A few days ago a good friend of mine went to
the hospital for an x-ray to determine whether he had
a cracked or broken rib. He was grumbling and
groaning about his plight. His unfinished work was
piling up, unsolved problems were increasing, and
things in general seemed pretty dark. A few hours
of waiting in a busy hospital, however, quickly
changed his viewpoint. Over there was a middle
aged woman who had driven her car to the hospital
and walked into the ward unassisted. How she did
it nobody knows because the x-rays showed she had
a broken foot. She walked out with a cast and
crutches. A bad case of arthritis, but no outward
alone. Here was a young lad of 10 waiting patiently
for the doctor with a broken arm in a cast, the result
of a 30 foot fall. Not a wimper or sign of discomfort.
Down the corridor came a lady slowly, tediously on
crutches. A bad case of arthritis but no outwould
indication of pain or discouragement. What was a
cracked rib and the loss of a little time compared to
the misfortunes of all these other folks. We don't
always realize how well off we are until we look
about us.
"Whether the world is blue or rosy depends
upon the kind of spectacles we wear. It's our
glasses, not the world, that needs attention."
Just as these columns have stated many times,
the work of the greenkeeper is never done. There
are many long hours of labor and devotion to the
job, and the pay is nothing to brag about. But where
will you find a more interesting, a more healthful, a
more enlightening occupation than God's out of
doors where our management of the grass, the trees,
and the flowers makes for greater enjoyment for so
many.
"When the outlook is not good, try the uplook."
Looking back to our June 7th meeting at the
Worcester Country Club, it was apparent that this
was one of the outstanding meetings and the following quotation seems to describe the occasion.
"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in amity"
Psalms.
There was an atmosphere of friendliness, cooperation and good fellowship. The commercial
men, the chairmen and the greenkeepers were all
one big family. Thanks to the dealers the equipment
show and demonstration was one of the best we've
had in a long time. No expense was spared to show
us what we wanted to see in all types of golf course
equipment. Truck loads of machinery came from
many points, even a trailer truck load from Pennsylvania. One of the featured demonstrations was conducted by Fred Grau showing how modern equip-

ment can groom a putting surface to the height of
perfection in jig time. Our members who are absent
from such meetings are missing the boat for ideas,
information and contacts. Don't pass them up, gentlemen.
The outdoor buffet luncheon was another pleasant feature at the Worcester Country Club. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it including the short talk
by Fred Grau after the luncheon. Thanks, Tony, for
a well arranged program and thanks, Sim Braio, too
and the officials of the Club for such a grand meeting
and such wonderful cordiality. Even the phoebe and
the young robin in the archway approaching the
locker room got in their friendly greetings.
The two ball best ball greenkeeper chairman
tournament in the afternoon continued the enthusiasm and good fellowship atmosphere with 27 teams
entering the contest. The winners were:
1st.
J. Dombek — D. Holbrook
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2nd (Four ties) Guy Tedesco — Bill Cooney net
N. Mucciarone — P. Kelleher
R. Mucciarone —- R. Adams
H. Farrant — Max Hoffman
3rd
D. Barry — G. Nickerson
4th
A. Barney — Dick Gilley
5th (Four ties)
P. O'Leary — F. Moran
G. Webster — R. Woodcock
N. Sperandio — D. Jewell
M. O'Grady — E. Lewis

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The door prize winners were, White Holbrook,
Cosmo Piantedosi, Paul O'Leary, and Orville Clapper. At the short business meeting three new members were voted in. Charles Hilchey, Ould Newberry, Stewart B. Cornell, Nehoiden C. C., Wellesley,
Mass., and William Carter, Jr., Acoaxet C. C., Adamsville, R. I. Congratulations, boys. Give a little and
take a little for mutual benefit in the Greenkeepers
Club of New England.
"If you have knowledge, let others light their
candles by it."
Thomas Fuller
Our best wishes and earnest prayers for speedy
recoveries go out to Harold Mosher, Ralph Thomas,
and Chet Baldwin. Anyone near these boys should
drop in to see them.
A good turn out is expected at the next meeting,
Monday, July 12, at the Agawam Hunt Club, Rhode
Island. Charlie Parker will be the host Greenkeeper.
We always receive a warm welcome at this club
with an excellent lunch. The Hayes Memorial tournament will be held at this time. Shall we see you
there?
H. DARLING, Editor