He related that his friend, Mr Gall, "a citizen of Perth, and a gentle-man of goodly stature, and pregnant wit, much given to pastime, as golf, archerie, curling and jovial companie". It also records the playing of Golf on the South Inch:
He mentioned that his friend, Mr Gall, "a citizen of Perth, and a gentleman of good character, and abundant intellect, much fond of leisure activities, such as golf, archery, curling, and convivial company".