ADVERT: WRIGHT & DITSONWRIGHT & DITSON, Manufacturers and Dealers in FINE Lawn Tennis. We make Lawn Tennis Outfits a specialty, and make it our business to keep posted on the latest and best implements used in the game. We are the largest manufacturers of this line of goods in the country. Rackets, ... Balls, ... Nets, ... and ... Poles. Send name and address for our Tennis Price-List, which will give full particulars. WRIGHT & DITSON, 580 Washington Street Boston, Mass.SPECIMENILLUSTRATIONFROM“SPORTwith GUNandROD.”“A REPRESENTATIVE BOOK FOR A SPORTSMAN’S LIBRARY.”In theEdition de Luxethis work became widely known, and was enthusiastically welcomed by book lovers and Nature lovers as the most complete and worthy book on American Hunting and Fishing and Out-Door Life. This limited edition is nearly exhausted; and to meet the continued demand a new, popular edition has been issued at the low price of $5.00. It is printed by De Vinne on heavy paper, and it contains all the illustrations, though none are on Japanese paper. TheEdition de Luxewill be sold for the present at its original price,—from $10.00 to $18.00, according to binding. Send for further information toTHE CENTURY CO., New York.THE BEST LAWN-TENNIS SCORE BOOKIS“THE PASTIME.”Used at all the principal Tournaments last Season and gave universal Satisfaction.“THE PASTIME” LAWN-TENNIS SCORE BOOKcontains—Score Sheets for 60 Sets; Hints to Umpires; Instructions for drawing Byes; and Tabular Arrangements showing the Values of Odds given and owed in handicaps, which can be understood at a glance without the calculations necessary if the ordinary scale be used.“THE PASTIME” LAWN-TENNIS SCORE BOOK is the CHEAPEST.Price 9d, each, or 8s. 6d. per dozen.To be obtained at“Pastime” Offices, 28, 29, & 30, Paternoster Row, London,OR OFPartridge & Cooper, 191 & 192, Fleet Street, London.Laws of Football (Rugby Union and Association).Price 2d. each; post free, 2½d.Laws of Lawn-Tennis.Price 6d.The “Pastime” Entry Form of Athletic Sports and Cycling Meetings.Price 2s. per 100.“PASTIME” OFFICES,28, 29, & 30, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON, E.C.“PASTIME,”THE LAWN-TENNIS JOURNALANDWEEKLY RECORDOFFOOTBALL, AQUATICS, CYCLING,ANDATHLETIC SPORTS.EVERY WEDNESDAY.“PASTIME” is the recognised organ of Lawn-Tennis and Football. All other Amateur Sports are reported by competent men.Price 2d; post free 2½d. Subscriptions (payable in advance), 3 months, 2s. 9d.; 6 months, 5s. 6d.; yearly, 10s. 6d.Offices: 28, Paternoster Row, London, E.C.AGENTS—For America: Wright &. Ditson, Boston, U.S.A.For Australia: Melbourne Sports Depôt, Melbourne, Australia.THE ATHLETE’S GUIDE.A Complete Guide to Training for Running, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, and Rowing,TOGETHER WITH LISTS OF THE BESTAmateur Records to Date of Publication,ANDREMARKABLE PERFORMANCES.EDITED BYN. L. JACKSON AND E. H. GODBOLD.Training for Running. By W. G. George, N. L. Jackson, and H. M. Oliver.Training for Walking. By G. P. Beckley.Swimming and Rowing. By Late Champions.Best Amateur Records, at all Distances.Training for Cycling. By G. Lacy Hillier.Cross-country Running. By E. H. Godbold.Hints on the Management of Athletic Meetings.Winners of Championships and all other important events.PRICE ONE SHILLING.PUBLISHED AT “PASTIME” OFFICES,28, 29, and 30, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON, E.C.COVENTRY MACHINISTS’ CO.,LIMITED.THE OLDEST FIRM IN THE TRADE.CATALOGUES FREE.penny farthing tricycleCATALOGUES FREE.THE “MARLBORO’ CLUB”TRICYCLE,WITH PATENT COIL SPRINGS.VIBRATION EFFECTUALLY PREVENTED.“The most successful Tricycle ever invented.”—VideOpinions of the Press.WORKS: COVENTRY.LONDON: 15 & 16, HOLBORN VIADUCT.MANCHESTER: 9, VICTORIA BUILDINGS.BOSTON, U.S.A.: 239, COLUMBUS AVENUE.MELBOURNE: 62 & 64, ELIZABETH ST.SLAZENGER & SONS,Manufacturers of every Requisite for Lawn-Tennis.THE “ICH DIEN”Price 15/-“Handy” Press, Price 3/9To meet the requirements of those players who desire a bat similar to the No. 1, we have introduced a Racket which we shall designate the “Ich Dien.” It is made of rent frames, thoroughly seasoned, but unselected. The gut is transparent white, English manufacture, and of excellent quality. The “Ich Dien” is a useful and sightly bat, and made on the most approved lines from the recent decisions of experts. Octagon handle and oval head.The “Handy” Press will be found an improvement, being much lighter in weight and more portable. Being in parts, it can be packed into a very small compass. One screw only need be taken out to remove the Racket.THE “WATERFALL” LAWN-TENNIS COURT MARKER.SECURED BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.This is an entirely new Machine. Since its introduction it has been thoroughly tested and has proved in every way satisfactory. We can confidently recommend it as being theSIMPLESTandBESTin the market.As will be seen from the illustration, the centre wheel working in the box, and which we term the water wheel, is made with hollow teeth or buckets; these carry the composition (with which the box is to be supplied), and deposit it upon a platform, fixed between the front, or marking wheel, and the water wheel; thence it is transferred to the front wheel, which transmits it to the lawn.MARKS A CLEAR AND DISTINCT LINE 1½ INCHES WIDE.Price 25/-CANNOT GET OUT OF ORDER.Price List and Address of Local Agent on Application.56, CANNON STREET, LONDON, E.C.THEChampion Lawn-Tennis Shoe,SILVER MEDAL, LONDON, 1885.TheCHAMPION LAWN-TENNIS SHOEis made ofSpecially Prepared Waterproof Feltinstead of India-Rubber, and gives Firm Foothold, with Lightness, Durability, and greater Flexibility than any other Tennis Shoe made; does not Blister the Feet, and is the only Shoe that gives Perfect Foothold on Wet Grass.OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.“They undoubtedly fulfil all the conditions required in a lawn-tennis shoe.”—Boot and Shoe Trades Journal.“Their extreme lightness should strongly recommend them to players.”—Pastime(the Lawn-Tennis Journal).“We have not tried any soles so good in all respects as the Champion-Felt Soles known as Stoddart’s Patent.“—Field.“The Champion Shoes take firm hold of the ground, without damaging the grass.“—The Queen.Sold by Bootmakers, Cricketing Outfitters, &c.Wholesale only ofDERHAM BROTHERS,BRISTOL and NORTHAMPTON.THE CHAMPION LAWN TENNIS SHOESTODDART’S PATENTEvery PairstampedwithRegisteredTrade Mark.N.B.—if any difficulty is found in obtaining the Champion Lawn-Tennis Shoe (Stoddart’s Patent), please apply direct to the Manufacturers.DEVERELL BROS’.NEW PATENT TENNIS RACKET,“THE ELECTRIC.”Four Points we claim for it:—1. STRINGING NEVER GIVES.2. CAPITAL DRIVING POWER.3. STANDS HOTTEST CLIMATES.4. DEFIES MOISTURE OR RAIN.Price 25s. Cash Discount 20% 5s. Nett 20s.THE DURABLE. Deverell Bros.See every Ball is stamped as above.Our New UnsewnTENNIS BALL,“THEDURABLE.”No Stitches to Cut.Price per doz., 15s. 6d. Cash Discount 20% 3s. 1d. Nett 12s. 5d.OUR“EUROPA”UNDERSEWN TENNIS BALLIs THE BEST at the price.Price per doz., 12s. 6d. Cash Discount 20% 2s, 6d. Nett 10s.LAWN TENNIS BATSAt every price from 5s. 6d.All Goods made on the premises, and quality guaranteed.DEVERELL BROS.,MAKERS OF EVERY REQUISITE FOR LAWN TENNIS, CRICKET, &c.,73, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, E.C.F. H. AYRES,Manufacturer of Indoor and OutdoorGAMES AND SPORTS.THE “CHAMPIONSHIP.” REGISTERED. LAWN-TENNIS POSTS. PATENT. THE “CHAMPION” RACKET. “JULIAN MARSHALL” RACKET. THE “CHAMPIONSHIP.” LAWN TENNIS BALL. Each Ball has a fac-simile of my Signature stamped thus on the cloth. Each Ball has also the year of manufacture stamped upon it. THE “CAXTON” PATENT LAWN-TENNIS MARKER. THE “HERCULES” PATENT RACKET. THE “CENTRAL” STRUNG LAWN-TENNIS RACKET.ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION.111, ALDERSGATE STREET, E.C.SLAZENGER & SONS,Manufacturers of every Requisite for Lawn-Tennis.Price 21/-THE No 1Price 21/-THE LAWFORDThe “No. 1” is the distinctive mark of a Racket which we with great confidence introduce to the general public for the first time this season. It is made on the precise lines of Rackets made by us for many of the most prominent and successful experts of the game of Lawn-Tennis, and has been so highly spoken of by them that a very large demand has already been created for it, and we have every reason to feel certain that it will be one of our most popular productions.The “Lawford” is a new shape this season, and is specially adapted for a rapid game. The head is a modification and combination of the round and square head, and being smaller in size, the handle is necessarily longer. In this Racket a somewhat lesser playing surface is produced; at the same time a very rigid tension is obtained in the stringing giving a quicker return of the ball, at the same it is not so well adapted for screwing purposes. It is made with the octagon handle.SELF-ADJUSTING LEVER TENNIS POLES.HIGHEST AWARD INTERNATIONAL INVENTIONS EXHIBITION.PATENT SELF ADJUSTINGSIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, AND ORNAMENTAL. PRICE 25s. THE SET.These Poles are ornamental and effective; they are made of cast iron, and finished in black japan paint, picked out with gold. For utility they have no equal. By means of a lever and weight the Net is maintained at a uniform height, and with the exact tension necessary; the action of the weather has no effect on the uprights, which never become loose. The Poles can be readily removed without disturbing the ground fixings. The ground fixing does not loosen, and is less injurious to the lawn than any other Poles. Wherever supplied they have been highly approved.—Vide Press.Price List and Address of Local Agent on Application.56, CANNON STREET, LONDON. E.C.SLAZENGER & SONS’Lawn-Tennis Rackets.Price 15/-THE DEMONSpecial Quality 21/-Price 12/6THE RENSHAWThe “FIELD” says:“In the combination of power with lightness we have seen none equal to the ‘Demon’ Racket.”“LAND & WATER” says:“For genuine good service we have not heard any Racket better spoken of than this, as it is a fine driver, and stands wear well, the materials and workmanship being clearly of the best.”Our speciality is undoubtedly the Manufacture ofTennis Rackets, and to them we have devoted every possible care and attention; the result is that experts and the Press admit that in the Manufacture of Tennis Rackets we cannot be excelled, if equalled.Timber is carefully selected and thoroughly seasoned. Rent Ash only is used, giving a continuous grain round the frame, ensuring the greatest possible strength and uniform spring.English-made Gut is used throughout; and in our Special Bats, Gut of 18 Strands is used.—Vide Press Reports.Red Rubber Lawn-Tennis Ball (Cloth Surface Rubber).uniform in weight and size, carefully adjusted in bound, specially made for durability, and adapted for Asphalt or Hard Courts7/6per doz.This Ball is manufactured so as to give the Regulation weight, size, and bounce, and the cloth-like surface makes it for all purposes of the game the same as the best makes of cloth-covered balls, with the great advantage thatIT DOES NOT VARY IN WEIGHT IN ANY WEATHERand is readily cleansed; the red colour is better to see, being a greater contrast to the usual surroundings than ordinary Balls. The durability is much greater, and the price is 7/6 per dozen.The “FIELD” says:—“SLAZENGER & SONS’ Red Rubber Uncovered Ball promises remarkably well—it is made to suit Winter or Grass Courts, and is highly approved.”“PASTIME” (Lawn-Tennis Journal) says:—“The new make of Ball produced by SLAZENGER & SONS has all the advantages of a Covered and Uncovered Ball.”All the other sporting papers, experts, and authorities have spoken in the highest possible praise of this Ball, and are confident in anticipating that it will supersede all other makes.56, CANNON STREET, LONDON, E.C.
WRIGHT & DITSON, Manufacturers and Dealers in FINE Lawn Tennis. We make Lawn Tennis Outfits a specialty, and make it our business to keep posted on the latest and best implements used in the game. We are the largest manufacturers of this line of goods in the country. Rackets, ... Balls, ... Nets, ... and ... Poles. Send name and address for our Tennis Price-List, which will give full particulars. WRIGHT & DITSON, 580 Washington Street Boston, Mass.
SPECIMENILLUSTRATIONFROM“SPORTwith GUNandROD.”
“A REPRESENTATIVE BOOK FOR A SPORTSMAN’S LIBRARY.”
In theEdition de Luxethis work became widely known, and was enthusiastically welcomed by book lovers and Nature lovers as the most complete and worthy book on American Hunting and Fishing and Out-Door Life. This limited edition is nearly exhausted; and to meet the continued demand a new, popular edition has been issued at the low price of $5.00. It is printed by De Vinne on heavy paper, and it contains all the illustrations, though none are on Japanese paper. TheEdition de Luxewill be sold for the present at its original price,—from $10.00 to $18.00, according to binding. Send for further information toTHE CENTURY CO., New York.
THE BEST LAWN-TENNIS SCORE BOOKIS“THE PASTIME.”
Used at all the principal Tournaments last Season and gave universal Satisfaction.
“THE PASTIME” LAWN-TENNIS SCORE BOOKcontains—
Score Sheets for 60 Sets; Hints to Umpires; Instructions for drawing Byes; and Tabular Arrangements showing the Values of Odds given and owed in handicaps, which can be understood at a glance without the calculations necessary if the ordinary scale be used.
“THE PASTIME” LAWN-TENNIS SCORE BOOK is the CHEAPEST.
Price 9d, each, or 8s. 6d. per dozen.
To be obtained at“Pastime” Offices, 28, 29, & 30, Paternoster Row, London,OR OFPartridge & Cooper, 191 & 192, Fleet Street, London.
Laws of Football (Rugby Union and Association).Price 2d. each; post free, 2½d.
Laws of Lawn-Tennis.Price 6d.
The “Pastime” Entry Form of Athletic Sports and Cycling Meetings.Price 2s. per 100.
“PASTIME” OFFICES,28, 29, & 30, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON, E.C.
“PASTIME,”
THE LAWN-TENNIS JOURNALANDWEEKLY RECORDOFFOOTBALL, AQUATICS, CYCLING,ANDATHLETIC SPORTS.
EVERY WEDNESDAY.
“PASTIME” is the recognised organ of Lawn-Tennis and Football. All other Amateur Sports are reported by competent men.
Price 2d; post free 2½d. Subscriptions (payable in advance), 3 months, 2s. 9d.; 6 months, 5s. 6d.; yearly, 10s. 6d.
Offices: 28, Paternoster Row, London, E.C.
AGENTS—
For America: Wright &. Ditson, Boston, U.S.A.For Australia: Melbourne Sports Depôt, Melbourne, Australia.
THE ATHLETE’S GUIDE.
A Complete Guide to Training for Running, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, and Rowing,TOGETHER WITH LISTS OF THE BESTAmateur Records to Date of Publication,ANDREMARKABLE PERFORMANCES.
EDITED BYN. L. JACKSON AND E. H. GODBOLD.
Training for Running. By W. G. George, N. L. Jackson, and H. M. Oliver.Training for Walking. By G. P. Beckley.Swimming and Rowing. By Late Champions.Best Amateur Records, at all Distances.Training for Cycling. By G. Lacy Hillier.Cross-country Running. By E. H. Godbold.Hints on the Management of Athletic Meetings.Winners of Championships and all other important events.
Training for Running. By W. G. George, N. L. Jackson, and H. M. Oliver.Training for Walking. By G. P. Beckley.Swimming and Rowing. By Late Champions.Best Amateur Records, at all Distances.Training for Cycling. By G. Lacy Hillier.Cross-country Running. By E. H. Godbold.Hints on the Management of Athletic Meetings.Winners of Championships and all other important events.
PRICE ONE SHILLING.
PUBLISHED AT “PASTIME” OFFICES,28, 29, and 30, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON, E.C.
COVENTRY MACHINISTS’ CO.,LIMITED.
THE OLDEST FIRM IN THE TRADE.
CATALOGUES FREE.
penny farthing tricycle
CATALOGUES FREE.
THE “MARLBORO’ CLUB”TRICYCLE,WITH PATENT COIL SPRINGS.VIBRATION EFFECTUALLY PREVENTED.
“The most successful Tricycle ever invented.”—VideOpinions of the Press.
WORKS: COVENTRY.LONDON: 15 & 16, HOLBORN VIADUCT.MANCHESTER: 9, VICTORIA BUILDINGS.BOSTON, U.S.A.: 239, COLUMBUS AVENUE.MELBOURNE: 62 & 64, ELIZABETH ST.
SLAZENGER & SONS,Manufacturers of every Requisite for Lawn-Tennis.
THE “ICH DIEN”Price 15/-
THE “ICH DIEN”Price 15/-
“Handy” Press, Price 3/9
“Handy” Press, Price 3/9
To meet the requirements of those players who desire a bat similar to the No. 1, we have introduced a Racket which we shall designate the “Ich Dien.” It is made of rent frames, thoroughly seasoned, but unselected. The gut is transparent white, English manufacture, and of excellent quality. The “Ich Dien” is a useful and sightly bat, and made on the most approved lines from the recent decisions of experts. Octagon handle and oval head.
The “Handy” Press will be found an improvement, being much lighter in weight and more portable. Being in parts, it can be packed into a very small compass. One screw only need be taken out to remove the Racket.
THE “WATERFALL” LAWN-TENNIS COURT MARKER.SECURED BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
This is an entirely new Machine. Since its introduction it has been thoroughly tested and has proved in every way satisfactory. We can confidently recommend it as being theSIMPLESTandBESTin the market.
As will be seen from the illustration, the centre wheel working in the box, and which we term the water wheel, is made with hollow teeth or buckets; these carry the composition (with which the box is to be supplied), and deposit it upon a platform, fixed between the front, or marking wheel, and the water wheel; thence it is transferred to the front wheel, which transmits it to the lawn.
MARKS A CLEAR AND DISTINCT LINE 1½ INCHES WIDE.
Price 25/-
CANNOT GET OUT OF ORDER.
Price List and Address of Local Agent on Application.
56, CANNON STREET, LONDON, E.C.
THEChampion Lawn-Tennis Shoe,SILVER MEDAL, LONDON, 1885.
TheCHAMPION LAWN-TENNIS SHOEis made ofSpecially Prepared Waterproof Feltinstead of India-Rubber, and gives Firm Foothold, with Lightness, Durability, and greater Flexibility than any other Tennis Shoe made; does not Blister the Feet, and is the only Shoe that gives Perfect Foothold on Wet Grass.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
“They undoubtedly fulfil all the conditions required in a lawn-tennis shoe.”—Boot and Shoe Trades Journal.
“Their extreme lightness should strongly recommend them to players.”—Pastime(the Lawn-Tennis Journal).
“We have not tried any soles so good in all respects as the Champion-Felt Soles known as Stoddart’s Patent.“—Field.
“The Champion Shoes take firm hold of the ground, without damaging the grass.“—The Queen.
Sold by Bootmakers, Cricketing Outfitters, &c.Wholesale only ofDERHAM BROTHERS,BRISTOL and NORTHAMPTON.
THE CHAMPION LAWN TENNIS SHOESTODDART’S PATENT
STODDART’S PATENT
Every PairstampedwithRegisteredTrade Mark.
N.B.—if any difficulty is found in obtaining the Champion Lawn-Tennis Shoe (Stoddart’s Patent), please apply direct to the Manufacturers.
DEVERELL BROS’.
NEW PATENT TENNIS RACKET,“THE ELECTRIC.”
Four Points we claim for it:—1. STRINGING NEVER GIVES.2. CAPITAL DRIVING POWER.3. STANDS HOTTEST CLIMATES.4. DEFIES MOISTURE OR RAIN.
Price 25s. Cash Discount 20% 5s. Nett 20s.
THE DURABLE. Deverell Bros.See every Ball is stamped as above.
See every Ball is stamped as above.
Our New UnsewnTENNIS BALL,“THEDURABLE.”
No Stitches to Cut.
Price per doz., 15s. 6d. Cash Discount 20% 3s. 1d. Nett 12s. 5d.
OUR“EUROPA”UNDERSEWN TENNIS BALLIs THE BEST at the price.Price per doz., 12s. 6d. Cash Discount 20% 2s, 6d. Nett 10s.
LAWN TENNIS BATSAt every price from 5s. 6d.
All Goods made on the premises, and quality guaranteed.
DEVERELL BROS.,MAKERS OF EVERY REQUISITE FOR LAWN TENNIS, CRICKET, &c.,73, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, E.C.
F. H. AYRES,Manufacturer of Indoor and OutdoorGAMES AND SPORTS.
THE “CHAMPIONSHIP.” REGISTERED. LAWN-TENNIS POSTS. PATENT. THE “CHAMPION” RACKET. “JULIAN MARSHALL” RACKET. THE “CHAMPIONSHIP.” LAWN TENNIS BALL. Each Ball has a fac-simile of my Signature stamped thus on the cloth. Each Ball has also the year of manufacture stamped upon it. THE “CAXTON” PATENT LAWN-TENNIS MARKER. THE “HERCULES” PATENT RACKET. THE “CENTRAL” STRUNG LAWN-TENNIS RACKET.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION.111, ALDERSGATE STREET, E.C.
SLAZENGER & SONS,Manufacturers of every Requisite for Lawn-Tennis.
Price 21/-THE No 1
Price 21/-
Price 21/-THE LAWFORD
Price 21/-
The “No. 1” is the distinctive mark of a Racket which we with great confidence introduce to the general public for the first time this season. It is made on the precise lines of Rackets made by us for many of the most prominent and successful experts of the game of Lawn-Tennis, and has been so highly spoken of by them that a very large demand has already been created for it, and we have every reason to feel certain that it will be one of our most popular productions.
The “Lawford” is a new shape this season, and is specially adapted for a rapid game. The head is a modification and combination of the round and square head, and being smaller in size, the handle is necessarily longer. In this Racket a somewhat lesser playing surface is produced; at the same time a very rigid tension is obtained in the stringing giving a quicker return of the ball, at the same it is not so well adapted for screwing purposes. It is made with the octagon handle.
SELF-ADJUSTING LEVER TENNIS POLES.
HIGHEST AWARD INTERNATIONAL INVENTIONS EXHIBITION.
PATENT SELF ADJUSTING
SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, AND ORNAMENTAL. PRICE 25s. THE SET.
These Poles are ornamental and effective; they are made of cast iron, and finished in black japan paint, picked out with gold. For utility they have no equal. By means of a lever and weight the Net is maintained at a uniform height, and with the exact tension necessary; the action of the weather has no effect on the uprights, which never become loose. The Poles can be readily removed without disturbing the ground fixings. The ground fixing does not loosen, and is less injurious to the lawn than any other Poles. Wherever supplied they have been highly approved.—Vide Press.
Price List and Address of Local Agent on Application.
56, CANNON STREET, LONDON. E.C.
SLAZENGER & SONS’Lawn-Tennis Rackets.
Price 15/-THE DEMONSpecial Quality 21/-
Price 15/-
Special Quality 21/-
Price 12/6THE RENSHAW
Price 12/6
The “FIELD” says:
“In the combination of power with lightness we have seen none equal to the ‘Demon’ Racket.”
“LAND & WATER” says:
“For genuine good service we have not heard any Racket better spoken of than this, as it is a fine driver, and stands wear well, the materials and workmanship being clearly of the best.”
Our speciality is undoubtedly the Manufacture ofTennis Rackets, and to them we have devoted every possible care and attention; the result is that experts and the Press admit that in the Manufacture of Tennis Rackets we cannot be excelled, if equalled.
Timber is carefully selected and thoroughly seasoned. Rent Ash only is used, giving a continuous grain round the frame, ensuring the greatest possible strength and uniform spring.
English-made Gut is used throughout; and in our Special Bats, Gut of 18 Strands is used.—Vide Press Reports.
Red Rubber Lawn-Tennis Ball (Cloth Surface Rubber).uniform in weight and size, carefully adjusted in bound, specially made for durability, and adapted for Asphalt or Hard Courts7/6per doz.
This Ball is manufactured so as to give the Regulation weight, size, and bounce, and the cloth-like surface makes it for all purposes of the game the same as the best makes of cloth-covered balls, with the great advantage thatIT DOES NOT VARY IN WEIGHT IN ANY WEATHERand is readily cleansed; the red colour is better to see, being a greater contrast to the usual surroundings than ordinary Balls. The durability is much greater, and the price is 7/6 per dozen.
The “FIELD” says:—“SLAZENGER & SONS’ Red Rubber Uncovered Ball promises remarkably well—it is made to suit Winter or Grass Courts, and is highly approved.”
“PASTIME” (Lawn-Tennis Journal) says:—“The new make of Ball produced by SLAZENGER & SONS has all the advantages of a Covered and Uncovered Ball.”
All the other sporting papers, experts, and authorities have spoken in the highest possible praise of this Ball, and are confident in anticipating that it will supersede all other makes.
56, CANNON STREET, LONDON, E.C.