COMPLAINT VOICED

Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1935, Page 4

COMPLAINT VOICED

■ INDIAN TEAM’S EXPENSES (Pe- Press Association, Copyright). CHRISTCHURCH, July 9, “II they want a glass'of milk they shout for it until they get it!” This statement was ri&fdo this evening by a member of the* New’ Zealand Hockey Association about' the members of the touring Indian Hockey Team. The statement seemed to sum lip the opinions expressedon ' the Indians’ fondness for milk, 'tea and breakfasts in ibed. These members protested that the Indians should not be allowed to indulge their fancies nfT the expense of the Association. ’ ’■ The discussion was provoked by a statement of accounts prepared by the Wellington Hockev Association for the Indians’ visit to Wellington, which yas being'discussed. The statement included items for “21 breakfasts’* find for “morning teas” and “visitors.” . “We would not allow our own mom* bers to do this thing.” declared one member, “and >ve should not allow the Indians.” : . , , - It was suggested , that, if the matter .. were mentioned to the Indians they would refrain from incurring large bills for extras.” The chairman closed the discussion by calling for the next business. A statement from the Wellington ITockev Association to.the New Zefiland Association to-night revealed tlia* the gross takings from the second test New Zealand versus India, were £620 lls Bd. Of this .the. New Zealand Hockey Association’s share after paving taxes and expenses, would be £361 13s lid. A gikint of £lO 10s was made to the Now Zealand University Hookey Council towards equipping a team which the Council is sending to Fiji, leaving Auckland on August 20.