AN UNSATISFACTORY TOUR.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 116, 14 May 1909, Page 5

AN UNSATISFACTORY TOUR.

WELLINGTON, May 14. The annual meeting of the New; Zealand Rugby Union Avas characterised by some brisk discussion on the doings of the British team. In legalexpenses they had cost £342, partly v for .the -expense' of. a lawsuit at v Masterton, and partly for the cost # of an action, brought against the Union.for damages hi respect of the sale of programmes. The speakers denounced the extravagance shown in the payments, and criticised the items, as well as the poor calibre of the team. The Union committee were also' blamed for not carrying out the altered rules, and were accused of being hostile to them. It was stated that Queensland had already altered tha rules. I The report and balance-sheet were? passed. i , ' The scheme for the general insurance of players was thrown out by a. large majority, on the ground that it was too large and expensive. ■ : His/Excellency the Governor was: elected patron, Mr F. Logan president, anu the following were appointed the management committee: Messrs Dixon, Laughton, Isaacs, Lusk, Perry, Meredith and Galbraith; treasurer* Mr Kelly. The sum of £50 was granted to the Deans memorial fund.