Cricket 1884

112 CEICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OE THE GAME. m a y s . is m . I n a match played at Trouville-road, Clapham Park, on Saturday last, between St. Mary’s Club (Pimlico) v. W . H- Smith and Son’s Club, H. Butler for the former took six wickets, five clean bowled, for one run. R ja d in g C a ses —(cloth boards) for holding four numbers of C r ic k e t, 2 s., can be had at the office, 41, St. Andrew’s-hill, Doctors’ Commons, E .C . To b e S o ld . A Rare Opportunity.— Complete Set of “ Scores and Biographies.” Vols. 1 to 13 (1 to 4 very rare),—Offers to be rent to B. 46, care of M nager of C r ic k e t , 41, St. Andrew’s Hill,L n.don, E .C .— A d v t . C r i c k e t e r ’s D e p o t , 385, S t r e t f o r d R o a d , M a n c h e s t e r (under the patronage of the County).—R. G . Barlow, of the Lanca shire Eleven, and member of Shaw’s and llie Hon. Ivo Bligh’s English Cricket teams, begs to inform secretaries of clubs and cricketers generally that he has on hand this season at his depot the largest stock of cricket bats in Lancashire, which are all thoroughly seasoned, and have been well oiled during the winter. Note the price of Barlow’s best all cane handled bats, 14s. 6d. each, usually sold at 17s. 6d., no better ran be made at any price; best Crown Match Balls 5s. Gd., last year 6s. All orders by post punctually attended to. Price lists post free on application. The Young Cricketers’ Instructor, by R . G. Barlow ; chapters on batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket-keeping. Acknowledged to be the best book on cricket ever published. No young cricketer should be without one. Flattering testimonials from most of the leading players of the day. By post 6d.— Note the address, R. G. Barlow, Cricketers’ Depot, 385, Stretford-road, Manchester,— A d v t . “ ILLUSTRATED SPORTS,” An Illustrated Monthly Journal, with which is incorporated “ G oy’s Calendar of Sports.” 4 4 P a ge s - O n e P e n n y . The Largest and Best Sporting Monthly. SUBSCRIPTION 2s. per Annum, Post Free. Interesting A rtcles and Chit Chat on Cycling, A thletics, R ow in g, Lawn-Tennis, Cricket, Football, Lacrosse, Racing:, Swim ­ m ing, Gymnastics, A ngling, Shooting, Hunting, A rchery, Volunteering, Billiards, Theatres, Entertainments, and all In and Out-door Sports, etc., etc. A ll Communications to be addressed to the E d itor , 21, Leadenhall Street , L ondon , E .C . R E W A R D Not True. A C hallenge to the W orld . The Best Six- seamed, Catpnt- sewn Cricket Ball for 5/3 or 57/- ,per dozen. Cheapest House in the Trade for Cricket and Lawn* Tennis Goods. New Illustrated Catalogue (38 pp.), — rTM.------ gratis & o»t-frce. JAMES KING, Athletic Goods Manufacturer, Mansfield. GRAND CRICKET MATCH ! ! ! SURREYv . NORFOLK, ON MONDAY , M AY 12 th, 1884, And Following Days. AT K E N N I N G T O N O V Adm ission S IX P EN C E . May 15, 16, and 17— SURREY v. ESSEX. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS. T D A V E N P O R T ■ CRICKET BAT MAKER, LAWN TENNIS, FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC OUTFITTER, 38, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C. (Nearly opposite Moorgate Street Station). All Goods First-class Quality, at Low Prices. D iscou n t F ive p e r c e n t, on O rd e rs o v e r £1. Price List post-free on application. Carriage paid on all Orders. Oval Chambers, Kennington Oval. S U P E R IO R SETS o f APARTMENTS ° TO BE LET.—Select and Healthy. Every convenience and sanitary improve- ment. Overlooking centre of Cricket Ground. Rapid and cheap communication with all parts of London. Apply S u p e r in t e n d e n t . W A N T E D , No. 1 VOLUME of “ CRICKET,” bound ' ' or unbound, the former preferred. Apply, staWn# price, to W. E. Brock, Harleston, Norfolk. / CRICKET.—WANTED, a GROUND MAN and COVCH. Apply, with terms, &c., Hou. Sec. Cricket Club, Ystalyfera, near Swansea. NOW READY. C R I C K E T kGLEANINGS FROM D u r in g 18S2 < C H A T , “ CRICKET,” ; 1883. Portraits and Biographies of 12 eminent Cricketers H in t s o n C r ic k e t , liow to Bat, Bowl, and lield. C r i c k e t H d m o o r is m s . C r ic k e t R e c o r d s , a reliable list of all the best records in connection with Cricket. C r ic k e t G r o u n d s and how to make them, by "Jam es C a r t e r & Co. P R I C E S I X P E N C E . P u b lis h e d a t t i i e O f f i c e o f CRICKET, 41, Sr. A n d r e w s H i l l , D o c t o r s ’ C om m ons, L o n d o n , E .C . JAMES LILLYWHITE, FBOWD, & Go,, M a n u fa c t o r y a n d W a r e h o u s e s . —4 & 0, Kewington Causeway, and 74 & 75, Borough Road, S.E. 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Admitted bv all to be simply an invaluable improvement." ,T rT., F. & C ■ a'-e publishers of James Lilly white’s Cricketer * Ann-ml. ft.3 .— The public tire cautioned against spurious firms trading an Lillywhite in variousfori. s. g H A N K S ’ JMPROVED p A T E N T L AWN ]y[OWERS. The Only Lawn Mower fitted with Double-Edged Sole Plate, which enables the cutting parts to last twice as long as in other Machines. The Best Mower FOR Cricket Grounds. These Machines are in use at Prince's Ci icket Ground, and at Lord’s ; in all die Royal Gardens, and in most of tho Principal Parks and fardens throughout tho Kingdom. To cut10 mches w id e............ £3 10 0 „ 12 „ „ .......... 4 10 0 „ 14 „ „ ........... 5 10 0 „ 16 „ „ ............. 6 10 0 P R I C E S . To cut 19 inches wide ........... £8 0 „ 22 „ ............ 8 10 „ 24 „ .................... 9 0 Pi ices of Horse and Pony Machines on Application. There is no ii>>binf{ where these Machines aro used ; the sward is left as smooth and level as a Billiard Table. ALEX. SHANKS & SON, DENS IRONWORKS 0 27, LE A D E N H A L L STREET, . > 'A 1 ARBROATH. * LONDON, E.C. N B ,—A. S. and Son keep a larg 6 stock of Lawn Mowers aid Garden Rollers at *2/, Leadenhall Street, London, E.C , from whi h Orders can be atdnce executed ; and where also experienced workmen /are kept for repairs. .. Printed by W. R. W hioht & Co., for the Pioprietor, at tue Cricket Press, 41, St. Andrew’s Hill, Doctors’ Commons, Loudon, May 8 , 1884.