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CANADIAN GOLFER Official Organ Royal Canadian Golf Association; Official Organ Ladies’ Canadian Golf Union; Official Organ Rules of Golf Committee. Published Monthly. Ralph H. Reville, Managing Editor. A. G. Hitchon, Business Manager. Mr. George S. Lyon, Toronto; Mr. J. T. Clark, Toronto; Mr. W. W. Reekie, New York, N. Y.; Mr. W. H. Webling, Brantford; Mr. Bruce S. Evans, Boston, Contributing Editors.

President, The Royal Canadian Golf Association, Mr. C A. Bogert, Toronto; Secretary, Mr. B. L. Anderson, 510 Genera) Assurance Building, 357 Bay St., Toronto. Subscription Price, Four Dollars a Year, entered at Post Office as Second Class Matter. Editoriad and Business Office, Brantford, Canada. Toronto Office, ueen City Chambers, 32 Church Street. Harry E. Smallpeice, J.P., Representative. C. W. Aird, 1931 Howard Street, Detroit, Phone West 1718, U. S. Representative. Printed by Davis-Lisson Limited, Hamilton, Canada.

Wanted ? The qnestion of what constitutes a particularly well-balanced Well Balanced for the ordinary or average player, is often asked Golf Courses and various courses are frequently quoted as conforming most For Ordinary adequately to the requirements of the man who is not ever- Players lastingly ‘‘breaking into’’ the ‘‘seventies’’ and sometimes the ‘*sixties.’’ Super-courses are required for such experts, but here is the card, kindly sent by a golfing friend, of a course recently laid out by the noted architeet, Donald Ross, of Pinehurst, N. C., for the Forrest Hills Club at Augusta, Georgia, which seems to be an ideal one from the standpoint P of a player who doesn’t want and doesn’t require, links calling for tremendous distances from the tee and through the green on the majority of the holes. The yardage, plenty long enough, of this new Ross creation, is 6,487 yards, ; made up as follows: No. 1, 406 yards; No. two, 449; No. three, 349; No. four, 177; No. five, 466; No. six, 409; No. seven, 219; No. eight, 398; No. nine, 415. Out— 3,288 yards, 35. No. ten, 412; No. eleven, 426; No. twelve, 357; No. thirteen, 139; No. fourteen, 369; No. fifteen, 371; No. sixteen, 192; No. seventeen, 398; No. eighteen, 398. Total in, 3,199 yards, par 35. It will be noticed that Nos. 1, 2-and 3 are nice sé get-away’’ holes. On so many courses a short hole is encountered ‘‘early in the game,’’ and as a result congestion of the course is bound to oceur. No. 4 is the first short hole at For- % rest Hills, and this is followed by the second longest hole on the course, No. 5, 466 yards. No. 6 is another good two-shotter. No. 7 is a short hole, whilst Nos. Bil

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8 and 9 are around 400 yards—admirable lengths. Total out, 3,288 yards, par 35. Coming in, it will be seen, there are a fine variety of one and two-shot holes, and also virtually the only three-shot hole on the links, No. 17, 535 yards. Total in, 3,199 yards, par 35. Here is a particularly well balanced course with holes excellently arranged and distributed as regards length. From the ecard it looks as though this course was just about the last word in intelligent construction, for the average player. In this connection, it is interesting to note that it compares, as regards yardage, more particularly, with the famous course of ‘‘Pine Valley,’’ described else- where in this issue, which links have an International reputation.

Epoch-Making The annual meeting this month of The Royal Canadian Golf Legislation Association was quite an epoch-making event, the Constitution Enacted by the coming in for radical changes, as a result of the unanimous R.C.G.A. passing of a resolution ably fathered by Mr. W. H. Plant, President of the Ontario Golf Association, amending Articles VI. and VII. Bythis revision the election commencing with 1928 of the Execu- tive of the Association will be conducted along new lines altogether. Briefly, the various Provincial Associations will have the nominating of the Executive. The rights of al] the Provinces have been safeguarded. No Province shall have more than three representatives on the Executive, and each Province shall have at least one representative. This change will unquestionably make for a better feeling in golf circles throughout the Dominion. The claim has sometimes been made that in the past The Royal Canadian Golf Association has been more or less sectional—in fact, an Association dominated by Ontario and Quebec. The alterations in the Constitution as now adopted, will make for a broadening out of the Association’s activities and sphere of influence. All the delegates strongly supported a National Executive and National Championships. There was nothing but the most cordial feeling expressed towardsall the Provinees. The revision is undoubtedly in the very best interests of Golf in Canada, and should and unquestionably will, meet with a hearty re- ception from all golfers from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The old charge of ““Sectional’’ can no longer be laid at the door of the Governing Body of Golf in the Dominion, which hereafter will be truly National in management and scope. It will be noticed by the annual report of the Association that several changes have been made in connection with the Green Section work, the Pro- vincial Associations more or less taking this over, although the Bulletins will continue to be printed in the ‘‘Canadian Golfer’’ and also issued monthly in pamphlet form. The Golf Tournaments, held the past few years in order to raise funds for the Green Section, will be discontinued.

AN APPRECIATION OF MISS ORCUTT T. CROAL,the professional of the Grand River Golf and Country Club, Kitchener, Ontario, writes the Editor from Ormond, Fla.: ‘‘Miss Maureen Orcutt, 19-year-old Metropolitan and New Jersey Champion, has added another championship to her list in winning the Florida East Coast Women’s Championship. Her name is inscribed on the cup along with that of Glenna Collett and Vir- ginia Van Wie. E Having seen Miss Orcutt play for the first time at Ormond last Sunday in the South Atlantig Championship, I picked her as being a likely winner. She lost this Championship after a gruelling battle with Mrs. Pardue, taking the game to the 2lst green. Miss Oreutt has a wonderful style, and is a perfect marvel with her irons. She hits the longest iron shot I’ve ever seen a woman play and is very accurate. Her style reminds one at once of , and she has a wonderful way of ‘stepping into’ all her shots. From what I have seen of Miss Oreutt’s golf I consider her the coming lady golfer, and am looking for great things from her this summer.’’

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(The Editor is always glad to answer questions about the Rules, and other golfing matters, but owing to so many of these requests coming in every month, he must ask in future that stamped-addressed envelope be enclosed with all such communications, otherwise they will not be answered).

*** ‘TA little golfing now and then, is relished by good business men.’ ’

* ** General S. C. Mewburn, of Hamilton, and Major HumeCronyn, of London, have recently been elected Directors of the Bell Telephone Company, of Canada. Both are exceedingly keen golfers and members of The Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association. +502. 8 It is with personal regret that the Editor is called uponto record the tragic death in New Orleans of Captain Innes-Taylor, of Toronto, the well-known sportsman and journalist. He was very popular in sporting circles and news s

that he had committed suicide, came as a great shock to manyfriends throughout S d Ontario. e ** * A prominent medical man speaking to a convention of doctors in Toronto recently stated that he had kept several high blood pressure men alive and in fair condition by introducing them to and getting them to play golf with regularity. ‘‘Put that,’’ says the Brantford ‘‘Expositor,’’ ‘‘on the credit side when somebody begins to tell you of the increasing number of deaths on the links—and go on playing.”’ *** A valued Toronto correspondent writes, and writes ‘‘right truly’’: ‘*Your journal should advocate a better -service in Canada. as a gen- eral thing are exceeding poor throughout the Dominion. They are not trained and not developed as they are in Great Britain and the States. One reason, I suppose, is that generally speaking, members do not support such a service on our Canadian Clubs. The coming season it is to be sincerely hoped that action generally will be taken by our lead- ing clubs to remedy this regrettable state of affairs.’’ *** Announeing plans for the 1927 British Open Golf Championship tourna- ment, the Royal and Ancient Club made known this month that the sectional qualifying system tried last year would be abandoned as unsatisfactory. The qualifying rounds will be played over the old and newcourses at St. Andrews on July 11th and 12th. The first 100 players and all tying for the hundredth place will be entitled to compete in the championship proper, which will be played in four rounds, over the old course July 13th, 14th and 15th. All com- petitors 15 or more strokes behind the leader at the end of the second round will be retired, the survivors playing two rounds on July 15. The prize moneywill be increased from £50 to £250. Entries will close July 1. The Amateur Cham- pionship will be held at Hoylake on May 23rd, under the same conditions as last year. Entries close May6th.

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The Cedarbrook Club has had rather serve, are: Isaac Isley, Fred Duffort, a unigue record inasmuchas it has con- Dr. K. Campbell, A. E. King, A. A. structed one of the most sporty, char- Kirby, R. W. Parker. acteristic and interesting golf courses The net playing fees for the season in the district, without an assessment 1927 will be the same as last year, ever being made. The club has been namely, gentlemen, $50; ladies $35. fortunate in having an excellent board Thomas Cairns will again serve the of directors from year to year, who club this year as professional. have been responsible for this remark- The course has been lengthened out able accomphshment coupled with the to 6,430 yards by the construction of capable efforts of the Secretary, M. A. five new bent grass greens, with some Chadwick, the various committees and additional tees, and the members are the whole-hearted support of the mem- looking forward to a fine season’s golf bership in general. on the improved course. The general The following were elected directors surroundings and accommodation for for two years, filling the places of the the membership will be much improved five members who completed their by the addition of the new building, terms: Geo. E. Edmonds, G. R. Me- and a Jarge influx of new members is Dougall, F. Goforth, J. H. Hewitt, Dan anticipated. The meeting was one of J. Davis. The other members of the the largest and most enthusiastic the Board, who have still one year to elub has ever held. TORONTO CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Groupings for the 1927 Ladies’ Season Made by Toronto Committee of Col Ge, A T a special meeting of the local Ladies’ Golf and Tennis Club—along officers of the Canadian Ladies’ with the enthusiasm of the captains of Golf Union, held at the home of the other clubs, that have competed in Mrs. Leonard Murray, President of the event in past years, indicated the the C. L. G. U., Toronto, plans for the success that the competition has been. Jadies’ inter-club team competition for Every delegate present was eager that the city championship and The ‘‘ Mail the event be continued, and along the and Empire’’ Trophy for the coming same lines as last season. Ladies’ golf season were discussed and the groups in the local district has improved arranged. The meeting was attended greatly in the last few years, and by the Captains of each of the seven- much of the credit for the progress of teen clubs that will compete this sea- the younger players is given to this son as follows: Toronto, Mrs. Victor competition, which enables imexperi- Sifton; Searboro, Mrs. Young; York enced players and members of the Downs, Mrs. Hobkirk; Lakeview, Mrs. bronze division to get experience by Laing; Thistledown, Mrs. Piddington ; playing against silver division players, Summit, Mrs. Moorhouse; Rosedale, and in addition members of newer clubs Mrs. Lefroy; Weston, Miss Baldwin; get chances to play on the older courses. Lambton, Mrs. Murray Wilson; Hum- Mrs. M. K. Rowe, of the Pars Com- ber Valley, Mrs. Jacob; Mississauga, mittee of the C. L. G. U., presented the Mrs. Agar; Bayview, Mrs. Miller; suggestions she advanced a year ago Thornhill, Mrs. Perry; Ladies’ Club, and which were adopted for a year, Miss Ada Mackenzie; Cedarbrook, Mrs. with the exception of that regarding Tisley; Lake Shore, Mrs. Dalrymple, the grouping of the clubs. last year and Islington, Mrs. Staden. Miss Inez the grouping was made according to Allan, Seeretary of the C. L. G. U., the average handicaps of the players, acted in that capacity. although Mrs. Rowe suggested that the The presence of four new clubs—Is- clubs be grouped according to the num- lington, Cedarbrook, Lake Shore and ber of points they secured in the pre- March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 817

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818 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 12, No. II vious year’s play. Finally, after con- Group ‘‘D’’—Thornhill, Cedarbrook, siderable discussion, Mrs. Rowe’s sug- Toronto Ladies, Islington and Lake gestion was adopted, only one club vot- Shore. ing against it. The old plan gave an It was decided that the group games advantage to the clubs that had the be played during the month of May, larger memberships and the greater the games being played on Tuesdays, number of silver division players ad- May 10, 17 and 31 being the dates for vaneing to the ranking group. By the the games imthe first three groups, adoption of the plan at this meeting while there will be two games in one clubs will advance according to their week for each of the clubs in Class ‘‘D.”’ success in the matches the previous As was the ease last year, the games year. will be played with ten players on a In making the groupings for the com- team, on the course of one of the two ing season the clubs in Groups “‘A”’ elubs, and the matches will be indi- and ‘‘B’’ last year were given their vidual, a win counting a point, and a total points, while those in Class ‘‘C”’ halved match half a point. The indi- were given three-quarters of their total, vidual matches will be in , as in that class there were five clubs, giving the players with a large handi- each one playing four matches, against cap an even chance of winning their three matches for each of the clubs in matches against those with lower handi- the other two four-club groups. The caps. The schedules for the groups groupings are as follows: and the dates of the semi-finals and Group ‘‘A’’—Toronto (2214), Scar- final will be announced later. boro (20), York Downs (191%), and A letter was received from Mrs. Mur- Lakeview (1834). dock, of the Humber Valley Club, who Group ‘‘B’’—Thistledown (1614), was unable to attend owing to sick- Summit (15), Rosedale (14%) and ness. Mrs. Murdock expressed her best Weston (13). wishes for the success of the compe- Group ‘‘C’’—-Lambton (121%), tition. Followimg the meeting the Humber Valley (12), Mississauga ladies were guests of Mrs. Murray at (10%) and Bayview (101%). afternoontea.

Golf Club Management Developing Along Expensive Lines (By Club Manager). CLOSE perusal of a number of Canadian Golf Club Annual Statements covering the past season’s operations gives added weight to the oft repeated criticism that far too large a proportion of the revenue derived from club members is being frittered away in unnecessaryfrills, thereby adding to the already high cost of golf. A statement of income and expenditure of one of the larger elubs shows a total revenue from membership and visitors’ fees along with room rentals of some $49,000, and gross receipts from dining room and cafe sales of slightly over $24,000, making a total operating revenue from these sources of around $73,000.: Against this large revenue there are expenditures for salaries for secretary, office help, steward and house staff amounting to about $17,000 and for supplies tor dining room and cafe (not including any charges for fuel, light, laundry, renew- als or similar items), of almost $18,000—the latter amount including the cost of food supplies for the entire staff—or a total expenditure under these headings of some $35,000. The above figures indicate that at this particular club, which is only too typical of the general trend throughout the golfing world, out of a total revenue from fees, ete., of $49,000, an amount of no less than some $11,000 had to be provided towards the secretarial and management costs and house wages, the professional’s salary not being included in the above. This is certainly too high a percentage of the revenue for management costs and some earnest thought should be given in order to adjust such expenditures to a more reasonable pro- portion.

ONTARIO LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP, WEEK OF JUNE THR SIXTH The Burlington Golf and Country Club will be the Venue of this Important Golfing Event

T a meeting this month of the Execu- tive of the newly formed Ontario Ladies’ Branch of The Canadian “/ Ladies’ Golf Union, held at the residence Z of the President, Miss Jean Haslett, Ham- ilton, a number of very important matters were discussed. Possibly the most import- ant was that in connection with the holding of the Annual Ontario Championship, one of the most delightful events in connection with Ladies’ golf in Canada. The dates decided upon for the 1927 fixture were June 6th to June 10th, and the venuewill be the Burlington Golf and Country Club. This is without question one of the most interesting courses in Ontario. The loca- { tion is ideal, on the Highway between fy Toronto and Hamilton, and of easy access not alone from Toronto and Hamilton, but from London, Brantford, Galt, Guelph, Kitchener, Oshawa and other Ontario cities. A better selection could not have been made. The Burlington 18-hole links are very sporting. The tairways and greens leave little to be desired, whilst the environ- ment is unexcelled in the Province. The lady golfers of Ontario are. assured of a most successful week in June, both from a golfing and social standpoint. The present Lady Champion of Ontario is Mrs. E. W. Whittington, of Oakville, one of the ranking players of the Toronto Golf Club. The runner-up in 1926 was Miss Margaret E. Walsh, a very promising young player, also of the Toronto Golf Club. The inter- esting programme next June at the Bur- hngton Golf and Country Club will con- Mrs. Whittington, Toronto Golf Club, who will be called upon sist of the 18-hole Qualifying Round for to defend her title of Lady Championship gross and handicap prizes Champion of Ontario at the and club team match. Tuesday, the 7th, Burlington Golf and Country Championship, first round; Flights, first Club, this June, round. Wednesday, Championship, second round; Flights, second round; Championship Consolation, first round; Approaching, Putting and Driving Competition. Thursday, Championship semi-finals ; Flights, semi-finals; Championship Consolation semi-finals. Friday, Championship final; Flights, finals; Championship Consolation, finals. Pre- sentation of prizes. The officers of the Burlington Golf and Country Club will extend the privileges of the links fo all competitors some days previous to June 6th. The very representative Executive of the Ontario Ladies’ Golf Association which. will have charge of the Championship next June is comprised of: Presi- 819

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dent, Miss Jean Haslett, Hamilton Golf Club; Vice-President, Mrs. Marshall Graydon, London Hunt Club; Seeretary-Treasurer and Handicap Manager, Miss J. McFarlane, Hamilton Golf Club; Chairman of the Pars Committee, Mrs. M. K. Rowe, Toronto Golf Club. Committee: Mrs. Gordon Ferrie, Hamilton Golf Club; Mrs. Dunean Coulson, York Downs Golf Club; Mrs. Murray Hendrie, Hamilton Golf Club, and Mrs. MeCaughey, Glendale Golf Club, Hamilton.

HAGEN ADMINISTERS CRUSHING DEFEAT TO SARAZEN HE redoubtable has once again demon- strated that he is one of the world’s greatest match players, if not the greatest. He has recently admin- istered a crushing defeat to , always looked upon as one of his most dangerous young rivals. The match was at 72 holes. The first 36 were played at Miami, Fla., and here Hagen established a lead of three holes. The final 36 were staged on Hagen’s home course at St. Petersburg, Fla., and it was a crime the way the ‘‘impec- cable Walter’’ treated the former young Open Champion. He registered a decisive defeat to the tune of 16 up. Sara- zen, erushed at the eleventh, agreed to continue the play iy to please the large gallery that had gathered on the links of Hagen Stil the Great the Pasadena Country Club to see the finish fight. Match Player This defeat of Sarazen makes the victory of the former young Hamiltonian, Harry Cooper, over Hagen recently, all the more notable. Cooper, it will be remembered, took the measure of Hagen at Dallas, Texas, with a 10 and 9 win, the 72-hole mateh ending on the 63rd green. It certainly would look as though Cooperis to-day the greatest of the young golfers in the States— a place generally heretofore accorded Sarazen. He came from England as a boy with his father, who was for a time steward at the old Hamilton Golf and Coun- try Club. He really learned his game on the Hamilton links. His father is also a fine golfer and took the game up as a profession when the family removed to Dallas, Texas.

HAMILTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Leading Ontario Organization has a Most Successful Year in 1926— Many Improvements to Famous Course

T« general progress of the Hamilton program, major interest was centered on the Golf and Country Club during the reports of Dr. Ingersol Olmsted, Chairman 1926 season, as illustrated by the sev- of the Green Committee, and Albert A. eral splendid reports offered at the Adams, club eaptain. annual meeting at the Royal Connaught Dr. Olmsted’s address was remarkable in hotel Jast month made the year recently many ways. In it he went over the activi- ended one of the most successful, in every ties of his committee for the last three or way, in the history of the club. four years, stressing many fine achieve- The reports not only suggested consider- ments during that time. The main improve- able progress in the way of particular de- ments during this time consisted of the con- velopment, but also showed a surprising list struction of three new holes on the short of additions to the course—improvements course, giving three holes for practice and innovations that have tended to make and instruction; the purchase of a portion the grounds as fine as almost any on the of the Ancaster fair grounds, which removed continent. an objectionable point of land that pro- Major W. D. Wilson, President of the jected into the northwest portion of the first Club, acted as chairman and under his guid- fairway; the construction of a shelter back ance the meeting progressed rapidly. While of the first tee as well as two others at the t here were several brief speeches on the fourth and fourteenth; construction of new March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 82)

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“SOME MORE THUMB-NAIL SKETCHES” Pine Valley, Near Philadelphia, One of the World's Greatest Golf Courses. U. S. G. A. Officials Have Most Cordial Feelings Towards Canada— Mr. Horace L. Hotchkiss, ‘Father of Senior Golf,"’ Still “Going Strong” at the Age of Eighty-six URINGavisit last month to Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New Yor’ had the very great pleasure of fulfilling a long felt wish. HEveryvo. terested in golf has heard of the Pine Valley’ Golf Clab, the inspirat. and more or less hobby of Mr. George Arthur Crump, a member of one of thy old families of Philadelphia. Situated at Clemarton, N. J., fifteen miles distance or so from the ‘‘Quaker City,’’ Pine Valley is fortunate in being an all-year

The Famous “Home-Hole”’ at Pine Valley, Guarded by a Mirror-like Lake. To the left the Club House

round course, protected and sheltered as it is from wintry blasts, and enjoying ehmatie conditions which rarely interfere at any time with the enjoyment of the Royal and Ancient game. [ was very fortunate in having as ‘‘my guide, philosopher and friend,’’ at Pine Valley, Mr. W. M. Reekie, the Metropolitan Amateur Champion, who most kindly came from New York for the week-end to play the part of host at the famous club of which he is one of the most prominent and popular members It was the end of January, but quite a large number of Philadelphians, leaders in all walks of life, motored over to seek relaxation for a couple of days from their professions and from their businesses. Pine Valley has comparatively speaking, a small, but very artistic club house, which is being enlarged to some extent this season, but here, and rightly so to, ‘‘the course is the thing.’’ And a course it certainly is. Many good judges say it is the finest in America. I certainly for one, have never seen a more mag- nificent lay-out. By quit > a curious coincidence, the last course | played over before my visit to Pine Valley, was Gleneagles, in Scotland. This was in Octo- ber, and returning late in the season to Canada, our links were more or less closed for the winter months, and [I did not have occasion to visit any of them. Tis a far cry from ‘‘Glorious Gleneagles’’ to ‘‘ Picturesque Pine Valley.’’ I was asked howthe acknowledged finest Inland course in Great Britain compared with possibly the finest Inland course in America. But no comparison is possible. The construction and environments alike are totally different. Both are won- derful along distinctive lines. Personally, I should say, however, that the Pine B23

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flowering shrubs and creepers. Then the artistic rose gardens are in full bloom and altogether the setting is one of fragrant remembrance. Up to date, some $360,000 has been spent on the course and another $40,000 or so is to be expended this season. A large sumyes, but the results warrant the outlay. Pine Valley to-day as a result has a reputation which is International, and golfers from all over the world esteem it one of their greatest golfing privil- eges to play over its verdant fairways. The late Mr. Crump builded both wisely and well. He gave of his own private means lavishly, in the initial stages of the project. To-day it is his enduring monument. A hundred yards or so from the club house is the Bungalow, which contains the sleeping apartments of the members. And here in every bedroom is con- spicuously displayed the notice which might well be copied in the leading clubs of Canada. SILENCE, PLEASE. “Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., members are requested to refrain from any loud talking, or making any unnecessary noises in the rooms or hall- _ ways. Members or their guests disobeying this rule wil subject themselves to immediate action, leading to suspension from the Club.”’ By the Board of Governors. This notice is lived up to the letter and in the past more than one member has been promptly disciplined for failing to obeyit. Many golfing friends in Canada of Mr. Reekie, formerly a member of the Lambton, Brantford and Galt Clubs will be glad to hear that the Metropolitan Amateur Champion. is playing wonderful golf again this season. He went out the first ten holes of my visit in par, notwithstanding rain-soaked fairways and greens—and any hole in par there is really ‘‘par’’ golf. Members of Pine Valley claim that he plays their difficult course better than any other leading amateur in the States. Two years ago he won the much coveted Crump Cup (the names of Messrs. Ouimet, Charles Evans, Jr., and other celebrities appear on the base of this ontstanding trophy), defeating Mr. Jess Sweetser, the present British Amateur Champion and ex-U. 8, Amateur Champion, in the play-off by five strokes. On that occasion Reekie came home in 34, which is the record for the last nine holes at Pine Valley. It is too bad that the course has never been the venue of a U. S. Amateur or Open Championship, but I understand, that the members are adverse to opening up their famous links for major events. Pine Valley is more or less & “Yaw unto itself.’’ The members’ wants are the first and paramount considera- tion always.

Golfing Notes In And Round New York

NewYork, naturally, is the home of the Golf Association, that very virile organization which rules over the destiny of thousands of clubs and hundreds of thousands of golfers scattered throughout the length and breadth of the country to the south of us. The U.S. G. A. has very commodious Execu- tive offices and a eapable staff presided over most capably by Mr. T. J. McMahon at 110 East 42nd Street. Here are carefully kept all the golfing statistics and data in connection with the game since its inception in the States. From very small beginnings the Association has developed into a most important or- ganization indeed, both financially and from a golfing standpoint. Its receipts run into large figures and its prestige in the realms of golf is unquestioned, alike in the States, Great Britain and Canada. Mr. H. H. Ramsay, a leading New York lawyer, is the Hon. Secretary of this outstanding Association, and he is quite interested in golf in Canada as well as in his own country. As announced (lhl

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in the last month’s issue of the ‘‘Canadian Golfer,’’ he is strongly in favour of the revival of the International matches between the United States and Canada. Both Mr. Ramsay and Mr. MeMahoninformed methat at any and all times they would most gladly supply Canadians with any and all golfing information they had at their disposal. They could not have been morecordial.

One of the most interesting experiences in New York was a luncheon at the Union League Club with Mr. Horace L. Hotchkiss, ‘‘The Father of Senior Golf.’’ It was he who first launched the Senior movement at , Rye, N. Y., some two decades ago, in a very small way. The idea of golfers ‘‘ fifty-five years and upwards”’ still being able to play tournament golf and good tourna- ment golf ‘‘caught on’’ and to-day the movement first inaugurated by Mr. Hotehkiss holds sway throughout the golfing world. It was he who so graciously held out the helping hand to Canadian Seniors who ten years ago launched an Association which has developed into such a representative organization. His encouraging words andadvice at this inaugural meeting which I had the pleasure of attending, at this self same Union League Club, had a great deal to do with the suecessful inauguration of the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association. Full of years and honour is Mr. Hotchkiss. Mentally and physically, his many Canadianfriends will be glad to hear, he is as alert as ever. 1 am inclined to award himthetitle of the ‘‘Grand Old Man of Golf.’’ I knowof no one in Great Britain, the United States or Canada, more justly entitled to the appella- March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 827

tion. He was particularly pleased to hear from me, that Lord Balfour, ex- premier of Great Britain has consented to act as President of the recently formed Seniors’ Association in the Old Land. ‘‘I eannot,’’ said Mr. Hotchkiss, ‘“Hossibly imagine a more delightful and more dignified recognition of our Senior movement, which is destined to encircle the golfing world.”’

Several promiment golf architects make their headquarters in New York, among others, Mr, , who is so well and favourably known in Canada. He was responsible, it will be remembered, for the present Lakeview course in Toronto, generally considered the hardest test of good golf in the Dominion. The magnificent new Manoir Richelieu course at Murray Bayis another of his Canadian creations. He is putting the finishing touches to these

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beautiful links this season. Another project he has on hand is the lengthening and improving of the Kent Golf Links, at far-famed Montmorency Falls, near the Ancient Capital. Onthis interesting course, his plans call for new holes at Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16, which will greatly improve the balance of the course. Work was started last Autumn on these and other improvements and this season will see their completion. The Kent Links will then be amongst the finest in the Province of Quebec. Mr. Strong has also got out plans for an 18-hole course near Beaconsfield, Montreal, on property owned by Sir Montagu Allan and is preparing plans too, for a strong Montreal syndicate for a regular championship course on a superb property between Montreal and Ottawa, on the Ottawa River. This latter is a very ambitious undertaking and promises to result in one of the finest golfing undertakings in the Dominion. It will be seen that besides his many U. 5S. undertakings Mr. Strong has a busy season ahead of him in this country also. Mr. Strong, by the way, has a veryclever idea in connection with winter- killed greens, the bete noir of all greenkeepers, especially in our own Northern climate. He maintains that this winter-killing is caused by the rays of the sun burning through ice formed on the greens after a thaw. On the courses he con- structs he advises that just as soon as this ice forms on a green that it be promptly eovered with sand or boughs of trees, thus preventing the sun’s rays from focusing upon the ice and piercing through. This seems to be really the scien-

828 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 12, No. 11 tific solution of a most troublesome and expensive problem which has for years confronted Green Committees throughout the country.

** * Mr. P. ©. Pulver, the Golf Editor of the New York ‘‘Sun,”’ and Editor of ““The ,’’ is an authority on all things pertaining to the Royal and Ancient game. He is the Doyen of American golf writers and his daily column or so in the ‘‘Sun,’’ the first paper in the States, [ believe, to feature golf, is always anticipated and read with interest by followers of the game. Mr. Pulver was pleased to hear that ‘‘Pay-as-you-play’’ courses were being intro- duced into Canada. Heis strongly of the opinion that in the future these courses will become increasingly popular. He predicts for them a great vogue. In the States the idea has ‘‘caught on’’ and ‘‘caught-on-big.”’

ARTISTIC CLUB HOUSE’ FOR SF. ANDREWS

ORK has been started this month on converting the farm house on the W property of the new St. Andrews Golf Club, Toronto, into a most artistic club house. Smith and Everett, of Toronto, are the architects, and they have got out most interesting plans. A spacious verandah all round the build- ing will be one of the features. There will be on the ground floor a handsome Lounge and Dining Room. Secretarial offices and a Caffateria. The men’s locker rooms will be in a building to be added to the back of the main structure. The whole of the second floor will be devoted to the requirements of the ladies, who will have very commodious quarters indeed. The total outlay will be in the neighborhood of $25,000, and it is hoped to have the improvementsall com- pleted by May 24th. Mr. E. M. Hurn, the recently appointed Manager of the elub, and Frank Lock, the professional, will enter upon their new duties next month. A most successful season for St. Andrews is already assured.

VISIT OF BRITISH PROFESSIONALS Rhyder Cup Team Will Probably Sail for Montreal En Route to the States— Effort to Be Made to Get Them to Play in Canada—Several of the British Team Already Selected

ROM latest London advices there seems no doubt but that the necessary sum of £3,000 will be raised in the Old Country to finance a representative team of British professionals to come to America this season, to play the return match for the Rhyder Cup, emblematic of the World’s Professional Champion- ship, and incidentally to take part in the U. S. Open Championship. The tenta- tive idea is to play for the Rhyder Cup at the Salisbury Club, L. 1, on June 9th. Then comes the U. 8. Open, June 13th-14th at, the Oakmont Club, Pittsburg, Pa. Bya very generous arrangement indeed by the U. 8. G. A. the British professionals will not be called upon to qualify for this major fixture. The week of July 11th the British Open will be staged at St. Andrews, Scotland, so the Britishers will have little time—a matter of four weeks, between the U. S. Open and British Open. Last year, by the overwhelming margin of 1334 points to 114 points, the British team took possession for the first time of the Rhyder Cup. On that oceasion, in the singles, Walter Hagen was defeated by George Dunean, 6 and 5. was taken into camp by Abe Mitchell 8 and7, whilst George Gadd won from Joe Kirkwood, 8 and 7, and from Fred MeLeod, 10 and 9. The only American to score in the singles was ‘‘ Wild- Bill’? Mehlhorn, well known on Canadian courses, who accounted for Archie March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 829

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Compston, by the narrow margin of 1 up. On this impressive showing, the Britishers will have to be reckoned with, on the return match next June. It is understood that it is quite probable that the team will sail from Liver- pool to Montreal via C. P. R. In that event, a strong effort will be made to get them to play in Montreal en route to New York. The Quebee Golf Associa- tion is taking this matter up, it is understood. It would be a splendid idea too, if Toronto could get them to spare a day for a matchin that city with the leading players. This possibly too, might be arranged. Word just reeived from Englandstates that H. Vardon, J. Braid and J. H. Taylor have been asked to select the team and that the following already have been invited to makethe trip, viz.: A. Boomer, A. Compston, G. Duncan, G. Gadd, A. G. Havers, A. Mitchell, EK. Ray, F. Robson and ©. A. Whitcombe. Of this selection, the only players who have not played in America are Gadd, Robson and Whitcombe.

GOLF BY; THE, LIGHT OF Toh MOON Interesting and Unique Match Participated in by C. R. Murray, of The Royal Montreal Golf Club, in Florida ORD comes from Delray, Fla., of a most unique and remarkable golf match. Perfect Florida moonlight gave the lovers of golf in Delraythe chance to see a night encounter on the Delray Municipal Golf Links, between ‘‘Charlie’’? Murray, ex-Canadian Open Champion, of The Royal Mont- real Golf Club, and the professional at the Gulf Stream Golf Club, Delray, during the winter months, and Henry Ostro, of Garden City, L. I., winter-time pro. at the Delray Municipal course. The match was played over the sporting muni- cipal links, owned and operated by the City of Delray, and was witnessed by a large gallery. Everyone expressed surprise at the nerve and skill of the experts, who hit the ball just as true and far as when playing underperfect daylight con- ditions. Four caddies were sent on ahead at each hole to ‘‘listen’’ for the balls as they fell, and not a ball was Jost in the whole round. The match was close throughout and was not decided until the sixteenth green, where the Canadian expert holed his putt for a par, leaving him the winner by 4 and 2. Onebirdie and ten pars were madebythe players in the sixteen holes played—a remarkable record. By this victory Murray wonasilver loying cup given by the Altarep hotel management of Delray and also a well filled purse contributed by the gallery. Murray’s score for the 16 holes was 71, and Ostro’s 78. The only artificial hght used during the match was a pocket flash lamp held at the top of the flag pole at each hole, and the only casualty was a negro caddie, struck on the head bya ball, from the effects of which he quickly recovered. The game was also stopped for about fifteen minutes to allow the Chief of Police of Delray to shoot an alligator in one of the water hazards on the course, which he bagged nicely. Florida, certainly supplies thrills, when it calls to its golfing aid and assistance, ‘‘luminous Juna’’ and crocodiles as a side show. APPOINTMENT OF NEW MANAGER FOR YORK DOWNS GOLF CLUB ORK DOWNS GOLF CLUB has just appointed Col. Hamilton as its new manager. He was last year employed by the Toronto Golf Club, having come to this country from Glasgow about two years ago. Col. Hamilton was a memberof several of the Glasgow golf clubs, having been Captain of the Western Gailes Club when he left Glasgow. He held a Commission in the Territorial Forces for 26 years, and in Septem- ber, 1914, after the Great War started, he was made a Lieutenant-Colonel and was on active service as such til] well after the close of the war.

PROVINGES LOCEERCY: KR. G5G. Av BXECUTLIVE After This Year Directors of the Governing Body of Golf in Canada to be Selected and Elected by Provincial Associations—‘Longest Step Forward in the History of the R. C. G. A.” says Retiring President, Mr. C. A. Bogert—Mr. W. W. Walker, Prominent Montrealer, is the 1927 President, and Major W. D. Wilson, Hamilton, Vice-President. HEoutstanding feature of the twenty-eighth annual meeting of The Royal Canadian Golf Association—the governing body of golf in the Dominion, held in Toronto on Saturday, March 5th, was the very important amend- ment to the Constitution of the Association, fathered by Mr. W. TH. Plant, the particularly able President of the On- tario Golf Association, and a memberof the 1926 Board of Directors of the R. C. G. A., which after much intelligent ex- planation and discussion, was unani- mously carried and which, in the years to come, will unquestionably allay any trivial criticism or feeling of discontent in connection with nominations for the Soard of Directors. In brief, these nom- inations, starting with the election of the 1928 Board will be made by elubs through their various Provineial Asso- ciations. Following the example of the British North Ameriea Act, and very appropriately so too, this Diamond Jubilee Year of Confederation, the number of representatives on the R. C. G. A. Board in the future will be based upon a fixed representation of three from the Quebec Golf Association and upon the ratio which the number of men members of Clubs in each Pro- vincial Association, bears to the number Heads Governing Body of Golf in Canada otf me:n meSmabnehrovsatofatoOiCnlbubas int n thethe: ( Quehbeeec —deMnrt. oWf. TWh.e WaRlokyearl, MCoanntaredaila,n PrGeosli-f Golf Association, but each Province acocinibat shall have at least one representative and no Provinceshall have more than three representatives; and that is a fair, very fair, solution of rather a knotty problem. The annual meeting was preceded by a very enjoyable luncheon in the Yellow Room of the King Edward Hotel. Presiding at the head table was Mr. ©. A. Bogert, of Toronto, the President of the Association, supported at his right by Mr. W. W. Walker, of Montreal; on his left by Mr. A. W. Austin, of Toronto, an ex-President of the R. C. G. A., and in years gone by one of the leading supporters of the game in Canada, and by many prominent golfing executives of Ontario and Quebec. Mr. Bogert is not only a good golfer, but a very clever executive, and no time was wasted by him in presenting the annual reports and facilitating discussion thereon. In other words, he is quite a model chairman and that means a lot in the speedy and successful conducting of an Annual or Executive meeting, whether it is along financial or golfing fines, Herewith Mr. Bogert’s annual report: ‘

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at least one representative and no Provinee shall have more than three repre- sentatives. For the purpose of this section the Maritime Provinces, now united in the Maritime Golf Association, will be considered as one Province. 2. For any Province which has not a Provincial Golf organization, or in the event of failure to have representation named by a Provincial Golf Associ- ation, such representative maybe selected at the annual meeting or at the annual meeting the authority to name such a representative may be vested in the Execu- tive Committee. 3. The Exeeutive Committee shall request the Provincial Association to appoint a representative to fill any vacancy which may occur during the year, and if no representative is so named within a period of one month, the Executive Committee may fill such vacancy. 4. The President shall be elected from and by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may elect from its members one or more Vice-Presi- dents and shall appoint a Secretary-Treasurer not necessarily a member of the Executive Committee. Article VII. 3 Subsection 5, second sentence, shall be amended to read: ‘‘Three members of the Executive Committee, not all from the same Province, shall constitute a quorum. ’’ Mr. Plant explained most intelligently the various clauses in the resolution. He believed that the Royal Canadian Golf Association in the future must get away from ‘‘sectional’’ influences and become truly ‘‘national.’’ He was con- vinced that the adoption of the motion especially to amend Article VI, would go a long way towards accomplishing this end. What they wanted for the fur- therance of Dominion-wide golf was the support of not only the followers of the game in Ontario and Quebec, but the whole-hearted support of the golfers of the Pacific Coast, of the West, and the Maritimes. Then, and then only, would the game become really national. This idea of the various Provincial Associations nominating members on the Executive was a beginning. Later on a scheme to have representative players as a team participating in an annual Inter-Pro- vincial match and in the Amateur Championship could well be brought up. That was the desideratum to be desired. Mr. A. Collyer, of Montreal, President of the Quebee Golf Association, cordially endorsed the resolution. He complimented Mr. Plant on the generous treatment accorded to Quebee as regarded representation on the Executive, and also thought the other Provinces had been most fairly dealt with. Mr. G. H. Forster, President of the Beaconsfield Golf Club, Montreal, heartily supported Mr. Collyer in his appreciation of Mr. Plant’s resolution. He was convinced it was in the best interest of golf throughout Canada. Mr. G. T. Clark, of the March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 837

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Rivermead Golf Club, Ottawa, too, expressed his warm sympathyin the change. Last year he had travelled extensively throughout the Western Provinces and was convinced as a result of many interviews with leading golfers there that the scope of the R. C. G. A. activities must be widened to ensure the cordial support in the future of the West and the Pacific Coast. Messrs. George S. Lyon, W. J. Thompson andothers also spoke to the resolu- tion and supported it, and it was carried without a dissentent voice. In the words of the retiring President, Mr. C. A. Bogert, ‘‘The unanimous passing of this resolution is the longest step forward in the history of The Royal Canadian Golf Association.’’ Election of Executive for 1927 For the first time possibly in the history of the R. C. G. A., at least for many years, a ballot was called for from the delegates present in connection with committee-men to serve on the Executive the coming year. The chiefofficials were elected without opposition, but for the remaining six positions there were ten nominations. Messrs. Band and Firstbrook were appointed scrutineers and as a result of the ballot cast Messrs. Ralph Connable, R. D. Hume, General Mitchell, A. Collyer, T. O. Lyall and N. M. Scott were declared elected. They were all nominees of the retiring Executive. The following is the full Board, therefore, for 1927: President, W. W. Walker, Montreal, Que.; Vice-President, Major W. D. Wilson, Hamilton; Secretary-Treasurer, B. L. Anderson, Toronto, Ont. Com- mittee-men: British Columbia, W. E. Hodges, Vice-President, B. C. Golf Asso- ciation; Alberta, H. Milton Martin, President, Alberta Golf Association ; Sas-

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HERBE RT STRONG GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT HERE ARE SOME OF THE WELL KNOWN COURSES WHICH I HAVE DESIGNED AND BUILT Engineers’ Country Club, Roslyn, L. 1. , Inwood, L. [. New Manoir Richelieu G. C., Murray Bay, Que. Lakeview Golf and Country Club, Toronto, Ont., Can. Lakewood Golf Club, St. Petersburg, Fla. , Cleveland, Ohio Aviation Country Club, Detroit, Mich. Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, Pa. Nassau Country Club, Glen Cove, L. I. Rogers Forge Country Club, Baltimore, Md. The list might be extended to include many others. Canadian enquiries in reference to New Courses and Re-laying of O!d Courses, will receive prompt, personal attention. Address: 56-58 WEST 45th STREET, NEW YORK

H. Perley, Ottawa; 1907, A. W. Austin, Lambton Golf Club; 1908, Dr. Rattan, Royal Montreal; 1909, Col. Sweny, Toronto Golf Club; 1910, A. W. Austin, Lambton Golf Club; 1911, J. F. Orde, K. C., Ottawa; 1912, J. T. McCall, Royal Montreal; 1913, A. H. Campbell, Toronto Golf Club; 1914, C. E. Read, Royal Ottawa Golf Club; 1915-19, F. A. Rolph, Lambton Golf Club; 1920, David R. Brown, Beaconsfield; 1921, Col. Paul J. Myler, Hamilton Golf Club; 1922, R. C. H. Cassels, K. C., Toronto Golf Clab; 1923, George 8. Lyon, Lambton Golf Club; 1924, S. B. Gundy, Rosedale Golf Club; 1925, W. E. Matthews, Royal Ottawa Golf Club; 1926, C. A. Bogert, Toronto Golf Club. At the meeting of the new Executive Major W. D. Wilson was elected Vice- President for 1927. Major Wilson is President of the Hamilton Golf and Coun- try Club, where the Amateur Championship will be held this year. He is a very prominent Hamiltonian.

TWO “ONEERS” IN ONE ROUND Astonishing Performance of a Japanese Golfer on the Langara Course in Vancouver, B. C. DESPATCHfrom Vancouver, B. C., Mareh 7th: “© All goufing records vanished yesterday into space when K. Tanaka, local Japanese golfer, playing on the Canadian Pacific course, ‘‘Langara,’’ at South Vancouver, scored a hole in one twice in one round of the eighteen hole links. The first was obtained at the fifth hole, which is 115 yards, and the second at the sixteenth hole, which is 210 yards. The astonishing and unique feat is vouched for by several prominent Vancouver golfers, who were playing on the course at the time.’’ : A very interesting and almost unbelievable performance, but it is not a record one, as stated in the despatch. Strange -to say, it was at Vancouver, awayback in 1911 that a similar or rather even a more extraordinary perform- ance was recorded when Alex. Duthie, the well known Pacific Coast professional (nowprofessional at the Jericho C lub, Vancouver), playing over the old course of the Vancouver Golf and Country Club with Mr. Yellowdees and Mr. Norman, did two successive holes in one each. The first was a short hole and Duthie played a full fron; the second was a 200 yard hole, slightly uphill, and Duthie took his brassie off the tee. This is the only recorded instance of two successive holes in one each. Mr. Frank B. Munro, playing in a medal competition over the Blackhill course, near Glasgow, in February, 1916, did the 5th and 7th holes each in one stroke, in the same round. 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In Golfing Togs.—Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of York, who are making a Triumphal Tour of the Antipodes. They are both keen golfers and will visit several of the galf courses in New Zealand and Australia, during their official tour there.

QUEBEC TO PLAY HOST TO ONTARIO T the annual meeting of the R. C. G. A., Mr. Forster, of the Beaconsfield A Golf Club, Montreal, and Mr. Collyer, President of the Quebec Golf Asso ciation took the opportunity of inviting Mr. W. H. Plant, President of the Ontario Association, and his Exeentive, to be the guests in May at Beacons field, of the Quebee Golf Association, when a friendly match will be played Mr. Plant accepted the invitation with much pleasure. The Ontario Executive can certainly put a very strong team in the field. Mr. Plant ean call upon such stalwarts as Messrs. Ross Somerville (Canadian Amateur Champion), George S. A p R O N a n e a v s e c t a g t f p K a t L e p M 8 ! } j t

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Golf has certainly taken hold in the Okanagan, there being no less than five courses in the Valley. Election of officers for the year re- sulted in re-election of Mr. H. F. Rees, Manager of the Royal Bank of Canada, Golt in the as President; Mr. W. R. Trench, Presi- dent of the Kelowna Board of Trade, Old Country! as Vice-President, and C. R. Reid, Cap- tain; committees being composed of Messrs. J. Hunt, W. A. MeKay, F. L. OESN’T that inspire you? A Mitchell, C. Quinn, A. K. Lloyd. D round or two on some of the great courses in the homeof the Extracts from the very interesting game! Play golf where it was born, report of the energetic President, Mr. where it received its noble traditions, H. F. Rees: and where it is played to-day with that magnificent ardour for which ‘“The club has recorded steady growth since the SBritisher is famous. Drive its organization in 1920. over the incomparable fairways of The membership in 1926 totalled 214, coin- the Surrey Hills, test your putting on prised as follows: Regular members, 169 the most perfect greens in the world, (Ladies 59. men 110); Privileged Members, and try your skill at hazards of Ayr 11; Non-resident Members, 9; Junior Mem- and Fife! Know for yourself the bers, 9; Associate Members, 9; Absentee delight of a struggle with Britain’s Members,7. famous seaside links! The outstanding event of the year was the And here you’re in the throbbing opening of the 18 holes for play on May20th, heart of the Empire—London, Edin- on which occasion invitations to be present burgh—with Paris and the Continent were etended to various clubs. Several Clubs but a few hours away. were represented and a number of congratu- latory wires were received from others as well Book Your Passage Now as from former members of the club now domiciled elsewhere. R. M. S. I think you will all agree with the change ASCANIA AURANIA ALAUNIA from nine holes to eee holes has proved a pleasing one, and the fairways have shown ANDANIA ANTONIA remarkable improvement, bearing tribute to AUSONIA LETITIA the indefatigable chairman of the Green Committee, his fellow committee men and the ATHENIA men they employed. New—Comfortable—Home-like—Oil- burning During the year, titles to your property, liners including the pond, have all been put in from Montreal and Quebec shape. Trust deeds were prepared in favour to of the Okanagan Loan and Investment Trust Company, which company very kindly agreed Plymouth, Cherbourg, London, to act as Trustees for the bond holders, at a Liverpool, Glasgow, Belfast nominal sum, evidencing on the part of our business interests an attitude towards sport that is most encouraging. ROUND TRIP RATES Another decided move forward which your from elub made in 1926 was the engagement of a professional, who in addition to tuition, will $280.00— Cabin have charge of the grounds, a move which lus cannot fail to have a beneficial effect. In $170.00—Tourist P fact, it has already been evidenced, and the Tax Third | selection of ‘‘Bob’’? Smith, I think you will abin all agree, was a happy one. C The Club’s fixtures for the year all brought out good entries; an increasing interest in CANoADIArN doair e these will help you as a player as well as the Club. During the year members represented this unignchor-DoneBes Club at tournaments held in Vancouver under LINES the auspices of the British Columbia Golf Montreal, Aine Quebec, Halifax, Saint Association, and at Penticton and Kelowna John, N.B., Regina, Saskatoon, Edmon- ton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, in Interior Championship events, and while or any Steamship Agent. I regret inability to record any champion- ships from our membership, it is gratifying

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to have our Club ably represented, as it was, ing cuts showing different views of the course. at these meets, The thanks of the Club are due to Mrs, J. B. I would be remiss not to mention the Knowles for a large flag; to Mr. Palmer for ‘‘Courier’’ and representatives of the Coast his thoughtful donation of grapes at our papers, who have so fully re¢orded our events; Thanksgiving Luncheon, and to Mr. Calder, also the ‘Canadian Golfer,’ who gave a prom- through whose good offices various donations inence to various items sent them, reprodue- were made to the Club.’’

MISS GLENNA WILL AGAIN COMPETE T is announced from NewYork, that Miss Glenna Collett, ex-U. S. and Can- | adian Lady Champion, will again go to Great Britain this Spring to compete in the British Ladies’ Open Championship and other events. The Open will be held at Newcastle, County Down, the week of May 16th. Miss Collett com- peted in this fixture in 1925, but was rather decisively defeated in one of the earlier rounds at , by Miss Joyce Wethered, who subsequently won the Championship. Last year it was captured by Miss Cecil Leitch, Miss Wethered not competing. There is a chance this season,it is stated, that she may, however, do so and it is to be sincerely hoped she will, as she is unquestionably the World’s greatest woman golfer. Miss Leitch won the Championship in 1914, 1920, 1921 and 1926. Miss Wethered in 1922, 1923, 1924 and 1925, or four years ‘‘in a row.’’ This is an unparalleled performance in major championship golf.

The 1927 edition of the Rules will be issued April Ist. Revised and corrected to date. Single copies 25c; 100 or more, 20c per copy; 500 or more, 15c. Every club should have a supply.. For sale by “CANADIAN GOLFER,” Brantford, Ontario. Send in your orders early. Edition is limited. BRANTFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Third Oldest Golfing Organization in Canada has a Bright Future—Mr. a Spencer Large Elected President—Presentation to the Retiring Secretary, Mr. E. M. Hurn

[Te annual meeting of the Brantford duties of Secretary-Treasurer, Accountant, Golf and Country Club, the third old- House Manager and Grounds Supervisor. est club im Canada, was held last Mrs. W. T. Mair, the President of the Ladies’ month at the Board of Trade Rooms, Branch of the Club, and Ralph H. Reville, Brantford, Colonel Cuteliffe, the President, added an expression of appreciation and a presiding. handsome presentation was made to Mr. and Colonel Cutcliffe felt that the shareholders Mrs. Hurn on behalf of the Directors and and members of the club had every reason to be gratified with the successful operation of every department of the eclub’s activities for the past year; the financial position was steadily improving, with a substantial roduc- tion in the mortgage debt being made each year; the course is in better condition for the enjoyment of the game than ever before, with golf enthusiasm showing a continued increase and the service in the club house maintained at a very high standard, being unsurpassed in this respect by any similar organizatiou in the country. The financial report was presented by A. A. Werlich, Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee, and showed that the revenue was again sufficient to take care of all operating charges amounting to $15,371.15, and the payment of $1,500 towards the reduction of the mortgage indebtedness, leaving a sum of $1,057.43 to be applied on depreciation of buildings and equipment. D. MeLennan, Chairman of the Green Committee, gave a very interesting report of the work accomplished on the course during the year. The work on the 18-hole course had been confined very largely to a consistent effort to improve the playing condition of the putting greens by tne frequent applications of top-dressing and fertilizer. A new hole had been built on sound lines, which would allow of an alteration in the general layout of the course, which would give the necessary increase in length for the requirements of a modern championship course, The ballot for the election of four directors Mr. D. S. Large, Elected President of The to replace those whose term of office expires, Brantford Golf and Country Club. resulted in the choice of Col. W. ©. Brooks, C. A. Waterous, W. B. Preston and ©. C. members of the Club, with every good wish Slemin, who with those remaining in office for success and happiness in their new sphere, will complete the new board of directors. Mr. Hurn having accepted the Managership The directors who remain in office for the of the new St. Andrews Golf Club, Toronto. coming year are: G. Bruce Gordon, A. C, At a subsequent meeting of the new Board Lyons, A. M. Overholt, A. A. Werlich, G. of Directors Mr, Spencer Large was unani- Gordon, Caudwell, D. Spencer Large, John mously elected President for 1927, and Dr. S. Lewis and Dr. J. A. Marquis. Marquis, Vice-President. Mr. Large, who is Reference was made by the President and identified with the Waterous Engine Works by each of the committee chairmen to the Co., Ltd., has for many years been an inde- very real loss the club faced owing to the fatigable member and executive of the Brant- resignation of EB. M. Hurn from the position ford Club. Golf in Brantford owes very of Secretary-Treasurer and Manager, and much to him and his election as President is their personal appreciation of the services ren- a particularly well deserved honour. Mr. dered by him throughout the six years of his Knight, formerly on the staff of the Ham- appointment. A. M. Overholt, on behalf of ilton Golf and Country Club, was appointed the Board of Directors, tendered a resolution steward of the club. In the meantime Mr. of sincere appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Hurn Gordon Caudwell has kindly consented to act emphasizing the ability and tact shown in as Honorary Secretary, no appointment being so successfully carrying out the combined made to succeed Mr. Hurn. 845 846 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 12, No. #1

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PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS IN CANADA Several More Changes Listed This Month—Total Appointments So Far This Season Number Two Hundred and Thirteen NNOUNCEMENThasalready been madeof the professional appointment i. of ‘‘Bob’’ Cunningham, from Kingston, to Mississauga, Toronto; ‘‘Ben’’ Kerr, formerly of Galt to Kingston; J. Martin, formerly assistant to ‘“‘Andy’’ Kay at Lambton, to Galt; H. Hotchkiss, formerly of Manoir Richelieu, Murray Bay, to the Quebee Golf Club; Frank Lock, formerly of Quebeeto St. Andrews Club, Toronto, and now here are some further important appoint- ments for the 1927 season, which opens up on April Ist next, recently announced : Russell Neilson, assistant to Kern Marsh at the London Hunt Club, goes to Sarnia. Sarnia this year by the way, will formally open its new 18-hole course, which from all accounts will quite put it on the golfing map. James Blair, the clever young Scottish player, who was at Thunder Bay, Port Arthur, the past season, has been appointed to the Regina Club, one of the most important of Western clubs. F. Ravel, last season at Orillia, will this year be at the Barrie Club. D. Hastings at the Blue Water Golf Club, Goderich, last year, will this year be at Oakville, where he takes the place of ‘‘Bert’’ Tew, who this season will fill the late lamented Perey Barrett’s position at Lake Shore, Toronto. A. W. Lawrencewill be the professional this season at the newly formed elubat Lennoxville, Que. Hugh Fletcher, accounted one of the best players in the West, will be the pro this year at the important Alerest Club, Winnipeg. He succeeds “Jimmie’’ Pringle, the former well known young Berwick player, who has secure d a lucrative position in the States. Pine R idge, Winnipeg, has secured as March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 847

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pro W. R. Reith, a Scottish player of note, who recently came to this country. Arthur Lindfield has been appointed pro at the Islington Golf Club, Toronto, taking the place of Norman Bell, who many golfing friends will be extremely sorry to hear is again confined to his home through illness. He never really recovered from the serious Injuries received in an accident some two years ago, although he has made a game fight to do so. Lindfield was formerly at Sault Ste, Marie and Weston. Helearned his game in England andis a finished golfer and expert instructor. He was chosen for Islington from quite a large number of applicants and the choice is a good one. Glendale, Hamilton, will have as its pro. this year James Hunter, who for the past few years has given suchsatisfaction at Owen Sound. Timberdale, in the Montreal District, has appointed as professional this season, that outstanding golfer, David Spittal, formerly of Searboro, and the Toronto Clubs, but latterly in Savannah, Ga. His return to Canada is a welcome one. George Hutchison will hold down the professional position at Sault Ste. Marie this season. Heis a clever young pro. With the exception of three or four clubs, all the appointments for the 1927 season in Canada have now been made. The ‘‘Canadian Golfer’’ hopes to publish the complete list of professional appointments in the April issue. The total number of professionals so far listed comes to 213, made up by Provinces as follows: Alberta, 13; British Columbia, 19; Manitoba, 18; New Brunswick, 6; Nova Scotia, 10; Ontario, 94; Quebec, 43, and Saskatchewan, 10. This total does not include assistant professionals, of whom there are several score, principally in the larger centres. Ontario, it will be noticed, still retains

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premier place amongst the Provinces. The only Province which doesnot boast a professional is Prince Edward Island. In connection with the appointment of W. R. (Billy) Reith to Pine Ridge, Winnipeg,it is interesting to record that he first entered the British professional ranks with the Eltham elub in 1892, a elub that was afterwards taken over by England’s oldest club, the Royal Blackheath. He was one of the four organizers of the British Professional Golfers’ Association, and in 1922 was honoured with the captaincy of that institution, with such famous figures as , , , , , Willie Fernie, and the late Willie Park as vice-captains. He was official starter for the P. G. A. and in that capacity officiated in such big tournaments as the ‘‘Daily Mail’’ and ‘‘News of the World.’’ Reith has always devoted his energies to the working side of the profession, specializing in organizing, green-keeping and club-making, and he should prove a valuable addition to the ranks of Winnipeg professionals, as well as an acquisi- tion to the Pine Ridge Club.

INSTRUCTIVE GREENKEEPERS’. CONFERENCE VERYsuccessful two-days’ conference of greenkeepers and golf officials A of Ontario in connection with the Green Section of The Royal Canadian Golf Association was held this month in the Federal Government Seed Branch, Toronto. There was a gratifying attendance and keen interest was taken in the various papers read by the experts. Mr. 8. A. Waterman spoke on exper iments with turf fertilizer; Mr. W. H. Plant gave a highly instructive 850 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 12, No. 11 address on the relation between the greenkeeper and the club committee. Messrs. W. #H. Wright, G. H. Clark and Professor A. H. Tomlinson, the Government ex- perts, all gave instructive addresses, whilst Mr. Stanley Thompson, the golf architect, was heard to advantage in an address on the essentials of course archi- tecture. The two days’ session was greatly enjoyed by all in attendance. It was a very profitable and instructive conference, and the discussions are bound to result in much good, especially in connection with the upkeep and management of golf courses in the Provinee.

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Prominent Members of the well known Nelson Golf and Country Club, Nelson, B. C. The course is a popular one with Tourists. Upper Row, reading from left to right: R.L. McBride, Director; J. H. D. Benson, Director; T. R. Wilson, Director (Captain, 1924-25); John Cartmel, President; A. D. McLeod, Vice-President; L. V. Rogers,, Director. Bottom Row, reading left to right: Dr. E. G. Smyth, Captain (President, 1922-1923); Jas. O'Shea, K. C. (President, 1920); Alex. Leith (President, 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926); E. C. Wragge (First President, 1919); C. W. Appleyard, Director (Sec’y-Treas. 1919 to 1923); C. D. Blackwood, Director (Sec'y-Treas. 1924 to 1927.

ACPINE -TRIBULTE:-FROM J. H.; TAYLOR H. TAYLOR, thefive times British Open Champion, writes: . ‘*News that, I venture to suggest, is of the greatest importance, and which will have a big bearing on the good relations already existing between the golfing commuuities 01 Great Britain and America, is that in the event of a British professional team visiting Ame? ica this year each member will be exempted from competing in the qualifying rounds of th championships, and will be allowed to enter the competition proper without any attempt at discrimination. This is a gesture of maganimity on the part of the American authorities, the greatness of which is more easily recognized whenit is considered that hitherto we have always insisted that Americans competing in the Open should undergo the order of qualifying. It will be remembered that both Jim Barnes and Gene Sarazenfailed to survive the preliminary test March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 851 INCIDENTOINOTINDOTIC)gee Spring Fever

Every normal person has it at this season. One goes around naXY A with a smile, tilts the chin a little higher, and talks golf. Gy fy MMAKERY OWEASE This season we wish for better scores and more healthful enjoy ment. So wecarefully go over oursticks, clothing and shoes. A good fitting pair of shoes is the foundation of good golf. Dack’s have always made good golf shoes, but this season, have produced a new model that is particularly practical and of exceptional smartness. This shoe has been called the Argyle.

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at Troon in 1923, a disaster everyone deplored, as it deprived the competition of Sarazen’s presence. At that time Sarazen was the American Open Champion. s The Americans have placed the whole basis of international golf on a different footing, and put the prestige of American golf on the topmost pinnacle of power and kindly consider- ation. It also places the professionals of this country under a sense of deep obligation, one which they will eagerly acknowledge. The home professionals look upon the Open as their particular competition, and I am betraying no secret when I state that it was they who in- sisted that all must qualify. The generous act of the Americans proves, I think, that we were over-hasty by this insistence. Every American golfer who visits these shores as a member of a National team must be exempted from qualifying for the Open in future, This exemption carries the proud implication that each one is full worthy of the attempt to win our premier golfing prize without the ordeal of engaging in qualifying competitions.

BAYVIEW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Members This Season Will Enjoy the Privileges of An Artistic Club House ie annual meeting of the Bay- such rapid strides towards perfection view Golf and Country Club was and still be able to enjoy the playing held March 5th at the Prince privileges for such a moderate fee.’’ George Hotel, Toronto. The President, Mr. G. E. Mearing, the Secretary- Mr. E. 8S. Duggan, being absent owing Manager, gave a resume of the affairs to illness, the chair was taken by Mr. of the Club during the past year. He A. E. Fraser, the Vice-President. In referred to the necessity of increasing addressing the meeting the chairman the present membership and while, said: ‘‘I don’t think there is another there were 403 active playing members, club in the Dominion which has shown it was hoped t hat this would be brought March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER

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The Greenkeepers’ Bulletin Prtietesa of a new policy adopted by been directed for the benefit of the Green the Royal Canadian Golf Association Committees of the clubs the chief object really at its annual meeting, March 5th, the is to make the information contained therein Green Section Bulletin will henceforth available alike for club member and green- be printed both as a department of the ‘‘Can- keeper. Nowsince the greenkeepers will re- adian Golfer’’ and as a separate issue that ceive their own copies of the bulletin there will be sent to the Greenkeeper of each mem- will be the better opportunity of making it a ber club of the Association. It has been medium for the exchange of opinions among felt in the past that the greenkeepers have themselves as well as a means of distributing not all been getting the benefit of the bulle- facts and information secured from other tin, While the Green Section Bulletin has sources.

Handling Compost The writer has had the opportunity within as actual cash outlay for materials is con- the last few years of visiting a great many cerned, still it requires considerable labour courses; some just for the personal gratifica- in making it ready to put on the greens. tion of making observations, and others for This is work that is added to the greenkeep- the purpose of assisting clubs in their prob- ers’ daily routine which, on the average small lems of making the grass grow satisfactorily. course, is enough to keep him busy throughout In the latter case the most common difficulty the working day. For this reason he is likely that was met with in turf production was to worry a bit when it is suggested that he inability to make good greens. In analizing prepare a compost pile for present and future this cause of failure it is almost safe to say use. Nevertheless, this should be considered that in four instances out of five, the root just as necessary a part of his regular duties of the trouble may lay in poverty of soil as the mowing of greens and fairways and underlying the sickly greens. The only way should have the same sympathetic support of to overcome this, of course, was to build up the committee in providing adequate help to the fertility to a point where a good crop of have it properly attended to. grass would be maintained. This not only The business of gathering the components involved the application of fertilizer of a of a compost pile, that is, the manure, top concentrated nature, but also requiring plenty soil, sand and so on entails a good bit of of dressing in the way of rich soil or compost. work and time, the very thought of which is Generally, it is not hard to persuade a club likely to frighten many. However, if the or committee as to the cause of the scanty greens require feeding up there is no dodging grass, and while they may demur a little at the issue; they must have some additional the expense of buying fertilizer, it will usu- plant food besides chemicals, to supply the ally be secured when the case is made suffi- loss from continued cutting and to ensure the ciently urgent. However, concentrated fer- proper functioning of root and soil. In lieu tilizers that are obtained commercially, while of proper compost, a good rich soil may serve very helpful in bringing along the grass, can- but it is an inferior substitute and it is pretty not be solely relied upon to maintain it in a certain that it will require screening, so there permanently healthy state since it does not is not so much labour saved by using this as contain sufficient organic matter to promote one might suppose. When topsoil is taken bacterial and other soil processes; for this it may be applied immediately exceptfor the we must depend on compost. The prepar- fact that it is fairly sure to contain weed ation of compost is not so expensive as far seeds and muck soil from the swamp must be

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top seed is subjected, it is estimated that 75 Certified Browntop is cleaned to about 90 per cent. of the 1926 crop will grade No. 1 per cent. of pure seed and the average ger- under the Seeds Act. Seed of this grade will mination is 85 per cent. This is a very high reduce the handweeding of turf to a minimum standard for fine Bent, which runs about and is recommended particularly for putting 6,000,000 seeds to the pound. This quality of greens. seed can be sown at the minimumrate of 3 Purity of variety is essential to the develop- pounds per 1,000 square feet of area, instead ment of a turf with uniformity in color and of 5 pounds, which is required for the lower texture. Pure Browntop makes a very fine grades of commercial Bent. turf with a uniform dark green color. Uni- Farmers have learned that it is a good in- formity in texture of turf is the principal vestment to pay a premium for certified seed requisite of a good putting green without to be used in the growing of crops. The same which the ball will not roll true. Mixed Bent principle applies in the development of turf, produces a turf mottled in appearance, accord- and we have no hesitation in recommending ing to the distinctive color of the variety, and certified Browntop seed to the golf clubs of varying in texture from the very fine Velvet Canada and the northern half of the United Bent to the coarse forms of true Creeping States. Bent. THE ISLINGTON GOLF CLUB Has a Wonderfully Successful Year—-Prospects Exceedingly Bright for the Coming Season HE annual general meeting of the tary-Manager, and Mr. Abbott, the Islington Golf Club was held at greenkeeper, for their efforts during the Sunnyside Pavilion, Toronto, the past season, the result of which was on Saturday afternoon, February 26th, clearly shownin the ballot for the 1927 and despite most unfavourable weather conditions, there was a very good attendance. Those who braved the elements were amply repaid when theylistened to the splendid annual statement and to the address of the President, Mr. W. A. Baird, M. P. P., covering the activities of the club, past and future. While this baby organization (so called), has only been in commission for a couple of years, it has succeeded in weathering all storms incident to organization and wound upits second playing year without having to eall upon its members for additional capi- tal in the way of an assessment, or to increase the very nominal annual fee. Mr. W. A. Baird, M. P. P., Re-elected The annual statement shows that so President of the Islington Golf Club. far as membership is concerned there was a net gain of over 40 per cent; that Board, when all of those who allowed revenue from all sources increased by themselves to be re-nominated were some seven thousand dollars and yet, elected by large majorities. even with such increase in membership, Tworetiring members were replaced the actual overhead expense shows a by Messrs. Karl Barton and Nicol Me- decrease of about a thousand dollars. Nicol, Jr. The club was enabled to show a net The newboard will consist of Messrs. actual operating surplus of some seven W. A. Baird, M. P. P., J. W. Pickup, thousand dollars as against last year’s Col. N. M. Young, M. P., J. H. Birken- three thousand. shaw, Karl Barton, Nicol MacNicol, Many bouquets were handed the W. T. Rogers, Jas. Turner and Captain Directorate, Captain Millar, the Secre- Millar, while Messrs, Milne and Arthur

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te most accessible of anyin the city, as it ye is understood that the T. T. C. antici- aS pate putting on a bus service between | | the city and the town of Islington, o> i whereby members will be able to get to the club very quickly almost any hour. It is confidently expected that the playing membership list will be closed before the season is over, and judging by the number of enquiries that are already coming in this looks like a fore- gone conclusion. At a subsequent meeting of the ppinchurst Board of Directors the 1926 officers were re-elected by acclamation, as fol- NORTH CAROLINA

lows: Enj* oy a Pi. nehurst April. Col. N. M. Young, M. P., Honorary In the gorgeous splendor of a Pinehurst April, you can enjoyout-~ President; }W. A; Baird, ME. Po R., doors at its best. Dogwood, peach-blossoms, and mocking birds are in their gayest mood. President; J. W. Pickup, Vice-Presi- Tune up your go)f game in these beautiful surroundings. Annual dent; Capt. Melville Millar, Seeretary- tournaments of natién-wide interest are scheduled in golf, trap- shooting, polo and tennis throughout April. The 10th Annual Manager; John H. Birkenshaw, Chair- Horseshow is April 4ch and Sth. Archery, riding, drag-hunts, and racing in full swing. Enjoy tempting menus and Juxuryof service man Green Committee; Nicol Mac- atthe Carolina, New Ho)ly Inn, and Berkshire. Immediate reserva- tions suggested. Address General Office, Pineburst, N. C. Nichol, Chairman House Committee; Karl E. Barton, Chairman Membership Committee; Major W. T. Rogers and James Turner, Construction Com- mittee. The Board was very sorry to hear

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The 1927 edition of the Rules will be issued April 1st. Revised and corrected to date. Single copies 25c; 100 or more, 20c per copy; 500 or more, 15c. Every club should have a supply.. For sale by “CANADJAN GOLFER,” Brantford, Ontario. Send in your orders early. Edition is limited.

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ANNUAL MEETING OF TORONTO GOLF CLUB

Mr. R. C. H. Cassels, K. C., An Authority on the Game, Succeeds Mr. C. A. Bogert in the Presidential Chair

HE51st annual meeting of the To- Spragge. Colonel H. J. Grasett was ronto Golf Club was held in the elected Hon. President and P. C. Tidy, committee rooms of the Dominion Captain. All the reports were of a 3ank, when the reports of the various most encouraging character. officers and committees were presented. At the close of the meeting the re- tiring Captain, Dudley Dawson, pre- sented the prizes to the winners of the principal elub competitions during the past season, as follows: Club Championship,—Bogert Trophy —R. M. Gray, Jr. Championship Consotation—Everett Bristol. Osler Trophy—Gordon T. Cassels. Cockshutt Trophy—D. C. Rea. Jubilee Cup—Captain’s team. Men’s foursome, Warren Trophy— J. Grayson Smith and W. W. Angus. Ringer Competition, first flight—J. Kerr Cronyn. Ringer Competition, second flight— H. A. Richardson. Ladies’ Championship—Mrs. E. W. Whittington. Parent and Child Competition, Mas- ten Trophy—P. A. Chisholm andN.C. Cameron Chisholm. Mixed Foursomes, McCarthy Trophy —Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cronyn. One of the most interesting events held during the past year was the first match between teams selected by the President and the Captain for the Jubilee Cup, presented by Mr. C. S. MacInnes; the result of the match be- ing a victory for the Captain’s team. This competition took place on Satur- day, September 18th., when the Fit- tieth Anniversary of the foundation of The Toronto Golf Club was celebrated. Mr. R. C. H. Cassels, K. C., President of take place the Toronto Golf Club. The Jubilee Cup Match will annually hereafter. Before adjourn- The members of the board whoretired ment of the annual meeting many fit- the valu- at the expiration of their terms were ting references were madeto Messrs. C. A. Bogert, President; G. B. able services which the club and its A. Bogert Strathy, Vice-President; Major C. A. affairs received from Mr. C. Boone, W. J. Fleury and ©. Leslie Wil- as Director, and for the past four years son and the vacancies were filled by as President. the election of Messrs. R. A. Daly, Dud- At a meeting of the Board, later in ley Dawson, Col. H. D. Lockhart Gor- the afternoon, Mr. R. C. H. Cassels, K. don, Strachan Ince and Godfrey C., was elected President, and Mr. 862

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A FINE GOLFING TOUR HAT promises to be one of the bining visits to some of the most beau- W most popular tours this sum- tiful spots in Seotland with playing on mer, judging from preliminary some of the better known courses in enquiries, is a Cunard-Anchorgolf tour Britain. J

which has just been announcedto sail The party will arrive in Glasgow on w m the Cunard-Anchor liner ‘‘Cale- Jnly 25th, and after a tourof the city on n donia’’ on July 16th, from New York will proceed to Edinburgh. Their golf V to Glasgow. The itinerary has been activities in the Seottish capital wil] in- specially planned with a view to com- elude avisit to Gullane and North Ber-

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After leaving the Mecea of all golf- ers, the party will go to Gleneagles, which is one of the most spectacular GOLFERS! courses in all Europe. After visits Perth and Braemar, the party proceed to in the Robert Burns country, many of the famous Ayrshire courses will be played on, such as Prest- wick, Troon and Girvan. The itinerary then takes the party “ag ll to the Enghsh Lake District. After a tour through this lovely country, visit- A few minutes practice a day with ing Grasmere, Windermere and other SCOTTS GOLF PUTTING BOX Jake resorts, the party arrives at Ches- will set the score of yourfirst spring ter. Opportunity will be afforded to game one month ahead. play on the famous courses of St. Write for booklet describing this Anne’s, where the British Open Cham- new invention in detail. pionship of last year was won by A. B. SCOTT & CO. ‘‘Bobby’’ Jones. Thence the itinerary Fairmont, West Virginia takes the party through the Shake- speare country on to London.

The party on returning have the op- wick, the latter being one of the best tion of coming back on August 13 on known courses in all Britain. While the Aquitania, Franconia or Lancastria in this area the members of the party to New York, or the Alunia to Mont- will be taken to Melrose and to Dry- real. For those who cannot take the burgh and Kelso Abbeys. full tour an alternative is provided by The interest of this tour will eul- which they may leave the main tourat minate when the party proceedsto St. Turnberry on August 5th, and em- Andrews, the home and birthplace of bark at Glasgow on the Cunard-Anchor golf. Here the party will be able to liner Transylvania. play on any of the famous courses, as There are several alternative tours well as visit many of the interesting offered members of the party, some of spots in the environs. which will take them to Paris.

SCOTS SUPREME IN FOUR-BALL TOURNAMENT

IAMI, Florida, witnessed this month a four-ball Tournament for big money prizes, in which eventually in the most representative field of pro- fessionals possibly ever assembled in the States, the two former Scottish amateurs, ‘‘Tommy’’ Armour and ‘‘Bobby’’ Cruickshank, convincingly demon- strated the superiority of golf learned in the Old Country. The story told by despatches, starting with the second round: “‘Miami, Fla, March 7—Favourites followed yesterday’s precedent and came through the second round of the international] four-ball golf tournament at the Miami Biltmore course to-day, but not until they had been extended to sensational heights. The scores were: Armour and Cruickshank defeated Harry Hampton and Clarence Hackney, 4 and 3; Sarazen and Espinosa defeated Willie Klein and Charley Murray, of Montreal, 4 and 3; Mehlhorn and i- Burke defeated Al Carberry and Tom Boyd, both of New York, 4 and 2; Hagen and Hutch son defeated Mike Brady and Cy Walker, of New York, 7 and 6. eee Miami, Fla., March 8.—Walter Hagen and will meet Bobby Cruickshan hole final of the annual international four-ball ; golf match‘es and in the 36- by beat- at the Miami-Biltmore course to-morrow, and Hutchison went into the finals n Hagen and the Armour- ing Bill Mehlhorn and William Burke, one up, in a sensational match to-day, Cruickshank combination stopped Espimosa and Sarazen, 3 and 2. 2 March 10.— and Tommy Armour to-day won the 36 hole Miami, Fla., n, play-off in the International four ball championship from Waiter Hagen and Jock Hutchiso n outstanding one. 9 up and 8 to play. The victory of the former Scottish amateurs was a They both played superlative golf.’’

THE ONTARIO GOLF ASSOCIATION At Annual Meeting Several Important Matters Discussed— in Future Will Be Really “Open,” Players outside of the Province Being Eligible to Enter—Mr. Plant Re-elected President R. W. H. PLANT, the President, presided over the annual meeting of the Ontario Goif Association held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, on Friday evening, March 4th, when many important matters were discussed. Mr. W. J. Thompson, the Honorary Secretary, was able to report a very satisfactory season in 1926, both from a golfing and financial standpoint. Fifty- one of the leading clubs of the Province belong to this very important Associa- tion. Total receipts during the past year amounted to $2,419. and disburse- ments to $1,477. leaving the verysatisfactory bal- ance of $942. Prizes to the value of $279 were awarded to the winners in the Amateur Cham- pionship ; $330 to the winners in the Open; $171 to the Juniors, and $73 the Fall. Tournament. Mr. Thompson’s satisfactory report concluded with the following. appreciation :

“*On behalf of the members of the Association, your Directors have .expressed appreciation and thanks to the officers and members of the York Downs Golf and Coun- try Club, the Hamilton Golf and Country Club and the Oshawa Golf Club, for their action in extending the/priv- ileges of their courses to the Association and for the court- esy and kindness extended to the players in the various events.’” An animated and interesting discussion par- ticipated in by several of the delegates took place in connection with the resolution brought in by Mr. Plant in reference to the revising of the Con- .An Outstanding Golf Executive stitution of the Royal Canadian Golf Association —Mr, W. H. Plant, re-elected wea wate ie : ion President of the Ontario Golf so as to have the various provincial Associations emer nominate the Executive of the Parent Body. This resolution will be found imfull in the report of the Annual Meeting of the R. C. G. A., published elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Plant in a very lucid mannerex- plained the proposed changes. He strongly stressed the point that co-operation between the R. C. G. A. and the provincial bodies was necessary if the R. C. G. A. is to become National in other ways than in name. Something must be doneto bring the various parts of the Dominion closer together, and he stated that the O. G. A., along with the Quebee Association, was strongly in support of the sug- gested changes which, among other things, would make the National Champion- ship more than the sectional championship it is at present. Mr. Plant reviewed the activities of the past year and suggested that the various clubs do everything possible to promote tournaments during the season. The selection of courses for this year’s championships was left to the new execu- tive. There were a number of changes made in the Constitution and By-laws, most of them to elarify the clauses. The numberof directors was increased from twelve to fifteen, eight of whom must reside more than twenty miles from Toronto. The Open Championship of the Province, it was decided, shall now be open to amateurs and professionals outside of Ontario, the same as prevails in Quebec. The Directors for 1927 were elected as follows: Douglas M. Stuart, Barrie; John Lewis, Brantford; A. A. Adams, Hamilton ; Stuart M. Robertson, Kingston; C. Ross Somerville, London; George Jacobs, Oshawa; W. Watson, Sarnia; Gill Gardner, Brockville; Murray Stewart, Weston; Ralph Connable, Humber Val- 865 s f

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GREAT BRITAIN AND OVERSEAS Interesting Happenings on the Courses of England, Scotland, , Wales and the British Dependencies ESPONSIBILITY for damage served that in the case of the highroad caused by flying golf balls has or a public path alongside or across 4 arrested the interest of most golf course the liability was obvious. players of late, and that undue risks He gave judgment for the plaintiffs. must not be taken is clearly emphasized by a decision given at Westminster Jack Smith, who since his association County Court. Clayton Wagons, Lim- with the Wentworth Club has played ited, of Lincoln, sued L. H. Pell, of the a leading part in competitions ar- Guards’ Club, Brook-street, W.,- for ranged by the Guildford and District 30s., cost of repairing damage done to Golfing Alliance, was again prominent the windsereen of their motor-lorry by on Thursdayof last week, when in an a golf ball. Plaintiffs explainedthat a 18 holes medal event, on. the North point was raised which affected a large Hants course at Fleet, Smith, who, like number of people, users of the public the other professionals, was playing highway, and it had never been decided from the plus two mark, returned the before. Deputy Judge Ross-Brown ob- winning net score of 78. Second place

March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 867 was oceupied by George Dunean, also of Wentworth, who was two strokes be- hind Smith. ** ca The championship circulars just is- sued by the English Golf Union show that entries for the English County Championship, which will be playedat little Aston, near Birmingham, on April 25, will close with the secretary of the English Union at noon on April 11th. The championship, whichis open to all county unions, will be decided by medal playover 36 holes, the aggregate scores of four players counting. En- tries for the English (close) Amateur Championship will close on April 11th, and the championship will begin at Little Aston on April 26. The cham- pionship is restricted to the amateur LENEAGLES HOTEL is only a golfer who is either born in England, night’s sleep away from London, but the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, it’s a lifetime away from the noise and or is the son of parents one of whom dust and fret and grind of workaday existence. was bornin one of these countries. No Do the mountains call you? Gleneagles one who has played for Scotland, Ire- Hotel is backed by the Grampians— Ben land or Wales, or eompeted in the Venue, Ben Vorlich, Ben Lawers, Ben Ledi, Close Championships of these coun- Ben Lomond rear their mighty heads against the northern sky. tries since January 1, 1925, shall be Do you yearn for the softer beauty of the eligible. hill country? At Gleneagles the Ochil Hills *** melt into the horizon, fold after fold of Oxford University gained their first green and brown and heavenly blue. victory of the term when they defeated Do you long to rest beside quiet waters ? Royal Wimbledon, who were without There are lochs around Gleneagles, crystal clear and cradJed in the shadow of the several of their leading players, by 11 mountain peaks— Loch Katrine, Loch points to 4. Oxford led on the morn- Earn, Loch Leven, Loch Lomond. There ing foursomes by 3 games to 2, and won are rivers too, and laughing highland burns. all but two of the 10 singles. Owing Gleneagles is a great modern Hotel with to the late hour at which the match the tradition of service of the greatest Railway Companyin the World, a chefof started, some of the foursomes were distinction and a brilliant social life un- played over 14 holes, while others were equalled by the most exclusive country over only 11 holes. house party. There’s golf and tennis, co cd * shooting and fishing, motoring, swimming and dancing at Gleneagles Hotel in the Recently Miss Radcliffe Hall wrote heart of Scotland at the gateway to the an unusual letter to the ‘‘Daily Ex- Highlands. press,’’ entitled, ‘‘Why Girl Golfers The Hotel opens for the Shun Marriage.’’ Another lady golfer Season on April 14th. has replied as follows in ‘‘Golf [lus- trated’’: { ‘‘Ter statements seem to be most Gleneagles sweeping. Readers of the article may well ask what the author means by the Accommodation should be reserved early. Apply to the Resident Manager, Gleneagles Hatel, words ‘Girl Golfers.’ Does she mean Perthshire, Scotland. The Hotel is under the direction of Arthur Towle, Controller LMS girls who play golf habitually or those Hotel Services, London Midland & Scottish who are conspicuously good? If she Railway, St. Pancras, London, N.W.1. means the former, it would be very in- GLENEAGLES HOTEL teresting to know the facts on which PERTHSHIRE SCOTLAND she bases her statements. If, on the e

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which they play. Has she forgotten that golf balls possess a considerable amount of resilience? She appears to think they are madeof stone, and even

if they were of this hardness, how many girl golfers has Miss Radcliffe Hall met before coming to this sinister conelusion?”’

*** Miss Edith Leitch, who has just been married to Mr. Herbert Guedella, has been for some years a prominent figure Louis XIV Period in Jadies’ golf. One of the Jeaders in the Middlesex County team, Mrs. Gue- della represented England in the ladies’ international matches in 1908, Down through the years 1910, 1920, 1921, 1922. ,To be quite the personal letter has been the binding link in eandid, Mrs. Guedella has never done herself. justice in the Ladies’ Open the Chain of Friendship. Championship, having on no single occasion reached the last eight. Miss For. private correspondence Cecil Leitch, however, has more than use compensated for this singular omis- sion on the part of her eldest sister. Inclusive of her victories in 1914, 1920, 1921, 1926, Miss Cecil’ Leitch has / rench reached the Jast eight on no fewer than nine occasions. Another sister, too, Poa Oxganale Mrs. MacGregor Millar (nee Miss May Leitch), reached the last eight in 1912. ** *

According to Mr. T. A. Crombie other hand, she refers to the latter, her who recently made a trip through statements seem rather unwarranted, South Africa, the native caddies in the and I think she will find that the per- district of Bloomfontein are natural centage of married golfers compares born golfers. Their equipment con- most favourably with that of girls who sists of one club only, 1334 ozs. In play other games, Does Miss Radcliffe weight and 37 inches long, with the Hall find, with regard to environment, shaft made of 3/16 inch iron fencing that golf is played only on black winter wire looped at one end to form a han- days Is it never played on beautiful dle, which is covered with sacking to summer afternoons and evenings on provide a grip. Two and ahalf inches beautiful courses—conditions which of the business end of the shaft is then are conducive to romance? I would bent at a slightly obtuse angle, and recommend Miss Radcliffe Hall to ex- this is inserted into the head, a round amine some of the railway posters of steel tube, 34 in. in diameter and 334 such places as Le Touquet and Glen- in, long, and a carpenter’s nail 1s next eagles. Pretty though these are, the driven in between the wire and the actual beauty of the districts they tube as a wedge. As can be readily represent cannot be altogether con- imagined, the shaft 1s decidedly veyed by an artist’s brush. She admits whippy. In the New Year caddies that girl golfers may look attractive, competition one kinky haired youth by with the and we are very grateful to her for this name of Joseph, armed only concession, but we wonder how she weird club that they all use, made the a muine- arrived at the conclusion that they are remarkable score of 44 over as hard as the clubs and balls with hole course of 2,988 yards, bogey 38. March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 869

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* * * with using thearticle which they natur- The latest list of revised national ally excell in producing. George Dun- handicaps places Major C. O. Hezlet, can takes the view that sooner or later the use of steel shafts in Great Britain the Irish Amateur Champion, at 1, will be inevitable, owing to the in- and Oaptain G. N. C. Martin, another prominent Irish player, at 2. creasing shortage of suitable hickory. In that ease there will have to be a *** change of front on the part of the R. A golf ball driven from the last tee and, A., who until now have set their at Llandudno, Maesdu, Golf Club, faces against the introduction of steel struck a roek, rebounded, and struck as infringing the official decree re- the player in the mouth. Several garding the ‘‘accepted form and make’’ stitches were inserted at the Cottage of clubs. The evidence, so far as one Hospital. gathers, about the steel-shafted club, *** is that it confers no advantage in skill, Correspondence in some of the Scot- and should be considered only as an tish papers has established that the alternative, and a more durable one, mashie was probably first produeed in for wood. The ruling authorities are the early eighties at Hoylake by A. FP. always jealous, however, about con- Macfie, in conjunction with Jack serving the game and its traditions, Morris, the veteran Hoylake profes- and though the question of steel in sional. club manufacture has been talked of *** more than once, they have never coun- While England is importing large tenanced the change. Some people quantities of hickory for golf shafts, wonder why eane should not be used, one Birmingham firm reports having as it at any rate comes closely to the recently shipped 20,000 steel shafts to permissible material.

OLD “BLUE LAW” SFATUTE. INVOKED DESPATCHfrom Columbia, S. C., February 27th: **Century old ‘blue laws’ invoked in South Carolina for a ‘tight’ Sunday to-day resulted in the arrest of golfers in Greenville, as they went to the links in the face of Governor Richard’s orders to. the police to be on the alert for such violations. It was the State’s second ‘blue’ Sabbath and was more general in its effect than the first. Drug stores in principal cities were closed or catered solely to those purchasing medi- cines, while no gasoline filling stations were reported operating. Four men were, arrested on Greenville Golf Links. They were former solicitor Proctor A. Bonham, W. G. Perry, Jr., John Cushman and David Ferguson. They were released on their e n i A

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own recognizances, but when they started to resume play they were warned that it would result in their being locked up. Mr, Bonham, a former State Senator, and his companions then motored to Biltmore, N. ©., near Asheville, where they finished their game. All said they would fight the case in court. At Aiken, a resort town, police refused to allow newsboys to sell papers on the streets, but golf and polo were played with no arrests made. The usual number of players were on the Palmetto Club’s links for the afternoon rounds, while a foursome played on the Highland Park Hotel course. Pupils of a preparatory school engaged in a polo game there, but all the amusements were held outside the city limits of Aiken.’’

ANNUAL MEETING OF REGINA GOLF CLUB Prominent Western Organization Soon to Have a Fine, New Course—Mr. Gordon W. Forbes Elected President MI: GORDON W. FORBES was of the club’s fixed assets and without elected President of the Regina carrying into the accounts as assets the Golf Club at the annual meeting amount spent on course construction. last month. The vote was unanimous. For the five vacancies of the Board of Governors there were eleven nomin- ations. As a result of the subsequent vote, the following were elected: G. C. Holden, G. A. Mantle, J. R. Smith, P. S. Stewart and Alex. Reid. Chas. Willoughby was elected Honorary President. For the office of Captain, R. R. Goodale was chosen. G. H. Barr, K. C., the retiring Presi- dent, in his address, laid emphasis on the work that had been accomplished during the past year towards the con- struction of a new course. He acknowl- edged in this connection the courtesy and consideration of the city couneil in its treatment of the club when a request had been preferred for a lease on land adjacent to the course for the purpose of carrying out the plans of the archi- tect, Stanley Thompson, of Toronto. He gave the assurance that play would proceed in the current year with a Mr. Gordon W. Forbes, Prominent Golfer minimumof interruption by the oper- and Executive, is Elected President of the Regina Golf Club. ations on the new course. He referred feelingly to the loss the club had sus- Various other reports were pre- tained in the death of its Honorary sented by the chairmen of committees, President, the late J. W. Smith, and the work of construction being dealt paid his personal tribute to the quali- with in detail in a report prepared by ties of sportsmanship and good eitizen- W. G. Laird, and the club year being ship for which the late member had reviewed by the Secretary, S. Cookson. been noted. Mr. ‘Gordon Forbes, in taking the F. J. Wilson, Chairman of the fin- chair, referred to the problems con- e ance Committee, commented on the fronting the club in the current year. statement of accounts, showing a net He mentioned the question of the venue a surplus of assets of $10,640, pointing of the Western Canada Tournament, out that the result had been arrived at stating that the likelihood appeared to

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the responsibility of looking after that meeting. In view of the somewhat lim- ited accommodation which would pre- SEOXYL vail, in that case, owing to the non- A Physician’s prescription for completion of the Regina Club course SEASICKNESS and TRAVEL he suggested that members might exer- NAUSEA. Formula on package. cise a spirit of self-denial in connection Price $1.00 at Drug Stores or from with the meeting. They should not Dept. G, Seoxyl Sales, Toronto. only co-operate to the fullest extent

but some of the higher handicap men might forego entry in order that the death of J. W. Smith and its sympathy best facilities might be available to with his family. those who desired to enter from out- side points during the week of the Annual.fees at the Regina Club last event. year amounted to $7,806 in respect to The usual votes of thanks closed the men’s memberships and to $1,940) in meeting after discussion had taken respect to ladies. Locker rentals réal- place on the accounts and the question ized $378 and green fees netted $966.50, of a professional. A profit of $109.65 was made on the Bysilent vote the membership pres- catering during the season—all very ent recorded its sense of loss by the satisfactory figures.

THE PASSING OF MR. R. M. GRAY Prominent Toronto Banker, Golfer and Curler Plays ‘the Last Game of All,” Generally Mourned and Regretted HE passing of Mr. R. M. Gray, Ontario, and an outstanding golfer, the Er which has regretfully to be re- past few years, has worthily upheld corded this month, removes from the golfing traditions of the family. banking, social and sporting life an As a curler Mr. Gray had an unusual outstanding Torontonian. reputation, and was one of the first Born in Edinburgh, Seotland, in members of the old Granite Club. In 1847, the late Mr. Gray come to Canada his younger days he wonconsiderable at the age of 13 when his family moved repute as a lacrosse player. For some from his native country. five years he was associated with the He entered the service of the Domin- old Toronto Lacrosse Club, ion Bank and for 52 years was in its The late Mr. Gray was an interested service. He was manager of the Queen and active member of the York Pion- and Sherbourne Street Branch of that eers and a member of St. James’ bank for a numberof years priorto the Square United Church. Deceased was war. He retired during the war, being a widower, his wife, Mrs. Jessie Gray, superannuated. having predeceased him a year ago. He was one of the original members Ile is survived by one daughter, Miss of the Rosedale Golf and always an Jessie Gray, living at home, and three ardent golfer from his earliest days. sons, W. S. Gray, R. M. Gray, and A, The Royal and Ancient game in Tor- G. Gray, all of Toronto. To them the onto and District owes very much to sincere sympathy offriends throughout him, as he was a keen and excellent Ontario will go out, in which sentiment player. Mr. R. M. Gray, Jr., of Rose- the Editor of the ‘‘Canadian Golfer’’ dale, ex-Amateur Golf Champion of begs leave to be associated,

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ROSEDALE HAS RECORD YEAR Financial and Other Statements for 1926 Most Encouraging—Mr. Thomas Reid, Prominent Torontonian, Elected President of the Club HE 34th annual meeting of the The new President of Rosedale is an AS Rosedale Golf Club was held at exceedingly well known resident of the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Toronto. He is a leading barrister of and was largely attended. The mem- the Queen City, head of the firm of bers of this outstanding club as usual listened to most interesting and satis- factory reports. The President, Mr. ©. D. Schurman, in the course of his report stated: ‘‘Operating expenditure for the year has been kept within income and the cash position continues to be satisfactory. Your Directors record with the deepest re- gret the passing during 1926 of the following members: H. C. Anderson, W. H. Grant, R. L. Johnstone, T. B. Romeyn, H. W. Tisdall.’’ Annual fees accounted for $42,631 of the income, whilst the visitors’ green fees amounted to the substantial sum of $5,219. The sales of the Dining Room totalled $19,726, showing a profit of $401. Rosedale is one of the best managed and best run clubs in Ontario, with a large and representative membership. Both course and elub house and build- ings are always kept right up ‘‘to con- cert pitch.’ Mr. Thomas Reid, Prominent in Legal and Col. A. G. Gooderham, BE. B. Thomp- Other Circles, in Toronto, who is Rose- son and W. C. MacAgy were elected dale’s New President. directors to fill the vacancies caused by the completion of terms of C. B. Schur- Reid, Wright, McMillan & Co., and is man, the retiring President; R. M. also actively identified with manylead- Gray, Jr., and J. Sale, Jr. The other ing financial and commercial interests, members of the Board are: Thomas including the Office Specialty and Reid, who was later elected President; Manufacturing Co., of which he is Vice- Dr. Adam Beatty, F. R. MacKelean, President. He will be a worthy suc- Murray White, V. A. Withers and J. cessor to many prominent and able D. Fraser.. C. W. Defoe was elected men who have occupied in the past, the Captain, J. H. Proctor, Vice-Captain. Presidential chair at Rosedale. FORT FRANCES “GETS INTO THE GAME”

ND still the new clubs come. Oneofthe latest to be established in Ontario is that of the Rainy Lake Golf and Country Club, Ltd., Fort Frances, Ont., which was only launched last Fall, but anticipates having its 9-hole course in play this season. The links are advantageously situated about a mile and a half east of Fort Frances, on the shore of Rainy Lake, and at the present time are under construction. ‘“The clearing has been practically all done,” writes the Secretary, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, of the J. A. Mathieu Co., Ltd., lumber manu- facturers, Rainy Lake, ‘‘and we expect to have the course in fairly good shape by the middle of next August. Wearealso building a very nice log club house this year, and are equipping it upto date.’’ 872 March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 873

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The officers of the club are: President, J. A. Mathieu; Vice-President, C. Rk. Fitch ; Seeretary, A. J. Mathieu; Treasurer, H. BH. Marr. Otherdirectors, G. G. Baeker, M. A. Malone, R. C. Monroe, W. T. Russell, G. V. Pearce. Here’s good luck to the Rainy Lake Golf and Country Club. It is ably officered and cannot help but be a suecess. The Royal and Ancient game is cer- tainly spreading its tentacles throughout both Old and New Ontario.

NEWS OF THE MIDDLE WEST Annual! Meetings Occupy Western Golfers—Robert Jacob is Elmhurst Presi- dent—G. E. Hunter Leads Winnipeg Club—E. H. Macklin Elected at Pine Ridge and T. J. Lytle at Assiniboine

Rees President C. E, Har- decided at the annual meeting to limit vey occupied the chair at a very membership of this club to two hundred representative meeting of the and fifty members. The club occupies members of Elmhurst held at the Royal a sound position with the golfing fra- Alexandra hotel at Winnipeg. The ternity as they at present hold the in- reports presented by Mr. Harvey and terclub championship, and the pros- the various Chairmen were of a most pects point to a banner year in 1927. satisfactory nature and sounded a The six retiring governors were. re- strong note of optimism for 1927. elected for another term of two years, The membership at Elmhurst have and the following officers will direct been very active this year, and it was the activities of the elub: President,

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with it playing privileges for a mem-

ber’s wife and family, if the latter HOTEL LENOX were of an age to qualify for junior membership. ‘““We believe that this will prove very popular not only with our present members but with a Jarge number of golfers in Winnipeg,’’ said President Hunter after the meeting. He pointed out that to-day with the increasing popularity of golf there were many cases where the entire family werear- dent devotees of the ancient and hon- orable game. Bythis new ruling every Hotel LENOX combines cheery surround- member’s wife will have playing priv- ings and homelike comfort with all the conveniences of a modern, fireproof hotel. ileges over the course, and as well his Quietly situated, but convenient, to shops, children, under 21 years of age. clubs and theatres. Not too large for per- sonal attention to guests—250 rooms, all with *** outside exposure. Club meals served at moderate prices, in The Directors of the Portage Golf addition to the regular a-la-carte service. Frequent train and trolley service puts you Club, of Portage La Prairie, reported in easy reach of Niagara Falls, 22 miles dis- a very satisfactory season in 1926, tant. ‘| Special taxi service to the hotel—ask the though playing conditions and rev- Van Dyke agent at the station. Rates: enue were somewhat impaired owing Single Rooms—$2Z,00 to $5.00 per day to continued periods of unfavourable Double Rooms—$3.00 to $7.00 per day On the Empire and Great Lakes Tours. weather. The following officers were Write for FREE Road Guides, Maps elected: President, Dr. H. J. Hassard ; and Hotel Booklet, Vice-President, Dr. N. S. Bailey ; Trea- surer, J. H. Chaseley; Secretary, D. HOTEL LENOX Alexander; Directors, D. MeKillop, J. North St., just west of Delaware. H. Chaseley, Dr. Hassard, G. R. Dewar, BUFFALO, N. Y. S. Whitaker, D. Alexander, S. M. Mac- CLARENCE A. MINER,President.

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* * * Robert Jacob; Vice-President, O. L. BE. H. Macklin was elected President Lightcap; Secretary-Treasurer, J. A. of the Pine Ridge Golf Club, of Winni- MeCulloch. peg, for the coming year at a meeting *** of the membership. George Galt was Gordon E. Hunter was re-elected the choice for Honorary President, and President of the Winnipeg Golf Club James R. Murray for Vice-President. at the inaugural meeting of the new F. J. Boulton and Glen C. McDonald Board of Governors. Other officers were returned to office as Treasurer elected were: Hon. President, Manlius and Secretary, respectively. In addi- Bull; Vice-President, C. L. MeLaugh- tion to the above, C. C. Fields, Dr. W. lin; Hon. Secretary-Treasurer, B. W. H. Reid, Frank O. Fowler, W. R. Thompson, and the following commit- Bawlf, R. J. MeBuckin and J. M. de C. tee chairmen: Green, W. Reynolds; O’Grady were appointed to the Board. Grounds, Hon. Thos. Johnson; House, Of these Messrs. Fowler, MeGuckin W. P. Over; Match, S. Trewhitt; and O’Grady were elected as new mem- Finance, B. W. Thompson; Member- bers. ship, Dr. Ainley; Roads, D. J. Wright. A report from the committee work- Dues for the coming year were fixed ing on the new water system for the at $65, with an entrance fee of $50 on fairways was submitted, and it was de- applications received after Feb. Ist, cided to proceed with the work in the 1927. With a viewto developing still spring. Provision for non-residents better club spirit, it was decided that association membership at reduced fees membershi p in the club should carry was made, and a vote of thanks to the March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 875

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a Green Committee for its valuable ser- The annual general meeting of the vices was passed. W. R. (Billy) Reith, shareholders of the Assiniboine Golf m

a veteran ‘‘Old Country’’ pro has been Club, of Winnipeg, was held at the e appointed professional for the coming Marlborough Hotel when reports ofthe season and his experience and recog- various committees were submitted and n nized ability should prove a decided officers elected for the ensuing season. acquisition to the Pine Ridge Club. The reports show the club to be in a * % * very thriving condition. A despatch from Portage La Prairie : The following Directors and Officers were appointed: Directors, T. J. Lytle, ‘At the annual meeting of the Ladies’ Golf Club, the Treasurer’s report showed a G. R. Mackey, H. A. Mackey, W. B. substantial bank balance. Last year the club Thompson, D. N. Arnott, W. T. Thom- became affiliated with the Canadian Ladies’ son, B. C. Galbraith, R. E. Ford and C. Golf Union. Hl. Shannon. President, T. J. Lytle; Mrs. C. A. West gave a report of the an- Vice-President, G. R. Mackey; Seere- nual meeting of the Manitoba Branch of the C. L. G. U. held in Winnipeg. tary-Treasurer, W. /B. Thompson; The following officers were elected for Green Committee, G. R. Mackey, Chair- the ensuing year: President, Mrs. J. H. man, with W. T. Thomson and D. N. Chaseley; Vice-President, Mrs. W. R. Grieve; Arnott; Finance Committee, B. C. Gal- Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Mutch; Match Committee, Mrs. Liddle, Miss Hills; Member- braith, Chairman, with R. EB. Ford and ship Committee, Miss Venard (convener), W. B. Thomson; Sports Committee, C. Mrs. Mutch, Mrs. Liddle; Social and Refresh- H. Shannon, Chairman, with R. EL ment, Mrs. McKinnon (convener), Mrs. LLove- Ford and H. Arkle; House Committee, lock, Mrs. F. L. Newman, Mrs. Colwill, Miss H. A. Mackey, Chairman, with B. C. Vennard; delegate to the C. L. G. U., Mrs. Chaseley.’’ Galbraith and D. N. Arnott. “THE ORIENTAL MENANCE” (By A. Lytle, Sporting Editor, Vancouver ‘Sun’’). UNDERSTAND something akin to consternation was registered by the local U golf professionals as they met for their weekly exchauge of chatter on Hastings street yesterday. Understand this consternation is spreading around Troon, over Muirfield and along the shores of the Firth of Forth. To say nothing of gloom wherever Scottish golf professionals foregather. Jimmy Huishit was, I believe, who attended with fire in his eye and a elip- ping in his hand: ““Wull ye speer at yon?’’ he cried to the Duthies, the Blacks, the Sheppards and the Aytons. “Yon’’ being a clipping from a newspaper recording the promotion of a Chinese youth in California from: caddie to professional. “Och aye,’’ chorused the others mournfully, ‘‘yon’s a terrible thing, forbye.”’ ““This,’’? proceeded Mr. Huish, waving the clipping about, ‘‘is takin’ the verra scones from the mouths of the Scots bairnies.”’ ‘““Gin ye lopk at the mornin’s paper,’’ interjected Davie Black softly, ‘‘ye’ll see where a Japanese gowfer shot twa holes in yin. Talk aboot the Yellow Peril; it’s invaded the gowf links the noo, 1’m thinkin’.’’ Alex Duthie drewa horrible picture of a Chinese named Ah Sing or Sing Yip invading the Old Country and carrying off the British Open before the very eyes of the Scots. After that, naturally the demand from American courses will be for Celestial professionals because none but the best need apply over there. But this last invasion ofthe rights of the Scots will not be treated with the leniency characteristic of the race, The fiery cross, it is understood, is even now being rushed the length and breadth of Scotland. The MeTavishes, the McDougalls, the MacGregors and the NacNabs are rallying and recruits for the war in China will never again, be hard to secure. “Tf yon continues,’’ Mr. Huish warned finally, ‘‘whaur’s the future for the Scottish bairn? AU behint him. If someyin' will start a wee bit colleetion for the Chinese executioners so busy around Shanghai I hae na doot the Scots will gie many a bawbee. . ““Yon’s no a close race when the cause is worthy.’’

CLUB HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE HEclub house of the Beach Grove Country Club, six miles from Windsor, i Riverside Drive, Riverside, and one of the most artistie club buildings in Ontario, was destroyed by fire on Saturday, February 26th. Efforts of Riverside and Tecumseh Fire Departments failed to check the flames, which originated from an overheated furnace pipe in the basement. The loss on club house, furniture and equipment was $100,000, according to an estimate of J. H. Cobourn, Seeretary, with insurance of only $60,000. The elub house was of frame construction, one story in height. Considerable furniture and personal belongings of the family of the manager, Major Blackburn, who resided on the premises,

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were saved. Secretary Coburn stated that immediate plans would be made to finance and build a new club house. The structure destroyed was erected in 1921, and was very complete in every detail. The Beach Grove Club has a large and influential membership of residents of Windsor, Walkerville, Ford and Detroit. Major Blackburn, the Manager, writes the ‘‘Canadian Golfer’’ ** Present reconstruction plans are progressing very favourably, and it is the intention to erect a much more extensive and improved club house on the same site.’’

MISS PAGET WINS BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP Mic HELEN PAGET, the clever young player from The Royal Ottawa Golf Club, is the 1927 Lady Champion of Bermuda, defeating in the final, the finished Scottish player, Miss Aileen Pattison, who annexed the event Jast year. The Scottish girl was rather fancied ‘‘to repeat,’’ but Miss Helen, playing superior golf, eventually won

out after a gruelling 18 holes, in the morning, she establishing an early lead in the afternoon, and was subse- quently never again headed. Miss Paget is a credit to Canadian Womans’ golfdom. Forthe last five years she has been very much in the spot-light. As a very young girl she reached in 1922 the final in the Can adian Ladies’ Close Championship at Lambton, where she was eliminated rather decisively by the much older and more experienced and_ brilliant Hamiltonian, Mrs. Gordon Ferrie (then Mrs. Hope Gibson). After that she always figured well up in the major events and in 1925 camede- cisively into her own, when she won the Canadian Close Championship, accounting in the final for no less a renowned Champion than Miss Ada Mackenzie, of Toronto. Last year she won the Quebee Ladies’ Cham- plonship and was also runner-up in both the close and Open Lady Cham- pionships, of Canada, Miss Mackenzie taking her revenge for 1925 by win- ning both these events. On her record piss Helen Paget, Royal Ottawa Golf Club, the Ottawa representative must be Winner of the Bermuda Ladies’ Cham- ranked in second place amongst the pionship. Jady golfers of the Dominion. She is young, gets a Jong and sweet tee-shot, handles her irons with crispness and pre- cision and should go far in all major events in 1927. The newly crowned Lady Champion of Bermuda ‘‘will want watching’’ this coming season. She has glorious youth on her side, and a well balanced game in her bag. Canadian lady players, by the way, seem to have a penchant for winning the Bermuda Championship. This is the fourth time that they have annexed chief honours. In 1923 Miss Willo Gage, of the Lambton Golf Club, won the event. In 1924 Miss Sybil Kennedy, of The Royal Montreal, and in 1925 Mrs. Ross, of The Royal Ottawa—quite an imposing showing for the Dominion. IN AND ROUND THE CLUB HOUSE Interesting Happenings on the Courses of Canada, Great Britain and the United States.

Hugh Logan, professional of the South Atlantie Championship at Or- Cobourg Golf Club, has recently re- mond Beach, Fla., last month. She was turned from a visit to Seotland. He defeated at Match play by Mrs. F.M. bas brought back with him some fine Sloan, of Chicago, 3 and 2. examples of his work in ‘‘irons’’ which * * x will unquestionably meet with a ready The St. Mungo Manufacturing Co., sale this coming season. Ltd., of Glasgow, Scotland, famous ** * manufacturers for many years of golf Mrs. Melvin Jones, of Chicago, won balls, announce this season a wonder- the annual Pebble Beach golf cham- ful new ball which they have appro- pionship for women at Del Monte, priately named ‘‘The Birdie.’’ The Calif., defeating Miss Marion Hollins, firm guarantees the durability of the of New York, four times title holder, cover of this ball to last for five rounds im a spectacular match. but good for ten, and no golfer could

** * ask for a better guarantee than this. Despatch from Augusta, Ga. : The wholesale Canadian distributing Mr. o. D. Best won the Match Play agents for this great golf ball, which Tournament at Forrest. Hills, defeating Mr. really does help golfers to do holes in Huter two and one, The winner and run- ‘‘birdies’’ or one under par, are: H. G. ner-up played consistent golf during the Spurgeon, 204 Travellers’ Bldg., Win- whole week and the finals were a hard nipeg; Norman Jessiman & Co., Suite match, Best winning on the seventeenth 221, 509 Richards Street, Vancouver; green, Mr. W. F. Cockshutt, ex- M. P., Potter & Co., 11 Wellington Street Brantford, Ontario, defeated Mr. W. F. Hight.in the second sixteen. This was also East, Toronto.; W. Claire Shaw & Co., a very interesting match and hard fought 137 McGill Street, Montreal, and W. all the way through.’’ H. Thorne & Co., St. John, N. B. “‘The *** Birdie’’—the ideal ball to have in-your bag this coming season, is made in a Mrs. ©. C. Ronalds, of Montreal, a new marking ‘‘Hexagon Mesh,’’ and well known member of the Mount in the ‘‘Concave Mesh Marking.’’ Off Bruno Golf Club, qualified in the iron clubs the ‘‘Birdie’’ is particularly fascinating and is ‘‘par’’ excellence for putting.

Charles Dickens * * *% It is expected that the new 18-hole ate his last dinner away from home at Ye olde course of the Sherbrooke Golf and . Cock Tavern. He was Country Club, Sherbrooke, Que., will attached to the place as be opened for play this season. Much much by its memorable money has been spent on course con- struction. The newly seeded greens past as its versatile menus. and fairways have wintered exceed- When in London (The Seat of the Empire) Dine at ingly well. *** We Olde Cock Tavern “Bobby’’ Cruickshank, the wee 22, FLEET STREET, LONDON, England Seot who has had such a brilliant win- Established in 1549, a good deal of the ter record in tournaments, is greatly original furnishings are still preserved fancied by the experts to win the U.S FORE—Mr. G. W. Wright, the Proprietor, especi- ally will appreciate a visit from Canadian and Open this year. They point out, says, Golfers. They will be made heartily welcome. The best meals and wines and spirits in London are “The American Golfer,’’ that before served at “Ye Olde Cock Tavern,’ and at the most Jock Hutchison went over and won the reasonable rates. British Open in 1921 he had swept the 878

March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 879 southern winter schedule, and also that Gene Sarazen had a similarly brilliant WHITE SULPHUR winter record before he won the Open title at Skokie. Who knows? “THE GARDENof ALLAH” *** FOR GOLFERS The Perey Barrett Fund for the widow and children now amounts to nearly the $3,000 mark. The money will be handled for investment by a strong committee of Toronto golfers. The Committee will be pleased to seeure further contributions. ** * Major Wilson, President of the Ham- ton Golf and Country Club; Mr. H. Two thousand feet up in the cool M. Patterson and two or three other ozone—three unsurpassed golf courses— prominent Hamiltonians, left this glorious breezes and velvet verdure month for Honolala. They intend —frequent tournaments. Fine casino, tennis, mountain bridle whilst there, to play the interesting trails, swimming pool, celebrated baths golf courses on the Island. and a world famous hotei.

*** Write for special summer rates. Tom Fernie was presented by the Turnberry Club with a wristlet watch THE GREENBRIER and a handsome cheque in recognition WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS ~ W VIRGINIA of sixteen years’ valuable service. THORNTONLEWIS, FRED STERRY, HARRY TAIT. Fernie has been appointed the new PRESIDENT MANAGING DIRECTOR MANAGER professional to the Royal Lytham and W.S.S. Water for your morning draught.

St. Annes Club. James McDowall, of Prestwick, succeeds Fernie at Turn- follows: $3,000 to the winner, $2,500 berry. for the runner-up and the balance *** among the first fifty. Mrs. Mudqueen, of Toronto (the for- ** & mer Miss Sydney Pepler), has added Mr. R. C. MacDonald in the ‘‘ Metro- the Belleair Women’s Championship politan Golfer”? thus places the best to her manyothertitles. She defeated fifteen golf courses in the United in the final Mrs. Caleb F. Fox, of States : Philadelphia, who at sixty-six years of 1, Pine Valley; 2, Lido; 3, National; age is still capable of playing cham- 4, Winged Foot; 5, Inwood ; 6, Garden pionship golf. Mrs. Fox had a three- City Golf; 7, Baltusrol; 8, Engineers; hole lead at the end of 3 holes, but then 9, Belleair; 10, Saranac Inn; 11, Lake’ r

e the strain started to tell, Mrs. Mul- Champlain; 12, Siwanoy; 13, Pine- c queen worn the next three holes in suc- hurst, No, 2; 14, Wolf Hollow; 15, cession to square the match and put Wykagyl. the decision up to the outcome at the me *% We home hole. Here Mrs. Fox had two A correspondent writes, asking how putts from fifteen feet for the half, the golf courses are managed at St. looked up, was short and so lost the Andrews, Scotland, where the British match. Open Championship is to be held next R *** July. The courses maintained at the A $10,000 Southern Open at At- sole expense of the Royal and Aneient lanta, Georgia, is being planned for the Club are the Old Course (over which week of April 18th. The tournament the Open will be played), and the New will be held at the East Lake Country Course. The Old Course has been in

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Telegraphic and Cable Address ‘‘Rizcarlton”’ meeting were the election of two of the members of the club to honorary life membership, Mrs. E. W. Whittington,

for winning the Ontario Ladies’ Cham- Eden Course and the Jubilee Course pionship, and Mr. R. E. Young, in ap- are kept up by the Town Council of St. preciation of his services as honorary Andrews. secretary for the past six years. The *** election of directors resulted as fol- The death is announced in London of lows: E. T. Lightbourn, A. H. Light- the celebrated advocate, Sir Edward bourn, W. R. Ostrom, R. E. Young, Marshall-Hall. Sir Edward was a very S. H. Brown, G. N. Molesworth, E. 8. keen and a very good golfer. He was Glasseo, H. L. Read, J. A. Gairdner, Captain of the Bar Golfing Soeiety in A. B. Taylor, G. S. Furness, W. M. 1913. At Deal in 1903 he was runner- Cox, C. 8. Taylor and W. B. Puckett. up in the Bar Tournament to Mr. G. At a subsequent meeting of the direct- M. T. Hildgard, K. C., and in 1904 ors the following officers and commit- and 1909 he won the Bar’s bronze tees were elected : medal. President—E. T. Lightbourn (vre- ** * elected). Vice-President, W. R. Os- There is a decided trend to Gradu- trom. Honorary Treasurer, H. L. Read. ated Irons. Players have learned that Honorary Secretary, R. E. Young. perfectly Graduated [rons will help The following were the prize win- their game and the mediocre and less ners in 1926: advanced players also find they have a President’s Trophy, elub champion- distinct advantage over ordinary irons. ship, unfinished. Final between B. E. In fact, the golfing world is going to T. Ellis, present holder, and Chris.

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Armstrong, will be deeided early next season. W. M. Cox Trophy, handicap, won by E. S. Glassco. C.S. Furness CANADIAN GOLFERS Trophy, flag competition, won by Ban- field Taylor. Ladies’ Championship, VISITING ENGLAND won by Mrs. J. A. Gairdner ; runner-up Mrs. Chas. Cox. Second Flight, won will find a welcome awaiting them at by Miss Daisy Molesworth. Consola- tion, won by Miss 8S. M. Cameron. E. ALLWEATHER S. Glassco Trophy, won by Mrs. J. S. GOLF PRAGTICE Williams. W. C. Bell’s prize, won by Melbury, Road Miss Agnes Robertson. Kensington, London, W.14 ***

The Aga Khan, says ‘‘Golf Illus- FE 18-hole Putting Course: trated’’ has taken up golf seriously. He motors over from Nice to Cagnes two 18-hole Approaching Course: or three times a week and plays with Full-Shot Practice Gassiat, the professional from Chan- over open ground tilly, who has been specially employed Expert Professional Instructors: by His Highness to teach him the game. *** High-grade Club-making: George J. Voight, Washington, D.C., added the Palm Beach Golf Champion- “The Real Thing in ship to his string of reeent suecesses in the Heart of London’”’ defeating Harvey Shaffer, New York, 11 and 10, over the Palm Beach Coun- Booklet and full details try Club course, Palm Beaeh, Fla. post-free on application * * *

Sensational putting, including nine one-putt greens on the morning round, well-placed irons and wood shots won the punches home. Carrick also displayed faster footwork, as a result of which the for William Burke, Clearwater caddie- middy lost much. ground in wild swinging. master, the 72-hole Central Florida The Canadian had him in a pretty bad way Open Golf Championship, played over in the second round, but the tar was game, the Sanford Country Club course, San- and came back fighting mad for the final round, only to take another hard lacing. Car- ford, Fla. Burke had a total of 290. rick got the decision by a good margin.’’ * ** * * * ‘Don’? Carrick, Ontario Amateur A. J. Miles, of the Merton Park Club, Golf Champion, and ex-Canadian Ama- London, S. W., writing to the ‘‘Can- teur Champion, this month added an- adian Golfer,’’ renewing his advertise- other sporting trophy to his belt when ment in the Magazine for the coming representing Toronto University in season, writes: the heavyweight boxing class he de- ‘We are having a lot of rain just now and feated the representative of the famous mgst of the courses round London are heavy. So far I havent seen a steel-shaft club in United States Naval Academy, Annap- any player’s bag, but I knowa lot of golfers olis, Md. This is Carrick’s third win would like to use them and I think before against the pick of the U. S. Naval and very long they will be permitted here the same Military Colleges heavyweight boxers. as in Canada and the States. Kind regards In its report of the bout ‘‘The Wash- to you and all my kind Canadian friends.’’ * ” * ington Post’’ stated: “Webb, Navy mentor, made a last-minute Encouraging reports were submitted change for the heavyweight mill. Coleman at the fifth annual meeting of the Bur- originally was booked to go against Carrick, lington Golf and Country Club, held Intercollegiate heavyweight champion of Can- in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, ada. Webb used King, a somewhat heavier middy, instead. King found Carrick entirely Hamilton, March 7th. Assets were at- too clever in handling the mitts and driving nounced at $209,497. including

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year. They were won as follows: E. W. Bruce handieap won by Ross Tarl- ton; Johnson Century Club, won by Gordon Hutton; Dr. Robertson Cups for the best seores made by juniors for gross and handicap, won by Harvey Somerville and Fred Howe, Jr.; John- son Cup, won by A. Dorman; the Wat- son Father and Son Cup, won by Sam AV i n “TheLand of the Sky” and Harry Sommerville, the runners- = Oneof those up being Robert and Robson Hunter. rf “wholly sat- * ** isfying’ The Director’s meeting of the Big places found Bay Point Golf and Country Club was once in a held at the home of F. H. Gooch, 120 while and never for- Crescent Road, Toronto, this month. gotten; perfect service, The President, Mr. Justice Lennox, concentrated comfort. was in the chair and the following Perfect Golf in a Directors were present: Mr. F. H. Gooch (Vice-President), Mr. W. Pep- Perfect Climate pall, Mr. Ernest Legge, Mr. Ross Shep- Three Superb Courses pard, Mr. James Moir and Mr. A. H. Bailhe (Secretary). Activities for the Open all the Year - Write for Baoklet Summer season were considered, and ALBERT H. MALONE,Lessee and Mgr. the members were unanimous in decid- In America-~ An EnglishJan’ ing to have the course fit for play by Ea TD May 24. Tenders for looking after the greens were read and discussed, and

it was decided to take these up at an- other meeting to be held shortly, in $125,000 in real estate and $55,000 in order that work might be started at the construction and equipment of the earliest possible date. It was an- course. There are 214 members and nounced that much work had been fees amounted to $32,102.56. The hbal- done last Fall on the new greens and ance on the year’s operations totalled that seeding and sodding would be $6,296.53. Officers were elected as done as soon as weather permits. The follows: W. J. Southam, President; W. directors decided to launch a new J. Westaway, Vice-President; R. C. drive for members among the cottage Ripley, Seeond Vice-President; Direc- owners and tenants. The excellent tors, L. M. Appleford, N. 8. Braden, R. financial condition of the club came Hi. Foster, Col. B. O. Hooper, Col. L. in for much praise, and credit was H. Millen, J. J. MacKay, Dr. J. W. Me- given to the Secretary, Mr. Baillie, for Nichol, F. W.-Paulin, M. C. Smith, S. his careful supervision of expenditures. W. Somerville, C. C. Thomson, F. W. Watson, M. D. Warner, Captain; J. A. * * * W. Brown, Viee-Captain. The Bur- The Ladies’ Section of the Toronto lington Golf and Country Club has one Golf Club held their thirty-second an- of the most beautiful courses in On- nual meeting March 7th, when the re- tario. It has few, if any, equals. Dur- ports of the officers and committees ing the annual meeting, the presenta- were received, these indicating that the tion of prizes was made by Dr. R. A. 1926 season was a most successful one. Robertson, the Captain of the Club last The following members of the commuit-

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tee retired: Mrs) R. C. H. Cassels, Mrs.

Vietor Sifton and Mrs. Larrett Smith, and Miss Elizabeth Laidlaw, Mrs. Campbell Reaves and Mrs. M. K. Rowe were elected to fill the vacancies. The remainder of the committee includes Mrs. George Cassels, Miss Miriam Emsley, Mrs. George Evans, Mrs. Kas- par Fraser, Miss Margaret Laird and Miss Blair Burrows.

cd * * Lex Robson, the Weston Club’s pro- fessional is conducting a very suecess- ful Winter School at Hart House, Tor- onto. The classes are held every Mon- day and Thursday, between 7 and 9 o’elock, with an average attendance of some forty collegians.

*** } The A. B. Seott Co., of Fairmont, W. Y., are placing on sale this spring a very desirable Putting Box device which should prove a great help to every golfer desirous of improving his game. *** Mr. W. J. Appleyard, Secretary of the Dunnville Golf and Country Club, which has a very interesting courseat Dunnville, Ontario, writes: “You might be interested to know that on — February 12th, our Pro., Wm. Gunn, and Mr. FOR MEN AND WOMEN B. L. Edgecombe, played a round of golf, and on Sunday, February 13th, Mr. J. A Burns, Mr. J. M. Bennett, Mr. N. W. Ben- Every player

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884 CANADIAN GOLFER Vol. 12, -No..13 changes at the Wascana Country Club and a mine-hole course, the ‘‘Gyro,’’ opened last Fall,-Regina, as a golf city, is going right ahead. Have been running a sehool in the Tareyton T. Eaton’s stcre here for two months now Londo n Cigar ettes and have some very promising pupils.’’ *% ** Jack Vernon, the popular profes- sional of the Kenora Golf and Country Club, Kenora, Ontario, is spending the winter months in California. He writes from Pasadena: ‘‘This is a wonderful golfing country. The courses are fine and the new Bent they are using certainly makes for wonderful putting greens,’’ “There's somethi * * * about them The death occurred recently in Tor- youll like” onto of Mr. C. C. Baker, a valued mem- ber of the Mississauga Golf Club. His 20 fr355° passing is greatly mourned bya large T38 circle of golfing and other friends. ** * That very representative firm, The Tareyton Office Specialty Mfg. Co., Ltd., of LONDON Newmarket, Ontario, with branches in SMOKING MIX TURE all the principal cities of the Dominion, is manufacturing a fine line of ‘‘New- Steel Lockers, which will be found par- Association ; Mrs . Dave Gaut, Women’s ticularly appropriate for golf club S G A outhern olf ssociation. locker rooms. Clubs requiring lockers ** x this season cannot possibly do better Reg. J. Batley, son of James B. Bat- than get quotations from The Office ley, the celebrated golf club manufac- Specialty Mfg. Co., Ltd., at the factory, turer and English International golfer, Newmarket, or the branches at Toronto, and a nephew of Alfred Miles, for- Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, merly professional of the Mississauga Hamilton, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary Golf Club, Toronto, sailed for Canada and Vancouver. on the S. 8S. Melita on March 17th. He e ** is an outstanding young professional, The decision of the Golfing Union of and will be a decided addition to golf Treland to inaugurate this year an in Canada. Irish Open Championship with a prize ** * fund of £750 adds a first-class contest T. Ross, of the Wasecana Country to the long list of great events in Great Club, Regina, who spent a couple of Britain. The Professional Golfers’ months in Toronto last Fall, has re- Association has promised substantial turned to Regina. He writes from support and an entry of one hundred there under recent date: players from England has been ‘“Things are looking bright here for an assured. The courage and enterprise early start this year, as the snow is going of Irish golfers are to be commended; away nicely and from what I can see and the new championship will stir inter- hear, there is going to be more golf played in Regina this year than ever. With the national interest, it will vivify the game Regina Club re-conditioned and quite a few amongst Irishmen, who can distinguish

The 1927 edition of the Rules will be issued April Ist. Revised and corrected to date. Single copies 25c; 100 or more, 20c per copy; 500 or more, 15c. Every club should have a supply.. For sale by “CANADIAN GOLFER,” Brantford, Ontario. Send in your orders early. Edition is limited. March, 1927 CANADIAN GOLFER 885 themselves in every field of sport, whether it is one of dangeror of skill, and the Professional Golfers’ Associa- tion are rendering service to the de- velopment of the game by arranging for a representative entry of their members to the championship, whichis to be inaugurated at Portmarnock. * * * Vifteen students competedto fill the five vacancies on the University of Toronto Directorate this month. Among those chosen was Mr. ‘‘Don’’ Carrick the famous young golfer, boxer When you visit the and football player. Metropolis of England * #1 * The best hotel for Canadian golfers is the Despatch from London, March 15th: ““Miss Joyce Wethered, former British HOTEL-RUSSELE woman golf champion, made a successful re- turn to the competitive game to-day at Ad- RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON dington in the London ladies’ foursome Pleasant Location facing the Square. tournament. Mid-way between the City and West End. With Mrs. Kennedy as her partner, Miss Wethered won a hard-fought match against Fine Winter Garden—Orchestra Daily. Miss Purling and Mrs. Glen by one hole.’’ Comfortable Reading and Business Rooms. * ** Bedrooms with Hot and Cold Running Waier. Communicating Bathrooms. A despatch from London, Mareh 15, says: MODERATE TERMS FOR FIRST CLASS HOTEL ‘‘Abe Mitchell will captain the team of Write for Booklet, mentioning this paper. nine British professional golfers which will sail for the United States May 21 to play in the Open Championship tournament and also defend the Rydher Cup. G. A. Philpot, of the title, is the only player given one ““Golf INustrated,’’ will manage the team.’ stroke. On the two mark are John G. *** Anderson, the French Amateur Cham- At the annual meeting of the Little pion, and Richard A. Jones, Jr. River Golf Club, Ltd., one of the pro- Lauren Upson, the former Collegiate gressive clubs of the Windsor District, star, who has twice taken part in Can- the following officers were elected: adian Amateur Championships, 1s President, A. Barran; Vice-President, rated with two others at three. There Wm. Crawford; Manager-Secretary, S. are a large number of handicap four W. Thorn; Captain, D. Teskey; Vice- and five players. Captain, F. J. Kilpatrick; Green Com- %% Pn — mittee, M. E. Pritchard, Chairman; A. The fotal gate receipts in the recent D. Harris, A. J. McLean, H. J. Lam- Hagen-Sarazen 72-hole match won so phier, F. Batters. The excellent an- decisively by Hagen, amounted to the nual financial report shows a satisfae- tidy little sum of $6,000, which is tory surplus. Tom Tonks will again be pretty good picking for two days’ the efficient professional for the 1927 ‘“work.’’ The gate money was split season, and BE. Poynter will be head fifty-fifty, so each player picked up greenkeeper. He comes highly recom- the tidy sum of $3,000 apiece. Sara- mended from the Beach Grove Club. zen, says the ‘‘ Metropolitan Golfer,’’ *** whilst not advancing it as an alibi, The ratings for the Metropolitan spoke bitterly after the match about Golf Association for 1927, have been the article in a National Magazine issued. Jess W. Sweetser, British which he claimed falsely quoting him Amateur Champion, is placed at as saying that Hagen won his matches seratch. W. M. Reekie, the holder of by ‘‘goat-getting’’ and that he could eeee ——S eeOTOEOOOO IO Ne ee = ECGe

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Division, Mrs. W. li. Wallace. C. L. G. U. Spoons, Silver Division, Mrs. F. C. Armitage; Bronze Division, Mrs. H. GOLFERS - TOURISTS C. Lower. Reduction of Handicap Prize, Miss M. Fitzgerald. The Four- Now enrolling for month’s tour to the teen Hole Championship was won by famous golf courses and historic places Mrs. M. R. Lee; the runner-up was of Scotland, including motor trips; Mrs. W. A. Price. leaving New York, Anchor Line, May * *% * 7th. With 216 active members, the Brant- Full information from ford Women’s Golf Club has re-organ- M. FRANK MEEHAN ized for the year, with the following Director officers: Honorary President, Mrs. S. Golf Service Bureau, A. Jones; President, Mrs. W. T. Mair; 110 East 42nd Street, New York. First Vice-President, Mrs. N. D. Neill; Whowill accompanythis select party. Second Vice-President, Mrs. A. D. Hardy; Seeretary-Treasurer, Mrs. N. D. Neill; Golf Captain, Miss G. Wilkes; beat Hagen any day every time. He Tennis Captain, Miss M. Cockshutt. said that in the gallery from time to Executive Committee, Mrs. E. A. Mott, time he heard sareastic remarks about Mrs. L. F. Bishop, Mrs. D. S. Large, his being able to beat Hagen. Gene Mrs. G. P. Buck, Mrs. A. M. Overholt, has brought suit for $200,000 damages Mrs. E. P. Watson, Mrs. A. M. Harley; against this magazine on the ground Mrs. C. O. Hodgkins, Mrs. E. J. Mabon, that it put him in the position of being Mrs. R. H. Short; Match Committee, a swaggerer and ‘‘blow-hard.”’ Mrs. A. A. Werlich, Mrs. C. Sheppard, *% ** Mrs. G. Hanna, Mrs. J. Lewis, Mrs. D. The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Waterous, Mrs. G. Watt, Miss E. Section of the Lakeview Golf and Ruddy, Miss M. Cockshutt, Miss E. Country Club, was held on Monday, Bunnell, Miss K. Bishop. Mrs. A. A. Mareh 14th, at the Diet Kitchen Tea Werlich was appointed representative Rooms, Mrs. H. ©. Lower presiding. from Brantford to the Ontario Wom- The Honorary Secretary’s report, read en’s Golf Union. The elub heartily en- by Mrs. D. J. McCarthy, and the re- dorsed the suggestions from the C. W. port of the Handicap Committee, read G. U. that each memberof the elub give by Mrs. J. N. Lang, showed the Ladies’ 50 cents or $1 toward a Provincially Club had a successful and active sea- controlled fund to help defray expenses son. The following officers were of teams playing in Championship elected for 1927: President, Mrs. H. tournaments, C. Lower, was returned to office by * % a acclamation; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. F. And here is a worth-while golfing C. Armitage. Handicap Committee, tour for Canadian Golfers. Under the Mrs. H. T. Roesler, Convenor; Mrs. personal direction of Mr. M. Frank Charles Bulley, Mrs. W. L. Wallace. Meehan, 110 East 42nd Street, New A tribute was paid to the retiring York City, a most interesting tour of officers for their efforts, which made the golf courses and historic places of the season of 1926 a success. The result Scotland, including motor trips, has of the First flight principal competi- been arranged. The party will sail tions for 1926 were won by the follow- from New York by Anchor Line, May ing; Club Championship, Mrs. F. C. 7th, and a most delightful itinerary Armitage; runner-up, Mrs. C. R. has been arranged. This is a trip Blackburn. Club Trophy, Mrs. J. N. which will appeal to the golfers of the Lang; runner-up, Mrs. F. Tremble; Dominion anticipating this season an American Competition, Mrs.” F.C. Old Country trip. Mr. Meehan onre- Armitage. Ringer Competition, Silver quest will provide all details of this Division, Mrs. F. C. Armitage; Bronze delightful jaunt.

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GREENKEEPERseeks situation with golf WANTED—First-class Greenkeeper for lead- club as Head or Underman, or similar em- ing club with eighteen hole course. Apply, ployment. Fully experienced, good refer- giving particulars, to Box P. R. W., ‘‘Can- ences; age 33. Apply J. M. P., care ‘‘Can- adian Golfer.’’ adian Golfer,’’ Brantford, Ont.

WANTED—Position as Manager Secretary GREENKEEPER, open for engagement, ex- of Golf Club by Seotsman, Has twenty perienced in construction and care of greens, years’ experience in connection with Golf Bent and perennial grasses. Best refer- as Manager and Secretary, including Office ences. Apply W. R. G., care the ‘‘Can- Control and Finance. Thorough knowledge adian Golfer, Brantford, Ont. of the game and its requirements. Highest teferences. Apply W. McC., care ‘‘Can- PROFESSIONAL, with four years’ experi- adian Golfer,’’ Brantford, Ont. ence in St. Andrews, Scotland, and one year

in Canada, requires 1927 appointment. FOR SALE—Ata bargain. A rare old col- First-class player and teacher, served as oured print of the famous painting by L. elub maker with D. and W. Auchterlonie, of F. Abbott (1790), of the Golfers of Black- St. Andrews. Excellent references, Apply heath. This print is to be seen in some of to ‘‘Mae,’’ eare the ‘‘Canadian Golfer,’’ the Jeading golf clubs in Canada. The Brantford, Ont.

ideal present to a golf club or as a present to a golfing friend, or to hang in a golfer’s ASSISTANT Professional wants appoint- library. Price $25.00. Apply care of ment, good teacher and club maker, 10 ‘Canadian Golfer,’’? Brantford, Ontario. years’ experience with Baberton Golf Club,

PROFESSIONAL, at present engaged with Edinburgh, Scotland. Highest references. Reply to A. G., 222 Picton Street East, Eastern Club, seeks improved position for Hamilton, Ont. 1927. First-class clubmaker, excellent

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PROFESSIONAL with long experience, de- 228, Station B, Montreal. sires change to bigger club for season 1927. First-class player and club-maker, with WANTED—For season of 1927, position as special recommendation as teacher. The professional by a first-class instructor and very best of references, both from Can- player with Canadian and English experi- udian clubs and the Old Country. Apply ence. Apply Box ‘‘E,’’ ‘Canadian sox No. N. 8, ‘‘Canadian Golfer.’’ Golfer,’’ Brantford, Ontario.

WANTEDby well known British professional OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT (son of an ex-Open Champion), position For 1927 or 1928 Season, position as profes- in Canada for season of 1927. Specialties: sional, Runner-up Ontario Championship, Coaching and club making. Highly recom- 1926, also third Canadian, Canadian Open, mended by J. H. Taylor, James Braid and 3924-1925, and winner of many Tournaments George Duncan, both as regards character in Canada and Old Country. Clab-making and ability. Clubs made to order used by and tuition a specialty. Apply Thomas Me- , Gene Sarazen and other Grath, 63° Wellington Street North, Hamilton, leading American players. Address replies Ontario, to ‘*E. F.’’ care of ‘*Canadian Golfer,’’

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FOR SALE—One Worthington Fairway shortly be disengaged. Can furnish highest Mower, 3-unit, with spare unit. Can be references and Fidelity Bond. Practical used with either horse or tractor. Inquiries club accountant. Can handJe staff. Apply can be referred to Grand River Country Box H. FE. 8., ‘‘Canadian Golfer,’’ Brant- Club, Kitchener, Ont. ford, Ont. 887

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PRO-GREENKEEPER with excellent refer- WANTED—Professional for the Bay of ences, desires permanent position. Good Quinte Country Club, Belleville, Ontario. construction man, 7 years at former posi- Apply, giving experience, references and tion. Apply F. R., care. the ‘‘Canadian salary expected to Secretary of Club.

Golfer,’’ Brantford, Ont. WANTED by the Owen Sound Golf and Country Club, a professional and a first- SCOTCH PROFESSIONAL, with five years’ class Greenkeeper. Apply with copies of experience in Canada and the U. S., desires recommendations to R. P. Findlay, Chair- position in Canada. First-class references man Green Committee, Owen Sound, On- as coach, player and club maker; age 27. tario.

Apply to Brown, care ‘‘Canadian Golfer,’’ Brantford, Ont, FIRST-CLASS British Professional desires change to Canadian Club. Scottish Inter- nationalist. Excellent club maker and WANTED—golf professional for the season teacher. Apply Box ‘A. G.,’’ ‘‘Canadian of 1927 by the Parks Board of the City of Golfer,’’? Brantford, Canada.

Port Arthur. Season opens May 24th next. Pro. will have the privilege of teaching, GREENKEEPER wanted for the coming sea- selling and renting clubs, selling balls and son by Eastern club. Must be thoroughly furnishing refreshments. Good position for experienced in modern methods and have a good man. Send in application with good ‘references. Apply, giving full par- references, etc., to T. F. Milne, Secretary ticulars to Greenkeeper, ‘‘Canadian of the Parks Board, Port Arthur, Ontario. Golfer,’’ Brantford, Ont.

THE TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

March 24-29—Women’s North and South June 13—U. 8. Open Championship at Championship, Pinehurst C. C. Oakmont, Pa. March 31-April i—Twenty-fifth Open June 20—British Open Championship, St. North and South Championship at Pinehurst. Andrews, Scotland. April 1—Annual April Fool’s Tournament, Del Monte. June 20—French Women’s Championship, April 4-9—North and South Amateur at Le Touguet. Championship, Pinehurst ©. C. June 20—Trans-Mississippi Championship,

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TO COMMEMORATE SWEETSER’S VICTORY To commemorate the victory of Jess will be built on the Scotch baronial Sweetser, the first American-born style, with a huge stone fireplace fae- golfer to win the British Amateur ing the doorway of the entrance hall. Championship, there is to be con- On the walls there will be tapestries structed at Cave Landing a complete showing famous events in Scottish his- reproduction of Muirfield—a topo- tory, also pictures of famous Scots- graphical map is being prepared of men. Thé coat-of-arms of the club will the 18 holes. Cave Landing is to be be on the members’ ears. a very big venture. The elnb house —‘*Golf Monthly.”’

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————eeeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeee a = eee oe SertaSI OR the achievement of “A Hole in 2° this summer, Mercury Mills, Ltd., Hamilton, Ontario, offer a worth while prize to any lady memberofa Candian Golf Club. The prize consists of one silk vest ,..one pair silk knickers and one pair of full fashioned silk hose... all “Mercury” finest products. This prize will be awarded to any Lady Golfer who completes a hole of 140 yards or over in two strokes. Any Lady Golfer would be justihably proud to “do” a hole of 140 yards or over in “two—doubly so to win the Mercuryprize attached to this achievement. Mercury Mills, Ltd., take this oppor- tunity of directing attention to the beauty and superb quality of the famous “Mercury” products. Mercury Mills Limited Hamilton Ontario

The few Blank registration cards qualifying you as a contestant will be furnished by the Secretary of your Club or any dry goods Simple Rules merchant youselect. Fe The prize to consist of 4 Score card to be certi- 7. Score cards to be mailed one pair of full fash- "fied by the ‘lady’s to ‘Golf Contest,’’ ioned silk hose ... one silk opponent and by the Secre- Mercury Mills, Limited, vest . .. one pair of silk tary of the club. Hamilton, Ont., who will knickers. send a card on which the No card can be entered winner may give her sizes 2 Every competitor for “the Mereury Mills prize uniess nine holes or over and colors she prefers, and are played. through what retailer she must be a member of wishes the prize to be de- Canadian Golf Club. Every competitor is en- livered. 3 A hole of 140 yards or * titled to win the Mer- 8 The names of the prize- * over must be made in cury Mills prize not more * winners will be pub- two strokes. than 3 times in one season. lished each month,