shown on the blueprints. They are in- all co-operated in putting over the carni- valuable in planning construction work, val, and the manner in which they did so locating broken pipe, tile, etc. is evidenced by the fact that most of the Many greenkeepers are probably keep- "big names" of golf were on hand for the ing some form of cost records at the in- event. sistence of their club officials, or possibly On the first day of the carnival, more because cost records have had a relatively than 100 golfers, representing 23 club large amount of publicity. They also teams in the district, entered the inter- probably have inventories and blue prints, club team match for the handsome Walter although I doubt, if a real survey were Hagen trophy. While this tournament made, that a very large percentage of was in progress, a greenkeeper exhibit them would be up to date. and golf equipment show was being held, However, I wonder how many green- with leading national distributors con- keepers have turf records, and if they ducting displays. Both events were do not, why not? Are they not of in- held on the Loudonville course. Rain valuable aid to a greenkeeper? They horned in to such an extent, however, that certainly should be of vast help to him the winner of the trophy was not deter- in diagnozing turf troubles, in treating mined. disease, in keeping his soil in the proper The first day's activities were climaxed condition, and ultimately in giving his with the carnival of golf banquet that club the best possible golf course for its evening at the DeWitt Clinton Hotel. Five members to play on. Remember that in hundred golfing enthusiasts heard speak- the final analysis, within reasonable limits, ers John G. Jackson, USGA president; a greenkeeper is judged not so much by George Jacobus, president PGA; Bobby his costs as by the condition of his course, Jones, Tony Manero, Denny Shute and and in the case, as it is with most of Johnny Fischer and saw a guest line that us, of a limited budget, we certainly can- included John Quaill, president NAGA; not afford to make many mistakes in A. W. Tillinghast, Prof. Lawrence S. maintenance methods and must take every Dickinson, Dr. John Monteith, Horton possible advantage. Smith, Harry Cooper, Lawson Little, Probably by this time you are thinking, Jimmy Thomson, Jerome D. Travers, "what a mess of work and detail!" Well, Francis Ouimet, Jesse Sweetser, Johnny maybe it is. That is something that you Farrell, Gene Sarazen, Tommy Armour, will have to decide. There may be some Ray Mangrum, Paul Runyan, Helen records that I have mentioned that would Hicks and Charlotte Glutting. Mayor John be of no value to you. There may be Boyd Thacher of Albany was toastmaster. others that are of value that I haven't The Spalding missionary troupe of mentioned. That is a decision every Smith, Cooper, Little and Thomson put greenkeeper will have to make for him- on the show the following day and a gal- self. In conclusion, I will only say, keep lery of 4,000 turned out to watch the what records you feel will be of value stars perform. Smith and Little literally to you, keep them in detail, keep them took the par 72 Albany muny course accurately, and above all after you have apart, scoring 65 and 66, respectively. kept them, use them. The three-day event was concluded on Monday with the pro-women's and the Northeastern N. Y. PGA tournament at Three Day "Carnival of Golf" Makes the Troy Country club. Eddie Schultz Albany Golf-Minded carried off the honors in the latter event. I^OR size and scope, plans well laid and Probably most important from the earnestly carried out, and for the effect standpoint of putting golf on a higher the plan will have on the community, con- scale in the district was the formation of sider the Northeastern New York "Car- the Northeastern New York Golf Assn. nival of Golf," held May 15, 16, 17, in Dwight B. LaDu of Schuyler Meadows, Albany. This golf carnival had every- and general chairman for the three-day thing—and plenty of it—including an carnival, was elected temporary presi- overdose of J. Pluvius on the opening dent. LaDu reported golfing interest was day. given such an impetus by the carnival Albany newspapers, the Chamber of that definite action is being taken to Commerce, the USGA, PGA, golf equip- underwrite a major golf open tournament ment companies, Northeastern N. Y. for the Albany district, beginning prob- Greenkeepers, PGA, and Women's Assn., ably next season.