Evening star., 1938-12-25

land in the Social Chess Lounge in 8
Greetings, Christmas greetings
well I have a few surprises for you
chess nuts No, no, don't move" he
commanded, Il shall be only a min
ute, so gather round and hold up
your stocking"
Ernest Knapp, all your life you
have wanted to be champion of
Capital City Chess Club. I can re-
call when as STRIPPING you took to
chess like a duck to water. Now,
your untiring efforts are to be re-
warded. Here. take it quick, this is
the championship belt of Capital
City for 1899. Guard it carefully"
Knapp, blue eyes sparkling with
great joy, stood paralyzed. But he
did not hesitate overlong. With a
deft motion he seized the Capital
City belt and hastily droped it into
his chameleon colored SOCK Thanks,
many thanks, Santa" he said.
Glancing at the wistful face OF
flaming-haired Norval Wigginton,
st. Nicholas beckoned. Come here,
Wig have gift for you"
AS curious as a kitten, Wiggin-
ton edged forward, bashfully. "A
gift for me?' he sputtered. For
me?"
The red-capped Nicholas nodded
and, diving deep into his sack.
pulled forth crown, studded with
brilliant stones. Under each stone
was etched the name of State.
The periphery was inscribed,
From the Correspondence
Chess League of America to
Norval P. Wigginton. Bril-
liancy Award for 1942."
Overjoyed. Wigginton expostu-
lated. Il don't deserve it. I haven t
yet won it," But Nicholas ignored
his objections.
Hesse "Most Cooperative"
ITO you for keeping apace with
the modern trend of chess contin-
ued Nicholas, pausing in front of
Anton Y. Hesse, goes this coveted
medallion. Undoubtedly, you have
been the most cooperative of all
the old-timers and merit the urani-
nous popularity vote of both the
young and the aged
Tony said nothing. but his heart
was at the bursting point.
Yes, yes, we must have our royal
patrons said Nick. "kurtZ Wimsatt
I. S. Turover and Albert w. Fox
cater to the professional masters
that the hoi polloi may have the
pleasure of occasionally tackling
the eminent ones across the board
For there efforts here are first i'm
pressions of the Cuban stamp bear
ing the likeness of Jose Capablanca
of Havana, world champion. 1921
1927. Truly a valuable stamp fol
their collections
The trio bowed, went into
huddle and replied with
single voice: "Merci, Santa,
you must visit the Jewish
Community Center in 1899. We
| phOHllSC UlS pdIty.
Nicholas literally beamed. The in.
vitation was overwhelming.
Il must hurry if I am to make my
rounds today he spoke briskly.
&C. w. Stark, garland for you.
Everybody could see the writing or
the attached card-"Capital City
Chess Club. President 1889"
"W. B. Mundelle, daddy of the
Four C's, you are Washington:
grand chess patriarch Take this
painting as a testament of youl
good life among us" And Nicholas
unfolded a huge canvas. done ir
oils. portraying the famous octo-
genarian at play with Father Time
himself.
Hundelle chuckled softly. happily
"Winfred Horn" Nicholas hurried
on. You are busy man. and sc
am I today I take delight in pre-
senting you with this scarf ano
robe"
Amazed. Horn glimpsed the
NJ. A. lettering on the sheep
skin protruding from the
robes spacious pocket. At long
last he was an accredited econ
Omist.
Rapidly. Nicholas began to hanc
out the remaining gifts, clipping
his words:
Mrs. Anna Bran, District wom.
ans champion. Vladimir Sournin
District titlist. Simon Naidel. Divar
champion. Henry Rousseau. Foul
C's Lancelot. Stuart Wagman .
William Burko Earle kunkle
Vincent Eaton Roland Nor.
risette :. Bob Feeney :. Miller Of