Chess and Draughts Club.

Although we have not yet commenced our year's work, the Committee extends a hearty invitation to all students, both men and women to take part in the activities of the Club. It is proposed to run a regular club night, Tuesday, during the winter term, so that students may have a night away from "swot" and graft. Supper will be "turned on "monthly if possible. The Club's cupboard is always open so that members can use the sets at any time. A set has been placed in the women's common-room, and there will be one in the men's next term. There is also a small chess library kept in the cupboard, and any member can make use of them on application to the secretary. All those who have not Latin proses, class tests, and weekly exercises to worry out will find a host of problems to solve among the books in the library. The subscription has not been raised this year (ls.), and can be paid to the secretary or any member of the Committee.

To any student who does not already play chess, we recommend it as fascinating and interesting, and well worth learning. Even if he does not intend to study the game closely, it is still worth the learning because it adds another chapter to the store of useful knowledge that should be acquired by the all-round University man. It takes only two to make an interesting hour's recreation, as well as an ideal brain exercise. The Committee, therefore, makes a strong appeal to all students to come and learn the most fascinating of indoor games.

There is a set of draughtsmen in the Club's cupboard also, and all who prefer this game should make a point of visiting the cupboard and making use of the men, boards, and literature.

For those already interested in the two games, we add some brilliant games which will well repay all time and study given to them.

The following is the "Old Fourteenth." so named from its being the fourteenth game in Sturges's work published in 1800. The opening is used in nearly every important match:—