Adanac Club

In late June 1909, the Adanac Club (“Canada” spelled backwards) opened its doors in the former customs and railway office at 202 Main Street in Winnipeg. It was described as a “social club for conservatives but the directors said that it was in no way connected with the party organization in the city”. The initial membership stood at 350 and included all the Conservative members of the Manitoba Legislature, including Premier R. P. Roblin. Its initial officers were W. J. Tupper (President), W. C. Graham (Vice-President), F. W. Russell (Vice-President), R. C. Irving (Treasurer), and L. L. Gullivan (Secretary).

On the ground floor of the two-storey structure was a visitors room, members lounging room, buffet, dining room, and kitchen. Upstairs were billiard and pool rooms, card rooms, a waiting room, lavatories, bathrooms, and three bedrooms for the use of out-of-town members.

Sources:

“Conservative Club”, Manitoba Free Press, 30 June 1909, page 7.

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