Sports and Pastimes.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 17, 26 October 1910, Page 8

Sports and Pastimes.

WITH SAIL AND MOTOR

NOTES FROM THE WATERFRONT.

(By

RINGTAIL.)

S there are a number of new f I motor yachts coming out thia 4 J X season, we should see some verygood racing The general public can understand a motor boat race better than they can a sailing race, as, unless one is acquainted with the competing yachts, it is difficult to tell which one is ahead, time allowance having to be taken into consideration. Not so with the motor boats, as they generally take theii- handicap from the start, so the first one over the line is. the winner. Messrs. Holland and Gillett are turning out a number of new engines for this season, andi have already fitted an 18 h.p. in a 38 ft. boat for Mr H. Kirby, of the Thames, a 4J h.p. in a 23 ft. pleasure launch for Mr J. Teddy, of Hamilton; a 3 h.p. for Mr N. W. Naylor, of Havelock; a 9 h.p. for Mr A. C. Symons, of Rawene;; a 41 h.p. for Mr A. Clements, of Rawene; and a 3 h.p. for Mr F. H. Partington, of Onehunga. The same firm have also on hand orders for a 12 h.p. for Stillwell and Oldbury, of Northcote; a 5 h.p. for Mr P. Louis, of Omaha; a 4} h.p. for Mr F. Jackson, of Whangarei; a 3 h.p. for Mr Knaggs, of St. Helier’s Bay, and a number of others. Some considerable interest has been shown lately by the engineering and yachting fraternities in a new type of engine called the “Silent Rotor,” built by Messrs Arthur and Dormer, engineers, to the order of a Wanganui patentee. This engine, which is of the four-cycle type, dispenses with all the usual tappet valve gear, its place being taken by a slotted rotor outside the water jacket of the cylinder. This rotor, which is driven by gearing from the crank shaft, has slots opposite the ports in the cylinder, and the length of these slots regulates the time at which the ports are opened and closed. Further particulars are not available at present, but Messrs Arthur and Dormer are so satisfied with the practicability of the idea that they have decided to build under royalty for the New Zealand market. A syndicate, composed partly of Auckland and partly of Wanganui residents, is securing* a world’s patent. Messrs Arthur and Dornier are now getting out designs for a commercial type of engine, and expect to have one constructed' in a few weeks. The silence of the running and simplicity of construction of the motor should commend it to the attention of yachtsmen and motor boat owners. The high spring tides came in very handy last wees, enabling all yachts and launches that were ready to go down. It is not often that we get sueh smooth water with the spring tides, but the clerk of the weather seems to have smiled on yachtsmen this time. Mr J. Hodgson’s launch, Tahutu, was launched at the end of last week, also Mr Cooper's Winsome, both from St. Mary’s Bay. Mr. Whitley’s Matariki was also launched, and together with Tahutu made a week-end cruise to Rocky Bay, Waiheke. Fish were found to be scarce. Mr E. Davis’ yawl, Matangi, was launched on Wednesday afternoon. This is the first of the large yachts to take the water. Mr A. Braund’s new steam yacht was launched from St. Mary’s Bay last Saturday. On her trial trip she showed a good turn of speed, the 15 h.p. engines, which were built by Mr Braund himself, running smoothly, giving her a speed of about 8J knots. The hull was built by Mr J. Reid, of King’s Drive, andl the boiler by G. Fraser and Sons. Messrs Bailey and Lowe launched from their yards on Thursday a very handsome 32ft. launch for Mr Vigor Brown, of Napier. The builders have spared' no pains in. bringing the little craft as near perfection as possible. The hull is painted a dull redl, with a gold streak. The cabin is very tastefully decorated, while the cabin top is grained to represent bright teak. She is fitted with a 15 h.p. Holliday engine, and should’ give a good account oi herself when she gets

into Napier waters. On Saturday she! made a trial trip to Kawau in company, with Mr. Martin’s boat, Zealaudia. The newer boat proved much too fast for het escort. The auxiliary schooner built for Mr A< F. Jagge;- and others was launched from Messrs Bailey and Lowe’s yard on Satur* day morning at 9 o’clock. The launching! which was watched by- a number of interested spectators, was carried out with* out a hitch. As the vessel glided down the ways she was christened Huanui by Mrs A. Beun, who broke a bottle of cham. pagne over her bows and wished her good luck. This handsome schooner is intended for general trading purposes. The following are her dimensions: —90ft, overall, 24ft. beam, 6ft. Gin. depth. The framing is pohutukawa and kauri, the planking is of selected heart of kauri, below’ the water-line sheathed with totara. She has cabin accommodation for ten people, and will carry 160 tons of cargo under hatches. She is •fore-and-aft rigged, and is fitted with a 45 h.p. Union engine by Messrs W. A. Ryan and Co. The new delegates of the Auckland Yachting Association will hold their first meeting in the R.N.Z. Yacht Squadron’s committee room on October 25th, at § p.m.

CHESS.

All communications to be addressed tH the Chess Editor, "The TVeekly Graphia and New Zealand Mail,” Box 764, Auckland. The Auckland Chess Club meets Off Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, at No. 24, His Majesty's Arcade, Queen-street (2nd floor).

Answers to Correspondents. *•

G.A.T. —Glad to hear from you. The solution you give to Position No. 62 Is quite correct. F. —Thanks for communications, News of your club’s doings always acceptable. A.M.—You may take liack any pro. vided that your hand has not left the piece, but if a move is made and ched< declared, then you cannot retract thq move, even though your hand be on the' piece. A.G.F. —Report of Association’s meeting duly received, with thanks. G. —A pawn and two moves is not considered as heavy’ a Handicap as ft knight, although practically it is. Many players would prefer giving the piece, .

Position No. 64. (By G. Heathcote.) Black.

White. ' J White to play and mate in two. V Forsyth Notation —4R3: 2p5: 2n2K+pr(. 2BktKlQpi qplPlkt2; Rb2k2p; "3pPp2£ Srlkta. * Scarborough. Congress. The following interesting gum<

played August 18th, 1610 in the seventh round of the First-clase Amateur’s Tournament:— * Ruy Lopez.” < White. Black. Mr. W. Regan. Mr. Waterman* 1. P—K4 1. P—K4 2. Kb—Kß3 2. Kt— QBS 3. B— Kts 3. Kt—B3 4. Kt— B3 4. B— Kts 5. P—Q3(a) 5. P—Q3 0. Castles. ' 6. BxKt 7. Pxß 7. Castles 8. B— Kts 8. Kt—K2 9. BxKt ». Pxß 10. Kt—R4 10. P—KB4 H. P—KB4 11. KPxP (b) 12. RxP (c) 12. Kt—Kt3 13. KtxKt 13. BPxKt (d) 14. B—B4ch 14. K— Kt2. 15. PxP 15. BxP 16. QK2(e) 16. p—B3 17. QR—KB 17. Q—Kt3ch 18. K—R 18. QR—K 19. Q—Q2 19. p—Q4 20. B—Kt3 20. P—KR4(f) 21. P—B4 21. P—Q5 22. P—B3 22. p—B4 23. PxP 23. PxP 24. Q—Kt2(g) 24. BxP 25. RxR 25. RxR 26. RxR 26. KxR 27. Q—R3ch 27. K—Kt2 28. Q—K7eh 28. K—R3 29. Q—BBeh 29. K—R2(li. 30. P—Bo 30. Q—B2 31. B—KtSch 31. K—R 32. B—B4ch 32. K—R2 33. Q—KtSch 33. K—R3 34. Bxß 34. Q—B3 35. P—R4 35. P—Kt3 36. Q —R mate. NOTES BY F. D. YATES. (a) Transposing the text move with Castles, Black could now have played Kt—Qs, and if B—B4, P—Q4, which would have taken the Isting Out of White’s advantage of first move. (b) Kt—Q4 is not to be recommended, although it counters the attack, as it loses a Pawn by Kt —Q 4; 12KtxP; BxKt: 13. PxKt. (c) Here Atkins, against Mackenzie, played PxBP, and the game went KtxP, Q— Ktlch: Kt—Kt2, QxP. (d) RPxP, and endeavouring to use the open Rook’s file has the drawback that if the game is reduced to an ending, White’s pawn position is much the superior. (e) Q —Q2 at once would have saved a move, as the Queen is driven there later. (f) But for this defensive move, White .Would have forced a speedy win a few moves later on by P—Kt4. (g) A fine combination. Black overlooked that taking the Pawn loses the B or mates. The Pawn at Q 5 could have been protected by giving up command of the King’s file. (li) If K—Kt4, P—R4eh; K—Kts, Q— B3ch, KxP, Q —B4 mate.

Notes.

It has been said that the reason why so few women play well is the unbroken silence which ehc-ss imposes. Mr. O’Loughlen has won the Auckland Chess Club level tournament with Mr, Miles second, and Mr. Ewen third. Messrs, Grierson and Davies being unplaced. Mr. J. C. Grierson is likely to take part in the forthcoming chess tourney at Timaru, notwithstanding the fact that the last congress was to be his last. The trophy and other new conditions are helping to change his previous determination and weighing in favour of his being a competitor once more. There is nothing in chess which appeals more to the average player than a brilliant sacrifice. Of course, in the nature of things the average sacrifice is unsound. To sacrifice a queen and announce mate in three is an experience which is as rare as it is delectable. It is well to bear the possibilities of a sacrifice in mind, for as adventures are to the adventurous, so are sacrifices for those who are on the look-out for them; but it is better still to develop, and by bringing a «rradual constriction to bear on the adversary, force him to try and gain a respite by doing the sacrificing. It is seldom an intolerable handicap to 'be a piece or two up.

Solution to Position No. 63, Q— Kt.

The goose-neck putter, which just missed the ban of the Rules of Golf Committee, is the outcome of Willie Park’s putting cleek having been run over by a cart, bending the socket forward. Park, to his surprise, found he could putt better with it In its new shape, and it W»a tinted by him.