DEPARTrBE OF THE CRICKETERS — The Government wharf was beseiged this morning with crowds of people who had assembled to watch the cricketers off by the s.s. Wangaimi for Wellington The whole of those selected to make up the team were present, with Maior Nixon, who himself at one time could handle the willow with science and power as umpire. Many and warm were tne wishes expressed for their success, and from the interest which it was evident the match has excited, tiie result will be looked forward to with much expectation and hope for the honor of Wang-\nui. Victorious or not victorious, the Wanganui men will be warmly welcomed on their return, for it will not be their fault if the cricketing honors of the district are not mainained.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume IV, Issue 1098, 21 February 1871, Page 2
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