A sharp secretary of a southern racing club that was in need of funds drew iu £4OO by an audacious move. He got a directory, and addressed letters to a few hundred of tbe most likely person?, saying they had been duly elected honorary members of the club and would be enrolled upon receipt of £5 6s. The bait took capitally, though some of the replied were inuliued to be warm.
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 523, 25 October 1890, Page 2
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71Untitled Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 523, 25 October 1890, Page 2
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