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Itis worthy of remark that the social fixtures are, with-
out exception, brilliant successes" They are supported by
huge attendances, those at the Fancy Dr\!,,53Carnivals and
the Bohe.nian Concerts generally exceedmg by significant
numbers those at functions of a similar nature promoted
by other clubs, while they all-provide occasions which are
eagerly anticipated by the many friends of the 'club who
have had experience of Blackheathen hospitality.

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
Since October, 1869, cross-country runs have been held <,
regularly throughout each Winter Season, while the
Summer . Season is devoted principally to track events,
in which so many 'Heathens have excelled 'and brought
fame to the historic badge. The primary object of the
Club is the encouragement and promotion of cross-country
and track athletics, but in addition it is frequently repre-
sented in swimming, walking, rowing, criolaet and other
branches of sport in competition with contemporary clubs.
From October tc .March inclusive, training takes place
on the Private Banks Ground at Catford Bridge every
Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30 to 8 p.m. when the trainer
is in attendance. These Headquarters afford luxurious
facilities which cannot be excelled in London, and which
include a plunge bath, het. and cold showers, etc.
Cross-country fixtures, among which are matches with
Oxforeland Cambridge Universities, the South Lendon
Harriers, the Ranelagh Harriers, the Orion Harriers and
several of the Public Schools, in addition to various Cup
and Championship events; take place on Saturdays during
the winter months, while there are also several handicaps
for which prizes are awarded and in which competition'
is particularly. keen, especially for the Pewters which are
frequently given to the first novice to finish. Other
important fixtures in which the Club engages are the
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