Chess Club

The Chess Club, which has not been functioning for some years, was reinstated again among V.U.C. Clubs this year by a few enthusiastic players. Mr. R. L. Meek was elected President, but on his leaving Wellington, Mr. L. W. Gandar succeeded to this office.

Club night has been held on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 p.m. onwards in the committee room on the top floor of the gymnasium. This has been attended by only a few keener players, but an invitation is extended to all students whether they are good players or still novices to attend these meetings and enjoy a pleasant evening.

Two matches were played with outside Clubs during the second term; the first with Technical College was drawn, and the second was won from a Miramar Club team.

A lightning tournament was held and was very successful. Mr. P. Hillyer emerged the victor.

The Club has maintained a set of Chessmen in the men's common room, and these have seen a great deal of use. The Chess ladder also in the men's common room has been very popular, the positions being keenly contested.

It is to be hoped that interest will grow in this Club which, while it has been long established in the College, is making a new start. Chess, "the game of war," is certainly the most fascinating and instructive game known to man, and well deserves the support of all University students.