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'File 10/8 Overseas trade enquiries' [‎155r] (310/495)

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The record is made up of 1 file (249 Folios). It was created in 23 Jul 1929-29 Nov 1934. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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THE great tournament at Carnoustie, Scot
land, must be voted an unqualified success,
except for the weather, which might have
been less unkind.
The local arrangements—the whole arrange
ments—the course, shepherding of the crowds,
catering, and housing, left nothing to be desired.
In fact, it can confidently be said that the Carnoustie
Championship was the best managed of all since
at least the War, and we would quote in this con
nection the Editor of Golf Illustrated, London,
issue of 12th June 1931 :—
/ have never in the whole of my experience
seen crowds better handled than they were
at Carnoustie. Stewards were plentiful,
and they did their work magnificently, and,
still more creditable to them, with a mini
mum of officiousness. Whoever was re
sponsible for this organisation at Carnoustie
is deserving of unstinted praise"
The Golf Trade Exhibition was, as usual, a
feature of the Festival—the whole lay-out was
attractive and business-like; the trade was well
■——^presented, chief exceptions being one or two
a — n makers. Whatever other trade exhibitors
may nave said about slowness of trade, Gibsons
had nothing of which to complain—in fact, they
are gratified to report good business.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Gibson of
Kmghorn Stall was a chief centre of attraction.
This is understandable, inasmuch as professionals
and others on the lookout for attractive novelties
were drawn to their Stall and were not disappointed.
There was, we think, a concensus of opinion that
Gibsons were displaying most outstanding and
worthy clubs—for example, a very high and in-
fiuentially placed man in the golf trade (not a golf
clubmaker) said at the Stall, « You have the ideas
" and your products leave all the others behind."
We now append sundry interesting incidents
occurring, as evidence of the high regard in which
the Gibson of Kinghorn exhibits were and are
now held:—
GEORGE DUNCAN, after examining our
stuff very closely, complimented us on the very
high quality of the goods, and said that the
;; w - L - Ritchie " set, woods and irons, were the
" best clubs that Gibsons had ever produced"
Ask for Gibsons' " KOMPAKTA " Irons-
prices, 4/- and Rustless 6/-, heads only, and
specify drilling if heads only. Finished steel-
shafted irons relatively in 1931 List.
AUBREY BOOMER not being able to use his
"Ruffex" faced irons as yet in the States, G'bsons,
during the Championship, produced for him a set
of super hickory shafted irons (nine in number).
These did not reach the Stall until one o'clock on
the last day. Boomer was located and, handling
them, said, " These will do, they are fine," " I
" shall use them." What courage—and he did use
them. Going out on the last round, he shot a
73 with clubs never before used on a course, his
previous rounds being 75, 77, and 80. Boomer
likewise used his " New Skoogee," made to his
own design as to sole and blade, and did some
remarkable work with it.
"NEW SKOOGEE" IN MASHIE AND
MASHIE NIBLICK.—Professionals, such as
W. H. Davies, mentioned at the Stall that they
thought these would also be good. Accordingly
it should be noted that Gibsons can equally make
these steel and hickory-shafted at the same price
as for the Niblick.
NOTE. —Aubrey Boomer wins the French
Open Championship, June 1931, with a score of
292, using his new set of nine hickory-shafted irons
and his " New Skoogee " niblick, all made for him
by Gibsons of Kinghorn less than a week previously.
Mr Boomer was heard to say to a crowd in the hall
of his Hotel at Deauville, after he had equalled the
record for the course (67): " I was in an almost
" impossible position in a bunker, but took a mar-
" vellous club, which I bought at Carnoustie, and
" laid the ball dead " (the " Skoogee ").
The " New Skoogee "—sole makers, Gibsons
—a veritable stroke saver and trade stimulator.
Hickory or steel-shafted.
Gibsons' own "Kompo Kapaplug" (Regd.),
black—fixes top of grip—prevents entry of
moisture—imparts a finished appearance to club:
1/- each extra on club—not suitable to "Bristol
Torsion" shafts.
THE great tournament at Carnoustie, Scot
land, must be voted an unqualified success,
except for the weather, which might have
been less unkind.
The local arrangements—the whole arrange
ments—the course, shepherding of the crowds,
catering, and housing, left nothing to be desired.
In fact, it can confidently be said that the Carnoustie
Championship was the best managed of all since
at least the War, and we would quote in this con
nection the Editor of Golf Illustrated, London,
issue of 12th June 1931 :—
" I have never in the whole of my experience
seen crowds better handled than they were
at Carnoustie. Stewards were plentiful,
and they did their work magnificently, and,
still more creditable to them, with a mini
mum of officiousness. Whoever was re
sponsible for this organisation at Carnoustie
is deserving of unstinted praise.'' 1
The Golf Trade Exhibition was, as usual, a
feature of the Festival—the whole lay-out was
attractive and business-like; the trade was well
represented, chief exceptions being one or two
n makers. Whatever other trade exhibitors
may nave said about slowness of trade, Gibsons
had nothing of which to complain—in fact, they
are gratified to report good business.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Gibson of
Kinghorn Stall was a chief centre of attraction.
This is understandable, inasmuch as professionals
and others on the lookout for attractive novelties
were drawn to their Stall and were not disappointed.
There was, we think, a concensus of opinion that
Gibsons were displaying most outstanding and
worthy clubs—for example, a very high and in-
fluentially placed man in the golf trade (not a golf
clubmaker) said at the Stall, "You have the ideas
" and your products leave all the others behind."
We now append sundry interesting incidents
occurring, as evidence of the high regard in which
the Gibson of Kinghorn exhibits were and are
now held:—
GEORGE DUNCAN, after examining our
stuff very closely, complimented us on the very
high quality of the goods, and said that the
" W. L. Ritchie " set, woods and irons, were the
" best clubs that Gibsons had ever produced."
THE "GRAMPIAN DE LUXE" TORSION
IRONS.—Duncan, on being assured Gibsons were
to the fore in production of a jar free steel-shafted
iron, tried out and reported that he got a bit
farther with it (a No. 2 Iron," Ruffex " face) than
with his own club.
Other compliments were passed upon these
" jar free " irons.
GIBSONS' PATENT TORSION GRIP (No.
21344/30).—Gibsons fit this patent Torsion grip
to any and every type of steel-shafted iron on
request, at a charge of 2/- extra wholesale, 3/-
retail. This renders the clubs sting free, ensuring
comfortable and enjoyable play. This grip consists
of a loose metal sleeve and spiral rubber windings ;
these take up all shock and impart to the steel-
shafted club—iron as well as wood—the same
sweet feel as the finest Super " Star " hickory.
Likewise this grip is productive of maximum
power and comfort. Approved by the Rules of
Golf Committee of the R. & A. Club, St Andrews,
and the U.S. Golf Association. Gibsons are the
sole Patent Licensees of the Patent Grip, as well as
the Patent Bolt used for iron heads in place of the
traditional rivet, making for much additional
strength in the neck.
THE "RUFFEX" (REGD.) IRONS—a//
Gibson Models. —These were, as expected, much
in call, especially for steel-shafted sets. These
impart better control and are anti-glare. Specially
adapted for hot climates. The extra cost is only
6d. a club (in quantities 4d. a club). Your members
will be calling for these, so be ready with a suitable
selection—they will sell quickly. Many competitors
used them in the Championship. Approved by
R. & A. Club.
SETS OF SPECIAL CLUBS made during
the Championship. —Gibsons were commanded to
make several sets and single clubs for overseas
and home professionals, and all expressed their
appreciation of the unremitting service rendered—
several were actually used in the Championship
with fine results {vide Aubrey Boomer).
THE "W. L. RITCHIE R'S THE
ADDINGTON " set of steel-shafted clubs, wood
and iron. —These were an outstanding feature of
the whole Exhibition {vide Geo. Duncan's opinion
herein). Gibsons took orders for hundreds of
these clubs, all in sets, woods and irons—the latter
" Ruffex " faced and solid Rustless. The model
style and finish were remarked upon as being par
excellence. These Ritchie clubs carry a unique
finish to the shaft—Gibsons' own " Stella-rite "—
the nearest yet to the " hickory." This finish is
scientifically applied to the metal and will stand
up to the work without chipping, etc. The prices
are given in the centre inset A small map or other image enclosed within the margin of a larger map, map sheet, or larger image; or papers placed inside a book or archival volume. of the Gibson 1931
List. Large demands are certain, and a selection
of these should form part of all up-to-date golf
stocks.
THE " NEW SKOOGEE " NIBLICK, non-
concave. —This straight-faced club conforms with
the latest ruling of the Royal and Ancient Club
and created a veritable sensation at the Champion
ship. Previous to the meeting, Gibsons had sold
this niblick to one or two members of the British
Ryder Cup Team for America, and at the Exhibi
tion Gibsons sold this club to all of the free lances
going off to battle for the American Open—W. H.
Davies and Aubrey Boomer were loud in their
praise of the " Skoogee." We made it well laid
back for them, with the larger blade. Boomer's
was the latest and the last word in niblicks. The
" Skoogee " is the great stroke saver and is essential
to every player. All of the foregoing were super
hickory shafted—prices, W T averley Heads, 6/-;
Rustless Heads, 10/- ; finished hickory, Waverley,
12/-; Rustless, 16/-. Prices for steel-shafted—
Black " True Temper " Waverley, 14/-; Rustless,
17/- (full prices detailed page 13 of 1931 " Star "
List). A steel-shafted " Apollo " " Skoogee " was
made during the Championship for a French pro
fessional who finished well up in the list.
GIBSONS' NEW " KOMPAKTA " STAR
(REGD.) IRONS, with the thicker top edge and
shorter blade adapted to the new and lighter ball.—
These new heads at the Stall were much admired
and considered ideal. One American professional
was greatly intrigued with these blades—the finest
he had yet seen in this country, and added that
with a certain further amendment in detail, should
command a " magnificent sale "—these are his
exact words. Drilled for " True Temper," etc.,
shafts or for hickory, as specified.

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Correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and customs officials in Bahrain, and United Kingdom companies relating to trade in Bahrain. The file includes papers concerning an upsurge in orders for bicycles in Bahrain, 1929. Other commodities covered include mother of pearl and the pearl trade, Lingah shells (known in European markets as 'Bombay shells'), bedsteads, margarine and related products, electric generating sets and motor engines for motor launches, cloth, cotton, silks, machine tools, condensed milk and chocolate, biscuits, sharks' skins, locks, sport goods, scotch whisky and a proposal for a golf course. The objective was to increase the volume and range of trade carried on in Bahrain by British firms. The papers also include reports, and correspondence with local companies in Bahrain.

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1 file (249 Folios)
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Foliation: The system of foliation in use appears in a circle in the top right-hand corner of each folio. The file is also foliated 1-15, 19-256 (uncircled).

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