James Lillywhte's Cricketers' Annual 1884

T H EN E WE X T R A S P R I N A N T I- C O N C U S S I V EH 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 ECLAIM for this Bat several distinct advantages over any other Bat as yet put beforethepublic. Thedriving powerhas been proved to beconsiderably superior to that obtained by any other form of cane handle yet known, while " jarring " is almost entirely doneawaywith, theBall 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 madefroma good Bat. Thedurability of the blade mustbe considerably enhanced by the extra spring in the handle , whichnecessarily reducesthe concussionto theblade. Perhaps not least of the advantages of this Batis that it is from one to two ounces lighter than if fitted with an ordinary cane handle. This Bat,which was only introduced and patented towards the close of the season of 1881 , w h e nit gave immense satisfaction to all who tried it, has nowbeen fully proved bythe crucial test of two seasons ' play. Theresult 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 recommendthemto his friends . Testimonials (most of them spontaneous ) havebeenreceived from all parts , a few of which we append, and beg to call attention to . These Bats are nowused bymost of the great players of the day, including such well- knownnamesas W .G. Grace, W .L. Murdoch, J. Shuter, W. W .Read, Esqs., the brothers Studd, andm a n yothers. EveryCricketer , whowishes to obtain a newdelight in playing the game,should procure one of Frowd's" Special Driver" Bats. Everyhandle is warranted not to break in play, and the finest quality blades will be u s e dinthem a n u f a c t u r eoftheB a t s. Price, from 21/- each. Specially Selected , extra light or h a n d s o m e, 2 5/- to 3 0/- each. N.B. The " Special Driver " handle can be fitted to gentlemen's ownblades , 10/6 each. CAUTION.-Anyperson found infringing this Patent will be immediately proceeded against .