RUGBY TOUR
FAREWELL TO BRITISH TEAM NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION’S DINNER MR. WILFORD’S. ADVICE By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. April 11, 7.50 p.m.) London, April 11. Three hundred attended the New Zealand Association’s dinner at the Savoy Hotel to farewell the British' Rugby team. Among distinguished guests were the Duke of York. Lord Passfield, the Earl of Liverpool, Lord Dewborough, Lord Ampthill, Sir Charles Fergusson, Sir James Parr, Sir James Mills, Sir Walter Braithwaite, -Sir Jocelyn Percy and Sir Frederick Chapman. Responding to the toast of the Royal Family, the Duke of York wittily referred to his visit to New Zealand. He said: “The time spent there left a lasting admiration for achievements and potentialities. I assure sportsmen that New Zealand affords all-round scope. I sampled several sports, but was not allowed to stay long enough anywhere to witness a cricket match. (At this there was prolonged laughter.) . You will find New Zealanders as determined hosts as players. I envy you the trip and wish you good luck.” Mr. Wilford read a bon voyage message from the King, also messages from Sir Joseph Ward, the manager of the All Blacks, and the New Zealand Rugby Union, and advised the team to beware of matrimony; but if the ladies were irresistible, then to become New Zealand citizens, and not bring their brides to Britain.
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Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 169, 12 April 1930, Page 11
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221RUGBY TOUR Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 169, 12 April 1930, Page 11
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