DRAUGHTS ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2409, 3 May 1900, Page 55

DRAUGHTS ITEMS.

Mr D. A. Brpdie. — The winner of the late tourney and championship first came into prominence in the South, Seas- Exhibition tourney for the championship of Australasia, Uunedin, 1890, which was won by W.'Warnock, 0. A. Boreham second 'and Brodie (Jien IS years of age) third. He shortly afterwards played three matches with Mi Grey, of Coilingwood, Melbourne, winning all oi them. In 1889 Jig was defeated in a match by Mr J. A. Boreham; won Bimedin championship in 1832, in a closely-contested match with Mr George Foreman; gained New Zealand championship in match with_Mr Boreham in 1894; resigned title tc the Draughts Association in 1898, and plaj'ed foi Diid won it again in 1899, and retained it through the last tournament. He has also won several other matches in Bnnedin, besides taking four firsts in club tourneys and winning prizes in newspaper games and pioblem competitioas. His total score in the tourney jusc concluded at Invercargill ' is: Won ID, lost 3, drawn 5 ; total, 27. He receivd! a number o£ congratulatory telegrams and letters on his success.

M. J. GarAiner.— Tho winner of the second prize is a young man of 18 years, who already displays somewhat ixtensive proportions. His career as a player is not of long duration, his most notable performances being his two seconds for the New Zealand championship — last yeai and this year. He also made a capital score against K. Jordan, champion of the world, both in Duuedin and at Gore. A game he won from the champion is given above. In the last tourney he -never lost a game till ho met Brodie in the play-off for first place, scoring 18J points out of the first 24 games. His genial nature and manly qualities, to say nothing of his modesty, make him a general favourite wherever he goes, and the congratulations he received on his late performance were no mere verbal formalities. experience m match play will make him a formidable antagonist. He entered the late tourney with but little preparation, and, to use his own modest phrase, he thinks he "was lucky" to get second place. He will be heard of yet.

Tournament Prize Fund.— We regret an, omission on our part last week in giving the details of siibscriptions forwarded to Invercargill by Mr Jiilliker. In transcribing the'lisi we omitted the sum of ss, from Mr George Foreman, Duuedm.

Town v. Country.— A meeting of Duuedia players will be held on Monday evening next, 7th inst., at 8 o'clock, in Mr F. Hilliker's saloon, Princes street, for the purpose of making definite arrangements for the next Town v. Country match. Plajers will please accept this intimation. Country frisnds will be apprised oi the night, time, and place of meeting at the earliest opportunity. Boreham v. Brodie.— Last week we intimated the probability of a match between these wellknown players, which was to have taken place this -week. Mi Boreham, however, was called home, jid suggested playing the match during show week, aftei the Town 1 v. Country match. But Mi Brodie may not be able to get to town then, so at present the match. is held over foi- some time suitable to both parties

An Enthusiast.— Mr J. Shore, of East Taierii although not well known as a draughts player of groat strength, always displays keen interest in the game. He loves to watch a match, and is even -willing to travel fair it. He is always to be seen in Dunedin if anything interesting is on, and last month he journeyed to Invercargill to see the toiurnament. He plays a good game, but has too poor an opinion of himself.

Woodlands. — Last week we mentioned the visit of some of the tournament players to Woodlands, and their warm appreciation of theii reception. Since then we have had chats with Messrs J. A. Lucas and D. A. Brodie, who, if possible, add to the praise of Mi Marshall, of the Woodlands Hotel. Mr Lucas is puzzled to know how Mr Marshall lives if he treats everyone as he treated the draughts players. Mr Brodie called there by invitation some days after the others, and experienced the same kind of reception from the players, with special mention oi Messrs Marshall and Berry. Mention was also made of the kindness received in In.veraargill, Messrs Raeside, Ingle, and Hanan, ML.H.E., being specially referred to by Mj Brodie.

TO CORE,ESPO2\ T DENTS.

J. A. L., Dtmedin. — Thanks for games, and like Oliver, we ask for more. J. G., Gore. — Budget very welcome; thanks. ' D. 8., Waiwera, and W. D. G., Gimmerburn.—

Have replied by post. Wellington Correspondent. — Thanks for games, which will receive attention.