RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Grey River Argus, 23 April 1925, Page 6

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

ALL PLACKTS MANAGER HHNoIRED. WELLINGTON, April 22. I amoii s Rugby footballers gaibcreu hero to-night on tin*, occasion of ;■ complimentary social to Mr. Dean (Manager of the All Black,). Beside, Porter and Nicholls of the |P2I team there also were present ‘-Tobv” W ynward of 1888 team, \\\ Wallace (19()51, Jack Spencer (1907), Mitchison (191.3), B. Algar (1920), S. Shearer (1922). Mi’. A. W iron (Chairman) In proposing Mr. Dean’s health, referred to the wonderful record of the All Blacks. The quest:on of manager was an important one, but the selection of Mr. Dean was a wise one. He bad been successful in a]] dejiai-t m<*nts of bis position. Thp success of the tour was largely due to Mr. can’s tact and ability. Replying Mr Dean sadl the team had upheld the good name of New Zealand. Some hotel keepers with experience ol English teams had been a. bit uncertain a-bout what the team would do, but. all were rm<re than satisfied with tn.- conduct of the team who “did New Zealand proud.” Other toasts were liononj-ed. tributes being paid to vaiiou . members of the team.