BRITAIN’S WELCOME

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10392, 9 May 1927, Page 5

BRITAIN’S WELCOME

HEARTY •RECEPTION TO X.Z

• OBJECT OF THE TOUR. 10 COMPLETE CRICKET EDUCATION IN L-N GLAXO. (United Press Assn. —Copyright.) LONDON, May 6. “We are delighted that inf; first gathering since our formation is to welcome the New Zealand cricketers,” said Lord. Harris, :;t the British Sportsmen*s,juntil at the Savoy hotel. Lord Harris recalled his tour of New Zealand fifty years ago, . laughingly recounting iiovn they arrived at a country hotel after a conference cl Maoris which left only a tin of sardines and half a bottle of whisky to feed 11 hungry tourists. Xfn.-y welcomed the team because the Dominion touched Bntams’ imagination by the warmth of therDuke and Duchess cf York’s welcome. A cricket tour, he said, was an enterprise evoking admiration. The players would fare all right if thev forgot they were facing great howlers" and kept a straight bat and a clear eye. They were on the eve of completing their cricket education. I heir return would arouse enthusiasm in the game in New Zealand. Lowry (the N.Z. captain) said ■ “We did fairly well against the Australians, and after the fame gained by our footballers the people decided that they must win a place m cricket. They decided that tho right, place to come and learn was England.” Mr L. C. M. S. Amery paid a tribute to New Zealand as 2 sportsman’s paradise and nursery. He. was personally looking forward very keenly to kis visit to New Zealand m a few months. Ho had a. sneaking hope to get off for a few days und.enjoy the delights of New Zealand life. The gatnermg included the Lord Mayor, Lord Decies. Lord Jeih-00, Lord Des borough, arid Lorn via wise. —N.Z.A.P.A. and Sun. BUSY AFTERNOON AT LORDS. LONDON, May G. The New Zealand cricketers spent' a busy afternoon practising at Lords, m view, of Monday’s opening match against MarLneaux s strong side. °L)r Holvport, the specialist. X-ray-ed Allcott’s foot, which did rot improve during the voyage, and hopes to have him fit ere long. Lermva s arm is better, and ?.ii use iv*t• arc well.—A .N.Z.Ct. A.