At the conclusion of each afternoon session of the professional tournament at the Soho Square Salon, the amateurs who are present amongst the spectators have the opportunity of competing for the handsome prize of two cues in a polished wood case, which is awarded weekly to the maker of the largest break from a set-up position. The red ball is placed on the billiard spot, the white ball on the centre spot, and the cue ball near to the left top pocket on the natural angle line for the cross in-off.
The most recently-declared results have been as follows:— Fifth Week: Number of competitors, 65. Total score, 388. Average, 5.96. Best breaks: 22, and 17 three times.
Sixth Week: Number of competitors, 105. Total score, 436. Average, 4.15. Best breaks: 33, 22, 20, 15.
Seventh Week: Number of competitors, 38. Total score, 385. Average, 10.13. Best breaks: 36, 32, 26, and 20 twice.
The highest break to date has been 50. There has also been a 39.