Cricket 1904

88 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. A p r il 28, 1904. JIHHWISDER 8CO. 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 Grom” MatchBalls. M a rve llo u s Tes tim 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 until 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 a r l in g . London County Cricket Club, Crystal Palace, Oct. 27th, 1900. 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