MASTERTON CHESS CLUB.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10186, 11 March 1911, Page 5

MASTERTON CHESS CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of tfte Masterton Ghess Club was 'held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening, when there was a very satisfactory attendance of members.

The annual report was read as follows: "The revived Club held its first meeting on March 10th, 1910, and commenced the year very pro- ' misingly. The following officers were elected:—Presidient, Mr W. R. Rummer, Vice-Presidents, Messrs F. H. Rummer and J. Dagg; Committee, Mesons- C. Winchester, J. Logan, and W. Hood; Match Committee, Messrs Corunell and C. Winchester,- Secretary and Treasurer, Mr T. J. Thompson; Delegate to Association, Mr S. Mackay. Mon-' day and Friday evenings were de- ( cided on if or play, but a. feeling exists that one evening per week is preferable. Though fair numbersturned up it is earnestly hoped that •members will turn up regularly and. i so get as much 'change of play as i possible. The club regret the loss of a consistent supporter in Mr J. Logan, -who has left the- district. The Club has Avon two 'telegraphic ■matches "against "Lower Valley by 6 to 1 .and o£ to 2\ points, also amatch against T'e Whara.u per tele-phone-by 7 to 1 (6 wins and 2j draws to 2 draws). The visit of the South Wellington Club resulted i

I in a win. for Wellington By 124 I points to our. 9s. This match was I greatly enjoyed, and it is hoped to j return it in May next-, when it is expected that ten to twelve players will play a series of games against four.city clubs extending over four nights. Tiie season was wound up with a match Olu'b v. Visitors, the Club winning by 9 1 to 2}. The club owes its thanks to the local Press and «Mv <j. A. Coimell for their help,' ■especially to- Mr' Jas. Brown, of tliej Age, for his valuable trophy. phies have been won by G. Jones, T/f J. Thompson and C. Hoffeins (2),' while G-. L. Jones heads the list on .the 'ladder.'" Officers for the ensuing year were elected as -follows: Patron, Mr, James Brown; President, Mr G, ' Jonas; Vice-Presidents,. dv C., Winv'tester and F. H. Kummer; secretary, Mr B. Syverstom; treasurer) Mr T. J. Thompson; auditor, Mr A. '■ : Snowball;/ Committee, Messrs W.i I Hood, J. Winchester, and. W. Gib-j -sou;, delegate, to N.Z. Chess, Assoelation, Mr S. Mackay. " • '' : ■■ The nights for play were altered ■ from Mondays and Fridays to Mondays and Wednesdays. ' The name of the Club was changed to tiio Masterton Chess and Draughts Club. The official opening of the season lias been arranged for Wednesday,' j the 15th iiist., who,n, a sides,-match j will be played,, and all chess players whether belonging to .the Club or i ! not, are invited to attend. • i Votes of thanks were accorded the retiring officers and! the local Press for their help to the Club. Several new members were elected.