<Dominion Chess Championship. A meeting of the committee will be held to-day to complete the arrangements for the Dominion Chess Tourney. The success of the tournament is already assured, as in addition to the leading players of Winnipeg, entries have been received from two of the leading Toronto players, one of whom, Mr. E. Saunders, may be considered as Toronto's strongest player. Another competitor comes from St. John, N.B., in the person of the Rev. J. de Soyres, who is also admitted one of the best in the east, and last, but not least, Monteal have decided to be represented by their champion, Mr. Kurrle.>

"E. Saunders, of Toronto, accomplished a great performance in losing his first five games and then winning 5 1/2 out of his remaining 6."

"A brilliancy prize, value $25, presented by Mr. Saunders, has yet to be awarded."

<The entry list for the Dominion chess championship tournament closed on Saturday with the following names: Ernest Saunders, D. J. McKinnon, both of Toronto; W. Kurrle, of Montreal; M. M. Smith, M. O. Smith, C. Blake, H. Burrell, Rev. J. Cross and R. J. Spencer, all of Winnipeg.> ... and some more (not so relevant). Ernest with full name.

Manitoba Free Press, Monday 25 July 1904, p. 6:

<The draw in the Dominion chess tourney which begins this morning, in the St. Andrew's society rooms, was made on Saturday night ... The committee consisting of George Patterson, chairman; George Adam, treasurer; C. Blake, corresponding secretary; A. M. Fraser, R. J. Spencer, P. Barry, A. W. Bruce, J. E. A. Wildman, who paired the players by lot, decided when the idea of the tourney was first brought up, that it should be distinctly Canadian. ...

Outside players in the tourney are Messrs. Kurrle, Davis and Anstey, Montreal; and E. Saunders, Toronto. Seven local entries give the tourney eleven competitors. The committee regrets exceedingly that Mr. McKinnon of Toronto, representative at the exhibition, of the Pease Foundry company, is unable, owing to pressure of business, to adhere ...

The prizes will be: First prize and championship of Canada, and the E. L. Drewry Championship Trophy, and medal, and S100 in cash. Second prize - S60 in cash. Third prize - S40. Fourth prize - S30. Brilliancy prize - S25 special, by E. Saunders, Toronto. Points for adjudication will be referred to J. E. Narraway, Ottawa, who will act as umpire for the tourney, and who will award the special brilliancy prize. In order to assist the prize fund and defray general expenses, a charge of 25 cents for admission will be made to all spectators ...> (and S1 for free admission at all times)

<To-day's play. First round - this morning (begins at 10 o'clock instead of 9.30) first named player in each case to play white.

1. R. J. Spencer vs. C. Blake
2. H. H. Burrell vs. W. Kurrle
3. Magnus Smith vs. Rev. J. Cross
4. M. O. Smith vs. A. W. Bruce
5. C. F. Anstey vs. T. R. Davies
6. E. Saunders, a bye

Second round - This evening at 7.30 o'clock, last named player in each case to play white.

1. R. Spencer vs. E. Saunders
2. H. H. Burrell vs. C. Blake
3. Magnus Smith vs. W. Kurrle
4. M. O. Smith vs. Rev. J. Cross
5. C. F. Anstey vs. A. W. Bruce
6. T. R. Davies, a bye>

Also, I gather Ernest Saunders playing Black lost to A.T. Stephenson in the first round, and so did not have a bye in that round. Is that correct?

<ljfyffe>: The use of "Ernest Saunders" in the MPF article of July 25, 1904 and thereafter is consistent with my sources recited in the Saunders Chess Timeline (part two of two): Ernest Saunders (kibitz #124).

For ease of reference, here are later known uses of Ernest Saunders's full name:

*27th Canadian Championship, Toronto Chess Club, Toronto, Dec. 26, 1908 -- Jan. 2, 1909*

Ernest Saunders, Toronto, 8.0/12.0 (tied for fourth place). American Chess Bulletin (New York: Hartwig Cassel & Hermann Helms, pubs. and eds.), Vol. 6, No. 1, Jan. 1909, 20.

Photograph of Ernest Saunders [two-tiered grouping, seated, at far right], id. at 28. "Key to the Group Picture," id. at 20.

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*Canadian Chess Association formed at meeting of delegates following 1908-09 tourney.* Ernest Saunders, Toronto, one of two Vice-Presidents. Ibid.

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