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Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 11, 28 May 1920, Page 8

THE PRIMGE AND " THE DICaER." s invercargill, - 20th Mav jwk.The Managing Editor, "The Digger," "Southland News" Buildings, Invercargill. Sir, — The Prince of Wales very much appreciates vour V suggestion that he should send a farewell message to "'p : Digger." His Royal Highness has had, howevcr, to make a r T against sending messages to particular papers, bec'ause he, be fair to all, and much regrets, therefore, that lie cannot cornni with your request. ITe proposes, however, to send a message of farewell to the whole people of New Zealand before lie sailp aiid this will reach you in a very few hours. He wishes "The Digger" a prosperous and suc.cessful career I am, Yours faithfully, (Signed) G. W. M. G'Rlg^ Lieutenant-Colonel. Secretary to H.R.H. the Princc of \\'a l CENESiAL BIHDWOOD'S VISIT. Tlie Invercargill R.S.A. have sent the following communica, ■ tion by wireless to General Birdwood, who arrives in the Dominion on Wednesday next — "Two thousand Diggers wrelcome you to Invercargill and to a ; smoke concert to he held in your honour on Tuesday, Junc the 8th. This date is consistent w*ith your itinerary. D. RAE, "President Invercargill R.S.A."