CHESS MATCH BY TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 4024, 19 January 1876, Page 2

CHESS MATCH BY TELEGRAPH.

Auckland v. Dunedin,

The above match is arranged to come off on Tuesday evening next, at eight o’clock, should the cable be in working order by that time. Each City is to be represented by nine players, who are to play one game each; the side that scores the majority of games to be the victor. The match will be hnished at one sitting. The General Government have kindly promised the gratuitous use of the wires after the ordinary business hours, and the Provincial Council Chambers or Library have been placed at the disposal of the players by the Speaker of the Council, Mr J. L. Gillies.

The wire will be brought into the room where the players are, so that the play and the telegraphic operations can be witnessed by the visitors. We understand that ladies and gentlemen who take an interest in the game will be welcome at any time during the hours of play. Of course speaking to the players will not be allowed, as the match is likely to be so keenly contested that it would not be fair to the players to distract their attention in any way. This will be the greatest telegraphic chess feat that has ever taken place in the Australasian Colonies; for in the matches between Melbourne and Sydney seven is the maximum number of players. Our wealthy citizens are never slow to encourage cricket, football, and other out-door games by presenting cups, medals, and other prizes to the victorious side. Should they feel so inclined to stimulate and encourage the king of all in-door games, the present match will afford them a fitting opportunity. We shall be only too glad to hear that such is the case in this instance, The players have been pitted against one another as follows ; Auckland. Dunedin. Hr Morton Mr Hay „ Stewart „ Janion „ Lusk „ Mouat „ Nixon Her. Mr Ash „ Williams Mr Cross „ Heather „ Qrinsted „ Brodie Dr B&kewoll „ Bice Hr Quick „ Jakins „ Johnson Eueboenct Men. Auckland. Dunedin. Eev. £, N. Bree Mr Wilson MrLewison „ Christie „ Gorrie „ Hander Beferee, Mr Bohert Carr Dr Home Mr David R. Hay is captain of the Dunedin team.