PRESENT: F.B, P.L, P.B, D.F, K.S, G.A, T.M, C.M, M.M, J.G, G.W, P.F.
APOLOGIES: B.H, H.C, A.L.
Two new recruits were present, having been invited by the birthday boy to celebrate the momentous event, Michael Metcalfe ( Shagpile), and Geoff Ainsley ( Winscale).
Today’s event was in honour of the esteemed President, to celebrate his birthday, with the prize of the prestigious Soapy Dish awaiting the honourable victor.
The event kicked off with a wee dram, provided by the President as a welcome treat for the contestants before battle commenced. Only four clubs and a putter were allowed in the bag.

RESULTS: No 2’s were posted therefore £2.40 will be carried forward. The DoD was Kwok with a miserable 22 points. DDoD was the Rabi with a similarly miserable 25 points. The Crocodile was runner up with a respectable score of 35 points. The winner who is also the current trophy holder, was the effervescent and resolute Brains with a magnificent score of 37 points. The trophy was presented to very warm applause by the President, along with some well chosen words of congratulation to the deserved winner.
FINANCE: Geezer’s Cards—- P.F(60p), C.M(40p), P.L(20p), G.W(20p), D.F(20p), P.B(40p), T.M(20p), K.S(20p)—–£2.40.
£2.60 was collected in swears.
TOASTS: The Chair congratulated the President on the event of his birthday as well as remembering absent friends who were unavailable for today’s celebration.
To Johnny Bairstow and Andy Murray for sporting achievements.
BUSINESS: Last week’s minutes were accepted as a true record.
MATTERS ARISING: The Chair enquired as to whether Executive approval had been sought for the Dirty Dozen encounter. The President confirmed that he had, in the absence of the Chair, sanctioned the event at a previous meeting. The Chair appeared satisfied with the response and acknowledged this with a smug wink in the direction of the President.
Ten of the MOHGS who were present at today’s meeting, signified an interest in playing in the DD encounter. The question of whether or not to have a sit down meal after the game will be bottomed out at a subsequent meeting.
The meeting closed at 1.50 so that the games could commence.

Soapy then took centre stage. He had already posted money behind the bar for liquid refreshments but the coup de grace was manifest in his provision of a pudding for each of the invited guests. The pudding consisted of a meringue base filled with fresh fruits and topped with a generous portion of cream accompanied by a fruit compote and chocolate stick. Silence was observed by the party as the repast was gratefully consumed.
The wily old codger then revealed a compendium of bar games, consisting of shove halfpenny, a pinball machine and dominoes. He also proposed a putting contest but unfortunately this was cancelled due to the inclement weather. All in all a day to remember due to the generosity and thoughtfulness of the host.
Burt Kwok( Hon. Sec.)