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:—
Eighth Week: Number of competitors, 114. Total score, 905. Average, 7.93. Best breaks: 50, 25, 22, 21.
Ninth Week: Number of competitors, 27. Total score, 189. Average, 7. Best breaks: 27, 17, 14.
Tenth Week: Number of competitors, 39. Total score, 296. Average, 7.58. Best breaks: 25, 22, 17.
Eleventh Week: Number of competitors, 69. Total score, 490. Average, 7.10. Best breaks: 18, 17, 16.