Cricket 1898

264 ORICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. J ily 7, 1898. P I C K E R I N G S ’ “ B L A NC For Whitening all Articles o f Buff or Buckskin Leather, inch u Leg Guards, Gloves, Military Equipment, White Helmets, Gloves, Hunting Thongs, Whips, Crloket and Tennis Shoes, Tennis Balls, &c., &c. It is prepared in a very careful manner, and extra precautions are taken to insure AN EVENNESS OF COLOUK. It contains nothing that will in any way injure the article to which it is applied, and if used as di­ rected a splendid white of a glossy satin- like appearance and soft silky surface is insured, which will not readily rub off. The moulds of “ B l a n c o ” are made in one size only, and will fit specialty made zinc boxes, which are non-corrosive. ManufacturersJOSEPH PICKERING & SONS, SHEFFIELD. L on d on O ffice: ST, GEORGE ’ S HOUSE, EASTCHEAP. THE New Palace Steamers, LIMITED. “ LA MARGUERITE,” “ ROYAL SOVEREIGN,” “ KOHINOOR,” “ LA BELGIQUE.” Regular Summer Sailings from Old Swan' Pier (London Bridge) and Tilbury (train from Fenchurch Street) to SOUTHEND, MARGATE and RAMSGATE, BOULOGNE and OSTEND. For further particulars and fares, apply to T. E. BARLOW. Director and Manager, 60, King William ‘ CRICKET’ YEAR BOOK for 1898 P r ic e , 6d . P o s t F ro o , 7 d . C ONTAINS Photos, Biographies, Laws, Records, &c., &c. A valuable companion for all lovers of the game. “ Cricket ” Office , 168, Upper Thames St ., E.C. TESTIMONIAL . A CUSTOMER writes — “ The Merryweather Garden Hose supplied nearly ten years ago is still in use, and is most satisfactory.” Largest Makers of High-Class Hose in the World. Write for Price List and Sample, also Pump Catalogue, Free by Post. Ask for Catalogue of Garden Pumps and Fittings, 40 pages, 500 illustrations, post free. The ends of the Hose are sealed , protecting the canvas pliesfrom rotting , giving the Hose quadruple life. Made on the same lines as the Hose used with their celebrated Fire Engines. MERRYWEATHER’S, 63, L ong A c r e . L o ndon , W.C I I . J . f i l C O h l i S , R0BEET8BRIDGE, PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF THE AUTOMATIC BAT HANDLE T H E S E engravings show the advantages this handle gives, as each curve forms a key or abutment against the elastic substance. Al­ though these handles are in two pieces from the shoulder to the blade, it is impossible to get them out of shape. Tne bats, introduced in 1890, have been used by the best Cricketers of England, Australia, and New Zea­ land, as well as having been sent to India and Africa, and the universal testimonyis thatnothing has ever been brought into the Cricketingworld to give such advantages to the batsman in cuttmg and driving powers. NOTICB IK CASK OF I n f r in g e m e n t . — The Patentee doesnotbindhim­ self to any number of 16, Victoria Square, Clifton, Bristol. October 6th , 1896. D e a r S ir , — I used one of your bats at Hastings in 1894 and scored 131. I may mention it was perfectly new. I kept it until this year, and have scored over 2,000 runs with it. I used it when I made my 100th century, and scored a 1,000 runs in May with it, so I tfrinlr I may call it my record bat. This year, at Hastings, I scored 104 with another of your bats, and hope it will turn out as well as the old one. Yours truly, To. Mr. L. J. Nicolls. W . G. GRACE. In ordering Bats give the sue of handle by measuring round handle; and mention weight. These Bats will be sold as Nos. 1,2, and 3, so that Clubs can make an easy purchase. LAWS OF THE GAME. Price, 1dm ** Cricket ” Office, 168, Tipper Thames St., E.C, H. GRADILGE, PATENTEE AND SOLE M AKER OF THE Cl I EBRATED “ IMPERIAL DRIVER BAT.” Used by Prince Ranjitsinhji, A. C. MacLaren, Esq., N. F. Druce, Esq., F. S. Jackson, Esq., A. J. Webbe, Esq., and all the leading Players in the Kingdom. Fac to ry : ARTILLERY PLACE, WOOLWICH, S .E . Patent No. 27,536. Patent No. 27,536. Printed lor tie Proprietor by Missus. M ib b it t & H a tc h e s , L td ., 167, 16S, a»d 169, Upper Thames Street, London, B.C., July 7th, 1898,