PRESENT: P.F, F.B, P.B, K.S, R.H, E.E, D.F, C.M,J.G.

APOLS: Rabi, Biggles, Falcon, Matador.

RESULTS: There was one 2 by the Comic on the 17th. DoD was the Comic with 26 points. The Cardinal was DDoD with 28 points. Jock St. Rappe was the runner up with 35 points. The joint winners were Jethro and Soapy with 38 points apiece. £1.40 was collected in swears.

TOASTS: A rather controversial toast was proposed by the Chair to congratulate Yorkshire on winning the County Championship. Apparently the Chair had tried to force this toast through last week but had no support. This week he had the support of the President who has long been a fan of the cricket team.

The Ryder Cup team were congratulated for their great achievement in retaining the trophy. The Comic singled out McIlroy and McDowell for special praise. McGinley was praised for his managerial skills.

LAST WEEK’S MINUTES ACCEPTED AS A TRUE RECORD.

MATTERS ARISING: St. Rappe reported that the Beamish course was now up to standard and he proposed an away day on 13th October. Nine MOHGS signified their interest in attending for a 10.30 K.O. At this point, Soapy asked Rappe for clarification. St. Rappe suggested that Soapy should turn up the volume on his hearing aid. Soapy replied that he had the hearing aid at top volume and that it was St. Rappe’s diction and articulation that was at fault, since his new teeth were not properly broken in. A rather chastened St. Rappe with perfect diction revealed that he would pre order a buggy for himself and the Soapster. However Soapy will be unavailable due to a prior commitment.

Absent MOHGS should email Jocks by Friday if they wish to attend.

There has been no progress on the bowling day.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: The first tee off time for Hunley, next Sunday, is 1.26. Competitors are requested to be there at midday. The game on Monday will k.o at 10.30. Brains has kindly donated a trophy which will be presented to the player with the best score over the two days. Jock has sorted out the format for the two days of feverish competition which can be accessed through last week’s minutes. The Chair informed the group that the polo shirts would not be available for the Hunley trip.

Crocs offered to bring along the bottle of Whisky which he won in the Christmas draw. The Cardinal revealed that the swear box would make a contribution to the après golf celebrations.

Brains reminded the group that next Monday is the first MONDAY of the month, therefore MOHG sweaters should be worn.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Cardinal reiterated that he would take no part in organising the buffet. Kwok quickly asserted that he would not be responsible for a quiz. The Chair intimated that he may negotiate with the caterers for a buffet for £7.50 per person, which he felt was a reasonable cost for a culinary festive feast. Snooker and table tennis would be on offer after the food. The golf contest will be 11 holes, using three clubs and a putter.

AOB: The Chair announced that the polo shirts will be available shortly.

There is no point in booking tee times at Morpeth next Monday, since no one is intending to play.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.30.

BURT E. KWOK( Hon. Sec.)