James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1890

JAS . LILLYWHITE , FROWD & CO.'S New Pattern Acme Ventilated Leg Guard The lightest and coolest ever made, combined with ample protection and great durability . F R O N TV I E W. L I L L Y W H I T E F R O W D & C JLF& C B A C KV I E W. L I L L Y W H I T EF R O W D &C: J Lてま い Amost important desideratum for Cricketers is to obtain thorough protec- tion against the fast bowling of the present day, with a minimumof weight to carry. Manyamanwhohas looked like making a long score has failed to do his best from sheer want of staying power caused , to a considerable extent , by beinghamperedwith hot and heavy " Pads." Although there have been several attempts of late years to remedythis bymeans of skeleton and other Guards, none of them hitherto produced have ever found much favour , owing to beingeither too heavyor too flimsy . J. L. F. & Co. nowclaim that they have solved the problem completely , their N E WA C M EV E N T I L A T E DL E GG U A R Dbeing far lighter thanany others , averaging only 134 ounces each. Theyare also thoroughly ventilated , allowing the air to circulate freely between the Padand most of the front of the leg, yet at same time giving the most ample protection . They are also thoroughly strong and durable . Price, in buff leather, 10/6 per pair . " " Superior white do., 12/6 per pair. Finest White Kid, 15/- per pair.