Sentence:  There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian <WSD>clubs</WSD>,nb..., and all these articlesnb... made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A heavy stick intended for use as a weapon or plaything(Wp).