James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1899

J. LILLYWHITE , FROWD & Co.'s New Pattern Acme Ventilated Leg Guard . The lightest andcoolest everm a d e, combinedwith ample protection andgreat durability . F R O N TV I E W. SINGLESTRAPL E GG U A R D. L I L L Y W H I T E F R O W D & C J.LF & C L.F. & CO.'S C O R KF R O N T E D L E G U A R D S A R ET H E L I G H T E S T M A D EB YA N Y M A K E R , P R I C E12/6 P E RP A I R. AMost important desideratum for cricketers is to obtain thorough protection against thefast bowling of the present day, with a minimumofweight to carry . M a n yam a nw h o has looked like making along score has failed to do his best from sheer want of staying power,caused, to aconsiderable extent, bybeing hamperedwith hot andheavy "Pads." Although there have been several attempts of late years to remedy this by means of Skeleton andother Guards, noneof themhitherto produced have ever foundmuchfavour, owingtobeing either too heavyor too flimsy . J. L., F. andCo. nowclaim that theyhavesolved the problem completely , their N e w A C M EV E N T I L A T E DL E GG U A R Dbeing far lighter than any others , averaging only 13 ounces each. They are thoroughly ventilated , allowing the air to circulate freely betweenthe Padandmostof the front of the leg, yet at the same time giving the most ampleprotection . They are also thoroughly strong and durable , and maybe hadwith three straps , or single strap as illustration . Price, in Buff Leather, 9/6 per pair. " SuperiorW h i t ed o. , 11/6 per pair. FinestW h i t eKid, 12/6 a n d15/- per pair. See also General Price List at E n dofthis Book.