Oamaru Chess Club v. Canterbury Chess Club.

Otago Witness, Issue 2325, 22 September 1898, Page 48

Oamaru Chess Club v. Canterbury Chess Club.

The above match was (says the North Otago Times) resumed on Saturday evening, but owing to circumstances for which no one was to blame it was nearly 9.30 before play started. It was found impossible, owing to a leak somewhere in the telegraph wires, to get a connection between the bank buildings and Christchurch, and the messages had to b© Feiit to the local telegraph office, messengers being employed to ca.rry the moves from and to the telegraph office. This change necessitated the wire at tho other end also being worked from the telegraph office. Owing to the unavoidable delay not much play was indulged in, and at one board only two moves were made. No games* were finished, but at three boai'ds Oamaiu had a decided advantage. Mr W. H. Brown again efficiently fulfilled the duties of umpire. The following is the order in which the playors were paired and the result of the night's play, the local player being mentioned first in each instance : Board No. 1 : Mr W. S. King v. Mr W. Hunter — Even game. Board No. 2: Mr F. W. Clayton v. Mr H. Anderson — The former has won a pawn, which should be useful at the finish. Board No. 3 : Mr C. Banks v. Mr J. J. Milner — 35ven game. Board No. 4: Mr G. Jackman v. Mr A. L. Smith — Open, and even game. Board No. 5: Archdeacon Gould v. Mr A. Cant — Even game. Board No. 6: Mr G. Bolton v. Mr G. L. Scott — Even game. Board No. 7: Mr T. E. Earl v. Mr A. W. Bennett — Even game. Board No. 8: Mr W. Burns v. Mr G. H. Clutten — The local playor has won a piece and a pawn, which advantage should be a win for Oamaru. Board No. 9: Mr W. M'Donald v. Mr J. Spiller — Even game. Board No. 10 : Mr W. H. Mowbray v. Mr E. Hardcasile — The former still retains the pawn he won on the opening night and has further bettered his position with excellent prospects. Board No. 11 : Mr E. Davis v. Mr H. Nightingale^ — E^on game. Board No. 12 : Dr Garland v. Mr H. G. Lane — Even game. Board No. 13 : Mr D. Paterson v. Mr W. H. Joj'ce — Even game. Board No. 14 : Mr J. Taylor v. Mr T. J. Moling. The former has won a rook for a pawn, and should win. Board No. 35: Mr H. H. G. Balfe v. Mr H. J. Bonnett — Even game. Board No. 16: Mr E. Armstrong v. Mr C. Turroll — Even game. Board No. 17: Mr W. Williamson v. Mr T. E. Fraser — Even game. Board No. 18: Mr J. H. Eioe v. Mr J. Andersen — Even game. Play will bo continued next Saturday evening.