THE ALL BLACKS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1924, Page 4

THE ALL BLACKS.

ICHTTIAr.TAN AND N.Z. C'MI.V ASSOCIATION. ALL BLACKS AND CRITICS. LOXDOX. Decemher If). Sir ,T. Allen, in an interview, mid great harm was done in Xew Zealand by Lilse reports that ‘lie All Blacks received spiteful criticism, and cold receptions. There had been no hostility and good play was always applauded. There had been occasional murmurs of disappointment, lie watched the Twickenham match and everybody from the King downwards, appeared to lie delightfully unbiased. English crowds have treated the All Blacks with absolute fairness. The team is observing silence and is not replying to criticisms, but it is thoroughly gratified with the enthusiastic cordiality everywhere.

The “Daily Mail" says the All Blacks are spending Christmas at Beal. They have arranged to play an exhibition match on Goodwin Sands, for the lirst time in history, if the tides tfc favon rahle.

IM'GBV I.HAGUE TOUR. (.Received this day at 0.15 a.m.) LOXDOX. Decemher 10. The'“Daily Nows” says the Rugby League's refusal to invite Australia next year may cause some surprise. The League does not want to make tours cheap. It is officially stated there is no desire to have another tour vet. although Australia will not like it. New Zealanders having beaten us in lest matches last summer, earned the right to preferential treatment. They have only once visited us. whereas three Australian teams have visited Kinglaud. The Council wisely ignored the cry against Xew Zealanders that they require a subsidy. f l he Australians arc prepared to pome at their own risk.