The Wanganui Tournament.

Otago Witness, Issue 2210, 9 July 1896, Page 40

The Wanganui Tournament.

TO THE DRAUGHTS EDITOR. Sir,— A word about tho New Zealand championship. I whs surprised to see Mt Montgomery write and say that the letters signed "Jockey" and 'Mi. Brown " flowed from one source ; and I think you should state whether R. Brown did write, his letter and also did " Jockey " come from Riccarton. I rmut congratulate Brodie on the stand he took re the Waoganui tourney. He won the championship off Borehum, and I was in the room when it was agreed that before any tonrney took place they had f o a-k Bvodie for his written consent to play for his title. Instead of doing this tho Wsnganui players thought it best to write and abiwe him in the Weekly Press. Any player would ask for expenaos after the way they -treated him. Hoping you will correct Mr Montgomery t& " JockeyV and R. Brown's letters.— l am, &C, Maheno, June 27. W. J. Frew. [There was really nothing in Mr Montgomery's letter calling for contradiction, but to satisfy Mr FreVs query we can state that both letters referred to were Sana fide..— Dr. Ed.]

TO CORRESPONDENTS. Solutions of Problem 1399 received from W. J. I\, Maheno ; A. S. S., Windsor ; W. H. X., Woodville; H. M., Port Chalmers ; J. M.. Waihola ; Mrs J. M., Balrlutha ; J. A. 8.. Oamaru ; G. 8., Kaikorai ; P. F , Caversbam ; J. M., Baiclutha ; J. S., East 1 aicri ; H. M., Dunedin ; A. M.. Dunedin ; J. Ji'K., Rae's Junction ; J. A., East Taiori : R. 8.. Oamatu ; J. W., Kakapuwaka ; T. 1?., RangiUta; J. ML, Waikiwi; T. M., Chrißtchurcb ; F. R., Otautau;D. R., Horiot; J. X,., Kelao; G. T., Nasoby: A. C, Waikftkn Valley ; G. P., Herbert ; W. A., Oirdino SJ. M., Gore; P. W., Dunodin; T. A., MastertonrD. B , Wanganui ; H. L., Weßtport ; S. J. R., Palmeraton North ; J. M., Dunedin ; J. D., Ewe« b

urn. * D. A. 8., Duuedin.— Thanks for contributions. 8. J. R., llanawatu.— Your solution of Problem 1400 is incorrect. White ia not compelled to take the two for one. Try another way. C. C, Port Chalmers.— Thanks for the gamei, which' will command attention. T. I?., Herbert.— Will forward you what, you' ro« quire. J. 8., Mandeville.— Thanks. H. M., Port Chalmers— Additional play noted. Thanka for games.

Solutions of Piioblems. . Pkoblem 1393 (By J. A. Borehara).— Black msn on 16, 21, 23, 28 ; White men on 18, 32, ka 7, 11 Black to play and draw. 21 25 7 11 24 27-& 15 19 29 25 14 17 19 24 17 22 27 31 22 29 16 19-a 11 15 25 29 19 26 Drawn. («) If £5 29, 7 11, 16 20, 11 15, 23 26, 17 22, 26 30, 15 19, 30 25, 19 23, 25 30, 18 15. 30 25, 23 18, 25 30, . 15 11, 30 25, 18 15, Ac, White wins. (b) 29 25 loseß by 15 19, 23 26, 17 22, 26 30, 19 16. Problem 1394 (By J. A. Boreham).— Pl»y on this has already appeared. Problem 1395 (By Sturges).— Black men on 9, 10, 11, k 24 ; White men on 22, 23, 16, k 13. Black to play and win. 1115 13 6 Id 19 615 24 20B.win», Problem 1396 (By D. Gourlay).— Black men" on ], 4, 12, 37, 28, ks 17, 19 ; White men ou 14, 20} 25k' 26, ks 3, 10, 21. White to play and win. 26 23 12 19 16 6 4 11 21 32 19 26 10 15 1 10 25 22 White 20 16 17 10 3 8 26 17 wina.