MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1924, Page 4

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

—- iUiU KALIAN AND N".Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. A DYEKTLSIN'C. LONDON. Jan. fc. Speaking at the inaugural banquet of the Internalioiml Advertising Convention, which 6900 delegates will attend during the Empire Exhibition in Julv, Sir B. Lloyd Graeme said lie could promise that whatever Government limy he in power ol office—(laughter)—the Cmiveutiouists would receive an enthusiastic reception by both the Government and the Opposition. The (Vnveiition would help to make the Exhibition representative o! the whole Anglo-Saxon race. ASSOCIATION tea.m troubles. LONDON, Jan. Iff An indication that difficulties have; arisen in the selection ol the Association team for Australia, is e.mve-.'d-in a circular l.v the international selection committee to all Clubs in direct membership with the Football Association, stating they are most desirous o' sending a favourable response to the invitation lor a team to tour Australasia and indeed led that loyalty compels it to make every effort to meet the wishes of the colonies. 111.’ difficulty so far has been the inability of players to be absent from England for six months. The team must, be of such a strength as to uphold the hc-t traditions of the Mother Country. We will be glad if you will again consider the possibility ol one or more of vour players being able to undertake the tour. Tlie circular asks lor a reply by January 1 Itb.