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How are
ye
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Genial greeting from a genial host . . . and with a handshake
the visitor to the Al bany Club is looking into a jovial face . . . Bill
Little is the name—mine host at the Al b a ny Club. Host, did we
say? " B i l l , " sportsman, raconteur, IS the Al b a ny Club. A s genial
and hearty an Ulsterman as ever you met on this side.
Bill was in the Motor Business from the age of 12, and started
his first Club in 1938 which was a huge success and known all
over the world. He purchased the controlling shares in Alma c k ' s
Ltd. in 1944, Alma c k ' s being the Proprietors of the Al bany Club.
Under Bill's guiding hand the Al bany has become one of the
most fashionable spots in London . Leading figures in all walks of
life—business—sport—stage—screen and radio—are always to be
seen at the American Bar, in the two famous Restaurants, or in the
Sportsman's Corner. Wo r l d Champions conduct their broadcasts
from the Snooker Room at the Al b a ny and it is there that many big
Charity Matches are staged.
" There's something different about the atmosphere of the
A l b a n y , " said the Proprietor of the " 21 Club " in New Yo r k in an
after dinner speech at the Al b a ny a few weeks ago at which he was
host, and stated that all his Ame r i c an Members will make the Al bany
their headquarters while in London and likewise Members from the
Al b a ny the " 21 Club " when they are in New Yo r k .
One of Bill Little's greatest feats
was to found the Albany Club Sports
Society which has given over £20 , 000
in the last three years to well-known
Charities.
" Off-stage "
Bill's greatest
hobby is race-horses, several of
which he owns, and he is also keen
on shooting and golf.
Bill attributes his wonderful
success to the great co-operation and
understanding of all his staff, in
whom he takes a great pride.
G O O D LUCK , BI LL , may the
" Al b a ny " go on forever.
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