James Lillywhte's Cricketers' Annual 1884

FromH. H. B R O C K L E H U R S T , Esq. (East Manchester C.C.), 181 , PLYMOUTHGROVE, M A N C H E S T E R , October2, 1883. The " Special Driver " Batreceived by Mr. G. Summersfrom youbeing in every respect satisfactory , I shouldfeel obliged if youwouldsend another, per return, to the a b o v eaddress. Postalorderenclosed. FromJ. J. C L A R K, Esq. (H o n. Sec. Close House C.C. ), W Y L A M-ON-TYNE, A u g u s t30, 1883. W o u l dyousendto the aboveaddress, as earlyas possible, oneof your best patent " Special Driver" Bats, with silver shield affixed, for presentation. Im a y state the " Special Drivers " we got from you have given every satisfaction , having done goodw o r kthis season. FromW .M c L A C H L A N , Esq. , STRANRAER, N.B., October 1, 1883 . Ihave sent , per parcel post , m y " Special Driver " Bat to be repaired . It is well worthy of preserving . I was only sorry I hadn't it at the beginning of the season, it w a ssucha pleasure to playwithit. I tgavem ethe utmostsatisfaction , a n d excited the envy of m yfellow cricketers who handled it. M yscores were higher during thepast season than on any previous one, and the " Special Driver " deserves a consider- ablea m o u n tof the credit , I a mcertain. FromMr. J O H NP E R R Y, Cricketing Outfitter , READING, August27, 1883 . Please to send two patent " Driver " Bats, as last , which were beauties . FromA R T H U RH E W E T S O N , Esq., WOODBRIDGESCHOOLHOUSE, SUFFOLK, July, 19, 1883. W ehavetried the " Special Driver ," and find it a mostsplendid bat. It drives splendidly. FromA L L A NJ. J. A L G I E. Esq., OCKBROOK SCHOOL, NEAR DERBY, October 4, 1883 . Ia mglad to say the " Driver " Bat Igot last Augustis very satisfactory indeed . FromH. R O B E R T S, Esq. OSWALDROAD, OSWESTRY, April 9, 1883 . Ia msending per train to-day a Batto be re-handled. It is one Ihadsome years ago from another firm, but being so pleased with the " Special Driver " I had from you last season , I should like you to re-handle this one with your patent " Special Driver " h a n d l e. FromMr. T H O M A SK. V E I T C H, Profesional to the Edgbaston C.C. , Birmingham(late of the Surrey C.C. ) Ican assure you without the slighest doubt, that the gentlemen of m yClub who tried them (the " Special Drivers ") are immensely pleased with their bargains . FromJ. T. A N D E R S O N , Esq. (Capt. Ookiep C. C.) CAPE COPPER CO ., NAMAQUALAND, C A P EOF G O O DH O P E, January6th, 1883. Please send a 25/- " Special Driver Bat" to Messrs John Taylor & Sons, 6, Queen Street Place, for enclosure. W elike the Bats (" Special Drivers ") sent to the Club hereverym u c h. FromJ. C O N I A M, Esq., 2, KING'S COTTAGES, NEWTONABBOT, June 4th, 1883 . Ihaveenclosed a P.O.O. for £7 14s . 9d., and hope you will select some good Bats for m e, wehadtwo " Special Driver " Bats which proved very satisfactory . T h e From J A M E SB E R R Y, Esq., BARROWFORD, near BURNLEY, July 13th , 1883 . Ienclose P.O.O. , (28/6 ) for one of your selected " Special Drivers " Batsyou sent m yBrother and myself are splendid Bats, and I cannot think that anyone having once used a " Special Driver " will ever again use any other .