THE ALL BLACKS

Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1935, Page 5

THE ALL BLACKS

TEAM SAILS FROM WELLINGTON (Per Press Association, Copyright). WELLINGTON, July 30. After two crowded days spent In attending /farewell' gatherings, the New Zealand Rugby team is due to sail at seven o’clock to-morrow morning for the tour of Great Britain ant! Canada. . The members of the team had a particularly busy day to-<lay. At 10 a.m., they were the guests of Lord and Lady Galway at morning tea at Government House. The Roman Catholic members of the party were farewell by the Marist Brothers’ Old Boys. The team were the guests of the) New' Zealand Rugby Union at dinner to-night. Afterwards the team attended the Poneke Rugby Football Club’s dance at the Town Hall from which they made their way to the Rangitiki.

Travelling on the same vessel with the team td" England will be Messrs J. Prendevlle and H. Murphy, of the Wellington Rugby Union. Mr Prepdeville is going as a delegate tb the Imperial Rugby Conference at which* •Mr S. S. Dean (to leave later) will also represent New Zealand. ' 4 * big crowd at wharf i WELLINGTON, July 81.' The All Blacks sailed by the Rangitiki which' left 'for London''at- 7.10 a.m., via Panama. A large gathering of friends and relatives were present to see them off, also officials of'the New Zealand Rugby Union, wishing them bon voyage and a successful tour.