Item RSP/5/5/1 - Polytechnic Young Men's Christian Institute: The Poly Clubs and Societies

Illustrated booklet giving 'a few particulars about the most attractive and successful club for young men and women in London. New members are invited to attend a reception meeting, held by Quintin Hogg. There is a separate section for the Young Women's Polytechnic at 14 & 15 Langham Place. Special advantages to members include Holiday trips and cheap travel, insurance through the Polytechnic Friendly Society, Labour and Reception Bureau and a Savings Bank (guaranteed by Mr Quintin Hogg himself).

Includes a list of premises used (including holiday homes), How the Poly. was founded, To the New Member, the Gymnasium,, Gymnastic Society, Boxing, Roller Skating, Swimming Bath, Swimming Section, Polytechnic Athletic Club, Cricket Section, Football Section, Lawn Tennis Section, Ramblers, Rowing Club, Harriers, Cycling, Physical development, the Parliament, French Society, Mutual Improvement Society, Shorthand and Typing, The Library, Chess and Draughts, Reading Circle, German Society, Engineering (including both the Electrical Engineering Society and Architectural & Engineering Society), Christian Mission, Lantern Society, Temperance Society, Volunteers, Photographic Society, Sketching Club, School of Engineering, day School for Boys and Girls, Sunday Choir and Band, Old Quintinian Club, Religious services.
The Young Women's Polytechnic mentions the Gymnasium, Lawn Tennis, Ramblers, Swimming Bath, French Society, Shorthand Society, Chess Club, Girls' Old Quintinian Club and social gathering.

The booklet is illustrated with photographs throughout.