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NZ Truth, Issue 74, 17 November 1906, Page 5

! The departure for Napier (where ho takes up coaching work at th» schools) of the well-known ex-Sydney cricketer, W. P. Redprrav/s, was made the occasion of a very pleasant happening, when on Monday night, the Midland and Phoenix Clubs dropped! for the nonce their tense rivalry, and Fathering after play, at the Prince of Wales Hotel, presented Redgrave, who is extremely popular, with a y\\\*m of sovereigns. Speeches eulogistic o? the recipient were made- by,- Messrs Ernie Upham, skipper of Midland* and Cobcrolt . skipper of the Phoenix.Mr \\\ Sisson mp.c]n the mcsematirm! and said nice Ihinirs about Mr Reua.rave,whose departure is a heavy loss to Wellington cricket.