PRESENT: P.F, T.M, P.B, F.B, P.L, C.M, K.S. D.Givens walked the course and St. Rappe attended the meeting but did not play. Conditions were extremely windy and intermittently wet which had a negative effect on the standard of play. C. M was heard to exclaim above the noise of the gale as we embarked on our adventure, “We’re lucky old gits.”

APOLS: Biggles, Brains, Laird and Falcon.

RESULTS: One two was posted by Kwok. DoD was the Straggler on 23 points. DDoD was Crocs  with 27 points. The runner up was Soapy with 31 points. The winner with 36 points in extreme conditions was the redoubtable Rabbi. The Chair is looking after Soapy’s winnings.

Last week’s minutes were disputed by several regulars and Kwok was forced to eat humble pie and apologise for several omissions and duff information, chiefly that the Senior’s captain is not the Chairman and that the swears cash amounted to £3.60. Swears cash this week, lest we forget is £1.60.

THE AMENDED MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED.

MATTERS ARISING: The cardinal announced that the Indian Restaurant known as Saffron, is no more, it is dead in the water, closed down, shut and no longer trading. If there were to be an exploratory advance party to certify the credentials of an Injun for gastronomic purposes it would have to be the Manzil.

TOASTS: To Andy Sullivan who won the South African Open.

Crocs announced that Vince’s mother had died on Sunday. The MOHGS were saddened by this news and send their sympathy to Vince and family.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY: The Chair revealed that the Hull v. Newcastle game is live on the telly on 31st. Jan and that he and the other member of the Executive may watch the game in the golf club. Other interested parties would be most welcome.

The Cardinal remarked that it would soon be necessary to bottom out the venues for away days and overnighters. Crocs revealed that the Bridle Path, did a deal on Fridays. Whitley Bay, Bellingham, Bedlington, Arcot and Garesfield were mentioned as possibilities. The Cardinal was also aware that Dalmahoy was offering a good deal.

The new golf club manager began work today. He is Matthew Bowman.

Tee off times next week are as usual, 8.48, 8.56 and 9.04.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.20.

BURT E. KWOK ( Hon. Sec.)