substantial 
fence to keep out intruders. , . , 
In the center of the hexagonal field will be placed the club house 
proper. This will consist of a main buildmg, planned m shape 
of a twelve-sided polygon and six wings, radiating from the center 
building like the spokes of a wheel. . 
The main building and the two south wings will be two stories 
in height, while four of the wings will be but one story m 
^^The' buildings are to be classic in style, plain in detail, but 
effective in general appearance, owing to the breaking ot the 
sky lines by projecting wings. r j ^ 
The main building will be adorned with a dome of moderate 
height, with a lantern crowned by the Stars and Stripes, the 
twelve corners of the main- building and the corners of the wings 
will be decorated with flags of foreign countries. Ihe pre- 
dominating color of the buildings will be white. , ^ ^. , 
In approaching the grounds from the railroad station and 
jublic highway one passes through ornamental gates, with gate 
lodge for the gate-keeper, which controls the whole o* the 
grounds By drives and foot-walks one reaches the buildmg. 
In the space between the two south wings, through a spacious 
covered porch, part of which will give ample room for several 
carriages to land their passengers under cover. In this part ot 
the grounds will be located bicycle stands and accommodations 
for horses and carriages for the convenience of those who reach 
the grounds by horse conveyances 
In entering the building ppe will himself m ^ large assmW 
room 100ft. in diameter, with two large fireplaces on either side. 
To the right of the entrance will be the cashier's and book- 
keeper's ofiice, connected with a private office. Back of this will 
be a buffet, where refreshments will be served. Connected with 
this will be the toilet room for gentlemen. 
On the left of the main entrance will be a space railed oft tor 
ladies, and connected with it will be a ladies' parlor, with dressing 
and cloak room and toilet room. 
On the side opposite the mam entrance on the right will be 
located the space for the compiler of scores, and on the left a 
space for the members of the press, with telegraph and telephone 
^°T?ere are to be five exits from the assembly room leading to the 
grounds through spacious double doors, flanked by large windows. 
These exits will lead to 10ft, walks connecting the buildmg with 
the promenade walk for spectators. 
The four remaining rooms are to be used for gun rooms, where 
about 300 lockers will be provided for shooters. These gun 
rooms are to be connected with the promenade by 5ft. walks for 
the shooters. . ■ ^ u 1 j v, j 
At either side of the mam entrance is to be placed a broad 
stairway leading to a large foyer, and through this into a large 
banquet hall, where about 500 people may be seated at one time 
at individual tables. , j j i.-u i-- ■ 
At either side of the mam entrance and underneath stairways 
leading to the large foyer will be constructed fireproof vaults for 
the safe care of guns tUt «?ay be left With the m^nagejnpiit frOTO 
time tQ time, 
The wings containing the ladies' parlor and toilet rooms and 
the buffet will be two stories in height. The second stories of 
these wings will contain the kitchen and service rooms and private 
dining and board rooms. 
The four flat roofs of the wings containing the gun rooms will 
be covered with plank, and railed in for the spectators who care 
to watch the shooting. . 
The whole of the outer walls of the first and second stones 
will be glazed, with large windows, and will have glazed doors, so 
that ample facility will be provided for spectators to follow the 
shooting in bad weather. 
Under the kitchen wing will be placed a basement lor the 
heating apparatus. , , , . 
The whole of the structure will be light and airy, and every- 
thing will be done to give as much opportunity to watch the 
shooting as possible, while all comfort and convenience will be 
provided for the members of the association and their guests, 
I have assumed in this work that it would be the purpose of 
the promoters of this enterprise to furnish in the grounds and 
buildings herein contemplated an ample place for the congrega- 
tion of sportsmen, tournament accommodations exceeded by noth- 
ing of the kind in the world, where guests of its promoters 
could be cared for in a manner worthy of our great city, of its 
sportsmen, and thus afford best possible opportunity for a test 
of skill in a sport second to none. 
If I can be of further service to you or to your sportsmen 
friends yov! h^ve but to ogmrnand. Yours very truly 
■ ^ Fritz Fqwz. 
