2.THE CHANGE OF NAME
The following is an extract from the original Minute Book of the Club:
“Eastwood Curling Club 1895
A Special General Meeting was held on 2nd May at 8pm in the Masonic Arms.”
“Present Bailies McFarlane, White and Adam; Messrs Heron, Stark, Boyd, Russell, Douglas, Millar and Dr King. Bailie McFarlane in the Chair. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and approved. Bailie Adam said he did not understand the reference made in the Minute about Sir John Stirling Maxwell having been willing to become a member of the Club, and having been rejected by the members, and would not be convinced until the said correspondence was turned up. This being done and read again before the Meeting, the Bailie had a look at it and was convinced that such was the case, seeing the writing was by his own hand. He however made a lengthy and elaborate explanation of how the business of the Club was carried on at that time which seemed to have been very unsatisfactory and there was little wonder that mistakes had been made and that the Club had not been very prosperous.”
“Mr Heron next asked to be allowed to say a few words. He said that it was evident that the present members of the Club were not to blame for the way Sir John had been treated and it was evident from Bailie Adam’s remarks that there had (been) a want of method about the business meetings and that there had been a good deal of carelessness (which) was evident from the fact that the purport of Sir John’s letter had been overlooked but he thought that the Club was entering upon a new era and that these old subjects should be dropped out of the Club meetings in future.”
“The Secretary read letters from Messrs Dick and Samuels intimating their resignation as members of the Club. The President read a note from Bailie White intimating his resignation as Treasurer. The President intimated his resignation, The Secretary likewise. Mr Stark proposed that the resignations be accepted – unanimously carried.”
“Mr Heron Proposed that the Club be reorganised and that Mr Boyd read the rules which had been drawn up, Seconded by Mr Stark. It was Proposed by Mr Boyd, Seconded by Bailie Adam, that Bailie McFarlane take the Chair to carry out the business of the meeting.”
“The retiring Secretary was asked to take a Minute of the meeting. The Chairman then asked Mr Boyd to read over the proposed rules for the Club. The Rules were first read all through, then taken individually and carried unanimously, the only amendment being in connection with the entry money and the Annual Subscription, which was finally fixed at 10/- (50p).”
“The Chairman said that there was ‘blank’ for the name of the Club in Rule 1, and it was the opinion of almost all the members that the present name had something to do with the unpopularity of the Club. He proposed that the Club be called the Pollok Curling Club as the portion of the Parish with which it was connected was really Pollok. Mr Millar Seconded.” Mr Russell moved an amendment that the Club retain its present name. On a vote being taken it was found that the Chairman’s motion was carried by 7 votes to 3.”
“It was proposed by Mr Heron and seconded by Dr King that a deputation be appointed to approach Sir John Stirling Maxwell, Bart.to ask him to become President of the Club, also to consult him about the name of the Club” (written in pencil in the Minute Book.)
“Bailies McFarlane, Adam and White were appointed to wait upon Sir John and ask him to become President also explaining to him the feelings of the members of the club with reference to how he had been treated.”
“Mr Boyd proposed, Mr Heron Seconded, that Bailies McFarlane and Adam be appointed Vice-Presidents – unanimous. Bailie McFarlane proposed, Mr Douglas seconded, that Bailie White be appointed Treasurer. Bailie White declined and would not be persuaded to hold the position to the annual meeting in September under any conditions. Bailie White proposed Mr Douglas, who declined. Mr Stark proposed that one man be appointed as Treasurer and Secretary till the annual meeting – no seconder. Bailie McFarlane proposed, Bailie Adam seconded that Mr Heron be Treasurer, accepted and unanimously carried. Mr Heron proposed Mr Boyd as Secretary, carried by acclamation unanimously.”
“The Secretary was instructed to write to Sir John Stirling Maxwell, Bart, asking him if he would receive a deputation from the Club , and appoint a date on which he could meet them.”
“By this time the meeting had to disperse. The pond embankments being left over for consideration at another meeting.”
8th July 1895: Pollokshaws. The first Meeting of Pollok Curling Club. It was reported that- “ the deputation had been cordially received by Sir John, who on hearing their mission, intimated his willingness to become President, also be a Skip, and generally take an active part in the affairs of the Club. With reference to the change of name of the Club, he thought that Pollok C.C. would be most suitable and expressed the hope that the membership would be largely increased and that a greater interest would be taken in curling by the inhabitants of Pollokshaws and Pollok Estate”
The Chairman said that what they had just heard was very satisfactory and he trusted there were good times for the Club. He was sure the Club had entered upon a new era and that in a few years he hoped to see it one of the foremost in the West of Scotland and often led to victory by their President”
The following is an extract from the original Minute Book of the Club:
“Eastwood Curling Club 1895
A Special General Meeting was held on 2nd May at 8pm in the Masonic Arms.”
“Present Bailies McFarlane, White and Adam; Messrs Heron, Stark, Boyd, Russell, Douglas, Millar and Dr King. Bailie McFarlane in the Chair. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and approved. Bailie Adam said he did not understand the reference made in the Minute about Sir John Stirling Maxwell having been willing to become a member of the Club, and having been rejected by the members, and would not be convinced until the said correspondence was turned up. This being done and read again before the Meeting, the Bailie had a look at it and was convinced that such was the case, seeing the writing was by his own hand. He however made a lengthy and elaborate explanation of how the business of the Club was carried on at that time which seemed to have been very unsatisfactory and there was little wonder that mistakes had been made and that the Club had not been very prosperous.”
“Mr Heron next asked to be allowed to say a few words. He said that it was evident that the present members of the Club were not to blame for the way Sir John had been treated and it was evident from Bailie Adam’s remarks that there had (been) a want of method about the business meetings and that there had been a good deal of carelessness (which) was evident from the fact that the purport of Sir John’s letter had been overlooked but he thought that the Club was entering upon a new era and that these old subjects should be dropped out of the Club meetings in future.”
“The Secretary read letters from Messrs Dick and Samuels intimating their resignation as members of the Club. The President read a note from Bailie White intimating his resignation as Treasurer. The President intimated his resignation, The Secretary likewise. Mr Stark proposed that the resignations be accepted – unanimously carried.”
“Mr Heron Proposed that the Club be reorganised and that Mr Boyd read the rules which had been drawn up, Seconded by Mr Stark. It was Proposed by Mr Boyd, Seconded by Bailie Adam, that Bailie McFarlane take the Chair to carry out the business of the meeting.”
“The retiring Secretary was asked to take a Minute of the meeting. The Chairman then asked Mr Boyd to read over the proposed rules for the Club. The Rules were first read all through, then taken individually and carried unanimously, the only amendment being in connection with the entry money and the Annual Subscription, which was finally fixed at 10/- (50p).”
“The Chairman said that there was ‘blank’ for the name of the Club in Rule 1, and it was the opinion of almost all the members that the present name had something to do with the unpopularity of the Club. He proposed that the Club be called the Pollok Curling Club as the portion of the Parish with which it was connected was really Pollok. Mr Millar Seconded.” Mr Russell moved an amendment that the Club retain its present name. On a vote being taken it was found that the Chairman’s motion was carried by 7 votes to 3.”
“It was proposed by Mr Heron and seconded by Dr King that a deputation be appointed to approach Sir John Stirling Maxwell, Bart.to ask him to become President of the Club, also to consult him about the name of the Club” (written in pencil in the Minute Book.)
“Bailies McFarlane, Adam and White were appointed to wait upon Sir John and ask him to become President also explaining to him the feelings of the members of the club with reference to how he had been treated.”
“Mr Boyd proposed, Mr Heron Seconded, that Bailies McFarlane and Adam be appointed Vice-Presidents – unanimous. Bailie McFarlane proposed, Mr Douglas seconded, that Bailie White be appointed Treasurer. Bailie White declined and would not be persuaded to hold the position to the annual meeting in September under any conditions. Bailie White proposed Mr Douglas, who declined. Mr Stark proposed that one man be appointed as Treasurer and Secretary till the annual meeting – no seconder. Bailie McFarlane proposed, Bailie Adam seconded that Mr Heron be Treasurer, accepted and unanimously carried. Mr Heron proposed Mr Boyd as Secretary, carried by acclamation unanimously.”
“The Secretary was instructed to write to Sir John Stirling Maxwell, Bart, asking him if he would receive a deputation from the Club , and appoint a date on which he could meet them.”
“By this time the meeting had to disperse. The pond embankments being left over for consideration at another meeting.”
8th July 1895: Pollokshaws. The first Meeting of Pollok Curling Club. It was reported that- “ the deputation had been cordially received by Sir John, who on hearing their mission, intimated his willingness to become President, also be a Skip, and generally take an active part in the affairs of the Club. With reference to the change of name of the Club, he thought that Pollok C.C. would be most suitable and expressed the hope that the membership would be largely increased and that a greater interest would be taken in curling by the inhabitants of Pollokshaws and Pollok Estate”
The Chairman said that what they had just heard was very satisfactory and he trusted there were good times for the Club. He was sure the Club had entered upon a new era and that in a few years he hoped to see it one of the foremost in the West of Scotland and often led to victory by their President”