A NEW ZEALAND SUBSIDY.

Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13053, 13 March 1911, Page 2

A NEW ZEALAND SUBSIDY.

[United Piiess Association.]

Wellington. March 12. The Festival of Empire Sports Committee met last night. A letter was received from the Prime Minister stating that the Govermn'cnt had decided to grant the Committee a £ for £ subsidy up to £50. The committee decided that if .sufficient money is raised Opie will bo sent Home. The Committee deputed Mr. Chaffey to cooperate with the sport bodies in Christcliurch with a view to raising funds, alsol to coniumnieate with J. Emorson, of Nelson, S. E. Hazard, of Napier, and W. S. Corb.v, of W:uignui, in regard to raising subscriptions. The New Zealand and Wellington Rugby and Association Football authorities will also be invited to assist.