The event was held just once, in 1898, and had total prize money of £105.
The leading 8 qualified to play in the match-play on the following two days.
Taylor led the qualifying with rounds of 78 and 86, 2 strokes ahead of Sandy Herd.
Harry Vardon had rounds of 84 and 87 and finished tied for 6th place.
Vardon beat George Pulford 4 & 3 in the other semi-final.