DRAUGHTS ITEMS

Otago Witness, Issue 2779, 19 June 1907, Page 67

DRAUGHTS ITEMS

Otago Club. — The clubroom was a real cosy corner on Saturday evening last, the comfort of bright light and a roaring fire being enhanced by the severe winter conditions outside. There were only about a dozen members, present, but the evening was p. moat enjoyable one. We are pleased to be able to announce that Mr Broadfoot (treasurer of the club> was able to be present, although still feeling considerably below par. It was, however, decided not to hold the meeting, owing to tha small attendance. Mr Broadfoot gave a forecast of the financial position of the club, which, he assured the company, is not only" sound, but discloses the best balance in the) history of the club. Three new members ■ were received during the evening — Messrs Beck, Butterfield, and Cameron. These facts, in conjunction with the comfortab!e» surroundings, contributed quite an enthusiastic glow to the faces of the members, and thereafter merriment was the dominant note. ». Draughts World.— The Draughts World for May w to hand with the usual prompt, res*. It is an interesting number, containing as it does details of" the sixth English championship, the Glasgow championship, American National tourney, etc. The other literary features, with games, problems, etc., bring tho issue up to the usual high standard — ths best value for the money to be procured in draughts literature. A. Bryson and Co , 92 Trongate, Glasgow. 3s 6d per annum, poso free At a recent draughts, match the newfang'ed timing clock was in use. This was a very ocld-shaped article of its kind, a rear view quite failing to disclose its identity. Spectator (a canny Scot) to his companion:' " What la that thing V" pointing to th« clock. " Don't you know what it is? Why, it's a turnip, of course!" " Ach, mon," re.plied the Scot impatiently, " I wisna' askin,* 1 . aboot yer heid." Referring' to the recent English championship tourney, "The Chiel " writes m Yorkshire Post- — A year ago I drew attention to the unsportsmanlike use of the " Dexter " pocket-board. Between the playing of the first and second side of an opening, a player ma; occasionally be seen taking an airing, and at the same time refreshing his memory by trying some line of attack or defence before sitting down to play. The practice is by no means general, but it is now recognised that the " two-move " method of play requires » rule dealing with the point. Such, a one has been handed in for the annual meeting.