SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1936. Volume 7. Number 2.
"Smad" Interviews Returning University Team
"Smad" Interviews Returning University Team
The "Smad" reporter was up bright and early on Monday to interview the members of the N.Z. University team returning from their very successful tour of Japan. Weir House was there in force to provide a noisy but enthusiastic welcome from the wharf. Well done, Weir!
Due either to a bad night before or just natural laziness, there wasno sign of a footballer on board when the boat drew near. After sundry cries and hakes from Weir, Stan Eade appeared-huge and smiling, followed by Mr. Martin-Smith, even more huge and smiling. Dick Wild and the others slowly came into view. More hakas and question from the wharf to which the team replied by giving three "Banzais" (correct spelling?) which appears to be a cross between a haka, three cheers, and a fascist Salute.
"Smad" then had the task of getting aboard, which was accomplished after posing as the Consul for Japan, the Registrar, and Mr. Savage.