THE ALL BLACKS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 January 1925, Page 3

THE ALL BLACKS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION, THE RIUNCE OF WALES. GLAD ENGLAND LOST. LONDON. January 5. The ‘‘Graphic” reveals that the Prince of Wales told Mr Dean lliat. lie was glad that England had lost under the circumstances. OKU TO PARIS. THE FLY IN TIIE OINTMENT. [Rkuteus TEi.nonA.Ms. I (Received this day at 12.20 p.rn.) LONDON, Jan. 5. A cheering crowd musingly sent off the All Blacks from Yietoria Railway Station for Paris this afternoon. The crowd included many ladies, one of whom brought a big hunch ol white heather front which each player received a sprig. The joyousness of the occasion was somewhat clouded bv the incident on Saturday, in connection with which much sympathy has been shown to Cyril Brownlie, who received an ovation from the crowd outside his betel, when the team started for the station. Brownlie, evidently feeling his position most keenly, did not join the other players in joking and chaffing with friends, hut sat in the train refusing to come out or say anything about the painful business. Dean, in an interview, oaid a tribute to the wonderful play of English forwards and to English hospitality. Nicliolls said they had a good time, but Saturday’s affair distressed them all. The whole thing was most regrettable. It was not for him to say who was right or who was wrong. Another player said they bail thousands of messages of sympathy.

MEDALS FOR ALT. BLACKS. LONDON. Jan. -7. Sir Arthur Myers is having struck in eommcmoniLion of the All Limits’ undefeated record a gold medal with the fern leaf. Kiwi and the name of the player. The presentation will he made when the team returns from France. JOY MAKING. LONDON. January 5. The All Blacks, after the dinner, privately celebrated their victory, by riding bicycles round the hotel. This was only part of the entertainment which was wildly exciting, lasting all night. A fire extinguisher used to prop a door open, suddenly burst into action ami Ah’ Dean received the escaping chemicals on lii.s back, ruining an overcoat, A constant stream of •famous I’ugbvites visited and comlolenecd Brownlie’s affair. The Brownlies were invisible. They went out together. Cyril says he deeply feels the disgrace of being sent off before such a distinguished company.