The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-08

Inc members OF the bTOOkIdWn CIuD,
or more especially the golfing section,
participated in one of the most enjoy
able banouets of the clubs history
last night. A most enjoyable menu
was creditably served by the club
steward. The tables were beautifully
decorated. the special feature being
two miniature green's with the golf
balls and clubs artistically arranged.
The post-prandial proceedings were
delightfully."- initiated by the Vice Presi-
in the unavoidable absence of the
President, Jonathan Godfrey, was
POSTMASTER. Mr.. Hincks reviewed in
very interesting manner 1.-The His
tory of the Brooklawn Club, inter-
persing his remarks most facetiously
with delightful references to members.
He also introduced the speakers in
appropriate fashion.
J. A MARI. recent city attorney kept
the diners in roars of laughter when
describing Golf, What it is and How
to Play it." It was evident from the
voluminouS notes used during the
course Of his subject that he had given
considerable study to the technicalities
of the game and it is reasonable to eI-
poet that the players of the Brook
lawn Club will profit considerably by
the advice given. Without doubt, the
new captain. A. E. Veness. will have
the great pleasure Of plotting the
Brooklawn Club to victory in the club
championship at the Connecticut State
tournament, in July.
w. J. Nichols, the highly esteemed
chairman of the golf committee, spoke
very interestingly upon 1.-The Links
reviewing many of the trials and tribu-
lations Of a golf committee chairman,
especially referring to the exceedingly
difficult task devolved upon such posi-
lions when endeavoring to make and
keep in proper condition a golf links to
suit the peculiar thoughts Of every
aspiring golf player.
c. G. Waldo. after a specially graft
flying introduction by the POSTMASTER,
gave a delightful address upon GA Few
of the Incidentals to Golf during
which a fattering comparison was
made of the Brooklawn links with
other links upon which he had played.
Mr.. Waldo made many valuable sug-
gestions regarding caddie service, and
the tagging Of the links, so that the
aspiring champions could feel that de-
1ightful coursing Of the blood through
the veins, which every golfer expert
ences when he has accomplished a
magnificent two hundred and fifty yard
drive.
A. s. May, the beloved of all mem
bers of the Brooklawn Club, after
very affectionate and touching intro
ductiOn by the POSTMASTER, spoke up
on 1.-The Future of Brooklawn Golf"
Mr.. May dilated most enthusiastically
at the same time with intelligent con-
servatism upon the question of an
eighteen hole course for Brooklawn.
Mr.. May interspersed his remarks with
many appropriate and truly May
stories told in his well known humor
Gus and witty manner.
A. E. VeneSs captain of the golf
team. introduced and reviewed the
Gold Program for the Year. and in
doing SO, discussed the good to be de-
rived, both socially and from a playing
point of view, from more competition
golf. He referred to the splendid as
sistance and munifcent offers he had
received Of handsome prizes for the
various seasons competitions. for
which he thanked the donors most sin
cerely and heartily on behalf of all
the members of the club
During the evening it was announced
that Mr. Jonathan Godfrey had do
mated a handsome cup for the annual
September tournament. also that
Charles G.. Sanford and C. G. Waldo
had each offered beautiful cups for
other competitions yet to be decided.
Special reference was made to the
''F'reebooterS'' cup presented by the
"Freebooters'' for competition on OPEN
ing day.
The proceedings were delightfully."- in
terspersed with song under the able
direction of John S. Pullman, who had
charge of the singing section. Special
reference should be made to the song
Pullman. Rudyard Kipling's famous
''Mandalay," and Mr.. Mari singing Of
1.-THE Storm King.
The golf program for May:
May 7-Stag dinner. table d'hote. $50
p. m. S1.OO. To adopt golf program
for 1909.
May S-Bogey match play, handicap
Prize for winner. presented by Mr.. w.
J. Nichols and Mr.. R. P. Curtis.
May 15-Team match, Brooklawn
Second team VS.. Hartford Second team,
four-bau foursomes. Nassau rules.
May 22-Medal play, ball sweepstakes,
handicap. First and second prizes for
winners in Class A. First and second
prizes for winners in Glass B. En-
trance fee one fifty cent ball.
May 29-Openfng day, tF'reebooters''
cup. presented by the 'F'reebooters,"
club championship, qualifying round
eighteen holes medal play. sixteen to
qualify. Glass championship, for all
players whose handicap is greater
than twelve. qualifying round, eigh-
teen holes medal play, handicap. Prize
for best gross score presented by Mr..
E. L. Bruce and Mr.. A. E. Macdonald.
Prize for best net score presented by
Mr.. II C. Blanchard