James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1893

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 . B A C KV I E W . LILLYW H I T EF R O W D & C LILLYWHITEF R O W D&C Amostimportant desideratum for Cricketers is to obtain thorough protec- tion against the fast bowling of the present day, with a minimum of weight to carry . Manya manwho has looked like making a long score has failed to do his best from sheer want of staying power caused , to a considerable extent , by being hampered with hot and heavy " Pads ." Although there have been several attempts of late years to remedy this by means of Skeleton and other Guards, none of them hitherto produced have ever found muchfavour , owing to being either too heavy or too flimsy . J. L. , F. &Co. now claim that they have solved the problem completely , their N E WA C M EVENTILATEDLEGG U A R Dbeing far lighter than any others , averaging only 134 ounces each . They are thoroughly ventilated , allowing the air to circulate freely between the Pad and most of the front of the leg , yet at same time giving the most ample protection . They are also thoroughly strong anddurable . Price , in buff leather , 10/6 per pair . " " Superior white do., 12/6 per pair.TUMAM Finest White Kid, 15/- per p a i r . A W T . See also general price list at end of this book. *