Chess Club.

The V.U.C. Chess Club was launched in June, 1932, with a membership of about twenty. In spite of predictions from certain high quarters that the constitution would grow cobwebs while the inaugural meeting was considering it, the said constitution was read and adopted "en bloc" with alarming rapidity, and the "Brain-strain Club" became an accomplished fact. Officers for the year were elected, and a resolution that fortnightly meetings be held was passed. Three Club evenings have since been held. Mr. A. W. Gyles, ex-New Zealand chess champion, gave a brief address on the elements of the game. He later played six games at once against Club members, only one of whom was able to defeat him. Two meetings have been held in the Balcony Room of the Gym, at which members played amongst themselves, and when several new members were instructed. The number of members has been increased to forty. It is intended to play a telegraphic match against the Canterbury College Chess Club. This should ho the most interesting Club event of the year, and will take place just as soon as funds will allow. A copy of the Club ladder is kept in the Common Common-room, and members are urged to challenge. Information concerning ladder rules can be obtained from members of the committee. Intending members are invited to attend Club meetings, notice of which will be posted in the hall. Don't be afraid that our meetings will be over your head. No matter how inexperienced you are, you'll be sure to find someone there just as green as you are. Inquiries regarding tuition should be addressed to any of the following: Helen Bannister, Florence Eccles, A. H. O'Keefe, S. H. Perry, E. Davis, H. Banks.

First Saturday of next term.