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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: ALM-ANC |
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ALMACANTAR(from the Arabic for a sun-dial) , an astronomical term
term
instrument invented by S. C. Chandler to determine the latitude
great
ALMACK'S, formerly the name of a famous London club and assembly rooms. The founder, known as William Almack, is usually said to have been one Macall, or McCaul, of which name Almack is an anagram. In 1764 he founded a gentlemen's club in Pall
Marlborough
Brooks , and established as Brooks 's Club in St James's Street
Street
guinea
series of weekly balls was given for twelve weeks. They were managed by a committee of ladies of rank, and admission was exceedingly difficult. At Almack's death in 1781 they were left to his niece Mrs Willis. As " Willis's Rooms" they lasted till 1890, when they became a restaurant, but as " Almack's " they ceased in 1863. Several clubs, including a mixed club for ladies and gentlemen, held meetings at Almack's during the 18th and beginningof the 19th centuries. A new London social club (1904) has also adopted the name of Almack's.End of Article: ALMACANTAR(from the Arabic for a sun-dial) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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