DRAUGHTS COLUMN.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIII, Issue 7331, 4 October 1898, Page 4

DRAUGHTS COLUMN.

Any correspondent desiring to favor us with a-, games is requested to send them written l in five columns oi figures, or short games - in four columns. This facilitates the e '-work of all parties concerned. Problems may be sent in on diagrams or the I - 'fnoaitiona may be indicated by figures, • ri'-g: as our solutions are.] : The Otepopo Draught! Club meets on Monday evenings ; MaHeno, 'I hursday All Solutions, Games, Problems, and items, shoal I be addressed to the Draughts Editor of the Oaniaru Mail, Oamaru, who will be only too pleased to answer any question (in his power) relative to the game. Solutions will be published weekly. October 4, IS9B. 10 CORRESPONDENTS. J. M'K.—Your solution to prize problem received. You have not stiuck the right trail ; try again from note B. W.J F.—Yours is a good solution; a part of what is wanted, but not sufficient. Your trunk allows a Black win. 8.8. —Solution received, very good as far as it goes. All solutions received can be amended, and other competitors will be in time if they reach us on or before the Bth iust. Solution of Problem KTo. 4S7> By Mr J. Lindsay, Maheno, Given to correct the deciding game bstweou Messrs Paterson and Barraclough, for Mr Boreham s trophy. Position: Black men on 1, 3, 10, 12,16, and 24 White men on 15, 19, 23, 26, 28, and 31 , Black to play and win. Solution: 10-14* J-5 24 27 12-16 27-31 26-22* 18-9 31-24 28-24 16-20 5-14 20-27 16-20 22-18 a 15-11 19 15 or Black wins. 15-10 20-27 15-11 26-19 2i-27 19-15 31-26 18 9 31-24 27-31 22 IS 19-15 Bidet win?. Solution of Problem No. 488. From the Australasian. Position . Black men on 1, 5. 6 and 27 White men on 7 13, 17, and 26 BUck to play and win. ;*oluciot : 27-31 23-19 2:2-2-5 7-3 26 23 26-22 16- U 25-21 31-26 19-16 5-9 Black wins. Fob the Leabksb, (By J.A.8.) RT. Afifv.

WHITE. Black to play and draw. 31-26 27-31 19-24 26-23 31-13 11-20 20-18 28-19 18-27 Black wins. TOWN v. COUNTRY. The annual match between teams representing the Town and Country took place at the TJoyal Hotel, on Thursday night, when 26 " brethren of the brod" faced each other to do battle for tbeir respective sides. Some very keen contests were witnessed at several of the boards. The result of the match was rather a surprise to the Town team, who won by 20 games to 17, 11 games bei g drawn. Scores : TOWN. COtJNTBT, Wns Draws W ns 2 S. T. Crook ... 0 J. A. Boreham 2 0 D. Halpin 2 J. Paterson ... 0 3 J. Boreham ._ 1 L. Elliott ... 0 2 A. Sm th ... 0 W. Robertson 1 0 J. M'Jennett., 1 G. Barraclough 3 2 W. Mc>xham._ 0 J. Gilchrist ... 0 0 R. Bruce ... 1 J. Frew 2 1 IL .M'Guire... 2 vV. M'vfullen.. 1 0 J. Bain 0 J, il'Kenzie ... 4 2 W. Whelch... 2 A-il'Ph.il ... 0 3 W. Birsdeli.« 0 D. Rodgers ... 1 3 E. Earl ... 1 J. K. Craig ... 0 2 J. il'Combie 1 J. Frew ... 1 20 11 17 After the match the players sat down to an excellent supper provided by Host Cartwright. During the evening a number of loyal and patriotic toasts were honored, and songa were given by Messrs D. Rodger, T. Elliott, J. M'Jennett, J. M'Keczie, S. Crook, and J. M'Combie. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." BOREHAM BROS. AT OTEPOPO. A novelty in the way of simultaneous play was given at Otepopo on the 26th nit., Trhen Messrs J. A and Jacob Borebam undertook to play six boards, each to play alternate moves. J. A. occupied his Bpare time at another seven boards. The brothers Dlayed aeainst Messrs T. Paterson. E. Ure, W. Forbes, W M'Donald, A- Munro, and J. Forbes, with the resnlr of eight wins and one draw. Mr Munro at one time having a won game, the Borehams, recognising the object aimed at, succeeded in securing the draw. This very fine wine was bagged by the brothers—Black men on 1, 6. 13; k 18, 26. White men on 25. 21, 12 ;k 4. 11. Black (J. A.) to play *26 22. 11 15 Jake took 18 11, 25-18 ; J. A *6-9. then 12 8, 1-6, 83, 6-10, 3-8, 10 15. White havii g to move, the Borehams won the man ana the game. At the remaiaing seven boards J. A. won'seven games, and four were Messrs J. Sim, D. Gilchrist, A. Ross and J. Gilchrist drew their games. On the motion of Mr G Paterson (president of the OEepopo club) a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the visitors. Afterwards they were entertained at supper by Mr W. Robertson, and a pleasant hour was spent before leiving for home. MR BOREHAM AT ENFIELD. Mr J. A. Boreham met the Enfield players at Mr Tsdale's on the 27th ult., against Messrs. D. Isdale, T. Eiliot, M'Mullen, M'Kenzie, Rainforth, and Falconer, and scored 17 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. The draws were secured by Messrs Rainforth and Isdale, and the wiu by Mr M'Kenzie. After the play it was decided to wind up the club for the season, with the advice from the president that they should practise up well iu the recess and prepare for next season's team matches, when they would be able to give a better account of themselves. Mr Boreham received a hearty vote of thanks, and the proceedings terminated. HEMS. Mr Boreham wilt meet Awamoko in simultaneous play on Wednesday, sth inst., when a good muster of club members is requested.