I General Birdwood is an enthusiastic supporter of the game of Rugby footlbull_ When he visited the Conference of the Returned Soldiers,’ lAssociai:ioli on Saruu-day after-noon he reminded the tlelegaites that he wanted to be present lat the Canterbury-Wellington march, and ther.ef.ore‘ he could not spend too {long a time with them. “I was a. very ]keen Rugby footballer myself in days gone by," he remarked. “I have played ball’ back with Admiral Jelli: COO, who xvas :1 three-quarter. He played for the Royal Naval College and I for the Royal Military College at Samihm-st.,-” “How did you get on?” inquired a. delegate amidst laughter. ["‘VVell/. I have always the greatest sat,isfactioll in having t’0lla.1@(l a.nd stuck iiro him like a leech,” replied Sir William. “l am sure that you are glad} mat he is coming here as Governor-‘ General. I am sure You could not have 2. man with sounder views of what the Empire requires than Acliniral Jellicoef’ All-Wool Scarfs in shades of Brown, Grey, Helio., Saxe Blue, Red, Navy,’ and Black, also with striped effects.-r Prices from 4/11 at Gollinsomand Gif-i ford, Ltd. _. ~
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3506, 8 June 1920, Page 5
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186Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3506, 8 June 1920, Page 5
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