THE SPRINGBOKS

Evening Star, Issue 22723, 10 August 1937, Page 4

THE SPRINGBOKS

AH AFTERNOON'S OUTING TRAINING COMMENDED TO-DAY [Pi;ii (ixiitn Pm;ss Association.] MASTEUTON, Angus! 9. Looking a trifle jaded as a result of their strenuous tour, the Springboks arrived at Alasterton this alternoon from Wellington, and will remain here until 'Thursday, training in preparation for the first test match at Wellington on Saturday. The party was met and welcomed bv the mayor (Air T. Jordan), Alessrs W. Henry Booth (patron of the Wairarapa Rugby Union), A. G. Corskio (president of the Rugby Union), G. H. Perry (a former president), E. Al‘Kendo (secretary , and a member of the .New Zealand Selection Committee), G. D. Wilson (chairman of the .Management Committee), J, C. 1). Mack ley (member of the committee), and E. Roach (Wairarapa senior selector). After iniidi at their hotel the Springboks divided up into parties and wore taken shooting, golfing, or on a visit to the sawmill at Aliki Aliki. The transport was provided by members of t)it> Young Farmers’ Club. The visitors appeared to enjoy the relaxation provided by the outings, and the members of the shooting party, which included D. Craven (vice-captain), came homo with tangible results of their afternoon’s sport. This evening some of the players wore entertained at the theatre, while others enjoyed billiards at the Soldiers' Club. “ While the players greatly appreciate the liospi I alit'y of the Alasterton people and would like to meet everyone, it must he remembered that they want to train,” said Air J. Prendevillo, president of the Wellington Rugby Union, who is staying with the-team at the Empire Hotel. “ Naturally they want to have as much time as they can to themselves.”

The players certainly do not appear to seek the limelight, and alter dinner to-night most of them assembled in a private sitting room, keeping very much to’ themselves.

To-morrow morning the Springboks will visit the properties of Air AA T . Howard Booth at Aliddle Run and Sir William Perry at Penrose. In the afternoon they will train at Memorial Park at 2.30. * No restriction will bo placed on admittance to the park. The injured members of the team are stated to be making splendid pro-

gress . Football is the primary concern of the Springboks and entertainments appear to bo a secondary consideration. Their only public appearance at night while in Alasterton will bo at the Masterton Football Chib’s dance in the ALnnicipal Hall on AA 7 ednesday night. They have regretfully declined to accept an invitation to attend another dance to-morrow night.