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Old man weather, who has been quite ornery this
spring, was not very kind to the Greenkeepers for their
first outdoor meeting at the New Bedford Country
Club, May 3. We haven't been rained out many times
but this one was surely. It didn't seem to dampen
anyone's spirit though. What with the chicken coop
handy, the ladies present, and anticipation of the
barbecue, the morale ran high. The barbecue went
over big too. It was good and the bountiful supply of
eats disappeared quickly, which spoke highly of the
excellent cuisine at the N.B.C.C. In spite of the inclement weather over one hundred attended this gathering. Mike O'Grady and the officials of the New Bedford Country Club are to be congratulated not only
for their hospitality and warm welcome but for a
reputation that enticed so many enthusiasts on such
a day.

zations were represented including our Greenkeepers
Club. There were many presentations. Carl DeSuze
was the master of ceremonies and Dale Sieling was
one of the principal speakers. Ray Koon is a
grand guy and always has been a good friend of our
Greenkeepers Club. We shall all miss seeing him
around and enjoying his friendly and gracious personality.

The tournament scheduled for the day was transformed into an indoor affair. Play on the 19th hole
was permitted. Select your own par, preferred lies,
no out of bounds, and all putts conceded. The prizes
awarded were a combination of door prize contributions and host club donations. The winners were so
numerous the accuracy of the following list is questionable. They were: John Dombeck, Joe Oldfield,
Marty Higgins, Mike Mahoney, Sam Mitchell, Jr.,
Mrs. Cole, Phil Cassidy, Norman Mucciarone, I. Gilholm, Dorothy Sheehan, Bert Clark, Ted Swanson,
John O'Connor, Ed Curran, Mrs. Ed Phinney, Paul
O'Leary, Chet Sawtelle, George Rommell, Dave Barry,
and others. Apologies to those who have been missed.

Some of our old timers are a bit perturbed in the
change of the customary date of the GreenkeeperPro-Brae Burn Tournament. This is the one and only
Memorial Tournament on our schedule. It is always
planned for the first Monday in October at Brae Burn
in memory of Brae Burn's John Shanahan, the outstanding greenkeeper of his day who was the chief
originator of our organization. In all these years of
the Shanahan competition it is high time our organization clarified this date with the pros. It is not too
soon to stir the breeze now.

At the business meeting John Almonte was voted
a membership. Three applications for memberships
were announced: William Canter, Acoaxet, C.C.,
Adamsville, R.I.; Stuart Cornell, Wellesley College
C.C.; Charles Hershir, Newberry.
"It is better to stir up a question without deciding
it, than to decide it without stirring it up."
—Joseph Joubert
REVERBERATIONS: It was good to hear that
our Prexy O'Grady made a noteworthy speech at the
Mass. Pro meeting April 6. It made an excellent impression on the Pros. Fine work Mike.
The Ray Koon testimonial banquet held April 24
was a gala affair. 700 attended. Twenty-five organi-

CORRECTIONS in summer tournament schedule:
August 2—Bear Hill.
September 13—Manchester C.C.
September 27—Greenkeeper-Pro—
Brae Burn C.C.
October 4—Ludlow C.C.

Our next meeting is an important one for you and
your Greens-Chairman—Monday, June 7, at the Worcester Country Club. It will be chuck-full of interest
for everyone. Your Greens-Chairman is especially invited and if he cannot possibly make it a substitute
is suggested. Here are the attractions.
Super-Duper Equipment Demonstrations
All the latest equipment

10:00 to 12:00

Lunch
12:00 to 1:00
Talk by Dr. Grau (with question period) 1:00 to 1:30
Golf Tournament Chairman-Greenkeeper
2:00 P.M.
Chairmans State Handicaps will be used.
Also a tournament for unaccompanied Greenkeepers.
All Hands look for refreshments on the 10th Tee.
H. DARLING, Editor