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Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1921, Page 3

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. j , j AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION CRICKET TEAMS ARRIVE. ’ j LONDON, April 17. t i The cricket teams arrived at Toulon ,• { on Saturday morning. The Austral- ] n,ins proceeded to Monte Carlo and are | expected in Paris on Monday. The j Englishmen went overland, and are ar- | riving in London to-night. | PARIS, April 17. e J The Mnrylebone cricketers arrived - 1 this morning in a blinding snow-storm, ' 1 and proceeded direct to London, except v ! Douglas and family, who remained on c the Osterley. Mr Toone, the manager and members of the team are delighted , with the Australian tour. All the ’ cricketers were a happy family and lmd a pleasant voyage. The rivalry ex- ’• tended to deck games in which Gregory’s all round ability was further evident, he winning the deck tennis. " Bardslev and Hen me were opposed at '* quoits in the final, the former winning. IR Toone described the tour as a magnificent success, hut all were glad to hr borne after their long absence. Wilson was uncommunicative wboi ", asked for an interview, and said “I am not going to say much.” Questioned regarding rumours of dissension in tin English team he said there was not l any. Wilson added that tho Austral in ians were a very hospitable and love ie able people, especially in the country as The Australian press asked Hobb whether he was in earnest in saying It

did not intend to visit Australia again. He replied: “Who said that?” and looked surprised. Tlie interviewer said: “You did in a letter to tho London Star.” Hobbs smiling: “Ah well, I’ll wait until I nm asked to go again.” Hendren was delighted with the tour and stated: “I love Australia, and had a grand'time and want to go again.” Questioned regarding the wickets he said they were wonderful, hut too good, and quite as fast on the sth day as the opening. This eliminates the element of uncertainty usually associated with cricket. He considered the Adelaide wicket the best in the world, but he added “Melbourne is my favourite city.” TTe and and Fender ridiculed the reports of dicord amongst the English men. They were all a happy family. A WARM WELCOME. (Received This Day at 1.5. p.m.) LONDON, April 17 The English cricketers arrived a Victoria station and received an er thusiastic reception. Hundieds people rushed the platform, havin