7 FEBRUARY 1903, Page 16

' (TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.1

Sni,—The letter of "T. E. P." in the Spectator of January 31st leads me to give one proof that bridge has not finally disposed of whist. Two years ago or so about a dozen men formed a set to play whist in London, and met once a week for the purpose. The number has now increased to about seventy, and they have adopted the title of the " Ferry " Club, because they object to bridge. The average attendance is now about thirty. Play takes place between 5 p.m. and midnight; six- penny points are played, and no bets are allowed. Not a few of the members have deserted bridge for whist.—I am, Sir, LEWIN HILL,