“A VERY PLEASANT TOUR”
COMMENT BY MANAGER OF ENGLISH TEAM
(P.A.) AUCKLAND. March 31. "It has been a very pleasant tour, and we have enjoyed it immensely,” said Major R. Howard, manager of the English cricket team, in an interview tonight. “We are all only sorry that we could not have seen more of New Zealand.”
Major Howard expressed pleasure at the great interest shown by New Zealanders as a whole in the matches played by his team. This was shown by the large attendances, and augured well for the future of cricket in the Dominion. They knew of the efforts being made to coach young players in New Zealand, which were sure to have beneficial results.
“I would like to thank all New Zealand people for the many kiiidnesses bestowed upon us,” said Major Howard in conclusion. “We are very sorry to leave.” The captain of the team (Mr W. R. Hammond) endorsed Major Howard’s remarks. "We have had a wonderful time.” he said, “and all of us are regretting our'departure so soon.” Mr\p. E. Wanklyn, chairman of the New Xf aland Cricket Council, made presentations to both Major Howard and Mr Hammond. Mr Hammond was presented with a carved cigartette box. anti Major Howard with Maori carved bookends.
The English team will leave for Sydney l?y air to-morrow morning.
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25148, 1 April 1947, Page 3
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