James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1883

T H EN E WE X T R A S P R I A N T I- C O N C U S S I V E H A N D L E " SPECIAL DRIVER " BAT (F R O W D ' SP A T E N T) . M A N U F A C T U R E D O N L YB Y JAMES LILLYWHITE , FROWD & CO. 4 AND 6, NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY, LONDON, S. E. W E T EC L A I Mfor this Bat several distinct advantages over anyother Bat as yet put beforethepublic. Thedriving powerhas been proved to be considerably superior to that obtained byany other form of cane handle yet known, while " jarring " is almost entirely done awaywith , the Ball flying off the face of the bat as if shot away, the player feeling nothing beyond the pleasurable sensation (so well knownto cricketers ) whena drive is madefrom a good Bat. Thedurability of the blade mustbe considerably enhancedbythe extra spring in the handle, which necessarily reduces the concussion to the blade. Perhaps not least of the advantages of this Bat is that it is from one to two ounces lighter than if fitted with an ordinary cane handle. This Bat,whichwasonly introduced and patented towards the close of the season of 1881 , whenit gave immense satisfaction to all who tried it, has nowbeen fully proved bythe crucial test of a season's play. The result has been most satisfactory and gratifying to the patentee and manufacturers , as almost every purchaser has expressed himself as no less surprised than delighted with the performance of the Bats, and has hastened to purchase others and recommendthem to his friends . Testimonials (most of them spontaneous ) havebeenreceived from all parts , a few of which weappend, and beg to call attention to. These Bats are nowused bymostof the great players of the day, including such well- knownnamesas W .G. Grace, W .L. Murdoch, J. Shuter, Esqs., &c., &c. EveryCricketer , whowishes to obtain anewdelight in playing the game, should procure one of Frowd's" Special Driver" Bats. Everyhandle is warranted not to break in play, andthe finest quality blades will be usedin the manufactureof theBats. Price , from 21/- each. Specially Selected , extra light or handsome, 25/- to 3 0/- each. N.B. The" Special Driver " handle can be fitted to gentlemen's ownblades , 10/6 each. CAUTION. A n yperson found infringing this Patent will be immediately proceeded against .