Draughts Items.

Otago Witness, Issue 2010, 1 September 1892, Page 36

Draughts Items.

The Liverpool (England) Mercury says :— " Martins, the exchampion, though long resident in Scotland, is a Gornishman who spent many of his younger years in London. He took a fancy to the game on seeing an account of Wyllic, under a portrait in the illustrated London News. Barker, the American champion, is a Bostonian of Irish parentage."

A correspondent writes : — "Cromwell has a number of good players, who, we are sure, would be only too glad to meet Arrow or Cromwcllplaycrrf. Such a thing has been suggested, and, further, the possibility of arranging an inter-county match. What would our local - players say to a match Lake County v. Vincent County ? " Chicago International Tournament.—Mr Robert Mai tins, the ex-champion of Britain, and Mr Alfred Jordan, the champion of England, have definitely annouueed their intentionof taking part in this great contest. Funds are being raised to induce Messrs Searight, Ferric, Richard Jordan, the champion of Edinburgh, and a few others to enter the lists, so that British players may be well represented. Australia.— The old game appears to be making rapid strides in Australia, as new clubs are springing up everywhere.

Answers to Correspondents. R. S., Skippers.— Thanks for problem. Book not to be had hero, but will order by next boat if you desire. Will be 13s Cd. Waitawi.— Thanks for play. Cash to hand and books forwarded. D. A. 8., Dunodin.— Budget welcome. W. J. M., Arrow.— Solution of problem 995 is correct. Please send further play on position ; will probably utilise it.