Wilmington, Delaware, May 15, 1901
Mr. Felix duPont Dear Sir:
For some time past there has been a demand in this community for a modern country club; consequently, when the opportunity was offered a few weeks ago to a number of gentlemen interested in out-of-door games, to secure a long term lease of a tract of land suitable for such a club, the proposition was promptly accepted. In furtherance of the idea, a charter has been obtained for the “Wilmington Country Club” and the lease turned over to this new organization. The capital stock of the Club is to be used in building and furnishing a club house and in putting the grounds in order. The preliminary work of clearing up the grounds is already in progress, and about $12,000 of stock was quickly subscribed by the originators of the scheme. It is impossible to state specifically the details of the project at this time, as the extent of its development will depend on the response and support of our people, but it is intended to build a comfortable club house with the usual equipment for social enjoyment, to lay out an eighteen hole course, to provide for tennis and other out-of-door games, etc. The land secured is situated on the south side of the Kennett Turnpike just beyond the city limits, and within three or four minutes walk of the Rising Sun terminus of the Wilmington City Railway. Its advantages on the score of accessibility are immediately apparent, while experts who have gone over the ground carefully say that it is almost admirably adapted for golf links. It is confidently believed that an up-to-date Country Club can be established here which will enlist the hearty support of our citizens and which will be a credit to our city. The amount of the annual charges will depend upon the extent of the undertaking and the size of the club membership, but it is calculated that they will not exceed $25 for gentlemen and $10 for ladies. It is probable that the By-Laws will provide for smaller dues for members who do not desire the privilege of the golf course, and for a family membership rate.
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