Cardiff Golf Club 100
Committee Meeting Extracts
Extracts from General, Greens, Finance House Committee Meetings as well as the Annual Report and AGM's from May 1921 to October 1953.
February 1924 to February 1925
Extract of committee meeting minutes.
23rd May 1921 to 5th Jan 1922
Meetings of the various committees were held at various venues in Cardiff - No 4 Park Place, Stacey Rd school, Roath Church House,and Western Mail Buildings.
Minutes between these dates are somewhat sketchy! They come from the possessions of Sir Reuben Pugsley, handed down to his son Robert, in the form of photocopies of the minutes, hand written on lined notepaper, with some sections obviously missing.
Friday 27th May 1921 (3 days after the Public Meeting) SUB- COMMITTEE
“Mr Wilmot to make out a plan ready for the inspection of the various sites on Monday afternoon, the 30th inst”
Friday 3rd June 1921 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“unanimously agreed to close the list at 650 names of intending members. Mr Perry submitted a report of the inspection of three sites by the Committee”
Minutes are missing from the above date to 6th Oct which covered the period when it was decided that Ty-to Maen farm was the preferred option for the golf course at Penylan. From subsequent minutes it is evident that three men were consulted on the layout of the course- Harry Shapland Colt (renowned golf course architect), H.J.Marjoram (professional at Radyr GC) and Robert Walker (professional at Glamorganshire GC)
Unknown date GENERAL COMMITTEE
“letter read from Robert Webber re-submitting Colt’s report, but it was unanimously resolved that the course be laid out by Marjoram and Walker.
Thursday,6th Oct 1921 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(2) “after consultation with Mr Ewan Davies, it was decided that the negotiating committee should endeavour to get in touch with Mr Wyndham D Clark
Wednesday 23rd Nov 1921 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “ Hon Sec reported the result of the Committee’s negotiations with Mr Ewan Davies for a 21 year lease”
(10) “proposal that the entrance fee for original members to be £3-3-0d, for men and ladies”
(11) “proposal that the fixing of the annual subscription be left to the first General Meeting of the Club”
Friday, 2nd Dec 1921 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(4) “Hon Sec reported that 530 applications had been received, and it was resolved that the same be accepted and that the list should be closed”
(5) “various clauses in the lease were accepted and that the Club should have the option of 14 years as originally agreed with Mr Ewan Davies”
(6) “decided that all members of the Committee, excluding the ladies, be given tthe opportunity of signing the Lease, and thus becoming Founders of the Club”
(7) “unanimously resolved that all Founders be Elected as Life Members of the Club on payment of an entrance fee of £5-5-0d, and that an annual subscription be payable by them”
(10) “a Greens Committee is to be elected, with plenary powers, and resolved that they advertise immediately for a Golf Professional”
Monday 19th Dec, 1921 SUB-COMMITTEE
“small sub-committee to be appointed to interview Mr. Ewan Davies in regard to securing a lease on his farm”
Thursday 5th Jan 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(2) “Secretary reported that Mr Ewan Davies had agreed to our terms regarding the option of two fields”
(3) “decided that the contracts with Mr Ewan Davies and Mr Wyndham Clark be definitely entered into by the Trustees of the Club”
Extract of Committee Meeting minutes
Jan 1922 to Feb 1924
Minutes now recorded in leather-bound Minute Books
P1 Monday 23rd Jan 1922 1st GENERAL MEETING
(10) “Hon Sec reported that 644 applications for membership had been received, and unanimously decided that list would be closed at 650
P4 Friday 3rd Feb 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(7) “it was decided that £1,500 be voted to the Greens Committee for expenditure on the course”
(11) “Reported that 650 applications had now been received consisting of 457 gentlemen and 193 ladies - list now closed”
(12) “entrance fee to be increased to £6-6-0d and that all applicants be placed on a waiting list on payment of £1-1-0d, which would be deducted from entrance fee upon election”
P12 Sunday 12th Feb 1922 GREENS COMMITTEE
(1) “Club professional reported that the two horses he had on trial were unsatisfactory and it was resolved that a horse be purchased, sibject to approval by an expert.”
(2) “a new cart and a new set of harness be purchased”
(3) “an enquiry on behalf of the Finance Committee as to how far the £1,500 would go - a rough estimate to be produced.”
P19 Tuesday 7th March 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(8) “letter received from Mr H.S.Colt and was resolved that the letter “lie on the table”
(15) 2Hon Sec was directed to write to Mr Marjoram of Radyr that he need make no further visits to the Course for the present”
P22 Tuesday 21st March 1922 GREENS COMMITTEE
(2) “Mr Edwards was prepared to let 3 acres of his land, and to take 4 acres in lieu”
(3) “Mrs Martha Evans was prepared to let her field of 4 acres to the Club at £10 per year”
(4) “the field for four or five fairways to be sown as soon as possible”
(5) “plans and estimate for the Pro’s Shop were submitted”
P24 Tuesday 4th April 1922 FINANCE COMMITTEE
(2) “letter read from Mr H.S.Colt, and resolved that his a/c of £13-13-0d be paid”
(6) “Treasurer reported that Mr Ewan Davies had promised to advance the money required for building the Club Pavilion. Hon Sec was directed to write to Mr Davies, asking him how much of, say £5,000 he would advance and on what terms”
(7) “Contract had been agreed for the building of the Pro’s Shop, at a price of £255”
P29 Tuesday 25th April 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “decided that the formal opening be held on Saturday, 6th May 1922”
(6) “exhibition match for opening day had been arranged between Mr John Duncan and F.Bailey and Mr A.H.Symonds and our professional”
(11) “decided to ask the President, Mr Wyndham Clark to drive the first ball at the opening, and failing him, the Lord Mayor of Cardiff”
(12) “plans for the Club Pavilion were submitted, and at a cost not exceeding £2,500 for building and contents”
P34 Monday 1st May 1922 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
(1) “ Mr Wilmot be invited to submit plans and obtain tenders for the Club Pavilion, not exceeding £2,000, excluding furniture”
P35 Thursday 25th May 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(2) “to proceed forthwith the building at a cost not exceeding £2,000”
(3) “Captain to see Mr Ewan Davies re. the agreement as to the plan of the road”
P39 Friday 30th June 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(4) “reported that Mr Wyndham Clark had sent the ball with which he opened the Course, nicely mounted on a silver stand”
(7) “Mr A.H.Symonds reported that he was more than satisfied with progress on the Course”
(16) “Hon Sec reported that £2,145 had been subscribed in debentures for the Clubhouse, by less tha 250 members.”
P43 Friday28th July 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(1) “tenders were opened - £2,530 exclusive of lockers, was provisionally accepted. Nothing definite could be done until the plans were approved by Mr Ewan Davies”
(2) “debentures subscribed to date were £2,500. Steps to be taken raise a a further £1,000 to cover lockers and furnishing”
P45 Friday 28th July 1922 TRUSTEES MEETING
(3) “ Trustees have provisionally accepted the tender of £2,530”
P46 Friday 18th Aug 1922 FINANCE MEETING
(4) “Committee asked Mr A.H.Symonds if he could keep a close eye on the maintenance wages which the committee thought were too high at present for only 9 holes”
P47 Friday 18th Aug 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(5) “Captain reported that Mr Ewan Davies promised to subscribe £500 debentures provided another storey was added to the Pavilion”
(6) “each committee member volunteered to interview a number of those members who had not yet subscribed”
P49 Monday 28th Aug 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(7) “presentation of revised plan of Pavilion at a cost of £3,190, and another 12 inches in height would mean an extra £120. Decided to accept the tender of £3,310, subject to Mr Ewan Davies subscribing, at least, £500 debentures
P51 Friday 15th Sept 1922 TRUSTEES MEETING
(2) “tender accepted for £3,310 for the erection of the Pavilion”
P60 Friday 17th Nov 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(9) “contractors for the Pavilion to prepare a price for removing Walker’s shed from its’ present position to a site near the Pavilion”
P69 Friday 15th Dec 1922 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(10) “resolved to advertise immediately for Club Steward and Stewardess”
P70 Friday 5th Jan 1923 HOUSE COMMITTEE
(3) “Captain had instructed Walker to report on the condition of the Pavilion roof following recent heavy rains - letter from Walker said that the same was perfectly dry.”
(N.B. contract was accepted in Sept - obviously roof was on by Jan! )
P81 Friday 16th Feb 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(7) “tenders produced for steel and wooden lockers - accepted tender from Developers at 24/6d per locker - 354 gentlemen and 112 ladies.”
(8) “Resolved that Steward and Stewardess be instructed to take up their duties from Monday 19th March”
P86 Thursday 23rd Feb 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(6) “ interviews for candidates for the position of Secretary. Mr Albert E Taylor was unanimously selected at a salary of £200 per year and to take up duties 19th March”
P89 Friday 2nd March 1923 GREENS COMMITTEE
(2) “plans submitted for gravel paths around the Pavilion - work to be carried out by our own men”
P90 Friday 2nd March 1923 HOUSE COMMITTEE
(2)“estimate for club furniture was discussed”
(3) “curtains,linen,crockery and cutlery were discussed”
(4) £550 max to be expended on the pavilion effects”
(5) Hon Sec to make enquiries for a licence for the Pavilion”
P94 Friday 16th March 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(6) “interviewed Walker with regard to the condition of the Course. Because of special work undertaken during the closure of the Course not being completed, the Course opening should not take place until Sat 24th March”
(9) “letter from Mr Watson Pairman offeres a Cup to the Club to be competed by novices only”
(10) “Mr Robert Webber offered a Cup to the Club”
(14) “proposed that an informal opening of the Club’s Pavilion takes place on Thursday 29th March”
(15) “Mr Ewan Davies be invited to open the pavilion, with luncheon at 1.30pm and official opening at 3.30pm”
P99 Friday23rd March 1923 HOUSE COMMITTEE
Many resolutions passed - office furniture, telephone switchboard, insurances, staining and waxing block floors, set charges for refreshments and meals. Steward to occupy his quarters in Pavilion as soon as possible, and he must provide accommodation for three waitresses.
“resolved that the playing of card games in the pavilion be not allowed on Sundays”
P106 Friday 29th April 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
First Committee meeting held in Club Pavilion.
P121 Thursday 10th May 1923 GREENS COMMITTEE
(1) “Secretary authorized to open 16 holes for play at Whitsuntide, opening of the full 18 holes to be deferred until further notice”
(2) “Professional notified that one of the horses is not suitable for the work. Secretary was instructed to sell such horse and replace it with a new one.”
P139 Friday 15th June 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(11) “the Professional, Walker, had taken on an assistant, J.D.Greenaway, and that the Club would pay an extra £1-5-0d to Walkerin part payment of his wages.”
P148 Tuesday 26th June 1923 HOUSE COMMITTEE
(1) “resolved that Mr J.C.Higman be asked to obtain an estimated cost for taking photographs of the original Committee, and having them suitably mounted and framed, for hanging in the Pavilion”
.(N.B. Photos now hanging in the Hallway.)
P152 Friday 20th July 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(12) “following leakage problems with the cesspit, it was resolved to seek tenders to link the drainage from the Pavilion to the sewage system”
P158 Tuesday 28th Aug 1923 GREENS COMMITTEE
“resolved that a Cup presented by Mr Lewis Lougher Esq, M.P., called “The Lougher Cup”, to be played in Spring and Autumn each year until the Cup is won outright- the Cup to be won outright by a member winning three medal rounds for this Cup.”
“resolved that “The Robert J Webber Cup” be played “half-yearly”, Gents Knockout foursomes under handicap”
P161 Thursday 30th Aug 1923 SPECIAL MEETING of GREENS COMMITTEE
“Secretary reported that the tenant of a small holding adjoining the Course was leaving. Negotiations with the Town Clerk, as to the possibility of the Club taking on the tenancy.”
( Not sure where this was- DNJ)
P175 Thursday 27th Sept 1923 GREENS COMMITTEE
(2) “the draw for The Robert J Webber Cup took place, the dates for completion of the rounds were fixed as follows:- 1st round 8th Oct, 2nd round 22nd Oct, 3rd round 5th Nov, 4th round 19th Nov.”
(3) “Secretary authorized to set a date for the final of “The Watson Pairman Cup, the match to be played over 36 holes.”
P179 Friday 19th Oct 1923 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “letter received from the Town Clerk, stating that the Smallholding Committee could not entertain an application from Cardiff Golf Club to become tenants of No3 small holding, Llanedarn.”
P204 Friday18th Jan 1924 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ the Club was granted first refusal on recently available Coed-y-Gloria farm by My Wyndham Clark’s agent, but unfortunately the Club was not in a position to purchase the land, at present.”
P208 Friday 18th Feb 1924 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Secretary reported that the Course was being damaged by sheep. Greens Committee to consider advisability for stopping sheep from grazing.”
Extracts of Committee Meetings minutes
February 1924 to February 1925
P5 Weds 20th Feb 1924 GENERAL COMMITEE
(2) “notice served on Mrs Husband, sub-tenant of the farm, to quit”
(3) “problem with the right of way between the Professional’s Shop and the Pavilion”
(11) “letter to local newspaper from Mrs Kemp, Ladies Captain, was read out - critical of the standing of ladies on the Course. The editor was asked to publish a reply from the Secretary.”
P17 Weds 5th March 1924 FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE
(4) “resolved that all new members who had not purchased debentures should do so.”
P22 Weds 9th April 1924 GREENS COMMITTEE
(3) “resolved that the full 18 holes be opened at the discretion of the Captain and the Secretary”
P40 Friday 23rd May 1924 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(15) “resolved that Mr Reuben Pugsley obtain photographs of the opening of the Course”
P48 Monday 23rd June 1924 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(4) “Secretary was authorized to write to the General Manager, Tramways Dept, re buses stopping at Cyncoed Church rather than Rhydypenau Road terminus. Also a protest about paying full fares.”
P55 Friday 11th July 1924 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
(9) “Secretary was authorized to write to all original Committee members to have photographs taken”
(10) “cost of photographs (2/6d per member) plus mounting and framing for £5-0-0d was accepted.”
P98 Friday 16th Jan 1925 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(7) “the Secretary was authorized to forward an account for £15-1-3d to Colonel Rivers of Tredegar Park being the cost of repairing damage to the Course by huntsmen.”
(11) Reference to the Pavilion being designed so that it could be readily converted into two houses if necessary
P115 Friday 20th Feb 1925 THIRD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(10) “Mr Ewan Davies promised to present the Club with a Championship Bowl.”
(19) “ the Captain announced that the Committee had decided to keep the Course closed for all play for another week.”
Extracts of Committee Meetings minutes
April 1926 to March 1928
P11 Weds 21st April 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“that the House Committee propose a scheme for laying out the ground in the vicinity of the Pavilion, and the marking out of a parking place for motor cars.”
P17 Thurs 29th April 1926 HOUSE & FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEES
“that Mr Wilmot report regarding the cost of connecting drainage to the mains sewers.”
“the question of the purchase of a refrigerator was considered and deferred.”
P21 Weds 12th May 1926 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
“car parking was approved.”
P24 Weds 19th May 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(8) “letter dated 20th April received from Mr Ewan Davies submitted :- Re giving up certain land intended in the lease” (Was this to be Sherbourne Ave?)
P34 Weds 16th June 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“it had been decided to allow Mr Davies to take over the land referred to.”
P40 Thurs 1st July 1926 GREENS COMMITTEE
(3) “consequence of SSS being assessed at 71, bogey scores on holes 1 and 17 are reduced to 4.”
(9) “ a pair be entered for the Victory Foursomes in August.”
(10) “ a team be entered for the Team Championships at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in August.”
P57 Weds 15th Sept 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Golf Club officers to interview the directors of Cardiff Golf Club Pavilion Ltd, with the object of raising £400 on debentures.”
“quotes were obtained for (a) paths, fencing, gates, stone tea terrace and drainage and (b) parking place at the rear of the Clubhouse.”
“sub-committee have left the question open to the General Committee as to the desirability of asking the Club to pay for a parking ground purely for the motoring members of the Club.”
P68 Tuesday 19th Oct 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(6) “that the Secretary record the appreciation of this Committee of the Captain’s (Mr J.C.Higman) action in subscribing the sum of £500 on debentures in the Cardiff Golf Club Pavilion Ltd, for the purpose of carrying out the scheme of improvements and laying out the ground in the vicinity of the Clubhouse.”
P70 Thurs 28th Oct 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ that Mr and Mrs Fred Kington be appointed as Steward and Stewardess at a joint wage of £2-10-0d per week. (Job Description - hours of work “as are usual in clubs!”
P72 weds 10th Nov 1926 HOUSE COMMITTEE
“ that the Secretary be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding £5 for an ice-chest.”
P77 Weds 8th Dec 1926 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
“ the Secretary was authorized to employ extra labour for preparing and turfing the putting green in front of the Pavilion.”
P83 Weds 15th Dec 1926 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(14) “that upon completion of the parking place for cars, the following charges be made:- per day, 6d and per year, 10/6d.”
P119 Weds 20th April 1927 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“sub committee to be set up to consider the question of doing away with the cesspit and connecting up to a sewer”
P121 Weds 11th May 1927 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
“sub-committee to be set up to make arrangements in connection with the official opening of the Putting Green in front of the Pavilion on Sat 28th May”
P125 Weds 18th May 1927 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“water main laid in Sherbourne Road at no cost to the Club. But, £41 for connection to the Clubhouse.”
P134 Sunday 12th June 1927 GREENS COMMITTEE
“reported that a letter had been received from Mr J.H.McKiever, enclosing a cheque for 50 guineas for the purpose of buying a Cup to be known as “Cardiff Royal Infirmary Gold Challenge Bowl.” Proceeds from this competition to be given to Cardiff Royal Infirmary. Entrance fee to be 2/6d and £5-5-0d to be given from club funds as prizes.”
P152 Weds 14 Sept 1927 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
“Mr James Thomas of the Humber Company was willing to obtain the services of Jack Hylton’s Carlton Band for the social to be held at the conclusion of the competition for the Humber Trophy.
P164 Weds 12th Oct 1927 HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE
“ reported that the House Committee set up a committee to make arrangements for the fourth Annual Dance - 37 members.”
P212 Friday 30th March 1928 GREENS COMMITTEE
“letter dated 28th March from R.Walker, the Professional to the Club, tendering his resignation, and it was resolved that Walker’s resignation be received with regret.”
“the Greens Committee recommend that a testimonial be made to Walker and that a fund be opened, limiting subscription to 2/6d per member.”
February 1929 to May 1933
P1 Weds, 29th February 1929 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “ resolved that Mrs Smalldon be appointed Stewardess of the Club at a weekly wage of £2-10-0d.”
(4) “resolved that the appointment of Mr and Mrs Kingston be terminated with one month’s notice.”
P9 Weds 29th March 1929 HOUSE AND FINANCE SUB- COMMITTEE
(12) “Notice of motion was given that at the next House and Finance Committee, the question of the possible purchase of the Golf Course be discussed.”
P13 Friday 22nd March 1929 GREENS COMMITTEE
“following a re-measuring of the length of holes, the Secretary is to make an application to Welsh Golfing Union for a revision of SSS”
P21 Weds 17th April 1929 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(8) “ that the Secretary again communicate with Mr Ewan Davies in connection with the probable purchase of the land that we rent from him”
(9) “ letter received from Mr Davies dated 27th March re a field forming part of Coed-y Gloriau. The Secretary to inform him that the Committee is willing to rent this field for £10 per year.”
P32 Friday 7th June 1929 GREENS COMMITTEE
(2) “letter from Welsh Golfing Union - the Course had been graded “D” and that SSS had increased from 71 to 72.”
(7) “ the Captain (C.A.Bowchier) made an offer to present a silver cup to be played for, in the competition in aid of Cardiff Institute for the Blind, to be played for on Sat 14th September.”
P52 Friday 6th Sept 1929 GREENS COMMITTEE
(3) “ it was resolved that an Open Competition in aid of Cardiff Institute for the Blind to be held on Saturday 5th October.”
P67 Friday 1st Nov 1929 SPECIAL MEETING of GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ meeting called to consider letter from Mr Ewan Davies regarding the sale of a plot of land in Westminster Crescent adjoining the parking places.”
“ nominal sum of £10 plus the money already expended. A phone call just prior to the meeting - he would give the land for nothing - just the money already spent.”
“Offer accepted conditionally upon Mr Davies agreeing to lay a sewer, without delay, along Westminster Crescent so the Club could make the necessary drainage connection.”
P72 Weds 29th Nov 1929 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“that the Committee review whether it is desirable that the Club continue as a member of the Glamorganshire County Golf Union”
P78 Weds 18th Dec 1929 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(4) “ draft agreement submitted by Mr Ewan Davies regarding Bridge Field, part of Coed-y-Gloriau Farm, for a yearly tenancy.”
P93 Weds 29th January 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ report from the Secretary and Professional on the Mole Plough, a cable winding method by the Hodgson Process, suggests that these outfits be purchased immediately. “We are satisfied that that if this does not solve the drainage question, there is nothing that can be done to improve the playing condition of this land!”
P100 Weds 12th February 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ that a Mole Plough outfit be purchased forthwith.”
P105 Weds 12th May 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “Mr Ewan Davies granted tenancy agreement on “Bridge Field” to correspond to the unexpired portion of the lease of Ty-to Maen, with the proviso that he may obtain possession of this land, should the ground be required for building purposes.”
(8) “it was resolved that the Secretary order two dozen Schweppes Tonic Waters.”
P110 Friday 21st March 1930 GREENS COMMITTEE
“ Manufacturer of Hodgson Winch for the Mole Plough has gone into liquidation, with just one days’ work necessary to complete our Winch. Trying to arrange with the liquidator to have the work completed, in order for delivery on 26th March.”
P119 Weds 9th April 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ It was resolved that negotiation be made for an extension of the lease on the portion of No 13 hole, with Mr George Edwards.” (currently hole No 14)
P122 Thursday 9th April 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ cheque for £125-10-8d forwarded for Hodgson Winch and Mole Plough.”
P130 Weds 111th June 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“draft agreement in respect of Bridge Field submitted and approved by Mr Ewan Davies be accepted.”
P135 Thursday 26th June GREENS COMMITTEE
(9) “Secretary pointed out that Glamorgan County Golf Union had arranged a County Foursomes meeting at Radyr on the same day as The Infirmary Gold Challenge Bowl! The Secretary was authorized to send a letter of protest to the secretary of Glamorgan County Union.”
P138 Weds 9th July 1930 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(4) “Letter received from the Secretary of Glamorgan County Union was read out. Our Secretary was directed to communicate with the Union, stating that their action in cancelling the Foursomes meeting was much appreciated.”
P179 Weds 18th February 1931 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £483-12-0d.”
P191 Weds 8th April 1931 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ Letter received regarding a broken window by a golf ball was received. Resolved that the Secretary reply by stating that certain structural will be effected to hole No 17.”
P202 Friday 29th May 1931 GREENS COMMITTEE
(7) “ A match to be arranged the following day to celebrate David H Lewis winning the 1st Welsh Boys Championship against H.G.Bowen of Clyne. Singles in the morning followed by foursomes in the afternoon, with the boys playing against Henry R Howell and Gwyn Llewellyn.”
P206 Weds 19th June 1931 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(5) “a cheque to Mr Ewan Davies of £20 to pay for his bringing the sewer to a point in Westminster Crescent to enable us to connect the cesspit sewer that was laid at Mr Davies’ expense.
(10) “A letter was received asking if the Committee would be prepared to consider the admittance of an Artisan Section.Large membership of the Club already, so unable to grant the above mentioned facilities.
(13) “ It was resolved that the following matter be placed on the agenda for the next General Committee meeting, to discuss the question of the purchase of the Course or an extension of the existing lease.”
P221 Weds 9th Sept 1931 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“The Club to pay £103 to Mr Ewan Davies for the roadway adjoining Westminster Crescent, that Mr Davies had gifted us.”
P239 Weds 11th Nov 1931 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(6) “ The Secretary was asked to arrange a meeting with a Mr Watkins regarding his land, adjoining Hole No 13.”
(14) “that the decision of the Captain in making members of the South African Touring Rugby side during their stay in Cardiff be confirmed.”
(20) “Mr Davies would not consider the question of an extension of the lease, but would meet with the Committee regarding the sale of certain portions of the land - he would exclude any land that could be deemed building land e.g. holes 12,13,16 and 17.”
(21) “The secretary was directed to communicate with Mr George Edwards offering to review the period of the lease of his land (hole No 13) for a period of years at the present rental.”
P245 Weds 9th December 1931 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ Mr Watkins had definitely decided that he was unable to rent any of his land to the Club.”
P251 Weds 13th January 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(5) “ Mr Edwards was prepared to rent this land for 1 year at an annual rental of £50. Meeting arranged to offer £30 and to enquire if possible to make a purchase.”
P256 Thurs 21st January 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(6) “Mr Edwards only prepared to lease for one year at £50 and was not prepared to negotiate. Matter was deferred. A sub-committee to interview Mr Ewan Davies re. Land on right of No7 tee.” (Now 8th tee)
P259 Weds 10th February 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(5) “ Letter from Mr Ewan Davies re. Part of Coed-y Gloria Farm, tenanted by Mr Tucker. Mr Tucker was due to attend Committee meeting but failed to arrive. Secretary to later interview Mr Tucker.
(6) “Sub-Committee set up to arrange an interview with Mr Edwards, to avoid payment of £50 rent. This sub-committee was given authority to arrange further years rental at £50 max. And to discuss the possibility of purchase at a price not exceeding £350.”
P262 Weds 17th February 1932 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £533-7-6d.”
P265 Weds 17th February 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ a report on the negotiations with Mr George Edwards - a letter from him dated 13th Feb - resolved that conditions stipulated in this letter be unanimously adopted for 4 years, and a lease to be drawn up.”
P279 Weds 3rd April 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Letter from G.Edwards solicitor, that they would accept £47-10-0d per year for the field. Hon Solicitorto conclude arrangements at this price, if he could not obtain the land at £45, and to ask for an additional plot to make this land up to three acres.”
P282 Weds 11th May 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Hon Solicitor submitted draft agreement between the Trustees of the Club and Mr G.Edwards re “the land on which No13 green is situate” for £47-10-0d per year.”
P300 Weds 14th September 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(15) “a tender was received from Tucker & Sons for preparing Sherbourne Road, clearing gullies, laying,watering and rolling with a steam roller, 125 tons of stone to cover 300 yards, 12ft wide, for the sum of £70, was submitted. Not accepted! Instructions to Smalldon to temporarily repair the road.”
(24) “The secretary informed the Committee of an unofficial match on 9th Oct, between Henry Howell’s team and Eight players from our Club.”
P320 Weds 14th Dec 1932 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(4) “ letter received from Cardiff Royal Infirmary asking for an exhibition , tournament to be played at the Club in 1933, with Mr Bert Hodgson, the well known Professional, in aid of CRI.”
(13) “Club to enter a team in the Glamorgan County Union for 1933.”
P330 Weds 15th February 1933 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £427-18-0d”
“Fourball Professional match to be played Sat 8th July, with Mr Bert Hodgson”
P335 Weds 8th March 1933 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(7) “Secretary informed meeting that the Team had been placed in Division 1 of the inter-club team tournament.”
(14) “Secretary informed the meeting that Bert Hodgson had given his consent to play in the Professional Fourball event, and that letters had been forwarded to Percy Alliss and H. Kenyon.”
P340 Monday 13th March 1933 GREENS COMMITTEE
(1) “Revised Standard Score had been received from Welsh Golfing Union of 70.All handicaps to be adjusted by the addition of 1 stroke, except handicaps 10 to 16, to be increased by 2.”
(5) “ Provided that a Cup can be obtained, a competition is to be arranged - a medal round to be held on four Wednesdays in the summer months, with two players to qualify each week.”
P343 Friday 24th March 1933 SUB-COMMITTEE
“To discuss alterations to the Bar and the installation of electric lighting.”
P351 Weds 12th April 1933 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(10) “ The Captain had suggested that a Golf Club tie should be obtained, such tie being of a registered design.”
Extracts of Committee Meetings minutes
May 1933 to Dec 1938
P2 Weds 17th March 1933 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(6) “Samples of materials and designs for a tie had been received and the matter was to be left in the hands of the Captain.”
(11) “J.H.Merrett had consented to give a cup to the Club, to be known as “The Wednesday Cup.”
P7 Monday 22nd May SPECIAL MEETING of GENERAL COMMITTEE
(1) “To defer plans to alter the Clubhouse.”
(7) “Farmhouse had become vacant - a new weekly tenancy to be offered at six shillings per week.”
P13 Weds 12th July 1933 HOUSE & FINANCE COMMITTEE
(5) “Out of the profits of £50 in connection with Gala Day on 8th July, it was resolved that this Committee recommends to the General Committee, that electric light be installed in the Club Pavilion forthwith.”
P14 Weds 12th July 1933 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(2) “ Chairman read letters which he had forwarded to W.G.Smalldon, Percy Alliss, E.W.H.Kenyon and Bert Hodgson, in connection with the exhibition game played Sat 17th June.”
(6) “Secretary submitted photographs of the Course taken by H.J.Whitelock &Sons and resolved that an order be placed for a gross of postcards showing 18th Hole.”
(12) “Unanimously resolved that Weds and Thurs of third week in September be set aside to introduce visitors on these days without green fees.”
(13) “An offer made by the Captain to frame a photograph of the Course taken by the Western Mail on Gala Day was gratefully accepted.”
P25 Weds 11th October 1933 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(14) “The Secretary be authorized to arrange a date in early 1934 for a Greenkeepers Dinner.”
(15) “Letter dated 10th Oct in which Mr A.E.Taylor tendered his resignation -accepted with regrets. He terminates his employment 31st Dec.”
P34 Weds 29th Nov 1933 SPECIAL MEETING OF GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ Meeting convened at Park Hotel to interview five candidates for the appointment of Secretary. Resolved that Mr W.J.Davies of Radyr, near Cardiff, be appointed as Secretary of the Club from 1st January at a salary of £200 per year, with lunch, and that Mr Davies be asked to reside near the Club no later than 30th June 1934.”
P42 Weds 10th January 1934 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(11) “Resolved that in substitution of the supply of lunches to the Secretary,he be granted an additional remuneration of £50 per year to cover same.”
P51 Weds 21st February 1934 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £508-4-10d.”
P68 Weds 25th April 1934 SPECIAL MEETING of GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ Meeting was called to discuss progress in discussions with the ground landlord, Mr Ewan Davies.
The Club required a surrender of existing lease, a rearrangement of the Course, and a renewal for an extended period. Mr Davies required some land to be surrendered by the Club:-
(a) A strip to allow a road and two building frontages, which would absorb most of the 16th and 17th holes.
(b) A building frontage to Ty Draw Road which would mean doing away with 12th green and 13th fairway.”
P82 Weds 18th July 1934 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “The Secretary to make enquiries with a view to getting details and quotations for the immediate laying on of water to the greens.”
P87 Saturday 21st July 1934 GREENS COMMITTEE
(2) “Tender of £290 for laying water to the greens, was accepted.”
P89 Weds 3rd October1934 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) “ Committee considered a letter from the City Water Engineer suggesting the use of asbestos cement water pipes in place of wrought iron pipes - was resolved that the latter be used to convey water to the greens.”
P101 Weds 12th December 1934 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(16) “ Secretary was instructed to take such steps as were convenient to remedy the state of the road leading to the Clubhouse.”
P108 Weds 20th February 1935 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £446-2-9d.”
P129 Monday 24th June 1935 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
(1) “Capt J.J.Williams to confirm arrangements regarding conveyance for portion of land around Clubhouse. Letter to be written to Mr Ewan Davies, including coloured map to who “owns” what.”
P143 Saturday 19th October 1935 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(8) “Secretary reported that Mr A.E.Taylor had kindly given a Cup to the Club for competition amongst its’ members.”
P152 Weds 11th December 1935 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ Secretary reported that Whitchurch Golf Club desired to hire the Mole Draining equipment, together with the assistance of two members of groundstaff, for the purpose of laying on water on the Whitchurch Links.Resolved that consent be given to this, on payment of a daily charge of £5-5-0d.”
P168 Weds 5th February 1936 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(15) “Notice was given that the next meeting should consider obtaining a further option for purchasing the freehold of the land now let to the Club by Mr George Edwards (13th fairway).”
P169 Weds 19th February 1936 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £275-13-11d.”
P176 Weds 11th March 1936 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(16) “Request from the Divots Golfing Society, asking permission to place a Captains’ board in the Clubhouse -granted.”
P208 Weds 11th Nov 1936 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(7) “ a letter was read from Capt. J.J.Williams enclosing a plan of the Club’s freehold.”
P229 Weds 17th February 1937 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus for the year was £298-6-3d.”
P236 Friday 19th March 1937 GREENS COMMITTEE
(2) “It was resolved that the competition for the Cardiff Royal Infirmary Gold Challenge Bowl be opened to women members of the Club.”
P238 Sat 3rd April 1937 SPECIAL MEETING OF GENERAL COMMITTEE
(1) “It was intimated that that Mrs Smalldon wished to resign from her post as Stewardess of the Club.
(2) Adverts for a replacement be placed in newspapers.”
P239 Sat 10th April 1937 SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
“Applications were duly considered and a shortlist was prepared.”
P240 Weds 14th April 1937 HOUSE & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
(6) “Resolved that a measure of whisky be reduced. New optics to be obtained.
(7) “New sherry glasses be obtained, to increase the number of glasses to the bottle from 12 to 14.
(8) “Secretary to advise staff to reduce the measure of fruit drinks supplied to members.”
P250 Thursday 22nd April 1937 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE
“ Four candidates interviewed at Park Hotel by fourteen members of Committee. Resolved that Miss Severs be offered the position, subject to her acceptance after inspecting the Golf Pavilion. Miss Wright to be offered the post in case Miss Severs withdrew.”
P251 Weds 28th April 1937 SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
(1) “Mr & Mrs Martin, applicants for Steward & Stewardess, were interviewed (Mrs Martin was on original shortlist) - subject to a report from Mr R.J.Pugsley.
Resolved that the Sub-Committee recommend Mr & Mrs Martin for consideration of the General Committee for appointment.”
P252 Monday 3rd May 1937 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
(1) “Meeting convened to interview Mr & Mrs Martin.”
(2) “Unanimously resolved that they be given this appointment.”
P256 Monday 10th May 1937 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(9) “Selection of additional candidates for the post of Steward & Stewardess.”
P258 Thursday 20th May 1937 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
“ Committee interviewed Mr & Mrs Woodward and resolved that Mr Woodward be appointed Steward from 7th June 1937.”
P259 Weds 26th May 1937 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
“The Honorary Solicitor, having fully explained the legal position with regard to the publication in the Sunday Express and the Sunday Pictorial, relating to the Club’s tenancy of the Links, resolved that he write to both papers repudiating the accuracy of the reports and asking for immediate withdrawal.”
P265 Weds 9th June 1937 GENERAL COMMITTEE
P302 Weds 16th February 1938 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“Surplus revenue for the year was £491-18-9d.”
“ It was reported that David H.Lewis had been selected to play in the Walker Cup trials at St Andrews. This was the first occasion that any member of a Welsh club had received this signal honour.”
P322 Weds 8th June 1938 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Plans and estimate for alterations to the dining room were given, but nothing could be done until something was known about the extension of the lease.”
P327 Monday 18th July 1938 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(11) “Secretary mentioned that some members were anxious to obtain a new Club tie - Captain to obtain design and colours to show at next meeting.”
P332 Tuesday 13th September 1938 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(3) Colours and designs of new Club tie were shown to the Committee. The Secretary was asked to order a quantity, immediately.”
P335 Sunday 25th September 1938 GREENS COMMITTEE
(4) “Suggested alteration for No 10 hole (now No11) i.e. placing the green across the brook in spare ground. Secretary to ask the landlord if he had any objection to undergrowth and bushes being removed.”
P345 Weds 9th November 1938 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(12) “Letter received from Brynhill Golf Club to borrow the Mole Draining equipment - agreed for a fee of £5-5-0d.”
P351 Weds 14th December 1938 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(16) “A letter of resignation was received from Mr J.P.Morgan, Treasurer of the Club, since foundation.”
November 1949 to October 1953
P79 Monday 14th November 1949 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(11) “War damage bomb crater - Secretary reported that he had submitted a claim against war damage for bomb craters on 10th and 12th holes.” (now No11 & 13)
P100 Tuesday 14th February 1950 ANNUAL REPORT
“Improvements and alterations to the Course have been carried out - holes No 6 and No7 have now been restored and will open for play in the Spring.”
P104 Monday 13th March 1950 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(8) “Club competitions - Request asking the Club to sponsor league competition for men over 60 years of age was approved.”
“Offer from O.T.Walters to present a Cup for this Competition was gladly accepted.”
P140 Monday 11th September 1950 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(5) “War Damage Claims
(a) Cheque received for £50-16-2d in full settlement of claim for filling in of bomb crater on 10th fairway.
(b) Offer of £158-8-0d from the Ministry of Agriculture of the claim for 6th and 7th fairway was not accepted. Secretary was asked to take the matter further with a view to pressing for a full settlement of the claim.”
P148 Sunday 5th November 1950 GREENS COMMITTEE
“ A report from C.K.Cotton (golf architect( was considered.”
P155 Monday 11th December 1950 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“War Damage claim:- Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries offered £190 for War Damage to 6th and 7th fairways - accepted.”
P170 Monday 19th February 1951 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“It will be recalled that in the Spring, the 6th and 7th holes were re-opened, thus after a lapse of years, restoring the full Course for play.”
P204 Monday 13th August 1951 GENERAL COMMITTEE
(12) O.T.Walters Cup - Resolved to hold a Bogey Competition over 14 holes for men over 60 years on Thursday Sept 13th 1951.”
P225 Monday 19th December 1951 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Exhibition Match - Letter from Max Faulkener was read out, proposing an exhiition match.”
P289 Monday 20th October 1952 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“The Club gave approval that a section of members proposed to form a society within the Club for members over 60 years of age.”
P293 Monday 17th November 1952 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Veterans Society letter to the Club, thanking the Committee for their kindness and consideration in allowing the formation of this group of members.”
“Agreed to allow the Veterans Society to hold a supper in the Clubhouse on Thursday 11th December 1952.”
P296 Monday 8th December 1952 HOUSE & FINANCE COMMITTEE
“Greenkeepers Supper was over subscribed and that there should be a ballot for places, but Committee members have priority- (previously preference was based on when a member joined the Club).”
P299 Thursday 18th December 1952 GENERAL COMMITTEE
“Additional Trophy Boards - negotiations are afoot for the presentation to the Club of trophy boards for Gold Bowl and Silver Bowl.”
P315 Weds 11th March 1953 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“ Mr O.T.Walters thanked the Committee for allowing members to form a Veterans Society. Sir Robert Webber agreed to be Patron, and now invited the Captain, Mr R.S.Coffin to become an Honorary Member, and Mr Meurig Evans, the incoming Captain, to become an Honorary Member during his term of office.”
P352 Sunday 25th October 1953 GREENS COMMITTEE
“Ground under repair to the right of No1 fairway - site of new green where the soil is exposed.” (Current No2 green was being constructed.)