From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : " THE _ ATHENÆUM CLUB is at 107, Pall Mall, and was designed by Decimus Burton. To be admitted as members of this . club, candidates must be eminent in, patrons of, science, literature, or some branch of the fine arts, or must have gained distinction in public service. Nine members may be elected yearly, and election is by ballot, also by choice of the committee. At the ballot, one black ball in ten excludes. "

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