Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
AMONG THE MINISTER'S
The A. W. L. Trophy Won by the
Walbrooks.
BATTLE ROYAL BETWEEN SYSTEMS
Annual Election of the Atlantic
Association.
IN THE LOCAL CLUBS

l N T II E LOG A L Gu B S
After all its migratory movements the
A. w. l.. trophy rests in the handsome
| rooms of the Walbrook Club, having been
| wrested from Philadelphia after one of
the most exciting matches on record. This
was a battle royal between the American
leads of Philadelphia and the trump
showing leads of the Walbrooks Both
teams being thoroughly familiar with each
others style of play, there was no ad-
vantage on either side. The hands fur
nished some beautiful positions, and on
several there would have been heavy
gains for Walbrook. had it not been for
the timidity and conservative play of one
of that team, who otherwise played bril-
l1antly throughout the match. After the
hrst eight frames, Philadelphia with one
exception. the first four frames after din
ner was unable to stem the tide, and
the gains, though slow, were all in the
Walbrooks' favor.
Though they consumed considerable time
which was always one Of the characters
Tics or the Walbrooks, yet Philadelphia on
several occasions followed their example
once Watson took six minutes over a
difficult hnesse. and once Work took near
y eight minutes to decide about a inesse.
Fourth hand had trumped with and 10
of trumps; second hand had had the over
trump once. and was stopped by Works
partner holding the trick with king Of
truEpS. He led small trump Work with
A and jack did not know If queen was un-
guarded ill the fourth hand or not. He
played the A. and caught the queen.
On board 40 DR.. Smith made a brilliant
trump lead. holding and spot. His part
ner UNLOCKED beautifully his diamond
suit playing queen on his ace led. They
Melted three tricks on the hand.
10 dol g.
number of tricks that they ever won
against any adversary. They were warm
In the praise they gave the Walbrooks,
and like true sportsmen. admitted they
were fairly beaten. The score was Wal
brook, 20: Philadelphia, IL. The last three
or four boards the Philadelphieas took few
chances but whether it was the fair
mascot, the beautiful bride of the Wal
team to Philadelphia or the indomitable
determination of the four to win. it did
not change the result. The Walbrook
Smith. B. w. Smith and j. L. Sellrnan.
The Philadelphia team comprised c. w.
Hill. NJ. c. Work, F. p Mogridge and W.
H. Watson.
Referee, Mr. A. f. Taylor of BROOKLYN.
The next match will be at Walbrook.
The strong Albanys will meet The hold
ers next Saturday. Reinforced by G. d. P.
Hamilton. the well known author who is
playing brilliant whist. the Albany will
and the cup may take visit to New
Yorks capital.
The AtIantics.
The annual meeting of the Atlantic
Whist Association was held Saturday
morning at the Philadelphia Whist Club.
Philadelphia. Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows: President
Joseph S. Nefr of Philadelphia; first vice
president. Thomas A. Whelan of Baltimore:
second vice president, &. d. p. Hamilton of
Easton: treasurer, Gustavus Remak, jr., of
Philadelphia: recording secretary r. H.
Andrews. jr., of Philadelphia; correspond
ing secretary. w. A. Hawley of Philadel-
phia. Directors for three years. John Hlnk-'
ley of Baltimore. DIR. George Walls of
Washington, Milton c. Work of Philadel-
phia. For two years, j. w. Dusenbury of
Scranton, H. l.. Fulenwider Of Wilmington
and Wilbur F. Smith of Baltimore. For
one year, Jules p. Wooten of Washington.
A. c. Gibson of Philadelphia and c. W.
Kirk OF Philadelphia.
Arrangements are being completed for
teams of eight from each club in the At
lantic League. to play a series of games.
testing their merits before the eighth con-
gress. The schedules will be announced
and the intercity match games Will be in
order, as 1t is in the New England League,
as well as New Jersey, where contests are
being played weekly. and handsome prizes
offered.
In the Local Clubs.
The Saturday night handicap of the c.
Ri. c. was interfered with on account of
the smoker, but team plays have been
continuous during the week, as at the G.
A. c. were slightly on the wane on ac-
count of other attractions at the club.
The renewed interest at the w. c. c.
and Whist Club argues well for the serious
chess players " no like an occasional con-
test at whist as relaxation. There are
no five or seven minutes delay and the
cards drop faster than the moves at the
chess tables.
The Cosmos has a strong whist con-
tingent, and many of the members play
whist in championship form. though they
do not use all the frils of the different
TIE Army and Navy Club has some
strong whist players, and many pairs and
teams OF fours would make a good show
ing against teams with the reputation of
being f1rSt-class players.
Since the Union League of both New
and enter into contests with their differ
ent cities 1t Is often cause of remark
why Washington's famous clubs do not
take up the game seriously. There are
scores of good whist players in the House
of Representatives. Representative Han
dy of Delaware is rot only brilliant chess
player but is GOOD at whist. Representa-
quently demonstrated his ability to play
good whist. Representative Talbot is as
good a partner as any one wants to face.
COlOnei berry OF kentucky plays a strong
game. and Senators Gallinger, Mcmillan,
Wolcott and Frye are as strong quartet
of whist players as one wants to encount-
er. while Senator Hawley plays a COM
mon sense game with marked ability.
Among the women players of the city
there is great interest taken in whist cir
cles. and the Wednesday events at Phiia-
delphia are watched with much attention
Saturday at Philadelphia the Atlantic
Auxiliary will defend the trophy it won
frem the New Jerseys. The New Eng
landers are the challepgers. The number
will be limited. as the N E. will send
only sixteen. who will be selected from
their strongest players To meet them the
Atlantic must choose her men with care,
as 1t will be closely contended match.
New England has had considerable prac-
tice In local contests, and the members
are In tine best condition. Lot Ensey, one
Of the Baltimore players, made his initial
play with the talent and showed conclu-
siveiy that he was a player of marked
ability, and though playing whist only
of the game, having trained with the VIC
torious Walbrooks.