CHESS BO RES.
Some bores worry less and .some more; But the most portentous bore" Is the one who pretends
To inform his friends How they " ought to have , moved before." Anothei gTeat bore at chess Is the player who cannot take less Than half the day
A" game to play, Yet for playing must always press. If -with, him you've a game to be played, Say, "To weary me don't be afraid', For I'll just take a nap —
You can give me a rap _ "When you're certain your move is made. — Weekly Irish Times.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2808, 8 January 1908, Page 67
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95CHESS BORES. Otago Witness, Issue 2808, 8 January 1908, Page 67
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