THE N.Z. FOOTBALL TEAM.
Arrival in Wellington, The Reception, (By Telegraph.—Pro3B Association,) Welmnoton, Friday. The Wakatipu arriyed at 10 a.m, A cloud of mist prevented her arrival being generally known, hut still tlieie were somo hundreds ol people on the wharf, and Toomas' Hal', to which an adjournment was m#de after Mr Rhodes, M.H.R,, had formerly welcomed the team, was orowded. The Premier read a letter from the Governor, and gave the.team ut hearty wdcomo, which was echoed by Measrn Uolloston and Rhodes. MrCarnpbell, Manager, replied, sketching briefly the events of the tour, and giving every credit to New South Wales for thoir one win. They would not, however, lie said have beaten N.Z. by so inuoh,but for the crippled men; but so well dii thoy play that day that tliey would have won any how. Lavish hnspit ility had been showered on tho inon everywhere, andtheUnion.Ooni' pany had dono all llioy could to make amends for tho misunderstanding at tho oulset.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4494, 4 August 1893, Page 3
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162THE N.Z. FOOTBALL TEAM. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4494, 4 August 1893, Page 3
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