James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1888

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 EH 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& 00. 2, 4 & 6, NewingtonCauseway, London, S.E. E C L A I Mfor this Batseveral distinct advantages over any other Bat as yet put W E Thedriving power has been proved to be vastly superior to that obtained by any other form of cane handle yet known, while "jarring " is almost entirely done awaywith, the Ball fiying 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 mustbe considerably enhancedby the extra spring in the handle, which necessarily reduces the concus- sion to the blade. Perhapsnot least of the advantagesof this Batis thatit is fromoneto twoounces lighter than if fitted with an ordinary cane handle . This Bat, which was 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 canobtain a " Frowd'sSpecial Driver" ; andthe whole Cricket Worldunanimously pronounce it The King of Bats. A few of the Gentlemenand Professional Players w h oregularly 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. O fcourse, like every other successful invention, the " Special Driver" hash a d ahost of cheap imitations . These are , one and all , inferior in principle , material , andworkmanship, and bear no comparison to the original . Thepublic are therefore cautioned against being misled by them. Every Cricketer , whowishes to obtain a newdelight in playing the game, should procureone of Frowd's" Special Driver" Bats. Everyhandle is warranted not to break in play ; and the finest quality , extra seasonedb l a d e sareu s e di nt h em a n u f a c t u r eof t h eB a t s. Price, from 21/- each. Specially Selected , extra light or handsome, 25/- to 30/- each. N.B. The " Special Driver ' handle can be 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 .