Boston Athletic Club-House.

The new Athletic Club-House in Boston was formally opened on the evening of Dec. 29th. The building which cost $300,000 is fitted up in the most elaborate style. In the basement are placed the bath rooms and the swimming tank, which are all that could be desired. For the purpose of Turkish baths there are five rooms finely decorated and furnished. The swimming tank is 41 feet long by 30 feet wide, and is kept constantly filled to a height of seven feet, with pure water. On the ground floor of the building are situated the offices, etc. The first floor contains the social apartments, which are equal to those of any club in the city. It is the purpose of the club to have its social features as well as any club, and those who do not care to engage in athletics can devote themselves entirely to the social advantages offered.

The dining room is on the first floor, and its capacity is such as to hold 85 people comfortably; great care is to be taken that everything connected with this department shall be of the first order.

The second floor of the building contains the gymnasium, which has been furnished entirely by Dr Sargent. In many respects it is superior to any gymnasium in the country. On the third floor are the tennis courts, the supplies for which have been furnished by Henry Ditson, of the firm of Wright and Ditson. Many of the best tennis players in the country are members of the club, among whom are Messrs. R. D. Sears and Pettit. The club now contains about 1200 members, and there are many names on the waiting list. It is probable that the membership will soon be considerably increased. Many of Boston's leading citizens are members, and it is their idea to make this club of as high a social order as any club in Boston. The situation of the club building is a decidedly favorable one, and its site has become infinitely more valuable than when it was bought. There is no reason why the Boston Athletic Club should not be one of great credit to the city.