CRICKET

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1931, Page 5

CRICKET

NEW ZEALAND CRICKET TEAM ENTERTAINED AT LUNCHEON. (Special to Press Association) (Received 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, May 1.

A notable reception wa s given to New Zealand cricketers at the British Sportsmen’s Chib luncheon at SavoyHotel to-dav.

Lord Harris presided and others Present included Earl Jellicoe, Viscount PI inner, secretary of State for tlie Dominions, Mr TTmnia s , Sir Kviia■stou Studd, Sir T. Wl[f<>j*d, Sir Malcolm Campbell, Chapman, W, \V. Wakefield, mid other pruniim*m personalities of all brunches of British sport.

Proposing the toast of the visitors the Chairman said New Zealand had recently suffered a terrible catastrophe but it had faced it with the utmost courage. Britain’s admiration was added to the welcome by the previous team's play, which encouraged the belief that England had foemen worthy of her steel. “I wish the team all the success they deserve and they deserve a good deal.’’ he said. AD' Thomas said he was delighted to express a welcome on behalf of the Government. There was nobody more determined to maintain the best traditions of the British race than the New Zealand citizens.

Returning thanks, Captain Lowry said the difficulties of financing the tour had boon overcome entirely through the enthusiasm of New Zealand sportsmen. The royal welcome was a prologue to what would be an enjoyable tour. Chapman said if the visitors won the test, it would do an immense amount of good for cricket.

All members of the team practiced at Lords this afternoon. The players were generally content to loosen up. LONDON, Alnv 1. At the British Sportsmen’s ' Club luncheon to the New Zealanders Lowry raised laughter by announcing half the funds to send the team resulted from a lottery, otherwise they could not have come.