Monday, April 6, 2009

1895

Our man Cecil found this gem in the Manitoba Morning Free Press, Tuesday, September 24, 1895,
announcing formation of a chess club for Winnipeg, the predecessor to the MCA. Membership fee $1, annual subscription $2.
"Ladies will be admitted as members on payment of an annual subscription of $1.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I'm kinda getting fed up with the CFC these days... we should heat up the debate again on joining the USCF.