New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-26

TWO HUNDRED OUT IN RAIN
Give Silver Service to Horace
L. Hotchkiss-Chief Justice
Gummere Wins Net Prize,
and Tynge the Gross.

golfers, every one OF them gathered the
ever Increasing hosts at the annual
seniors tournament. which began yester-
day on the links of the Apawamis Club, at
Rye As one Of the spectators facetious-
ly remarked: They may take on adj
diuonal years, but they never grow aged"
Lest il be forgotten, yesterdays muster
marked the start OF the eighth annual
competition. out Of a record entry. con-
siderably OYER the goo mark, nearly all
were courageous enough TO respond de-
spite the morning storm, which showed
Uttlc signs Of abatement until well tow
ard noon. The more enthusiastic readily
consented TO an early start. the first pair
tecing up shortly after S o'clock.
You've heard OF the early bird getting
the worn; vel. / started early and | got
the wcrms," remarked an oldtimer Win q
rucfu look at his score card. Ram fell
l torrents about the time he got away,
and. OF course, the shedding was hard
But if the moisture did cause an upheaya!
az worm casts they were easily brushed
aside, leaving the course in normal condi-
ton, which was all any golfer could de-
sire.
80 well known has this reunion become
IS to make il scarcely necessary 10 can
attention 10 tho one ironclad condition
the age limit No one under hfty-A'e
Years had any business there. There was
no limit in the other direction. AproPos
Of axes James u. Foot. the chaiTIhan'
asked the golfers TO put their ages on the
score board opposite their names.
Alexander Milne president Of the Scarf
dalo Golf and Country Club, marked
eighty years I'm bis column and then
Glanced among the crowd Of Grayheads
as II looking for one in his own claS9'
Mere babies" muttered Mine as ne
walked away. Il is fact that ne com
reted I'm q golf tournament in ScotIaho as
lar back as 1874, or sixty-four years ago.
before many Of those in yesterday tour-
nament were born.
So far as seniority, there was at ieas'
one other. W. j. Boardman, who was aple
10 DISPUTE Mines claim. Although ne
celebrated his eightieth birthday last
April. Boardman. tall and stately as INC
proverbial oak. plays almost daily IN the
summer Al Manchester. Mass, and durins
The fan and spring at Chevy Chase
Then there was General Adeloert AineS'
Of the United states army. wonderiulIy
well preserved man. ever ready 10 pay
fblrty-six holes a dag 50 long as he can
get any one courageous enough 10 go inc
route. Lets see, what's your age gem
,ra1e" asked Foot. The war veteran de-
INJURED for a minute but upon peihg
dressed for an answer, replied with a
twinkle in his eye. Put down 76 plus
And so It was recorded on the board
Although the two hundred or more
starters tried 10 90 their best by getting
round in figures creditable enough TO win
something. prize hunting became sec
ondary consideration ar compared with the
.,erernonv coincident with the testimonial
,o Horace l.. Hotchkiss. the retired chair
man of the committee, better known as
an. Father Of the Seniors" When 1t vas
learned a short time ago that committee
had been formed 10 tender silt DE
token OF esteem and affection every one
wanted TO get aboard, with the result
that Frank Presbrey, the treasurer was
,,o, aooded with checks The other day
an cxopisite tea tray and set OF solid Sill
,.,r were purchased. and while no figures
,,..,e Given. rumor had IL that the cost
was close 10 sl,0C9. -.-.--
nudge Morgan ]. OBrien was selected
20 make the presentation address ana II
6 doubtful II even he, with all MS eA-
rerence In affairs legal. had ever laceu
more istfnguished' audience.
THE Judge began his remarks as follows
Gentlemen: II il hardly necessary 70
dwell OF the cause OF our iltor.1 tourna-
rents recall with pleasure the graclV.u r.
attertions OF Horace J.. Hotchhles' ~
vesrg chairman Of the committee. ~,
1Intcblliss not only originally pIop0G3etL
DO boldfng Of this tournament "hlch
has given so much pleasure 10 tne p ai
tIcipants. but has for each or tne sc nc
sears u has been held unoe. ,aneddi
burden Of the work ana CORES poIu ~.
Ge he has now retired from acuVe Woi :.
In Connection with the tournament -
VAS deemed fitting and appToptlatse ~
present 70 him Testimonial ~ nc -" a., 49,
~ p. stIver service, together Win an ca
Droseed resolution Of appreciation oeai
ne The names Of all contributors.
frhe man TO whom this happy thoo l, -
first occurred was that good s5BI r,shS asi
princ. Of good fellows. FRANK IresD ,o 81
TbH occasion is exceptional, the assem-.
Mage unusual Golf IS q game MS ll,
gts6ds i'm The first rank OF manly sR2titbS
Is i4eals are true, lts sta 10 @npcrincip1es
~ bonor. II is q gentlemans game, anu
~ ~ can he a true golfer without pc
ino 81 the same time clean, wholesoIhs
man FROM this springs the !act .n 20,
n is always pleasure 20 meet h 'vn
tho golf links. for as II was IN inc toa' .
uaments Of old. you are sure 10 mee,
valiant and well bred knight. lWensi
&c Years ago such an asSemDlaBe III tl,,s
country would have been linpossipio
Uad II been attempted 81 might nave r.
suited i'm the appointment or "A COMING ~
reason for the change Is that goIl -
desfrnyer of age. Men have years aaueu .
~ ,bnfr lives. they never grow ol9eI
ueeer more than twenty, as OliVer NeH'
dell Holmes wouid gay
rhe speaker concluded By reading the
testimonial. as follows:
Presented by the friends OF Horac.
l.. Ifotchkiss, who nave iof many SeMa
e n,ed the generous hospitality OF. the
An.xarnis Club at the annual seniors
tournaments. with the organization ano
tnano0ernetrt of which he has been so pc
cIIliariv Identified. take advantage or ins
occasion of his retirement from acuE'
,.orl iu connection herewith 10 preben
~ him "a Testimonial Of their affectionatt
regard and appreciation OF his long an.
useful service in the cause or EOou iei
loyship our hope is that in ms reuIc
inent hisS memories Of these happy re
unions may be as agreeable ana eiue"'
Ing a. our own.
Then followed the signatures OF th'
contributors, as well as the committee
the members OF the latter consisting o'
John ". Griggs. Judge Morgan .
UBrlen. Frank Presbrey. Andre" Shi'
and and Colonel A. S. Wortbington.
Mr.. lIotchkiss. after declaring ina
Inn