TEMPTING OFFERS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 1210, 7 January 1925, Page 5

TEMPTING OFFERS

OVERTURES TO ALL BLACKS,

SO FAR DECLINED* [By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] Received January 7, 8.45 a.m. > LONDON, Jan. 6. It is understood that the Northern Union clubs nre persisting in making overtures to the All Blacks, offering increasing amounts, in .one instance several thousand pounds. "A bonus and a weekly salary of £l2 and also employment offers are. certainly tempting, but so far they have been declined," said one All "Black.—Sydney Sun cable. COMPATRIOTS' GIFT, "LOVING CUP" TRIBUTE. Received January 7, 10.40 a.m. LONDON. Jan, 6. Before the All Blacks leave England after their return from France they will be presented 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 be the property of the New Zealand Rugby Union.—Reuter. MATCH AGAINST BRITAIN. LOCALE NOT* DECIDED. Received January 7, 1..5 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 6. It is officially stated that the proposed match, Britain against the All Blacks, will not be permitted to be played at the "Wembley Stadium if there is the slightest chance of cutting up the surface, which has been returfed in readiness for the Soccer Cup final iVi April.—A. and N.Z. cable. welcomed in paris. "magnificent" athletes ."

Received January 7, 11.5 a.m. PARIS, Jan. 6. The All Blacks were welcomed by the directors of the French Rugby Federation. Porter said he was glad the tour of England had ended with the breaking of the 1905 side's record. 'He was sorry he did not play in Saturday's game. The press is full of glowing tributes to the All Blacks. Aerosports publishes a specially written chorus in English which by its raciness makes up for its grammatical surprises. It concludes: "New Zealand for ever." The Auto says: "Everyone will endeavour to make the visit of the athletes from the distant land an enjoyable one, and it hopes the Government and the Paris municipality will consider officially receiving the magnificent Antipodes athletes. —A. and N.Z. cable.