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Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 36, 19 November 1920, Page 9

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Personal. — Mr BickenstafT, of Knox Col. lege, has assumed the charge of this parish temporarily during the college vacation. "Digiger' ' readers here assure him of a hearty welcome, and hope that his stay will be pleasaut and profitable. The general verdict is that lie, is a -g,erraine man of the people, and as such, is snre to make good wherever he takeg up his work. It is with great pleasur.e that I record good progress towards recovery of Mr Steele, a speedy member of , the Otahuti Football Glub. This gentleman has been ari inmate of the Southland Hospital, uut thanks to a good constitution and perfect condition, he is mending rapidly. Unfortunately his illness will prevent his taking part in the holiday sports, for which- he was in training for the long distance event, Indeed, it is doubtful if he will ever again take part in athletic games. It will be a pity if a man of his calibre has to be numbered with the barrackers next s.eason, and Otahuti will be lfard -put to it to find a man his equal in speed and experience. Health. — Measles have gon,e, but severe colds are the order of the day. The Mayor is laid aside with a particularly bad one, but hopes of his recovery are still entertained. S Sport. — At the moment local sports are devising ways and means of getting to Winton races. If the weather is good, a large number of our male folk will assist at the gathering. Football is quietscent. The question is : "What do you like for the Winton Cup?" If the preaent blast continues your scribe is prepared to wager that there will he more money for a "spot" in Winton than there will b,e for Coldwater, and if the spot is a thorough success, there will be a danger of some people getting Shiek — ed before the afternoon is gone. All of which goes to prove that Barley Rigs is a tough customer to have any dealings with.