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Burdett Trophy stays with Royal Colombo
Once again the Royal Colombo beat their friendly rivals the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club in their annual encounter for the handsome Burdett Trophy.

Kumar Boralessa leading a formidable Royal Colombo Golf Club side took a commanding position through the morning session of four foursome matches by winning 3 games. In the afternoon there were 8 singles with Royal Colombo scraping through to win 4½ games to 3½. The final score was Royal Colombo 7½ wins against N'Eliya 4½ wins. The weather was exceptionally kind through the morning and afternoon. The 19th hole was kept busy through an elastic afternoon.

Anniversary Trophy
Instituted this year the 125th Anniversary the encounters were very closely contested with Royal Colombo very fortunate to break through and win 6½ matches to 5½.

Puffin
The Colombo Ladies were magnificent in victory. This year has probably been their best year. Superbly handled administration, cleverly organized competitions with classy award ceremonies. Much credit to Anne Captain, Anusha de Silva and Dilinii de Soysa an excellent trio. The Puffin Trophy was resurrected and as it came alive the Colombo Ladies led by stunning Anusha pounced on the pretty trophy with 5½ wins against 2½. They celebrated incessantly on Munchee Ginger Biscuits and Dilmah high grown.

Soon after sunset the gluttons for joys and celebrations gathered in the verandah for lively fellowship until Chula de Silva handling the microphone superbly invited the participants into the inner circle to participate in Carols. The kids from the Blue, Black & Blue College formed the splendid Choir and within a flash with the 1st Carol a gorgeous Christmassy atmosphere came over. The Choir was absolutely magnificent when ever they were not interrupted by an uncharitable group of intoxicated participants at the 19th. This type of feature is becoming regular and I feel strongly that such misconduct must be stopped.

The Award ceremony was another success. Boralessa exhibited his usual eloquence in a brisk speech of thanks all round. Sunil Jayakody's eloquence in response was classy.

Tita Nathanielsz President of the Royal Colombo presented the handsome Burdett Trophy to the Captain of the Royal Colombo team and elegant Anne Captain presented the Puffin Cup to vivacious Anusha de Silva amidst applause.

The interior Christmas decorations looked quite festive. Much credit to Chula de Silva for his style. Greetings my friends and choicest blessings to you through the season.

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