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club makers from Scotland to make their clubs. Until recently, 
they imported their complete clubs from Scotch makers. 
The golf sticks would be second growth Hickory of the same 
description as the samples we sent you. 
We are making a few golf heads of Hickory, but this wood is 
not generally liked ; it is very hard, and does not give so good a 
grip of the ball as Beech. i 
I am, &ce., 
(Signed) D. T. RUDDOCK, 
Manager. 
