NAPIER.

Observer, Volume 7, Issue 230, 7 February 1885, Page 10

NAPIER.

Mr A. Eccles, our esteemed kight of the mortar and pestle, is with us once more. During his sojourn he took unto himself a life-partner. A. and S. have tied the matrimonial knot at last, and taken their departure for the Empire City on their honeymoon tour. The Garrison Band gave one of their select sacred concerts in the Botanical G-ardens last Sunday. The weather was warm and the attendance of the fair sex great. Spooney couples preferred the secluded retreats, whether seeking shelter from the rays of the burning sun, or with a desire to study botany, is best known to themselves. .. An amusing game, called a 'muff' cricket match, the first of its kind here, was played on the recreation ground last Wednesday, 21st. The teams were supposed to consist solely of muffs at the noble game, but the reverse of that significant team was evidenced by the manner in which the scores ran up. The field of play presented a rather grotesque appearance, on account of a novel arrangement being predominant. . instead of the usual cap being displayed, a, wiiite belltopper' was substituted for , one' side and a 'black belltbpper for : the "other!. ! Eacli orfe ac-, 1 'quitted 1 himself creditably,' a'rio! ' notwithstanding 1 that mos,t,tqok up their positions io,a;place where ;the ball was likely to drop, the; game passed off without, hitch or accident. .Great credit is due, to ,pur : friend, a -.la. Frdncaise, who; exercised strenuous efforts to bring his.project to'a successful issue. '■ •■•■.-'■ ■ : ''" , ' :_ ; '