THE DAVIS CUP.
WELCOME TO THE PLAYERS. MESSAGES FROM THE PREMIER. Per. Press Association, WELLINGTON, Dec. 8. The Prime Minister has sent, the following messages of welcome w the'captains of the teams which are to meet in the Davis Cup contest at Auckland; To ,! Mr. Hardy, captain of the American team; “On behalf of the New Zealand Government, I desire to tender to yourself and the other members of the team which America has sent to contest the Davis Cup, a very hearty welcome to our Dominion. We hope you will spend; a very pleasant and enjoyable time during your visit to New Zealand, and that you will be able to carry away happy memories when the time comes .for your departure. I hope to have the pleasure" of greeting you all personally later on. To Mr. Brookes captain of tha Australasian team; “Tire New Zealand .Government expresses to you and the other members of the Australasian team a most cordial welcome on your arrival in New Zealand for the purpose of defending ..the Davis Cup. We shall watch closely the con-, tests which are to take place,- and win or lose you will have our good wishes for a series of highly enjoyable and interesting competitions. I hope to welcome you all personally later on. In the meantime, I wish you and your team a very pleasant time amongst us. Kia Ora.’’
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16913, 9 December 1920, Page 6
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233THE DAVIS CUP. Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16913, 9 December 1920, Page 6
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