THE ALL BLACKS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19201, 18 June 1924, Page 6

THE ALL BLACKS.

QUESTION 08' PRESENTATIONS. .Fbom Oub Own Cob.bebponubnt.) WELLINGTON, June 17. Mr K. S. Svonsoix, who nas neon selected as an all Black to make uie tour Home, was iast evening accorded a tareweil uy His leiJow-worKers at Messrs Levin and to. mere was a large garnering present, aai(i Mr L. Ijioidluica nanued x\ir bveuson a atted-up dressing case on behalf oi the men ol Uie firm ana a wallet on behalf oi Uie tudies. Reiemng to the question of presentations to memuers ol the team, the Post points out mat in view ol Uie decision of tne International Board some mourns ago on tfie question ot presentations to players it wouia be advisaolo tor those wno are organising functions for the 1924 All Blacks to. obtain imormation from the New Zealand itugoy Union as to the present position. in regard to presentations of a certain form mere can be no objection, but on Uie lace or tfie International Board's decision it -would be well tor those who are paying tribute to the All Blacks to apply to the New Zealand Rugby Union lor permission. While the ruling referred to may not meet with general approval, it is stated that it was really a recommendation, and was not binding. it has to be borne in mind that the international Board is 'the governing Dody ol football, and until various matters are thrashed out at tne uoniercnce which is to be field in London at Uie end of tne year effect should be given to the board’s instructions. It is understood that tfie permission of tho New Zealand Rugby Union must be obtained for making presentations to players. This, or course, applies only to Rugby dims and unions which are arranging