"MOST FOLKS ARE ABOUT AS HAPPY AS THEY MAKE UP THEIR MINDS TO BE." (Abe Lincoln)

It was cold, wet and disagreeable Monday,
May 1—but not the greenkeepers who congregated
at the Blue Hill Golf Club for the first G.C. of N.E.
outdoor meeting of the season. Your editor, who
had driven through a pouring rain all the way,
figured there might be five or six brave souls out.
Much to his astonishment there were at least 25—
all comfortably arranged in grandstand seats, high
and dry, observing a close at hand GreenLawn
Aerifier Demonstration,
The demonstrators of course were in a drizzle.
Dick Finerty, with rain drops dripping from his
snozzle, didn't look very happy about the whole
thing. And Orville Clapper, with a new suit getting wetter by the minute, was apparently muttering to himself, "There must be a better way to
earn a dollar."
It was an interesting demonstration and it
stimulated many questions. For good measure
there were also shown and demonstrated several
types of hand aerifier tools. The Tubular Tine
Fork, Soilaire Dualtine, Dual Delux, Justice Ejector, Greens Doctor, and Single Soilaire.
Then the dinner bell rang. It was a scrumptious lunch and cordiality prevailed. Thirty-two
were present (32). Unbelievable for a rainy day.
That, gentlemen, seems to be the 1950 trend.
Rain or shine. See—Listen—Ask. A new viewpoint. A new idea. Another thought. YOU CAN'T
AFFORD TO MISS THESE MEETINGS. MORE
IMPORTANT, YOUR CLUB CAN'T AFFORD
TO HAVE YOU MISS ONE (Even though they
may not know it).
Brief notes on the business meeting: Announcement was made of a recent Directors
Meeting that two vacancies on the Board of

Directors were filled. A. J. Sperandio, Newsletter
business manager ; H. C. Darling Newsletter editor. Harold W. Rethman was voted an associate
member. By-Laws to be reviewed by directors
and possible changes submitted for discussion.
NEXT MEETING AT LUDLOW June 5. Due to
inclement weather voted to cancel afternoon tournament. AND what happened. As an anti-climax
after most of the party had dispersed, six stalwarts crept or slipped out to the first tee for a
battle with nature.
Hooker Farrant, Gorgeous Harold, Plumpy
Ash, Tiny Phil, Slamming Slicing Sam, and Down
the Middle Cody were last seen entering a low
rain cloud. No f u r t h e r report.
From the ridiculous to the sublime: "Treasurer Jack Counsel] wishes to remind our members
that the Constitution and By-Laws state that if
dues are not paid by July first, such member shall
forfeit the privileges of the club. Jack's address
is 9 Cliff Street, Beverly, Mass. Don't pigeonhole
this one — Act Now.
What about the next meeting? Ah—Ludlow
Country Club, Ludlow, Mass., Monday, June 5.
Headquarters for good eats, warm welcomes, and
long putts. John Dombeck is arranging a bigtime for a large gathering. ALL NEARBY
GREENKEEPERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
TO MEET WITH US.
Numerous demonstrations, including the
Mole Drain — Special Features — Many Prizes.
Don't pass up this one. Travel directions from
Worcester and Eastern points—Going west, take
route 9 to route 20, in Palmer turn right at
Howard Johnson's, then 1 y 2 miles to Club.
H. DARLING, Editor