1894: Notulen Haagsche GC

January 12, 1894

Ct De Stirum, Bn de Pallandt, C. des Graz. Mr Woodward elected monthly member.

February 19, 1894

Committee meeting, all present except Bn de Brienen.

House.
Ct de Stirum had seen 2 architects who both charged more than money subscribed.
Decided that M. Clifford and Ct de Stirum should see architects abandoning idea of house constructed on plan formerly prepared and giving measurements for rooms somewhat similar to those of rooms in present house, should obtain estimates not to exceed 1500 florins.
Question of arranging and making greens brought forward by Bn Groeninx. Decided that 400 fl. should be allowed for the purpose to a sub committee consisting of Bns Groeninx, T. de Pallandt and R. de Tuyll.

March 5, 1894

Committee meeting, present Bns Groeninx, de Pallandt, de Wassenaer, Ct. de Stirum, Messrs Clifford and des Graz.  

Question discussed – refusal of farmer, renting Ct C. de Bylandt’s field over which club has been playing, to allow greens to be made or the club to use ground without payment.
Reference made to Committee meeting minutes of October 4.

Mr. Clifford interviewed farmer before meeting whose “last word” was 150 fl. for a piece on which 2 holes could be placed. Mr Clifford expressed regret at having failed to obtain lease or agreement as requested on October 4 and Committee was of opinion that it would have made no difference, also that sum of 10 or 12 fl. mentioned at that meeting was inadequate, a valuation having been made by a third party putting value of damage yearly at about 100 fl.

Decided that ground was essential to course though, if obtainable, a return to Bn de Brienen’s ground could always be effected.
Decided that Messrs Clifford and de Stirum should see farmer and be empowered to offer 100 fl. a year rising to limit of fl. 150 if necessary to secure, if possible, 5 years lease of ground, it being optional for club to give years notice.

Further decided that Committee should examine old ground with a view to possibility of making the 9 holes on dry parts of it tomorrow morning before “starting” negotiations with farmer.
Elected Monsieur, Madame and Mlle Labouret prososed by Mr. des Graz.

March 6, 1894

Committee [meeting], (same as above) met on golf ground where difficulty of making a 9 hole course on old ground apparent.
Mme de Pallandt, de Wassenaer authorized to interview farmer with result that lease of land whole field for 110 fl. yearly was accepted by farmer and Committee.

Bn. de Wassenaer kindly consented to draw up form of agreement to be signed by farmer. Giving lease of land to blub, at above price and reserving farmer’s right to put cattle on ground, for as long as club existed or desired use of land in question.

March 21, 1894

Committee meeting, [present] Bn de Brienen, Messrs Clifford and des Graz. Ct. Schwerin and Bn Braun annual members elected.

April 6, 1894

Committee meeting, present all except Bn Groeninx.

Mr. Clifford produced a plan for a house; which would cost 2000 fl. to build, adopting the most economical methods. He had assured himself that it was impossible to build the sort of four or five roomed house considered suitable for a club house for the sum of 1500 florins.

After examining and approving the plan and thanking Mr. Clifford for the great trouble he had taken, it was decided that the idea of building had to be abandoned until the remaining 500 fl. wanted were subscribed.
The Committee to endeavor to procure these 10 extra subscriptions.

Mme H. Clifford, Marquize Malaspina and Mr W. Röell elected members of the club.

Committee meeting present Bn de Brienen and de Pallandt, Messrs Clifford and des Graz.
Offer made by Bsse. de Brienen to build suitable house for club, on payment of yearly rent of 200 fl. house to be taken for 3 years.

Decided, after consultation with Treasurer to accept offer on following conditions.

1. Lease to be taken year by year only. 100 fl. rent for end of this year. 

2. Repairs, insurance etc. to be undertaken by Mme de Brienen. 


An extra sum for enclosing greens 2 and 8 approved of.
Bsse de Brienen informed of acceptance of offer on above terms. Bn and Bsse F. de Tuyll and M. Seydoux elected member of club.

May 10, 1894

Committee [meeting, present] Bn Groeninx, Ct Du Monceau and Mr des Graz. Ct Louis de Stirum and Ctsse Theodora de Stirum elected members.
Miss Strathearn for one month.

May 13, 1894

Committee [meeting, present] Bn de Brienen, Ct Du Monceau, Mr des Graz. L. Cust monthly member.
Harry de Tuyll yearly member.

Note May 16, 1894

Verbal communication with Bsse de Brienen who accepts Mr. des Graz’ offer to obtain guarantee for 2 1⁄2 or 3 years rent of house by private subscription.

July 23, 1894

Committee meeting (to elect), present Bn de Brienen, C. des Graz, Ct Du Monceau.

Elected yearly members: Mme Crommelin
Mlle T. de Brienen
Bn G. de Tuyll

Jonkheer van Sandberg tot Essenburg Bn and Bsse A. de Constant Rebeeque.

New golf house to be opened on July 26. Expenses of removal sanctioned, 6 new lockers ordered).
Tea and cleaning arrangements. Bn de Brienen requested (and consented) to make necessary arrangements. Girl to be there weekdays 3-6 for 52 fl. a year.

A prize having been offered for a scratch impromptu match (one club). Decided all 3 classes of members might take part in it. Day to be a free day.

July 26, 1894

Present Bn de Brienen, Bn de Wassenaer, C. des Graz, H. Du Monceau, G. de Stirum.

Mr. de Maun elected yearly member.
Impromptu match played. Won by Mr des Graz with putter score 6 holes 33.

August 22, 1894

Committee meeting to elect.
Jhr Elout van Soeterwoude yearly member. Mme Boreel Milbanke monthly member.

August 31, 1894

Committee [meeting, present] Bns de Brienen , de Wassenaer, Ct Du Monceau, Mr des Graz.
Mme and Mlles Van Eijs and Mr Vaughan [elected] yearly members.
Mr Jules van de Oudemeulen [elected] monthly member.

Lease of new house.
To be drawn up by Bn de Wassenaer.

Dunn.
Mr des Graz to obtain services of in September (Note Dunn came for a fortnight on September 3). Same arrangements as last year.
Circular sent to members September 1.

September 8, 1894

Committee meeting, [present] Bns de Brienen, de Wassenaer, Ct Du Monceau, Mr des Graz.
Mr Godfriedt Bland elected yearly member.

September 10, 1894

Committee meeting, [present] Bn de Brienen, E. de Stirum and Mr des Graz.

Prize meetings to be on September 24, 25, 26. September 24 Championships and putting 6 prizes. September 25 Handicaps 4 prizes. September 26 Foursomes 4 prizes.

Handicap Committee: Bn de Wassenaer, Bn R. de Tuyll and Bn Groeninx (if latter not returned Ct E. de Stirum).

Members informed by circular September 11 to send in two best scores of the year by September 22.
Local rules to be revised and supplied to players.

September 25, 1894 Championship 18 holes

*Champion teapot presented by A. MacGregor Esq.
Special prize champion teapot presented by Hon. H. Hurst M.P.

** prize presented by Ct E. de Stirum

The putting prizes were won by
Mr van Oudheusden 1 Bsse R. de Tuyll 1 G. Rumbold 2 Mlle Labouret 2 Prizes presented by Bsse de Brienen.

September 26,1894

Handicaps (9holes) (limit of 30)

First prize won by Bn G. de Tuyll
Second prize (presented by Bn de Wassenaer van Rosande) by Ct Rechteren.

Handicaps (9 holes) (limit of 30) 

First prize presented by Mme Van der Staal van Piershil, won by Mlle T. de Stirum.
Second prize by Bsse R. de Tuyll.

September 27, 1894

Foursome handicap (9 holes)

Limit Ladies 85 Gentlemen 73

Scale of strokes to be given at holes – limit 18 strokes

Example:
R. de Tuyll nearest score De Smeth nearest score

Vaughan
Mlle de Brienen

56
73 (limit) 129

73 limit 71
144 129

15
7 1⁄2 nearest scale IV which R. de Tuyll gives.    

Records of pair playing together to be added up, their opponents’ records to be deducted and result divided by two.
Scale to be taken coming nearest result thus obtained.
If that result happens to be 16, 14 (scale II) shall be taken.

First prizes presented by Bn de Brienen, won by Ct L. de Stirum and
Mlle De Stirum.
Second prizes presented by Bn de Brienen, won by Revd J.H. Ratford and Ctsse E. de Stirum.

Last tie played in the dark

September 25-27, 1894

Committee meeting, [all present]. Mr and Madame Louis van Loon and Bsse de Wassenaer van Rosande elected yearly members.

Decided to have two fortnightly handicaps for medal prizes (kindly promised by Ct Rechteren) dates fixed October 11 and 25.

October 11 Gentlemen 18 holes

Basis adopted by handicapping committee: two best scores with penalties for previous handicap winners.
If average score over:

*penalty: 2 per round

Ladies (9 holes)

* penalty 4
Weather good, no wind.

(high wind – high scores)

October 25, Medal Handicap

* penalty 4

Ladies

Jaarlijksche Algemeene Vergadering op Donderdag 13 December 1894 des namiddags ten 2.30 uur in het locaal Diligentia.

Tegenwoordig van het Bestuur Baron van Brienen, President, Baron van Wassenaer, Penningmeester, en Baron van Pallandt. Verder Freule D. van Brienen, Graaf van Rechteren, Baron T. de Smeth en de Heeren Rev. Ratford, Bland en Crommelin.

De President opent ten 2 3/4 uur uur de Vergadering. De notulen der vorige Vergadering worden voorgelezen, goedgekeurd en gearresteerd.
De Penningmeester brengt de Rekening en Verantwoording over het jaar 1894 ter tafel, die na door eene commissie bestaande uit Freule D. van Brienen en den Heer Crommelin te zijn nagezien, met algemeene stemmen door de vergadering wordt goedgekeurd.

Er wordt overgegaan tot het benoemen van leden voor het Bestuur. Periodieke aftreding Baron van Brienen en Baron van Wassenaer. De eerste wordt met 8, de tweede met 7 van de 9 uitgebrachte stemmen herkozen. Beiden nemen aan.
Voor de vacatures Des Graz en Graaf Dumonceau, worden uitgebracht op de HH. Crommelin 7 stemmen, R. Baron van Tuyll 5 stemmen, Rev. Ratford 1 stem, Freule D. van Brienen 1 stem, Freule L. van Brienen 1 stem. De Heer Crommelin neemt benoeming aan.

De Heer Crommelin stelt voor om een zeer ingewikkeld en niet te controleeren stelsel van couponboekjes voor de omnibus in te voeren. Na vrij lange discussie wordt dit met 6 stemmen tegen 1 en 2 onthoudingen aangenomen.
Daarna om leden van erkende golf clubs toe te laten als temporaire leden en hier van door aanplakking in alle hôtels aan den vreemdelingen kennis te geven.

Na discussie wordt dit in zoover aangenomen dat besloten wordt in de hôtels hier ter stede en te Scheveningen een bekendmaking op te hangen, waarin aan vreemdelingen wordt medegedeeld dat zij bij den Secretaris der H.G.C. inlichtingen kunnen bekomen omtrent de voorwaarden waarop men tot de terreinen der club kan worden toegelaten.

Niets meer aan de orde zijnde, sluit de President ten 4 uur de Vergadering.* Ondertekend: Van Wassenaer van Rosande (in plaats van den Secretaris)

*Op voorstel van den Penningmeester wordt besloten om Art. 1 in zoover te wijzigen dat uit de laatste allinea het woord caps (pet) verdwijne.
Verder om Art. 8 zoodanig te wijzigen dat men ook personen die wenschen te spelen kan introduceeren voor één dag in het jaar, tegen betaling van f1,60. Aan het Bestuur wordt opgedragen om hiervoor eene geschikte redactie te vinden.

Ondertekend: Van Brienen

Bestuursvergadering op Donderdag 13 December 1894 des namiddags ten 4.30 ure in Diligentia.

Tegenwoordig Baron van Brienen, President, Baron van Wassenaer, Penningmeester, en Baron van Pallandt en de Heer Crommelin.

De President opent ten 4 ure de Vergadering. De notulen der vorige Vergadering worden voorgelezen, vastgesteld en gearresteerd.
De Heer Crommelin wordt bij acclamatie tot Secretaris benoemd en neemt aan. Tot leden worden gekozen Mr. Walker Norman Smith en Baron Fallon.

Aan de HH Crommelin en Van Wassenaer wordt opgedragen hunne krachten te wijden aan de redactie verandering van Art. 8.
Besloten wordt om aan Jhr R. Boreel te Pau te schrijven om alsnog zijne contributie over 1894 te betalen, daar het Bestuur anders genoodzaakt zoude zijn Art. 15 op hem toe te passen.

Niet meer aan de orde zijnde sluit de President ten 4.30 ure de Vergadering.