"Only three players have entered for the Amateur Championship from the North Eastern District—Mr. E. Bell, of Newcastle (who is a seasoned contestant in this event), Mr. F. R. Lord, of Redcar, and Mr. C. M. Helyer, of Stockton. Such large centres as Middlesbrough, Darlington, and the Hartlepools are unrepresented, although there are many fine players in these districts—quite above the average of those who compete annually. The smallness of the entry may be taken as showing that local interest in the Amateur Championship is at vanishing point. The only way hi which most of the local players could compete would be for the clubs or leagues with which they are associated to, be sporting enough to pay their entrance fees and other expenses".