Cricket 1884

128 CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. MAY 15, 1884. O n the 7th May, at Selwyn College, Cam­ bridge, the Hon. Mrs. Arthur Lyttelton, of a son. R e a d in g C ases — (cloth boards) for holding four numbers of C r ic k e t , 2s., 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 sent to B. 46, care of Manager of C r ic k e t , 41, St. Andrew’s HiJl}London, E.C.— A d v t. ‘ B i l l y ’ W h it t a m , the S c o r e - C a r d P r i n t e r ’ s “ M o d e r n C r ic k e t a n d o t h e r M a n l y S p o r t s . " The second year’s issue of this remarkable Sixpenny Annual is now published, the book being sold by Mr. Whittam, his numerous men and boys, on the various cricket grounds during the season, and may also be ob­ tained from John Heywood, Manches­ ter, and Wright & Co. (Cricket Press), London; from the Author 38, Bramall Lane, Sheffield ; from Mr. G. T. Groves, Sheffield; Mr. Seale, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, London; and at all Bookstalls, Sporting Out­ fitters, and Stationers. It is entirely different from all the other Cricket Annuals, contain­ ing not statistics only, but funny stories, racy poems, short pithily written articles, & c., on various matters connected with the game during the past and previous seasons. Those 'who can’t playand want to learn how to hit’em Should buythisjolly book by “ Billy ” Whittam. [A d v t ] C r ic 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 te r (under the patronage of the County).—R. G. Barlow, of the Lanca­ shire Eleven, and member of Shaw’s and the 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 can be made at any. price; best Crown Match Balls 5s. 6d., 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. S h ir le y (N e a r C ro y d o n ) C l u b . — The annual general meeting of the members of the above club was held on Wednesday evening, April 30th, in the Boy’s School- 100m. The president (Rev. W. Wilks) oc­ cupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. The club since last season has, through the kindness of its president, been successful in obtaining a new ground, which will in every way meet the wants of its members and be a great boon to the players, After revising and making new rules the following were elected officers:—President, Rev, W. W ilks; Treasurer, M. Hodgson, E sq.; Auditor, L. W. Lamotte, Esq. ; Cap­ tain, J. F. Burgess, E sq.; Sub-captain, Mr. Wickham ; Committee, Messrs. Joliffe, Auld, Cobbett, Lover, Reader, and Creasy ; Hon. Sec., Mr. Norman. A cordial vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. The first match on the new ground was played on Saturday last, against the Sutton Constitutional Club. GRAND CRICKET MATCE ! ! ! SURREY ESSEX. TO -DAY (THURSDAY), AND TWO FOLLOWING DAYS. K E N N I N G T O N O V A L . Adm ission S IX PEN CE . A T I O O R E W A R D If Not True. A C h allen g e to t h e W o r ld . The Best Six- seamed, Catput- sewn Ciicket Ball (or 6/8 or 67/- per dozen. Chrapest House in tbe Trade for Cricket and Lawn- Tennis Goods. New Illustrated Catalogue (38 pp.), gratis & ost-free. JAMES KING, Athletic Goods Manufacturer, Mansfield. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS. J D A V E N P O R T . U * CRICKET BAT MAKER, LAWN TENNIS, FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC OUTFITTER, 88 , FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C. (Nearly opposite Moorgate Street Station). All Goods First-class Quality, at Low Prices. D is c o u n t F iv e t e r c e n t , on O r d e r s o v e r £\. Price List post-free on application. Carriage paid on a’l Orders. Oval Chambers, Kennington Oval. Q U P E R IO B SETS o f APARTMENTS ° TO BE LET.—Select and Healthy. Every convenience and sanitary improve­ ment. Overlooking centre of Cricket Ground. Kapid and cheap communication with all parts of London. A pp ly S u p e rin te n d e n t. W A N T E D , No. 1 VOLUME oi “ CRICKET,” bound '* or unbound, the former preferred. Apply, stating price, to W. E. Brock, Harleston, Norfolk. Q UEEN’S TERRACE CRICKET CLUB would be glad to arrange a Match for Whit-Monday with a weak town, or medium village, eleven, 15 or 20 miles out.—H. Erasmus Jones, 4, Queen’s Terrace, St. John’s Wood, N.W. T yA N T E D to RENT, a small portion of ground in or about London, suitable for cricket. Terms must be moderate. Apply by letter to W. T. M., 251, Liverpool Buildings, Liverpool Road, N. /CRICKET Materials o f First-class Quality. Selected ^ Solid Cane-handled Bats, 13s. carriage paid. Best Match Balls, 56s. per doz, Price List Free. C. W. Whitelaw, Old Basford, Notts. CECRETARY of a Club just starting, finding great difficulty in obtaining a suitable Ground near the City, would be glad to hear from another Club willing to sharo in the expense of renting a small ground as near tho City as possible. Apply, in first place, by letter, to C.A.P., 166, St.*John-street-road, E.O. O BARNABAS C.C. — This newly-formed Club (ground Regent’s Park) would be glad to arrange out and home Matches for the coming season (Satur­ days). Average age 19. Address, Hon. Sec., S. Barna­ bas’ C.C.. 86 . Bell Btreet, W. pHAMPION SCORE BOOKS.—Cheapest and Lest books'published; ptiuted on good paper, with ample room for bowling analysis. No. 1, 12 matches, in iuaible covers, Is.; N o.2,18 matahes, cloth covers, ‘2s.; No. 8 , 24 matches, strongly bound, 2s. 6 d.j No. 4, 18, large post, 3s. 6 d ; No. 5, .SO, strongly bound, 6 s. ; No. 6 , 50, 7s. 6 d. Single Sheets «f every kind Id. each. Wright and Co. (Cricket Pre*B), 41, St. Andrew’s Hill, Docto s’ Commons, E.C. rnHE LOXDON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ± ATHLETIC SPORTS will be held on May 24. Strangers’ Race (quarter mile handicap), two prizes if enough entries. Entrance fee, 2s. 6 d. All competito s to fceud their last three performanefs to A. Aliport (Hon. See.) All entries close on May 17. NOW READY. C R I C K E T C H A T , ; GLEANINGS FROM “ CEICKET,” D u r in g 1882 & 1883. Portraits and Biographies of 12 eminent Cricketers. H in t s on C r ic k e t , how to Bat, Bowl, and Field. C e ic k e t H u m ocrism 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 ro 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 h e O ff ic e o f CRICKET, 41, S t. A n d r e w ’s H i l l , D o c to r s ’ Commons, L o n d o n , E.C. JAMES LILLYWHITE,FROWD, & Co., M a n u fa ctory and W a reh ou ses.— 4 & 0, Newington Causeway, and 74 & 75, Borough Road, S.E. W est E nd B ranch . — 24, Haymarket (late 18, Cockspur Street). MANUFACTURERS AND OUTFITTERS OF Highest Class Cane-Handle and other Cricket Bats, Match Balls, Stumps, Leg Guards, Gloves, Nets, Boots, and Shoes, &c., &c. Lawn T en nis Bats of the most approved patterns, tightly strung with the beet quality Catgut. J. L., F. & Co’s. “ Combination ” system of stringing is admitted to be by far the best of Grip Racquets. Regulation covered and plain Balls, far more durable than those usually sold. Patent Poles and Ground Markers of various kinds. J.L., F. & Co. are manufacturers of Frowd’s Patent “ Special Driver ” Cricket Bat, which has achieved such an unparalleled success and is now used by all tho great players. Admitted by all to be simply an invaluable improvement. J. L., F. & Co. are publishers of James Lillywhite’s Cricketer's Annual. N.B.— The public are cautioned against spurious firms trading as Lillywhite in variousf on. s. Printed by W . R. W rjg h t & Co., for the Proprietor, at fcue Cricket Press, 41, St, Andrew’s HU1 Doctors’ Commons, London, May 15, 1884.