Cricket 1897

168 CRICKET : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. May 27, 1897. LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT. IS THE BEST PICK=ME=UP AFTER EXERTION, AND A SINE QUA NON IN THE KITCHEN. Always look for the BLUE SIGNATURE, there are imitations. M L E C M H T S O N (23years Lancashire XI.) Practical Sports Outfitter CRICKET BATS, 18/6. Used by many County Players. Scoresof Testimonials received for these Bats from all parts of the World. CRICKET BALLS, A.W.’s “ S p e c ia l,” 3/11 each, 44/- doz. A.W.’s “ S u p e rio r M a t c h ,” 4/6 each, 50/- doz. A.W.’s “ S ilk S e w n ,” 5 6 each, 60- doz. A.W.’s “ C o lo n ia l,” red all through. 5/9 each, 63/- doz. A.W.’s “ S c h o o l” Balls, 34/- and 4Q/- doz. CRICKET BATS, A.W.’s “ S e le c te d S p rin g H a n d le ,” 16/6, is equal to any patent. A.W.’s “ C lu b ,” Cane and Rubber Handle, 10/6 A.W.’s “ Cham pion ” ditto, 12 6. A.W. supplies every requisite for Tennis, Croquet, Golf, Archery, Badminton, &c., &c. Stumps, Bags, Nets, Gauntlets, Leg Guards, and all Cricket Requisites, at Lowest Prices. A.W. supplies every article for Lawn Bowls, Quoits, Racquets, Fives, WaterPolo, &c., &c. Running and Cycle Racing Costumes and all Athletes Requirements. Send for A.W.’sSummer Sports Catalogue. Best quality goods at reasonable prices and all guaranteed 35 , O xfo rd S tre e t, M an c h e ste r. FRANK SUGG [Lancashire County Player , North and All-England hlevens.) The LANCASHIRE WITCH Bat. Unequalled, 17/6. BATS, full size, all can", 3/11, 5/6, 7/6, 10/-, 12/6,15'-, 17/6, 21/-. Running Drawers and Vests, 1/- each, in all colours.. Match Balls, 3/6, 4/6, 5/-. Stumps, from 2.3 to 7/6. Leg-guards, from3/6to 10/6 perpair. Batting Gloves, from3/6 to 7/6 per pair. Gauntlets, from 2/11 to 8/6. Gauntlets (rubber­ faced), from 6/6 to 10/6. Cricket Bags, from 4/6 to 16/6. Cricket Bags (solid leather), from 20/-to 50/-. Back Nets, from 10/6to22/6. Boots, from 7/11 to 22/6. Shoes, from2/11to 7/6. Shirts, from 1/6 to 6/6. Trousers, from 4/6, 6/6to 16/-. Sweaters, from 2/11 to 7/9. Belts, from4Jd. to1/-. Caps, from 6d. to1/6; withmonogram, from1/- Send for NewCatalogueof Cricket, Tennis, Croquet, Golf, &c., to the Pioneer o f I j OW Prices fo r Reliable Goods—Not Rubbish. 32, LORD STR:ET, LIVERPOOL. City&SouthLondonRailway. T o the O V A L In 10 M inutes. T r a v e l b y th e E le c t r ic R a ilw a y — T r a in s e v e ry fo u r mi nu te s. F a r e 2 d . THOMAS C. JENKIN, G e n e r a l M a n a g e r. T ENTS ! Army Bell Tents, 13 feet diameter, with Pole Pegs, Ropes, etc., 17/6 and 21/-. In good condition. Wood & Son, Contractors, Brandon Street, Walworth. SLAZENGER & SONS, L a u r e n c e P o u n t n e y GANNONSTREET, LONDON, E.C The “ DEMON ” CRICKET BAT . D r . W. G . G r a c e writes :— “ Your Demon Cricket Bats are very good, and I thoroughly approve of them in every way. I intend using them.” Special Quality - - - 21/“ Ordinary - - - - 15/“ The “ SLA ZENGER ” MATCH BALL . Hand-made throughout. Composed of best material only, and warranted to keep its shape longer than any other ball. Price, 5/6 each. To be obtained from all Dealers. Write for Illustrated Sports List. General Steam Navigation Co., 5 5 , G r o a t T o w e r S t r e e t , E . C . Royal Naval Review by Her Majesty the Queen. A t S P IT H E A D , 2 6 t h J U N E . The Company will dispatch their Full-Powered Steamships, Hirondelle, 3,500 tons capacity, 2,500 I.H.P., and Peregrine, 3,000 tons capacity, 3,0C0 I.H.P., lighted byelectricity, and havingspaciousand comfortable Saloons and State-rooms, Music and Smoking-rooms, Bath-rooms, and all the latest improvements for the comfort and convenience of Passengers, TO SPITHEAD AND BACK. These Vessels will leave Irongate Wharf (Tower Bridge) at noon, andGravesend (L.C. and D. Railway Pier) about 3p.m., after thearrival of the trainsfrom Victoria and HolbomViaductStations, onFriday,the day before the Review, proceeding to Spithead, where theywill arrivethenext morning, and, aftertheNaval Reviewand Illuminations, will proceed (weather per­ mitting) intheearlymorning ofSunday round theIsle ofWight ortheChannelIslands,andreturn toGraves­ end,where theymaybe expected to arrive at a conve­ nienthour on Sunday evening or Monday morning. The number of Passengerswill be strictlylimitedto the ships’sleepingaccommodation. Cabin Plans can be seenand accommodation allotted on application. Fares£7 7s. including provisions(wine bill excepted). TEN TS ! TENTS!-Suitable for Gardens, Cricket, I or Camping-out purposes. Forty feet incircum­ ference; pegs, poles, mallet, and lines complete (with tent bag included). Thesetentsare white, and have only been used a little by Her Majesty’s Government, and originally cost over £6 each. I will send one completefor 25s. Can be sent on approval. N.B.— I have a quantity of tents from Ifs. to 20s. each, but the tents which please my customers are those I send out at 25s. each. Carriage paid. Price list of marquees (any size) post free.— H e n r y Jo h n G a sso n , Government Contractor, Rye, Sussex. T HE SURREY XI. IN 1896. A Descriptive Record of the Matches played in that Season. With Full Scores, Batting and Bowling Averages, &c., and a Portrait Group of the Team. 75pp. Price4d.net. At all bookstalls; and post free, 5d., fromMerritt and Hatcher, 168, Upper Thames Street, E.C.