HONOURED GUESTS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20511, 30 May 1938, Page 6

HONOURED GUESTS

ORPHANS’ CLUB GATHERING POLO TEAM AND ANZACS (Special to Times.) cambhiduk, Monday. Members or the New Zealand pqlo team which won the coveted Australasian Gold Cup last month and tne Cambridge representatives in the Anzac contingent, which visited Sydney, were guests -of-honour at a meeting or the Cambridge orphans’ Clufc on Saturday evening. Official visits werß also received from members of the Hamilton and Rotorua Clubs. Mr W. G. Cara, the club’s guardian, presided. With the orchestra playing “ See tha Conquering Heroes Come,” the polo team and Anzacs were given a great ovation as they took their seats. The presidential table was decorated with the Gold Cup against a background or black with sliver ferns. Union Jacks were also displayed on the walls. “ It Is not hard to understand why New Zealand has done so well in sport when we remember the spirit of our pioneers,” said Mr Care. ** They came to the Dominion and struggled to make good and were the right type to lay the foundations Tor our supremacy in sport to-day.” The true spirit of patriotism developed by the early settlers had been shown in the Great w ar, added Mr care. New Zealanders had lert unhesitatingly and In large numbers when the call went out for the defence of tne uid country. Details or the trip to Sydney by tha New Zealand contingent of Anzacs were given by Mr W. J. Saxhy, who made special mention or tne wonderful hospitality received in Australia. Impressive Services Described Mr Saxby described the impressive Anzac Day Services in Sydney, ’ine sincerity of commemoration impressed him greatly and he considered New Zealand would be wise to. adopt a similar arrangement for ruture Anzac Days. “ This gathering is a symbol or the great interest taken In our venture in Australia.” said Mr c. Mereditn. in returning thanks on benair or tne polo team. He hoped that the success of the team would add more popularity to the sport and he invited all present to view the matches next season. The polo In Australia was no faster than that seen at the recent Saviie Cup tournament at Claudelands, and the matches played during tne season at Cambridge, added Mr Mereditn. me Cambridge A team, which had held the New Zealand title for three years, provided polo that was as spectacular as any seen In New Zealand or Australia. Messr.«. v. Allen, or Rotorua, and H. J. Baker, of Hamilton, added congratulations to the polo team and returned thanks to the Cambridge Orphans’ Club for the hospitality extended to tneir members. The members or the polo team present were Mssrs. k. Peake, h. Nolan, L. H. Kay, G. Peake and C. Mereditn < assistant - manager:. Several supporters were also present, while were received from M«srs. R. Q. McKenzie (captain) and G. de V. Chlttv (manager;. The Anzacs present were Messrs, w. J. Saxby, F. H. Green and E. T. Osborne. An apology was received from mV k. Livingstone. The programme, which included a chorus by polo team, was as follows: Selections, the orenestra; violin solos, Mr M. Richardson; songs. Messrs. N. Elley, G. Wheeler, J. Stevens. A. Dawson Hamilton', and Clarionet duets, Messrg T. C. Brown ana L. wintnrop (Hamilton).