Cricket 1884

APRIL 24,1884. CRICKET; A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 79 S u r r e y B ic y c le C lu e ,— S p r in g M e e t in g . —Kennington Oval, April 26, commencing at 3 o’clock. Ten Miles Scratch Race (Open).—First Prize, 50 Guinea Challenge Cup and Gold Medal of the Club ; Second Prize, Silver Medal. Entrance Fee, 5s. One Mile Handicap (Open).J—Four Prizes, valued 10, 5, 3, and 2 guineas. Entrance Fee, 2s. 6d. One Mile Invitation Tricycle Scratch Race. P*ize valued 5 guineas. Two Miles Handicap (Club). Entries close Saturday,. April. 19, to the Hon. Sec., G. J. Hasell, 17, Mount Pleasant Road, Lewis­ ham, S.E. Handicapper, G. P. Colsman, Esq., N.C.U. C ricketer ’ s D epot , 385, S tretford R oad , M anchester (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 dvt . R o y a l E n g in e e r s v. S o u th s e a R iv a ls .— In this opening match, which took place at the United Services Recreation Ground, Portsmouth, on Saturday, the Engineers beat their antagonists by 28 runs on the first innings-. Score :—Royal Engineers— Fulcher 2, Hadnutt, 6, .Jarvis 18, Hillman 0, Ferguson 2, Hailey 6, Bell 5, D.elancy 5, Wilson 4, Cornelius 2/ Lewis (not out) 2, extras 3 ; total, 55. Southsea Rivals:— Coltherup 3, Morey 0, Andrews 11, Stephens 1, Shackleford 3, Fancy 4, Coomber 0, Young 0, Holman 0, Peate 0, Pink (not out) 3, extras 2; total, 27. \> ;/ W i l l W h itta m , the S co r e -C a r d P r in t e r ’s “ M o d e r n C r ic k e t and o t h e r M a n ly S p o r ts .” The second year’s issue of this remarkable Sixpenny Annual. The book will* as last year, be sold by M r. Whitfcam, his numerous men and boys, on the various cricket grounds during the forthcoming season, and may also be obtained from John Heywood, Man­ chester, and Wright & Co. (Cricket Press), London ; from the Author himself, 38, Brain- all Lane, Sheffield, from M r. G. T. Groves, Journalist, Walkley, Sheffield (the'Editor), and at all Bookstalls, Sporting Outfitters, and Stationers. The book 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. There were no fewer than one hundred and three press notices last year all extremely complimentary.— A d v t. B o y le & S c o t t ’s A u s t r a lia n G u id e for 1882-83, just published. Can be had of W. R. Wright, at the office of C r ic k e t , price 2s. 6d. C ricket.—A song written and composed by J. H. Smith, and dedicated to A. N. Hornby, Esq. “ It will be welcomed heartily by all lovers ©f the national British game.” — Era. Post free, 18 stamps of author, 92, Glifton-street, Wolverhampton.—Advt. S t. Ivo and t h e A s h e s . —A correct, true, particular, and humorous history of the Hon. Ivo Bligh’s Campaign in Australia, with eleven comic illustratious, full page. Post free, Is. Id; To be had of W . R. Wright, Office of C r ic k e t , 41, St. Andrew's Hill, Doctors’ Commons. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS. T D A V E N P O R T V “ 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 iscount F ive pee cent , on O rders over £1. Price List post-free on application. Carriage paid on all Orders. —C R IC K E T , 1884— “ T H E N O V E L T Y o f the SE A S O N .” THE“ECLIPSE" b &BAT. Having a Cork Core in the Blade, will play lighter and drive better than any Bat ever*introduced, besides preventing Jarring of the Hand. SELECTED BLADES............ ........................each 18/6 Send P.O.O. to the Sole Agent (Wholesale & Retail) HENRY RICHARDSON, 77, Finsbury Pavement, Moorgate Street, London, E.C. Southern Counties Depot for Outdoor Games. Price Lists of Cricket, Lawn-Tennis, Football, &c., post-free. Liberal Terms to the Trade and Professionals. C RICKET ROLLER. — Wanted to purchase a Second-Hand Horse-roller, not more than 20 cwt.—W. F. Bishop, Wes, Lynn, Seven Sisters’ Road, Finsbury Parkt N.— A d v t. PERRY AND CO., LIMITED, 18, 19, & 20, Holborn Viaduct, London. CRICKET SEASON, 1884. J JE B R Y & Co. beg to call the attention of the Public to their Special L ow Prices for Cricket and Lawn-Tennis Materials. Very Best Solid All-Cane Handled Bat, warranted - - 10s. 6d. each Very Best Treble-Seamed Match Balls, warranted - - - 5 s . each The County L eg Guard (the Lightest in the Market), Buff Chamois, 8s. Gd. per White Chamois, 10s. 6d. pair The County Batting G l o v e ........................................................................ ®s- Gd. » A Special Line in Tennis Racquets, Cork or Cedar Handles - - 10s. 6d. each P e r r y & Co.’s Illustrated Price Current, containing a Full List o f Cricket, Lawn-Tennis, and other Games, Fencing Foils, Boxing Gloves, &c., &c., Post-free, Sixpence. P e r k y & Co.’s Special Cricket List, Post-.free on application. COUNTY COUNTY P E R R Y & C o ., L td ., 18 , 19, and 2 0 , Holborn Viaduct, LO N D O N .