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The "D.P.Q.R." has jusb been resuscitating a very old anecdote, which, nevertheless, may be new to the young players of the present generation. It is that of a Scotch lady who went to London, and inquired at a linen draper's shop tor a tablecloth, of a dam-brod pattern. The cockney shopman, amazed at such a question, and from a lady, answered "Why, ma'am, we have patterns very broad, but a — a — none quite so broad as that." I Speaking of the personal characteristics : of Mr C. F. Barker and Mr J. P. Reed, the Chicago "Herald "remarks that Barker is a man of nearly average size and weight, a blonde with regular features, full forehead, fair hair and moustache, He sits bolt upright, his arms folded most of the time, his feet drawn back against his chair, and his eyes constantly bent upon the board, He seldom changes his position, except ta lean slightly forward or from side to side with a slow, ourious motion. He does not usually exhaust the entire tive minutes allowed him for a move, but as soon as he has figured out the problem presented, he moves quickly, lightly tapping the " man " as ho leaves it, and then resumes his studious position. Reed, on the ocher hand, lounges painfully in his chair, hanging his arm over the back, crossing hia legs first in one position, then in another, folding his arms on the table, or supportine his head with his hand. He is considerably below th,e medium size, smooth shaven, dark, thjn, in feature, and decidedly nervous. However, he has evident faith in hi? staying powers, for he solves his problem, decides which move to make with exceeding promptness, and then consumes the remnant of his five minutes watching the spectators or his opponent, trimming his nails, or toying with a pass key. When " tiime " is called he moves with tolerable promptness, and then awaits Barker's reply. He seems to consider himself able to outlast hia opponent, and so get the advantage a wearield man ( will offer him,
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Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 413, 23 October 1889, Page 6
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345DRAUGHT ITEMS. Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 413, 23 October 1889, Page 6
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