James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1885

FromE. B. B R U T T O N , Esq., Captain D.S.C.C. , DURHAMSCHOOL, TUESDAY. TheBat you sent m eten days ago has given such satisfaction , that I a mnow writing to ask you to send m eanother Frowd's "Special Driver," £1 1s. Kindly let m e have it as soon as possible . ToMessrs. LILLYWHITE, FROWD& CO. , 4, & 6, NewingtonCauseway, S.E. FromMr. F R E D K . S E E L(Captain of WaverleyC.C.), 2, COPTHALLBUILDINGS, LONDON, N o v e m b e r20, 1882. Ihavemuchpleasure in bearing testimony to the uniform excellence of your patent "Driver " Bat. It is thoroughly well balanced , and never by any chance hurts the handwhenhitting . I consider it to drive quite one fourth better than any other bat. Ihaveused; and, since it has been brought before m ynotice , have on all occasions used it. Congratulating you uponyour success in having brought out such a first class bat, and trusting that a very rapid sale will recompense youfor the trouble youhavetaken. Messrs. LILLYWHITE , F R O W D& C O., NewingtonCauseway, S.E. From F. E. L A N D E R , Esq ., Memberof first elevens (Joint Stock Banks C.C. and Granville C.C. ), ST. JOHN'S , S.E. , December 9, 1882 . Iammost pleased to bear testimony in favour of your " Special Driver " Bat. The one supplied to mein the spring has turned out most satisfactorily , and I never handled a better . Youpossess a very valuable patent . T o. Mr.G. W .F R O W L. FromMr. JAS. B U R B I D G E , Printer , Stationer , etc,, SHAFTESBURY, M a y20, 1882. Ihaveforwarded per rail one bat. Will you please put a " Special Driver " handle to it, andreturn by Thursdayper Sutton without fail , as it is wanted to play in amatch. Thanksfor promptattention to last order. Goodsreceived have given great satisfaction , especially the " Driver" Bat. ToMessrs. LILLYWHITE, FROWD, & Co., London. FromC H A S. H O R N E , sq., ROYALNAVALHOSPITALYARMOUTH, M a y29, 1882 . Ireceived the Batall right (aselected " Special Driver "), andlike it very much. H a v einclosed cheque (24s .) less 1s.discount . ToMessrs. LILLYWHITE, FROWD& CO., 4,&6, Newington Causeway , London, S.E. FromW I L L I A M M A I T L A N D , Esq., July 31 , 1882 . S Y D E N H A M C O L L E G EP A S TA N DP R E S E N TC R I C K E TM A T C H . Theabove matchwasplayed onthe 18th at the Crystal Palace, andIa mhappyto say the past boys have decided to present the best player on the" present " side with one of your patent " Driver " Bats. I enclose order for one. TheBat I bought of you is a beauty, andis rightly named"Driver ." To Mr.G. W . FROWD, 4&6,NewingtonCauseway. O R D E R . J u n e23, 1882. F r o m T o T W E &C o W M. FAIRBAIRNS& SONS, Messrs. LILLYWHITE, FROWD, &Co. , 65, St. M a r yA x e, BEED L o n d o n . P O R T N A T A L . 4& 6, NewingtonCauseway, Six Frowd's patent Cricket Bats same as supplied Dec. 30, 1881 , and which gave greatsatisfaction . NOTE. These Batswere the first of the kind exported. S.E.