WELLINGTON CHESS CLUB.
OPENING OP SEASON. " ■The 190S season of-the AVellington- Chess Club was opened on Saturday night, when there was a fair attendance, 'despite the unfavourable weather. Sides were chosen by the two vice-presidents, Messrs. Littlejolin andKolling, 'the' former's team winning by 6£ to 4J. Tho full scores are as follow:—Barnes 0 v. AV. E. Mason 1; Littlojohn .1 r. F. Kelling 0; Still A v. ■ Sevcrne ij; Stewart 0 v. Fell 1; Gyles,'jun., 1 v. Sharp 0; Gyles, sen., 1 v. R. Kolling 0; Arden 0 v. Fouhyl; Morris 1 v. Ashby 0; Nops 1 v. Hurley 0; Land 0 v. AVeine, 1; Stanford 1 v. Scott 0. The photo. of the club's late-president,' Mr. C. W.t Benbow, which* was presented by the family of the deceased, was hung on the walls and greatly admired by v members. The annual handicap tourney for the Potherick Shield will be commenced next week. Entries for this .popular competition close tomorrow ovening. "So far sixteen members have signified their intention of competing.
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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 206, 25 May 1908, Page 10
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171WELLINGTON CHESS CLUB. Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 206, 25 May 1908, Page 10
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