In connexion with the Stock Exchange Billiard Association the annual handicap was begun on January 12 at Simpson's Restaurant, Cheapside. The programme for the first week in the First Round was as follows:—
January 10.—P. Wood (owes 300) v. B. W. Thornton (owes 40). January 11.—R. Moy (owes 40) v. V. Brent (rec. 120). W. Edwards (owes 25) v. F. Harbury (rec. 50). January 12.—O. O. Bristowe (owes 200) v. L. McCalla (rec. 70). P. L. Kittoe (scr.) v. C. L. Smith (scr.). January 13.—E. Henderson (scr.) v. C. Asher (owes 75). G. Bennett (rec. 20) v. E. G. Butcher (rec. 40). January 14.—C. Nickalls (rec. 25) v. P. C. Bland (rec. 40). H. Isaacs (owes 75) v. G. A. Wood (rec. 50).