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NOVEMBER 1969 The British Golf Greenkeeper

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HON. EDITOR: F. W. HAWTREE

No. 295 New Series

NOVEMBER 1969 FOUNDED 1912

PUBLISHED MONTHLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GREENKEEPERS, GREENKEEPING AND THE GAME OF GOLF BY THE BRITISH GOLF GREENKEEPERS ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER President: CARL BRETHERTON Vice-Presidents: SIR WILLIAM CARR GORDON WRIGHT CONTENTS F. W. HAWTREE S. NORGATE I. G. NICHOLLS F. V. SOUTHGATE P. HAZELL W. KINSEY PAGE 3 TEE SHOTS Chairman: H. A. D. FRY Heathercroft 6 Northway, Bishopston 4 DEEP ARE SAFEST Swansea, Glam. IN A THUNDERSTORM Vice-Chairman: A. ROBERTSHAW 6 MINUTES OF B.G.G.A. ANNUAL Hon. Secretary & Treasurer: C. H. Dix GENERAL MEETING Addington Court G.C. Featherbed Lane Addington, , Surrey 10 EIGHTEEN HOLES WITH CRO 9AA Executive Committee: HAWTREE—No. 7 Carl Bretherton (President) G. Herrington E. W. Folkes R. Goodwin S. Fretter 13 HON. SECRETARY'S NOTES J. Parker J. Simpson A. A. Cockfield H. M. Walsh H. Fry (Jun.) 16 DRAW ACCOUNT Hon. Auditors: DRAW WINNERS Messrs SMALLFIELD RAWLINS AND Co., Candlewick House, 116/126 Cannon Street, , E.C.4 17 NEWS FROM SECTIONS Hon. Solicitor: R. A. BECK 19 SITUATIONS VACANT 21 Lime Street, London, E.C.3 The Association is affiliated to the 20 MRS GREENKEEPER English and Welsh Golf Unions.

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISEMENT OFFICES: Addington Court Golf Club, Featherbed Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey. Telephone: 01-657 0281. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: 15/6 for 12 issues post paid. Published during the first week of each month. LATEST COPY DATE: 8th of month prior to insertion. All rights reserved. Reproduction of original articles and photographs in whole or in part is prohibited. This Magazine shall not, without the written consent of the publishers first given, be re-sold, lent, hired out, or otherwise disposed of. Contributions and photographs of interest are invited. TO INSERT A CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT, write to the Advertisement Manager at the above address. The rate is 6d. per word (minimum 15 words). Remittance must be sent with order. Please state number of insertions required and write advertisement in block letters. Advertisements will be inserted in the first available issue. l Maintain your reputation for fine turf during the Autumn/ season.

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The Easthampstead municipal course project is still only a fond dream of the three local authorities concerned. Negotiations to acquire the necessary land have fallen through. R.D.C. and Berks County Councillor Sir Louis Dickers is reported as saying: "This is a tragedy of the first order". * * * * Seventy-three local residents objected to the siting of two holes on Sheffield's new miniature golf course in Longley Park. Members of the Recreation Committee visited the course and played a round. Result? Two holes will be re-sited this autumn and opening will take place in early spring. * * * * Fifty-year-old Arthur Ready, a non-golfer, is converting an old football pitch near Brentwood, , into a driving range. About £10,000 is being spent on the 12-cubicle range with floodlights, water splashes and the old clubhouse which will become the new 19th. * * * * The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has overruled the Aldridge Brownhills Council's refusal to allow 136 acres of agricultural land to be used for a new golf course. The Minister agreed with his inspector that this part of the has less than the national average of golf facilities in relation to the population.

Peel's 18-hole course, one of the Isle of Man's best tourist amenities, is threatened by a plan to open a second sand pit on adjoining land. Removal of the sand would have to be across the links. DEEP BUNKERS ARE SAFEST IN A THUNDERSTORM

by PETER HEFFORD The tragedy which befell a Hertford- such a shelter — but official advice man while on a golfing holiday in states that such places are dangerous a few weeks ago reminds us in a storm. sadly that golf is not always a safe and In fact, most places seem to be unsafe. tranquil game. Playing in a four-ball Isolated trees, wire fences, hilltops and at Thetford Golf Club, Richard Clarke, wide open spaces are to be avoided. of Harpenden, was struck by lightning The rules of golf specifically allow dis- and killed. Maurice Robson, of Sarratt, continuation of play if there is any was badly burned and taken to hospital. danger of lightning — but where to go? The coroner at the inquest on Mr The United States Golf Association, Clarke commented that the only safe in a guide to personal safety in thunder- thing for a golfer to do during a storm storms, recommends seeking shelter in is to go off the course and go indoors. one of the following places — a cave, a depression in the ground, a deep Naturally this is the soundest advice valley, the foot of a steep or overhang- — but it is not easy advice to carry ing cliff, dense woods or a grove of out on the average golf course. trees. The nearest shelter is usually a mile It is regarded as dangerous to raise or so away. It is not considered safe an umbrella or golf club above one's to stand beneath trees. Although the head — the umbrella ribs or the steel golfer has a bag full of steel shafted shafts may attract lightning. It is also clubs he is disinclined to abandon such advisable to lay one's bag of clubs flat valuable property in the middle of the on the ground. course. While it may sound rather drastic The record books include an unfor- and uncomfortable, it has even been tunate number of cases of golfers suggested that golf shoes with metal struck by lightning — enough to be spikes should be taken off. significant. The most widely publicised The main fact arising out of all this case in recent years was that of the advice is to make oneself as incon- brilliant Scotland and Tottenham Hot- spicuous as possible, to merge in with spur footballer, , who was larger objects or to lower oneself below killed on the course while playing at the level of the surrounding ground. Enfield. It is not easy to do such a thing on, Some players complain that most for instance, the flat and open spaces golf courses do not have small hut of seaside links, but I imagine one shelters at certain points off the fair- could do worse than lie flat in a deep ways. It would give some psychological if a storm becomes desperately comfort to be able to take cover in bad.

An all-weather putting course on the Hoe at Plymouth will be ready for May- flower year. The course will not only have a service of "extruded polypropylene felt" but nineteen holes into the bargain. * * * * Dornoch in East Sutherland is debating a plan to build a second 18-hole golf course with golf chalets, enlarged clubhouse, swimming pool, indoor recreation centre, restaurant and licensed air strip. * * * * When the rub of the green is against you - consult MILNS Milns of Chester are specialists in the production of fine turf from seed for all locutions and to suit all purposes. Consult our Advisory Service for free help with any grassland problems.

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5 The British Golf Greenkeepers' It had been agreed that the forward Association tees on the course should be played during Minutes of the 52nd Annual General the whole of the Tournament. Meeting held at the Pyle and Kenfig Golf The Northern Section had nominated Club near Porthcawl, on Monday, 11th Mr A. Robertshaw as Vice-Chairman to August 1969, at 3.00 p.m. succeed Mr Fry and they were making arrangements for the venue for the 1970 The Association Chairman opened the Tournament. They had made enquiries meeting, at which there were sixty-two at Filey Golf Club, South Scarborough members, and invited Mr Carl Bretherton and proposed, at the request of the to occupy the Chair. Mr Bretherton Executive Committee, to make enquiries thanked the Chairman for the invitation at Ganton. but said that owing to slight trouble with his hearing he did not feel that he could Election of Officers justify the position and said that Mr President F. W. Hawtree would be very pleased to At the unanimous request of the deputise for him and conduct the meeting. meeting Mr Carl Bretherton was re- Mr F. W. Hawtree asked the meeting to elected as President of the Association. stand in silent tribute to those who had Carried unanimously. Mr Bretherton died during the year as named in the thanked and said he would Secretary's Report. be very pleased to accept this office for At the suggestion of the Chairman, the 1969/70. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting Vice-Presidents held at Seacroft Golf Club, Skegness, on It was proposed by Mr Goodwin and Monday 12th August 1968 were taken as seconded by Mr Drewitt that the Vice- read, and approved as published in the Presidents be re-elected. Carried. Journal. Chairman Annual Report It was proposed by Mr Cockfield and This was read by the Hon. Secretary. seconded by Mr Tucker that Mr H. A. D. Its adoption was proposed by Mr F. W. Fry be elected Chairman of the Associa- Ford and seconded by Mr Tucker and tion, in succession to Mr Herrington. unanimously accepted. Carried unanimously. Financial Report Mr Herrington rose and wished Mr Copies of the annual accounts had Fry every success in his new office and been posted in the club-house and further presented him with the badge of chair- copies handed round at the meeting. The manship. He then thanked the President, Treasurer considered that the finances of Secretary and Executive Committee for the Association were healthy and satisfac- the help they had extended to him during tory and informed the members that the his year of office which had been again a £200 which had been repaid from the very happy experience for him. Mr Fry Journal funds had now been transferred rose and thanked the meeting for their to the Benevolent Fund, £100 as invest- acceptance of him as their Chairman and ments and £100 in the deposit account. hoped he would be able to carry out the This had been requested at the Executive necessary duties to their satisfaction. He Meeting when the balance of the Bene- then presented a tankard to Mr Herring- volent Fund came under consideration at ton in appreciation of his services during the last Meeting. It was proposed by Mr 1968/69. Folkes and seconded by Mr Finch that Vice-Chairman the accounts be adopted. Carried unani- It was proposed by Mr Benbow and mously. seconded by Mr Noakes that Mr A. Tournament Matters Robertshaw should be elected Vice- The Tournament Sub - Committee Chairman for the ensuing year. This was elected at the Executive Meeting were carried unanimously and Mr Robertshaw Messrs G. Herrington, H. Fry, E. Folkes, expressed his appreciation for the compli- F. Cashmore and O. P. Jones, three to ment shown by his election. form a quorum. (icontinued on page 8) 1. A complete sports turf dressing of advanced 2. Packed to withstand formulation developed outdoor storage. by Fisons Lexington Research Station.

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6. Reduces labour costs because it provides for a combined operation of turf dressing and fertilizing. The only sporting way to treat fine turf (and your budget) The top dressing that sports Fisons Sports Turf Compost is turf needs is all too often scrimped or packed in one hundredweight plastic overlooked because it can be too costly sacks that will withstand outdoor a business. What's needed, you'll storage and our Levington research agree, is a really effective top dressing team has made very certain that that you can afford to put down. what's in those sacks (1) flows freely Fisons famous Levington (2) has consistent grist size (3) is a Research Station has produced it. non-segregating mix. It will treat a regulation For a leaflet on Fisons Sports bowling green at a cost of Turf Compost, write to our approximately £23 at the 2 lb. a sq. yd. R & I Advisory Service, Fisons, rate of application. Harvest House* Ipswich, This, we feel, should ease a few Suffolk, or ask your local Fisons budgets this Autumn. representative for further information. And improve a few golf and He'll also help you with anything at bowling greens and other sports turf all to do with sports turf care and areas. maintenance. ARSONS 0continued from page 6) lectures, tournaments and so on. This idea was discussed at some length but Secretary and Treasurer it was pointed out that no decision could It was proposed by Mr Ford and be made at this stage and the matter would seconded by Mr Machin that Mr C. H. have to be referred to the Executive Dix be re-elected as Secretary and Committee for their consideration, who Treasurer. Carried unanimously. Mr Dix would then advise the Southern Section thanked the members and expressed his of their findings. Mr Malia offered his willingness to continue in office. apologies for the incorrect approach to this matter which should have been Executive Committee through the Section and he was quite It was proposed by Mr Payne and happy to leave the matter for further seconded by Mr Roberts that the Execu- discussion by the Executive Meeting when tive Committee should be elected as fuller information as to its possibilities nominated by Sections. Carried. would be available. In reference to the election of Vice- Hon. Auditors Presidents there was a general request It was proposed by Mr O. P. Jones from members that the names of Mr P. seconded by Mr W. Sumner that Messrs Marshall and Mr W. Payne, should be Smallfield, Rawlins and Co. be re-elected added to the list of Vice-Presidents, in as Hon. Auditors. appreciation of the tremendous assistance given by these gentlemen at Golf Tourna- Hon. Solicitor ments throughout the country. The Hon. It was proposed by Mr Grealy and Secretary was asked to put this proposi- seconded by Mr Fordham that Mr R. A. tion forward for the next meeting. Beck be re-elected Hon. Solicitor. Carried. There was nothing further to discuss Any Other Business and the meeting closed with a vote of Mr Kingston was of the opinion that thanks to the Chair by Mr Goodwin. something should be done by the pro- moters of major professional tourna- ments for this Association to receive a small percentage of the prize money FOR FAST GREENS which is made available for these events, particularly in view of the essential part taken by greenkeepers in the preparation of golf courses for these tournaments. After considerable discussion the mem- bers were not generally very optimistic of this possibility, but Mr Hawtree said that he would approach Major By waters as he thought that if anything could be done this would probably be the best approach. Mr P. Malia had approached the Secretary with a view to the possibilities of forming a new section comprising the South Coast area of West , Hamp- shire and stating that in this area FIT A GRASS COMB he thought that about 40 clubs would be TO YOUR MOWER interested and that it could well mean a large intake of new members if there was a local centre, possibly in . His object in bringing forward this sug- gestion was that the focal point of the STEWART & CO., Southern Section in London was too far FINE TURF SPECIALISTS away for the majority of Southern Section members to attend any arrange- EDINBURGH. EH2 2AY ments made by the Section such as The cost cutter

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OCT. 1st Southern Section —Stirling Castle. 9th Midland Section v. Secretaries Match—Sutton Coldfield G.C. 15th Southern Section Greenkeepers v. Secretaries. 16th North-West Section Autumn Tournament—Bolton G.C. 16th Northern Section v. Sheffield Section Match—Halifax G.C. 24th Midland Section—Annual Dinner—Walmley G.C. 28th North-West Section Lecture—Brunswick Hotel, Piccadilly. 30th Sheffield Section Lecture—Brunswick Hotel, Haymarket. NOV. 5th Southern Section Lecture—Stirling Castle. 27th Sheffield Section Lecture—Brunswick Hotel, Haymarket. DEC. 9th Midland Section Lecture—Old Crown Hotel. HON. SECRETARY'S NOTES requested to advise employment of Head Greenkeepers for Italian Golf Courses. The candidates must have overseas experience preferably in climates similar to ours. Would you please inform us whether any able and experienced Greenkeepers would be prepared to take up jobs with Italian Clubs. Knowledge of the Italian language is welcome. Nevertheless it is essential that those wishing to be appointed must be prepared to learn elements of spoken Italian in order to establish proper contact and control with Green- keeping staff. Thanking you in advance, we remain, Yours sincerely, I have received the following letter from the President of the Italian Golf Gianni Albertini Federation:— President If anyone is interested they should Sir, write to the President, Federazione Due to the important progress of Italiana Golf, 00100 Roma, Viale Tiziano golf in this country, we are often 70, Italy.

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After a few of their formal habit of growth. years, unless clearing round each tree Similarly most Cypress and Thuya look has been regular, it is difficult to see better in the garden than on the golf either the wood or the trees. Near play course. the upkeep of the rough normally Oak, Beech, single specimens of demands a planting interval of triple Mountain Ash, the Wild Cherry (Gean) gang mower width and very small can be added, preferably away from trees would not stand much chance. greens, but Chestnuts, Planes, Maples " Instant" trees will become (except the Hedge Maple), Sycamores; cheaper as more specially prepared Ash, and Limes give leaf problems and stock becomes available. Unless so may have the wrong associations. prepared they must be transplanted by Poplars are generally best avoided the machines designed for the job. But altogether unless landscaping a it is still desirable to prepare larger or pool. Local considerations apply trees on the course to be transplanted near water and in parkland courses by trenching round and filling the where specimens may need trench with peat a year or two before replacing. they are moved. And it still has to be The line between what is wrong on demonstrated that 25ft. of lanky tree, a golf course and right in a garden which may need guy ropes for a year gets more difficult to draw when or two and may fade away meanwhile, choosing shrubs. Gorse and Broom is better than a 6ft. specimen which obviously qualify for the golfing land- will develop into a handsome shape scape: Sallow and Spindle also grow and be a feature in under ten years if wild and there are plenty of colourful properly planted. Hawthorns. Rhododendrons may be All the trouble taken in selecting more demanding but there are many and planning will be set at naught if Heathers which tolerate lime. The less the planting is not done with all the vivid Azalea, Forsythia and Dog- care lavished on a putting green. And woods (but not variegated) might be care must continue for a year or two adopted, but one should stop short of afterwards. Thorough preparation of Berberis, double-flowered Almond the holes, careful spreading of the and other common delights of the roots, fine soil well firmed round smaller nurseryman. No one will them but not puddled, a stout stake, object if a few hundredweights of physical protection — nothing can be Daffodils are sown at random under neglected. If planting is done at the the new trees. Exotic subjects can be right season, only an exceptional planted between the club house and drought need cause alarm and there is the first tee but from that point on our nothing against judicious fertilising landscape should be native or at least with or without water. Then if the naturalised while accepting imports grass is kept back (and contact herbi- with informal associations and cides with a shield simplifies this) if tolerant of possible exposure. tree-ties are checked, vermin kept out Some clubs have dedicated remote and errant golfers exhorted, it is sur- areas and planted forest nursery stock prising how soon a plantation will costing a few pounds per thousand. begin to make a show. Life is not so Planting is rapid, being a dibbing (continued on page 16) The new Morrison 20 in. "Golfmaster " introduced by the Institutional Division of Flymo Limited of Watford at the LP.A. Exhibition, , and the N.A.G. Exhibition, , in September. {continued from page 14) logical conclusion. One of the best examples of what can be done on an short on a golf course and future inland course both from the landscape generations will be grateful for what is and playing points of view can be seen done now, even if you only start a at the South Golf Club nursery to make the job cheaper in at Tettenhall. The scheme is still rela- their time. tively young but is already transform- Many committees discuss tree plant- ing the course. Can you, as the saying ing— not so many carry it to its goes, afford not to? 1969 DRAW ACCOUNT 12530 Tickets at 6d. £313 5 0 Prize Money £100 0 0 Printing Tickets 24 15 0 Printing Result 4 2 6 Postage, Stationery 7 2 4 Balance in Hand 177 5 2

£313 5 0 £313 5 0

DRAW WINNERS 1st Prize Miss Marion Lewis of Neath 2nd Prize Miss Denbury of Joint 3rd Prize for losing semi-finalists: Miss B. Ellis of New Barnet, and Mr Pike of Knebworth, Hertfordshire

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FOR COMPLETE SATISFACTION — WORCESTER PARK, SURREY CONSULT THE SPECIALISTS Tel: DERwent 7791. 01-337 0861 10 lines PARKER FOR ALL MAKES AND TYPES series of lectures to commence early in November. Also to have a Christmas Social and a dinner in the New Year. These again will be held in the News clubhouse of the Horsforth Golf Club by the kind permission of the club committee. SHEFFIELD Chairman: By H. Gillespie G. HERRINGTON Hon. Secretary: (Lindrick) 63 Langsett Avenue Sheffield, S6 4AA President's Trophy The President's Trophy match was played at Sickleholme Golf Club, by kind permission of the captain and committee, on Tuesday, 19th August. Only 15 members took part, holidays etc. being responsible for the missing numbers. Conditions were perfect both course and weather- wise and much credit is due to Jim Strotard and his staff. The inner man was more than satisfied by the stewardess. The prizes were presented by the president, Mr A. Shardlow, and we owe him all our thanks from the Sections and appreciation for yet another memorable day. The prize winners:—C. Chappell, 32 points; R. N. Maltby, 31 points; E. Ainsworth, 30 points. MIDLAND Winter Lectures By R. Goodwin The arrangements for the winter lectures are Chairman: Hon. Secretary: almost complete. These will again be held on the G. HART 4 Burton Old Road, last Thursday of the month at the Brunswick (Gay Hill) Streethay, Lichfield, Hotel, Haymarket, commencing at 7.15 p.m. Staffs. 30th October—Ransomes Films, Mr G. Winter Lecture Vaughan. A Lecture has been arranged for Tuesday, 27th November—S.T.R.I., Mr J. D. Joss, 9 th December at the Old Crown Hotel, Drainage on Golf Courses. Corporation Street, at 7 p.m. Further details 29th January—to be arranged. will be published in next month's journal. 26th February—Sutton Seeds Ltd., Mr R. W. Palin, Golf Course Design and Construc- Annual Dinner tion. The Annual Dinner will take place at the 26th March—Rentokil Ltd., Pest Control on Walmley Golf Club, Wylede Green, Sutton Golf Courses. Coldfield, on Friday, 24th October at 7.30 p.m. 30th April—Annual General Meeting. Members requiring tickets please contact me or Mr Cashmore of 76 Four Oaks Common Road, Bon Voyage Sutton Coldfield. We send our best wishes to F. Frost of Sickle- holme Golf Club who is going out to Bermuda to work on one of the golf courses there. Good luck to you Frank, perhaps you will write to us NORTHERN some time and let us know of the differing By J. Parker conditions. Chairman: Hon. Secretary: A. ROBERTSHAW 8 Goit Stock Terr., Harden, Bingley, Yorks. Handicaps Your committee have made the following EAST MIDLAND changes in handicaps:—J. Doull 13 to 10, D. Spurden 14 to 12, G. Mason 13 to 15, R. Lewis By S. Fretter 10 to 12, D. Ward 16 to 13 and C. Ramsden 18 Hon. Secretary: to 16. Chairman: 4 Queens Drive, P. MCCARRON Leicester Forest East, New Members Leicester. We welcome to the Section the following new Annual General Meeting member:—J. E. Storey, 138 Mead Way, Wood- The Annual General Meeting was held at the side Estate, Bradford, 6. (Halifax West End G.C.) Anchor Inn, Hathern, on Wednesday, 20th August 1969. The attendance was very poor. Lectures The following were elected for the ensuing year:— Arrangements are in hand for the usual winter President, A. J. E. Cook; Vice Presidents were elected en bloc; Treasurer, A. Thornton; Secre- tary S. Fretter; Section Representative, S. Fretter; Chairman, P. McCarron; Vice Chair- man, J. Carrick; Committee, P. M. McCarron, SOUTHERN J. Carrick, A. Thornton, G. Arnold, G. Fillis, By F. W. Ford Chairman: Hon. Secretary: R. O'Hara. J. K. GLASS 68 Saleombe Gardens (Thorpe Hall) Mill Hill, N.W.7 New Member Tel: 01-959 2847 We would like to welcome to the section A. J. Pilgrim, of Willesley Park Golf Club; F. R. Fogg, Autumn Tournament Luffenham Heath Golf Club; G. Darby, Birstall The Autumn Tournament was played at Golf Club, and wish them a long stay with us. Crews Hill Golf Club on Thursday, 11th We also welcome Mr Blackburn to this section September 1969. Eighty members and guests as a Vice President. completed from the original entry of 94 and except for a shower or two the weather Subscriptions allowed us a good day's golf. As was to be Will all members please note that subscriptions expected the course was in good order and are now due. our thanks go to Bert Dixon and his staff for all the extra work they had put in (We apologise for any inconvenience caused keeping F.U.Z. at bay and getting the course by the omission of the East Midland Section in such good shape for us. The friendly Notes in last month's Journal). atmosphere of the clubhouse with the excellent catering and 19th hole work by Audrey and Jim Holland and staff made it a very pleasant place to come back to. The free trollies from Len Mitchell were much appreciated and I would also like to thank By H. M. Walsh him for his co-operation in buying the extra Chairman: Hon. Secretary: prizes. These extra prizes were bought with T. BRENNAN Horrobin Cottage, £10 10s. generously given by the Crews Hill Old Links Golf Club, Golf Club coupled with a bottle of whisky Montserrat, Bolton, Lanes. from the Ladies Section. David Craig with the usual support of John Fields and Ted Autumn Tournament Hammond worked hard throughout the day As stated in previous issues of the journal taking the money, issuing the cards and the Autumn Tournament will be held at the sorting out the scores and needless to say Lestock Park Golf Club, Bolton, on Thursday there were no hitches in that direction except 16th October, starting times from 9 a.m. perhaps one small one which is really too Best wishes for a pleasant day. small to mention! John Fields arrived early arranged the prizes for me, made an impos- Winter Lectures in the morning, helped with the cards etc., The first of our talks for this winter's series sible to put off return business trip to will be given by T. L. Hewitt Esq., of ATCO, Reading and organised a record ball sweep. Longton Service Branch, Preston, Tuesday This is an example of the willing support 28th October. The venue will be The Bruns- we get from the trade, we even expect it wick Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester, at 7.30 and sometimes even forget to thank them p.m. Please let me have as good an atten- for it, however, on behalf of the Southern dance as for previous talks. Section I would like to thank you Dave, Other speakers for future talks will be A. John and Ted and we hope you will keep Fairhurst, Wrightington, Messrs H. Ratcliffe coming to make many more memorable & G. Smythe, and B. Metcalf. Dates for days for us. these talks will be in the next issue of the journal. Deputy Vice-Chairman C. A. More thanked everyone who had contributed towards the Green Chairmen v. Greenkeepers day and introduced the Captain of Crews It was proposed at the last meeting of the Hill Golf Club, Mr Meredith, who said how committee that a match between Green much he had enjoyed the day's golf. He then Chairmen and Greenkeepers be arranged. presented the prizes which were as follows: — Will members who think their Green Chair- Four ball better ball a.m. men would be interested in this venture E. Brown and Mr Jones (Beaconsfield) 43 please contact me as soon as possible so points—Candelabras. that I can make arrangements for venue, Greensomes p.m. time etc. S. Morton and R. S. Allis (Old Ford Manor) New Members 37 points—Tudor sherry glasses. We welcome to the section the following 1st Aggregate new members and hope their association will J. Noakes and Dr Macarthy (Thordon Park) be a long and happy one. 77 points—Quadrant Clocks. J. Bond, Dean Wood Golf Club, Laford 2nd Aggregate Lane, Upholland, Wigan; Mr. P. K. Corless, B. Payne and R. Chase (Beaconsfield) 77 Miller and Towncliffe Golf Club, Gibb Lane, points—pair Table lamps. Tarden Nr. Stockport, . 3rd Aggregate A. E. Watson and R. Shannon (Tyrills Wood) 76 points—21-piece tea service. SITUATIONS VACANT 4th Aggregate C. A. Moore and V. Wilde (Stanmore) 75 WEST KENT GOLF CLUB, Downe, points—Barometers. Nr. Farnborough, Kent require Second 5th Aggregate S. Kilby and C. Jones (South Herts) 75 Greenkeeper. Must be experienced. points—Umbrellas. Good wages and fringe benefits. No 6th Aggregate accommodation. Apply: Secretary, D. Major and F. Brittin ( Park) Farnborough (Kent) 51323 or 51737. 73 points—Whisky. The ball sweep followed the prize giving and raised £8 for the section funds and a very successful meeting ended with a ELSHAM GOLF CLUB, LINCOLN- generous " drinks all round " gesture from SHIRE, require experienced Head Jack Noakes. Greenkeeper. Modern house in New Members village. Applications stating experi- A very warm welcome to the following ence and references to the Secre- new members D. J. Cockram (Teignmounth), tary, " Beretun", Brigg Road, P. Fitzjohn (Sandy Lodge) and R. W. Turner. Barton on Humber, Lines. November Lecture On Wednesday evening 5th November at 6.30 p.m. at the Stirling Castle, London Wall, Moorgate, E.C.2, we shall have the pleasure HEAD GREENKEEPER REQUIRED of hearing Freddy Pyne give a talk entitled due to retirement of present Green- " Field Drainage keeper after 48 years' service. Salary according to qualifications. Accom- modation available. Apply, stating TWO NEWCOMERS experience and qualifications, to The A younger brother to the world- Secretary, The Golf House Club, Elie, established Ransomes 86 inch Motor Fife. Triple, made its debut at the Institute of Park Administration and National Groundsmen's Exhibition in September. It is ideal for cutting small parks, sports HEAD GREENKEEPER REQUIRED. fields, golf approaches and tees. 18 hole course. Applicants should be The Junior, with a cutting width of experienced. Good salary will be paid 73 inches has an actual cutting perform- and excellent family accommodation ance of up to 1J acres per hour, and, like provided. Apply Secretary, Home its big brother has all its three cutting Park Golf Club, Hampton Wick, units power driven. Kingston on Thames, giving full The second new item was the recently details of experience, age and quali- introduced range of Golf Course Acces- fications. sories. Ransomes have designed and produced in Scotland an attractive range of accessories made of light yet strong FOR HIRE materials in bright, attractive colours. A quick change flag with a built-in SISIS AUTOTURFMAN AERATOR, plastic tube slips onto the flagpole in £25 per week—do it yourself. For seconds. These flags can be custom contract prices telephone Burnell, designed with club crest or insignia. Eaglescliffe 3647. Other items are easily distinguishable tee markers in elegant designs, direction and rule signs in brilliant "Vistolite". Custom-built fibreglass flagpoles, tee MISCELLANEOUS markers and putting green markers are PROFESSIONALS AND GREEN- also included in the range. KEEPERS having stocks of used golf The full range of Ransomes grass balls contact Sparkbrook Golf Ball machinery was also on view from the Co., 295 Highgate Road, Stoney 12 in. Ajax to the 15 ft. 8 in. Trailer Gang Lane, Birmingham, with a view to Carrier. filling export orders. Mrs Greenkeeper's

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Rice Boil the rice in the usual way, chop and With a little imagination miracles can fry the onion, giblets and ham with salt be performed with rice as a basis, it is pepper and sweet herbs. rich in starch and also vitamin C. When cooked, add the tomato puree, Rice the Italian Way diluted in the wine and a teaspoonful of 6 oz. of butter, 2 oz. of grated cheese, butter. Simmer for 5 minutes. Make a 2 onions, salt, pepper, 2 pints of stock, 4 circle of the boiled rice on a large dish, chicken livers, 8 oz. of rice, 4 oz. of put the giblets in the centre and serve sausages, 2 tablespoons of tomato puree. with grated cheese. Melt half the butter in a casserole dish. Liver with Boiled Rice Fry one chopped onion until golden 3 tablespoons of cornflour, a little brown, add the rice, now add the boiling sage, salt, 6 tablespoons of oil, 2 onions, stock, season and boil for 20 minutes, | pint of red wine, 1 lb. of calves liver. just before it is ready add the cheese. Cut the liver into nice thick slices and In the meantime fry the other chopped roll in salted flour. onion and sausages with the chicken When the liver is cooked, (fried in the livers, add the tomato puree with a spoon- oil with a little sage) cut into very small ful of stock and simmer slowly for 20 pieces. Fry the chopped onions until minutes. golden brown, thicken with the flour and Serve on a large dish surrounded by add the wine and about half a cup of the rice. water, to make the sauce. Simmer for 1 Giblets and Rice to 2 minutes and return the liver to the Giblets, I pint of wine, oil for frying, sauce to heat. sweet herbs, grated cheese, butter, 1 lb. Serve hot with boiled rice. of rice, salt, pepper, 1 onion, 2 oz. of To serve 4 people. ham, 1 small tin of tomato puree. —Until December . . .

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