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In the editorial of the Statesman on 24th May, 1887 appeared that “Everyone will be glad to learn that the Lieutenant Governor has sanctioned the construction of the Calcutta Swimming Club on the site selected near Chandpal Ghat”. It was on this day that the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal has sanctioned the construction of “CALCUTTA SWIMMING BATH”, the forerunner of the existing – The Calcutta Swimming Club. The Swimming Bath” was founded by a group of Calcutta merchant headed by Messrs A.H.Willis and Busland to provide amenities for their young and junior assistants, who had neither the social standing nor the financial means necessary for membership of more important Clubs. The founders in their astute wisdom introduced the ``CASH PAYMENT`` rule which in those days of chits and credit slips was unique and intended to prevent the young members running into debt.