James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1892

P R E F A C E . ARRIVAL at man's estate is generally accepted as reasonable proof of capacity to undertake the serious responsibilities of life . That the ANNUALhas reached its majority may be cited as convincing evi- dence that it has passed through all the risks of childhood and is fully able to hold its own. Its position of to-day illustrates the theory of the survival of the fittest . Of the Red Book it m a ybe remarked in fact , as has been said of cricket itself , that it is more than a game, it is an institution . Generations of cricketers have come and gone and still the ANNUALflourishes with all the satisfaction of a world- wide and increasing popularity . As in the past so in the future . The co -operation of clubs is heartily invited to ensure the com- pleteness of the work. Suggestions from cricketers of all classes and in all parts will be cordially welcomed. All communications should be addressed to the Editor , care of Messrs . Lillywhite , Frowd & Co. , 4, Newington Causeway , London, S.E.