THE ALL BLACKS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1925, Page 3

THE ALL BLACKS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. IABI.K ASSOCIATION. A MAGNIFICENT TROPHY. (Received this day at 11.25 a.m.) I.QN'DOX. .Jiiiiunry 7. Re loro the AH Blacks' leave for England alter their return from France they will he presented, on behalf of five thousand New Zealanders resident in (treat Britain, with a magnificent I trophy in the form of a hiding cup to commemorate their .triumphal tour. The trophy will he the property of the New Zealand Rugby Union, TEMPTING OFFERS DECLINED. LONDON, January 0. It is understood that Northern Union Clubs are persisting in making overtures to the All Blacks and arcnow increasing the amounts, fn one instance several thousand pounds bonus and a weekly salary of Cl2, also employment was oli’orod. "The offers are certainly tempting, hut so lar they have been declined,” said one All Black. ALL BLACKS IN PARKS. (Received this dav at 12.30 p.tn.) PARIS, Jan. G. The All Blacks were welcomed by the directors of the French Rugby Federation. Porter said lie was glad the tour of England laid ended with the breaking of the 1905 sides’ record, lie was sorry lie did not play in Saturday's game. The press is full of glowing tributes to the All Blacks. “Aero Snorts” publishes it specially written chorus in English which by its raciness makes up for its grammatical surprises, concluding “New Zealand for ever.” Auto says everyone will endeavour tr, make the visit of the athletes from a

distant land enjoyable, and hopes the Government and the Paris Municipality will consider officially receiving the magnificent Antipodes athletes. RETURN MATCH MOOTED. LONDON. Jan. G. H is officially stated that the proposed match Britain against All Blacks will not he permitted to he played at AVembly Stadium, if there is the slightest. chance of cutting up the surface, which has been ret urfed in readiness for the soccer cun final in April.