Cricket 1892

MAY 12, 1892 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OP THE GAME. 127 FRANK Junior BRYAN’S GRASSHOPPER. SPECIAL YOUTH’S SIZE. Made exactly according to the dimensions and weight adopted at a special meeting of the Prin­ cipals of most of the chief Schools oa Wednesday, March 30th, 1892. The materials and workmanship are in every respect equal to the “ G r a s s h o p p e r ” Balls, and cannot be surpassed. Price 4 / - each.net. To be had through all dealers, or direct of FRANK BRYAN, 38, Charterhouse Square, London, E.C. GRADIDGES CELEBRATED “Special Selected” AND “ Extra Special” BATS Are used by all the PBINCIPAL CLUBS, SCHOOLS, and COL­ LEGES in the Kingdom. SPLENDID SPRING IN THE HANDLE. G R A D I D G E ’S CRICKET BALL The Finest Ball in the Market. [F ao to ry - CR1CKET CLUBS in want of funds should apply to MR. GERALD GRACE (a nephew of the cele­ brated cricketers), who is now booking his ENTERTAINMENT, consisting of Character & Musical Sketches, The Latest Illusions, Newest Songs, Popular Impersona­ tions, Dramatic & Humorous Recitals. ForPhotographs, Fress Opinions, Testimonials,dtc. please apply GERALD GRACE, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucester. L . J. N IC O X j L S , ROBERTSBRIDGE, PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER OF THE AUTOMATIC BAT HANDLE. HBTILEBYPLACE, Woo lw ich , S.E. T h ree Dozen O rd er op Going-in Cards with latest improvements, together with Wooden Case for hanging up in Pavilion or tent, sent on receipt of 2/9, by the Manager of this Paper 41, St. Andrew's Hill, Doctors’ Commons E.C rP H I S handle is in two pieces as the engravings show. It cannot get out of shape. Among the many unsolicited tes­ timonials, Gunn says —“ His is grand.” These bats are used by W. Grace, A. E. Stoddart, the Austra­ lians, and manyothers. See unsolicited testi­ monials. Notice—In case of infringement, the Patentee does not bind himself to any number of curves. The Patent Chamois bound handles without any seams. Re per- cu^sive Cork handles. All Cane Handle Bats warranted to clubs, from 6/6. In ordering bats, please mention weight, and size of handle round centre. The Patent Autom itic Bats are sold as No. 1, 2, & 3, so that clubs can make an easy pur­ chase. J . L Y O N 22 & 23, REDCROSS ST., CRIPPLEGATE, LONDON, AND 8, CHJRCH ST., MANCHESTER. MANUFACTUREBS OF REGISTERED MARYLEBONE & ALL ENGLAND CRICKETING BAGS, GOLF CADDIES & FOOTBALL BAGS. C KIOKETI CAUTION I M enn. J. LYONS >ni SONS, n and 23, Red Cross-street, Criprlegate, London, B.C., an4 I, Church-Btreet, Manchester, Manufacturer* of the ORIGINAL REGISTERED .MARYLEBONE and ALL ENGLAND CRICKET BAGS, regret that they have to oautlon the public against purchasing hags pirating their designs of Inferior quality. None are genuine unless hearing the registered trade mark stamped on the bottom of eaoh bag, via., “ THE MARY- LKBONE,f and "TH E ALL ENGLAND " To be obtained from all respectable orioketing establishment!, or wholeaale of the above. Prioe Lists up on application.______________________ OAUTI6N I “ THE MAKYLKBON O CRICKET BAT BAG (Registered No. 7,351) and “ THE . , ,. ’ No. 7,352). Anv person our authority will render themselves liable to legal proceedings—J. LYOJfS SOIfS, BOULTON &PAUL, PORTABLE IRON & ARTISTIC WOODEN BUILDINGS FOR LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. Manufacturers NORWICH Cricket, Tennis and Golf Pavilions, Scorers’ and Sportsmen’s Tents, Hollers for Cricket ( rounds, Lawn Mowers, Garden Chairs, Water Carts, Iron Fencing, &c. Descriptive Catalogues and Price Free on Application. BoultonTPiijorwicli. IL L ENGLAN D" (Registered . , nking use of these titles without yons . tf And 23, Red Cross-street, Oripplegate, London, B.O., and ft, Qhurch-atrect, Manchester. _________________________ APOLOGY. Messrs. J. Lyons and Sons, Kidderminster Gentlemen,—If I have in any way infringed your rights by using the word Marylebone in invoice of oricket bags. I k' «'logise for havin ' done so. I was, however, ignorant that the word was used by you as a Trade Mark, and I will for the future discontinue the use of it as applied to bags of my •nanufaoture. I am, Gentlemen, yours obediently, _________________________ (Signed) BENJAMIN ANKRETT. C r ic k e t C h a t f o r 1891.—(Eighth Year of Issue), enlarged and improved edition, post free 7Jd Containing in addition to Portraits and Biographies, Gronps of Cricket, and Cricket Anecdotes and Oddities. To be had at the Office of this paper, of all Booksellers, or W. H. 8mith &Sons stalls. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS— SEASON 1892- M e s s r s . C o ll in s beg to direct attention to their SERIES o f CRICKET SCORING and LAWN TENNIS BOOKS. They are made of their well known - SIGHT PRESERVING ” PAPER, and being printed in dark green ink, the glare of the sun upon the page is materially lessened. Each Book contains the amended Laws of the Game as passed by the Marylebone Cricket Club. THE “ UNRIVALLED ” CRICKET SCORING BOOKS. Retail Price. The “ New Limp ” Pocket Scoring Book, size 7in. by 4in., 31 innings ........................ Gd. The “ Handy,” a compact little book for pocket, size 5in. by 3|in., with space for 29 innings, neatly bound ........ 6d. The “ Pocket,” size 7in. by 4in., 55 innings, neatly bound............................................ Is. The “ Unrivalled,” oblong, size 12 in. by lOin.. neat fancy covers. 30 innings ... 6d. The Unrivalled.” oblong, size 12in. by lOin. bound in cloth, 62 innings ........ Is. The '* Unrivalled,” ol long, size L2in. by 10n., bonnd in cloth, 10J innings .............Is. 6J. The “ Unrivalled.” quarter tound, cloth sides, flush, turned in ....................... 8s. The " Unrival:ed,” oblong,sizel2in. by lOin., half-bound roan, cloth sides, very strong, 200innings................................. 4s. Collins’ Shilling Packet of“ Unrivalled” Cricket Scoring Sheets. Containing 18 sheets of two innings each, sze 12in. by lOin., with the Laws of the Game, in stiff cover, price Is. Lawn Tennis Scoring Book. The “ Pocket ” (size 8in. by 5in.), 40 matches, strongly bound, 6d. each. Sold by all Booksellers and Stationers. WILLIAM COLLINS, SON, & Co., Limited. L o n d o n : BRIDEWELL PLACE. G la s g o w : 139, STIRLING ROAD. RANSOMES’ LAWN MOWERS ______ARE THE BEST. USED ON THE CRICKET GROUNDS OF Oxford and Edinburgh Universities, Haileybury College, Dulwich College, Royal Military College, Woolwich, etc. Pony Machines 26in. and 30in. wide J Prices from Horse Power do 30in. to 48in. „ \ £14 ALSO THE BEST MACHINES FOR HAND POWER. RANSOMES, SIMS, & JEFFERIES, Ltd., IPSWICH.