New Britain herald., 1930-09-24
Judge Mangan Declares Project Is Paying Propo- sition - Surplus to Be Used On Construction of Additional Nine Holes Eventually.

Although the total expenditures for the municipal golf course to date show a deficit of more than s6,000, the course actually is mak- ing profit over and above operating expenses, it was reported at a meet ing of the park board last night.
 Park officials expressed them selves last evening as confident that the course will show a profit of ap- proximately s3,000 at the end of the first year.
 Although complete figures were not available, general summary offered by Park Superintendent Clyde M. Ellingwood. showed that most of the deficit was for expen- ditures for material and supplies as we'll as extra labor which were in- cidental to the opening of a new course and will not occur as part of the weekly routine.
 Total receipts at the course up to the close of business on September 21, amounted to s3,0S065. Charged against these receipts Mir. Filing wood showed expenditures of s9,- 763.05. This would indicate a deficit of $6S2.40. Frim this amount, the sum of s474.95 which was spent be- fore the course was opened, was de- ducted. Of the balance, sum equal to more than the remainder was spent the first week of the course when it was necessary to keep a gang of extra men working on the grounds.
 Maintenance Cost Below Income
 The actual maintenance costs are considerably below the average in come. park officials point out. 'The course is paying proposition" said Judge William F. Mangan, former chairman, who has been act ing chairman while Donald L. Bart lett is absent because of the illness of his mother.
 Judge Mangan said further figures will show that the course is making a steady profit. Mr. Ellingwood stat ed that the course now is showing a profit of between S75 and s1OO q week.
 It is hoped that enough surplus will be built up in time to make it possible to provide for an additional hine holes.
 Wants to Surrender Concession
 Charles Bernstein. who has the refreshment concession at the course. was present and said he was unable to make a profit. He wanted to be relieved of his contract He pays Sl00 a month for the concession and says some days he takes in only a few dollars.
 Mir Bernstein said the building used as a club house is not 3atisfac- tory. He said it ought to be painted, have a wide porch attached and be otherwise improved The commits sioners agreed that the suggested improvements are highly desirable, "but try and get the money" com mented Judge Mangan.
 The matter was left to Commits sioner Edwin P. Lamphier, Jr., who will ask for new bids from those who bid against MT. Bernstein for the original concession.
 Memorial Approach Discussed
 Shortly after the meeting ad- journed but before the commission CTS had left, Mayor Quigley joined the group. The mayor said he want ed to know what was being done about completing the memorial en- trance to Walnut Hill park Every time there is a heavy storm it costs the city about s150 to clean out catch basins of mud. that washes down the hillside, he said.
 He was informed that Chairman Bartlett has been handling the mat ter of a retaining wall on the side of the park adjoining the property of James T. Toomey and that the commissioners prefer to let the chairman handle this matter.
 The park board has made certain concessions to MT. Toomey in return for concessions received and Mr. Toomey has been more than fair, was the information given the mayor by Judge Mangan.