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Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 99, 24 October 1904, Page 2

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* AUCKLAND v. 'WELLINGTON The prospect of seeing several fine finishes was no doubt the cause of the large attendance at the rooms of the Wellington Chess Club on Saturday evening, when tho telegraphic match against Auckland was resumed. The players, unfortunately, lost the use of the wires shortly after thr 10 o'clock adjournment for refreshments. Eleven games are unfinished. The match is scarcely advanced enough for the entry on the scene of an adjudicator, who, by-the-way_, has not yet been appointed. In the circumstances the two clubs are considering the advisableness of arranging for the resumption of play next Saturday. Of the 9 games accounted for the local team has won 5 and drawn 4. The 11 games outstanding aro, on the whole, slightly in favour of Wellington, but with another evening's play the Northerners might more than make up the lost ground. In the appended statement of results we give the Aucklander's name first in each instance : — Grierson (ex-cbampion of New Zealand) v. W. E. Mason (present champion).—The former, with 2 rooks and bishop against queen and pawn has the advantage in force. His king- is, however, exposed to checks from Mason's queen, and it is difficult at this present stage tp foresee what this remarkable position will result in. The finish should be worth going a long way to sea Miles v. Littlejohn.— Littlejohn has apparently a pronounced advantage. Cashen v. Barnes.— The latter won two more pawns, and the exchange, scoring the game at the 10 p.m. adjournment. Trimble v. Davies.— Even game. Stewart v. Still.— Previously abandoned as a draw. Jowitt v. Mackay.-^-Forces even. Jowitt's pawns are well forward, but do not look dangerous. Pope v. Connell.— The latter, with a bishop and 6 pawns against knight and 5 pawns, has a fine game, and should eventually 'come out on top. Little v. W. F. Barraud.— An interesting game, the result of which is looked for with great interest. F. W. v. Kelling.— The former sent a move incorrectly, causing some confusion and the loss of about an hour. Consequently only 8 moves were added in this game. Kelling retains the pawn previously won, and has improved his position. Priestly v. Brown.— The latter has queen and pawn against queon, but cannot seemingly escape from checks. Conspquently Brown will have great difficulty in securing a win by advancing his pawn to its Bth square. Snedden v. Gottschalk.— Previously abandoned as a draw. PILES AND THEIR CURE. Tho pamphlet by Albert Sharp, of Sydney, "Piles and How to Cure" without operation free on application, post Id, to C. Fletcher, chemist, 1, Willis-street, Wellington.—Advt. r ' """""s

.M'Kay v. Lane. — The latter has retained the pawn won at the previous sitting, and should ultimately score. Cousens v. Hon. J. Rigg.— The former, realising that his game was hopeless, resigned* without resuming play. Ewen v. Morton. — The Wadestown expert came out in the end game with 3 clear pawns, and his opponent crfed "enough." , Hosking v. Wright. — Illness prevented the latter from attending, and a draw was agreed to. Lennox v. Tanner. — The latter scored after 15 more moves -were made. Green v. Janion. — Previously won bythe latter. Spencer v. Jessup. — A very even game, and one that looks very like a draw. Dutton v. Gyles, sen. — An even and instructive end game is promised. Major Pine v. Gyles, jun. — The former was out of town, and there was nothing for it but to abandon, as drawn, a most interesting game.