ALL BLACKS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 7 January 1925, Page 5

ALL BLACKS.

NEW ZEALANDERS IN HOMELAND

PRESENT VALUABLE TROPHY

BY CABLE—PEESS ASSOCIATION—COPYEIGHT Received Jan 7, 11.30 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 6Before the All Blacks leave England after their return from France they will be oresented, on behalf of 5000 New Zealanders resident in Great Britain, with a magnificent trophy in the form of a loving cup to commemorate their triumphal tour. The trophy will he the property of the New Zealand Rugby,, Union. v

NORTHERN UNION OFFER

Received Jan. 7, 10.10 a.m,

LONDON, Jan. 6

It is understood that Northern Union clubs are persisting in making overtures to the All Blacks, offering increasing amounts, in one instance several thousands bonus and a weekly salary of £l2; also employment. The offers are certainly tempting, but so far have been declined, said one of the All Blacks.

, INTERESTING TROPHIES,

(BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION AUCKLAND, Jan. 6

Interesting trophies of the 1905 tour of the All Blacks are on view in Auckland. They have been loaned by Mr D. Dunlop, advisory inspector to the Auckland\ Education Board, to whom they were given by the late Mr Dave Gallaher. The most prized trophy is the jersey which was worn by Gwynn Nicliolls, captain of the Welsh team which defeated New Zealand. There are also several caps, including that of the captain of the English team which played the All Blacks. There is, an autographed photograph of the All Blacks and a similar one of the Welsh team.