Cricket 1904

56 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. A pril 14, 1904. JOINWISIEI t Cl. CRICKET BALL MAKERS, Supply all the Principal Counties and Clubs through­ out the world with their well-known JO H N W IS D E N ’S “ Special Grown” MatchBalls, M a rve llou s Testim ony . The Inns of Court Hotel, 25th August, 1902, Messrs. J ohn W isden & Co. Dear Sirs,—I have much pleasure in stating that your “ Special Crown ” Cricket Balls were used in the five Test Matches played between A ll England and Australia this season. At the Oval the play was delayed on the first day uptil some of your “ Special Crown” Balls were procured, as both teams preferred them to any others in the market. Your “ Special Crown*' Balls gave every satisfaction in all the Test Matches, and all our team always want them in all other matches in England and Australia. Yours faithfully, J. D arling . London County Cricket Club, Crystal Palace, Oct. 27th, 1900. Dear Sirs,—Your Cricket Balls (“ Special Crown”) AGAIN GAVE GREAT SATIS­ FACTION. Please send me half-a-gross for next season at your earliest convenience. I am, yours truly, To J ohn W isden & Co. W . G . G race . Colne Bridge, Huddersfield, Sept. 14th, 1903. John Wisden & Co. Dear Sirs,—We haveused your “ W isden’s Special Crown ” Balls in our matches for the last few years, and I find it quite the best ball on the market, very seldom getting out of shape.—Yours truly, ____________________ W . R h od es. Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, fckpt. 14th, 1903. John Wisden & Co. Dear Sirs,—I think the*:Wisden Special Crown ” Match Ball now used on nearly all County Grounds is quite the best ball on the market. They are not so hard to the hands when fielding as others. Yours truly, G. H. H ibst . A Wonderful Record made with a Wisden's “ Special Crown” Ball. 1,297 runs were scored in eight matches by the St. George C.C. Bristol, with a “ Special Crown ” Rail, presented to the club by Dr. E. M. G back. The Balls to be used in Test Matches are now fettled. WISDEN’S are the only makes permi sible. Prom Dealers all over the world, and 2 1 , Cranbonrn S t., London, W .C. City Agents: BENETFINK & CO., CHEAPSIDE. GRASS SEEDS. ---------------— ------------------ For Cricket Grounds. THE ONLY SEEDS Used at LORD’S and the OYAL. Price 1 /6 per It-, 3 0 / - per Bushel. C A R R I A G E F R E E . For Tennis Courts. Used at the ALL ENGLAND GROUND. Price 1 IQ per lb., 3 0 / - per Bushel. C A R R I A G E F R E E . For Football Grounds. Used at ASTON PARE, &c., &c. Price 1 /6 per lb., 3 0 / - per Bushel. C A R R I A G E F R E E . For Golf Links AND Putting Greens. TJ8ED ON A ll th e LEAD ING GROUNDS . For Greens, 1 /6 lb-> 3 0 / - Bushel C A R R I A G E F R E E . E s t i m a t e * g i v e n f o r Q u a n t i t i e s . 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C RICKET Report Sheets, lOd. per dozen, post free. Order of Going-In Cards, 7d. per dozen, post free Cricket Score Books, 6d. and Is. each : postaga sd, extra.—To be obtained at the Office of Oridwt 168 Upper Thames Street, London, E.C. ' *