James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1887

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 ' S P 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. W E 2, 4 & 6, NewingtonCauseway, London, S.E. E CLAIMfor this Bat several distinct advantages over any other Bat as yet put before the public . T h edrivingp o w e rhas beenprovedto bevastly superior to that obtainedb y anyother formof canehandleyet k n o w n, while"jarring " is almostentirely 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 made from a good Bat. The durability of the blade must be considerably enhancedbythe extra spring in the handle, which necessarily reduces the concus- sion to theblade. 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, whichwas introduced and patented in August, 1881 , created quite a sensation at the time, and its popularity has gone on steadily increasing ever since . M a n yof the great players of the day unhesitatingly affirm that they will use no others while they can obtain a " Frowd's Special Driver " ; and the whole Cricket Worldunanimously pronounce it The Kingof Bats. A few of the Gentlemen and Professional Players who regularly use the " Special Driver " are W. G. Grace, Esq., E. M. Grace, Esq. , A. N. Hornby, Esq., J. Shuter, Esq. , W. W. Read, Esq. , W. E. Roller , Esq. , K. J. Key, Esq.; Abel, Diver, Briggs , Lockwood, Emmett, W. Humphreys, and manyothers too numerous tomention. Of course , like every other successful invention , the " Special Driver " has had ahost of cheap imitations . These are, one and all , inferior in principle , material , andworkmanship, andbear no comparison to the original . Thepublic are therefore cautioned against being misled by them. EveryCricketer , who wishes to obtain a newdelight in playing the game, should procureoneof Frowd's" Special Driver" Bats. Everyhandle is warranted not to break in play ; and the finest quality , extra seasonedbladesare usedin themanufactureof theBats. Price, from 21/- each. Specially Selected , extra light or handsome, 25/- to 30/- each. N.B. The " Special Driver " handle canbe fitted to gentlemen's ownblades , 1 0 / 6each. C A U T I O N.-Any person found infringing this Patent will be immediately proceeded against .