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Section V. SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

BANKING INSURANCE SAFE DEPOSIT RESTAURANT ESTATE AGENTS VALUATIONS AUCTIONEERS MOTOR HIRE THEATRE TICKET AGENCY LIBRARY EXPORT and SHIPPING PASSENGER TICKET BUREAU

At Harrods there is a wonderful series of separate Service Departments run for the convenience of clients. These undertake the insurance of life, property and servants, buy, sell or let houses and estates, buy or sell stocks and shares, let safes in which to keep valuables, let out on hire such useful things as pianos, cutlery, plate, linen, &c. Harrods will at the shortest notice supply everything for social functions and carry same through without trouble to the hostess. One can book seats at the Theatres, secure tickets for railway journeys, book sea passages, despatch household and other property to any part of the world. You can get your hair dressed, hire a carriage or motor car, lunch or dine on the premises, enjoy the club and reading room, join an up-to-date library, advertise in any paper, warehouse your furniture and effects, store furs, tapestries, etc., in a specially constructed cold-air chamber, and open a banking account.

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BANKING DEPARTMENT

SITUATED IN HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS—Current Accounts are opened for Shareholders and Customers or friends introduced by them.

Interest at the rate of 2½ per cent. per annum free of Income Tax is allowed upon the minimum monthly balance, provided it is not under £20, and such interest is credited annually in the first week in January.

No Commission charged for keeping Accounts, but the opening lodgment must not be under £20, nor the minimum balance less than £10.

Cheques are made up in books of 30, 60, 100, and 120, and will be charged to clients at the actual cost of stamps—viz.:— 2/6, 5/0, 8/4, and 10/- respectively.

Pass Books will be made up weekly or otherwise to suit clients, but in all cases should be returned every quarter-day for comparison with the Ledgers.

DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS.—Money is received on deposit in sums of not less than £5, nor more than £300, subject to seven days’ notice of withdrawal.

Interest free of Income Tax is allowed from date of deposit to date upon which withdrawal notice expires, and is paid half-yearly—viz., 30th June and 31st December.

The Directors reserve to themselves the power to return deposits or change the rate of interest upon giving one month’s notice.

Any change of address should be notified to the Manager of the Banking Department to ensure the interest being remitted direct.

Deposit Accounts may not be drawn upon by Cheque; but at any time a sum may be transferred to Current Account upon receipt of Deposit Note with the necessary instructions written thereon, duly signed by the Depositor.

Country or other drafts will be received and placed to credit of account when realised, without charge for clearing.

Dividends, Annuities, Pensions, etc., received and placed to credit of account or remitted as may be arranged.

Circular Notes and Letters of Credit obtained.

BILLS FOR COLLECTION.—The collection of Bills on London and Provinces, either Clean or Documentary, is undertaken on the following terms:—

A Commission of 1¼ per centum, which covers all ordinary expenses of collection and remission, but a Minimum of Two Shillings and Sixpence is charged on small Bills of £10 and under.

Bill Stamps, Notarial Expenses, &c., extra if incurred.

Instructions should accompany Drafts as to procedure in case of non-payment.

STOCKS AND SHARES.—For the convenience of Shareholders and Customers the Directors have arranged for the Manager of this Department to afford all necessary information as to prices of Shares to intending Buyers or Sellers, and to transact business on their behalf with the Company’s Brokers, the terms for which will be forwarded on application to the Manager of the Department.

Remittances may be made by Cheque, Bank Notes, Postal Orders, or Coin, but should in all cases be registered.

A personal interview is desirable in the opening of an account, but this formula may be dispensed with by filling up the form provided for the convenience of Customers residing at a distance from the Stores, which will be forwarded on application.

Banking Hours: Nine to Six. Saturdays: Nine to One.

Posts & Telegraph office

Situated near the Banking Department and Chief Cashier’s Office in HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.

Customers may send Telegrams from and have their Letters addressed to the Royal Exchange.

NOTICE.—An Appointment Board is hung in the Royal Exchange to enable Customers to leave Notes for their Friends. The Royal Exchange is such a recognised rendezvous that this proves a very convenient and much-appreciated innovation.

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INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

(AND AT LLOYD’s)

Harrods’ Insurance Department occupies a unique position in the Insurance world, acting as Agents for all the principal Insurance Companies, and being represented at Lloyd’s by an expert Manager. Every class of Insurance is undertaken, and information, expert advice, and quotations freely tendered to Clients. Harrods have no preferential arrangement with any Insurance Companies or Underwriters, but advise their Clients purely on the merits of the various offices, thus obtaining always the best possible terms consistent with perfect security. (Situated on Second Floor, take Lift in Carpet Dept.)

ACCIDENTS AND ALL SICKNESS.

From whatever causes insured against at the lowest rates, weekly compensation payable for 52 weeks in cases of Temporary, Partial, or Total Disablement through Accident, and Annuities for Permanent Total Disablement. Premiums payable annually, half-yearly or quarterly.

ANNUITIES.

Deferred, Survivorship, and Immediate Annuities—two lives—arranged with or without Return of Purchase Money.

ALL RISKS.

Harrods’ special policy covering Jewellery, Laces, Furs and Valuables against all risks, including Fire, Lightning, Burglary, Larceny, Loss and Accidental Breakage—an entirely new undertaking—a simple, comprehensive, and inexpensive mode of insurance.

BURGLARY, HOUSEBREAKING, Etc.

Insurances effected to include Larceny, Collusion, and damage done by Burglars, which may also be combined with the ordinary Fire risk. Valuables such as Jewellery, Furs, Plate, Laces, etc., insured under most simple policies at greatly reduced rates, risk of theft from the person covered. Policies are now issued by the Department direct to Customers, thus saving much delay.

Valuables are also insured against All Risks as stated above.

CARRIAGES, CYCLES, Etc.

Insured against accidental damage by collision or otherwise, or by injury caused to property or to the public. Rates recently reduced.

CHILDREN.

Policies are now issued providing for Educational Expenses, benefits receivable at ages 14, 16, 18, 21 or intermediately.

FIDELITY GUARANTEES.

Individual, Collective, and Floating Policies as security for the fidelity of Clerks, Officials, and others in positions of trust. Rates now very considerably reduced.

FIRE

Applications for Insurances on every description of Property are invited. Special quotations obtained from Tariff and non-Tariff Insurance Companies, and from leading Lloyd’s Underwriters. Explosions of Gas and Domestic Boilers and loss or damage caused by Lightning included. Rent insured at the same rate of premium as for the building. Policies are now issued by the Department direct to Customers, thus saving much delay.

Valuations for Insurance and the issue of Indisputable Policies prepared.

GAS, OIL, STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS.

Insurance of Boilers, Economisers, Steam Pipes, and any vessel subject to Steam pressure for amounts varying from £100 to £20,000. Engines insured against break-downs for amounts from £100 to £2,000 each, including periodical Inspection and Indication.

Advice as to Economic Alterations in the working arrangements of Boilers and Engines and Tests of their Efficiency.

ENDOWMENTS.

Policies arranged providing cash payments at ages 50-55 or 60, or any other ages, at lowest rates with first-class Companies.

HAIL STORM.

Conservatories and other Horticultural Buildings, Agricultural Produce and Seeds covered against damage by Hail-storm.

HORSES AND CATTLE.

Horses and Cattle insured against death from Accident or Disease or depreciation in value. Stallions, Mares, Bulls, Cows, Sheep, and Pigs insured on advantageous terms.

CARRIAGES AND HORSES.

Policies issued covering damage done by Assured’s own Vehicles to Third Persons or to their Property; also damage to Assured’s own Vehicles caused by Street or Road Accidents; and also covering the Assured’s own Horses against Accidental Fatal Injury sustained in an Accident on Road or Street (not limited to collision with Vehicles not belonging to Assured).

INCOME.

Various plans can be recommended by which a sum payable during incapacity through any kind of Sickness or Accident can be assured. The principal features of the Policies are that they cover every form of Sickness and Accident.

LOSS OF PROFITS BY FIRE.

Policies of this nature are arranged on lowest terms, and afford invaluable protection to Business Firms whose earning power would be seriously crippled by a Fire. Full indemnity at moderate rates.

Information upon all risks, and a copy of the Brochure recently issued by the Company dealing with Insurance matters generally, promptly furnished upon application to the Insurance Manager.

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INSURANCE DEPARTMENT—continued.

LIFE ASSURANCE.
LIFE ASSURANCE
WITHOUT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION.
LIFE POLICIES FOR
TOURISTS AND
TRAVELLERS
WITHOUT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION.

The Ideal Policy securing the largest sums assured at the lowest premium and without restrictive conditions.
A Double Endowment Scheme—without medical examination, admirably suited to Ladies.
Assurances with exemption from payment of premiums under circumstances involving temporary or permanent incapacity arising from Accident or bodily or mental disorder.
A special scheme for Naval and Military Officers and others in the Mercantile Marine Service.
Combined Term Assurance, securing the largest immediate Assurance at the lowest cost.
Educational Endowments for Children, securing an Annuity, say, of £100 per annum for six years.
Guaranteed 5 per cent. Investment Policy for Family provision.

LIFTS.

Insurances may be effected under the following clauses:

(A) An undertaking to inspect quarterly and advise and report on the Lift Gearing Ropes, Hydraulic and Mechanical Equipment generally.

(B) To make good break-downs.

(D) To make good break-down of Electric Motor whether due to mechanical or electrical causes.

(E) To indemnify the Insured against claims for Personal Injury received by any person or persons in or while entering upon or alighting from the Lift.

LEASEHOLD
REDEMPTION
POLICIES.

For the replacement of Capital invested in the purchase of Leasehold Property and in the improvement of Buildings or other Property held for a limited number of years.
To provide a sum to cover dilapidations at the termination of Leases and to cover the cost of replacing Plant and Machinery used in industrial and other undertakings.
To establish a Sinking Fund in connection with Terminable Annuities, Bonds, and other Securities.
To provide for the repayment of Loans, for the replacement of Capital generally, and for the payment of a stipulated sum of money at a fixed date.

MARINE.

Passengers’ Luggage and effects insured against all risks.
Merchants and Shippers are offered specially reduced rates; special contracts can be arranged offering Merchants and others rates to insure shipments to any part of the world. On all risks terms.

MOTOR CARS
AND CYCLES

SPECIAL COMPREHENSIVE POLICIES. IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES.

The New Motor Car and Motor Cycle Policies cover:—

1. ALL DAMAGE OR LOSS
From any cause with any driver including Malicious Damage, Fire, Explosion, Self Ignition, Lightning, Burglary, Theft and Wilful Damage covering Car Accessories and Spare Parts, Lamps and Tyres, even when damaged, burst or stolen apart from the car.

2. CLAIMS BY THE PUBLIC.
All claims made by Third Parties for which the Insured or any driver may become legally liable, including law costs.

3. CONTINENTAL USAGE
Rates recently reduced. Full particulars of the R. A. C. or A. A. and M. U. Special policies can be obtained at the Insurance Department.

EXTRA ADVANTAGES
1. Large Returns of Premium where no claim.
2. No cancellation clause. No arbitration clause. Extreme simplicity and freedom from any vexatious conditions.
3. Car is covered when driven by any competent driver, there being no condition that it must be employed on the service of the Assured and with his knowledge and consent. Any class of Insurance for Motor Cars or Vans specially quoted for on application.

NURSES AND LADIES IN BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONS.

Special schemes of Insurance arranged covering any Sickness and any Accident, Weekly Compensation; also Pensions commencing at any age.

PROPERTY
OWNERS.

Insurances arranged to cover Accidents to the Public caused by falling of Chimney Pots, Slates, and Spoutings, Ceilings and Floors giving way, Faulty Stairways, Railways, Pavements, etc., Defective Floors.

PLATE GLASS.

Glass of every description, Plain, Silvered, and Ornamental, fixed or movable, insured against Breakage.

WORKMEN’s
COMPENSATION.

Insurance against Liability under Workmen’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability Acts effected at the lowest possible rates.

SERVANTS.

Policies obtained providing Extended Benefits of Compensation at moderate rates
Harrods’ Insurance Department have made arrangements by which they are able to issue policies DIRECT from their offices in Brompton Road, S. W., on behalf of the leading Insurance Companies, and much time is thus saved.

DOGS.

Dogs are insured against the risk of Death from Accident and Disease at low rates.

CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS AND OPTICIANS.

Special policies arranged covering Errors in Dispensing or Sale of Drugs, or Errors in Sight Testing.

Information upon all Risks, and a copy of the Brochure issued by the Company dealing with Insurance matters generally, promptly furnished upon application to the Insurance Manager.

EVERY KIND OF INSURANCE ARRANGED.

Offices on Second Floor. Take Lift in Carpet Department.

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ESTATE AGENTS

THE ESTATE OFFICE

Is situated in the West end of the Main Building, with entrance and staircase from Hans Road, and 4 lifts from the Furnishing, Drapery Department. The Staff has been selected from the principal offices in London and is thoroughly efficient, the business embraces every Department of an up-to-date Agency and offers Unusual Facilities for the DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, both real and personal, of every description.

The following Registers are kept and are constantly revised and corrected:—

COUNTRY HOUSES for SALE and TO LET Unfurnished.

Covering the whole of England, particularly the Home Counties, and a good selection of Welsh, Scotch, and Irish Properties—including LANDED ESTATES, FARMS, COUNTRY HOUSES, GENTLEMEN’S COTTAGES, Etc.

COUNTRY HOUSES TO LET FURNISHED.

Covering the same ground and embracing an unique selection of COUNTRY SEATS with or without SPORTINGS, MARINE AND RIVERSIDE PROPERTIES, Etc. Special attention is paid to Summer Lettings.

TOWN HOUSES and FLATS.

For Sale or to Let Furnished and Unfurnished in most of the Fashionable Neighbourhoods, Squares, Gardens, Etc., overlooking the Parks, Etc. Flats, with or without catering, a Speciality.

Businesses and Business Premises

Businesses and Goodwills of all descriptions, both large and small, Shops, Hotels, Apartment and Boarding Houses, Etc.

INVESTMENTS and MORTGAGES.

A number of Sound Securities can always be mentioned to those seeking Investments for Capital. Well secured FREEHOLD GROUND RENTS with good margins; LEASEHOLD GROUND RENTS to pay higher percentages; FREEHOLD HOUSE AND SHOP PROPERTY, MORTGAGE SECURITIES, Etc., Etc.

MONEY TO LEND.

The attention of Shareholders and Customers is specially directed to the List of

MONEYS TO LEND

as a regular demand for Advances by Way of Mortgage has been a Feature of the Business for some time. The Character of the Security desired should be Minutely described, and whether the MONEY is subject to The Trustee Act.

COLONIAL and FOREIGN PROPERTIES.

An extensive system of LOCAL AGENTS has been arranged. RIVIERA VILLAS, NORWEGIAN, SWEDISH, AND AUSTRIAN FISHINGS AND SHOOTINGS, Etc.

APPLICANTS FOR SUCH PROPERTIES

should forward full details of their requirements. A CAREFUL SELECTION of likely places will then be sent, particular attention being drawn to those places which have been inspected by a Member of the Staff of the Estate Office. The requirements will be indexed and particulars of any places answering thereto will be forwarded FREE OF ANY CHARGE as they are received. A SPECIAL INDEX is kept of those Customers who wish to RETAIN THE SERVICES of the ESTATE OFFICE in their behalf, and who are willing to remunerate the Company when a suitable property has been found. By this means a great deal of Inconvenience, Expense, and Trouble is saved to House Hunters. It often happens that a property is mentioned to Messrs. Harrods which cannot be dealt with in the ordinary way of business, but which can be introduced to anyone willing to pay a commission should business result.

SURVEYING.

Surveys of every description are undertaken in Town and Country for the purposes of REPAIRS, SANITATION, DRAINAGE, DILAPIDATIONS under Leases, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF LIGHT AND AIR, WATER SUPPLY, RATING APPEALS, PLANTING AND MANAGEMENT OF TIMBER, GAME PRESERVING, Etc.
Plans for Estate Purposes, Building Development, Land Drainage and Levelling.

THE COMPLETE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF BLOCKS OF FLATS, RESIDENTIAL CHAMBERS, PRIVATE HOUSES, BUSINESS PREMISES, Etc., IS UNDERTAKEN,

everything in connection therewith being carried out by the Firm. In some cases Messrs. Harrods Ltd. are willing to guarantee the Collection of Rents. For Terms and other details apply to THE ESTATE AGENT, HARRODS LTD.

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VALUATIONS

VALUERS.

VALUATIONS
for
OWNERS, LANDLORDS,
TENANTS, MORTGAGE,
CREDIT,
UMPIRAGE,
PROBATE,
FAMILY
DIVISION,
INSURANCE,
etc.

Harrods employ a large staff of fully qualified and experienced Valuers, many of whom are experts in their particular branches of

Freehold, Copyhold and Leasehold Estate.
Farms, Town and Country Houses, Shops, Investments.
Antique and Modern Furniture.
China and Porcelain.
Pictures, Prints and Miniatures.
Silver, Sheffield and Electro Plate.
Jewellery and Precious Stones.
Books and Pamphlets.
Furs, Silks and Laces.
Tapestries and Carpets.

DETAILED INVENTORIES AND VALUATIONS

of the whole contents of

TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSES

An admitted defect of the present system of Fire Insurance is the possibility that the Insurer may be called upon in the event of loss occurring from either Fire or Burglary to produce evidence of the existence and Proof of the Value of all or any article destroyed. The difficulty of so doing after a fire is obvious.

TO GUARD YOURSELF AGAINST SERIOUS LOSS

arm yourself with a detailed Inventory and Valuation beforehand.

A SPECIAL POLICY,

can be issued when a value has been placed upon the contents of the whole house by us.

For further details apply to

THE HEAD VALUER, HARRODS Ltd.,

Valuation and Estate Office.

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AUCTIONEERS

Arrangements have been made for SALES BY AUCTION

TO BE HELD AT

THE MART, TOKENHOUSE YARD, E. C.

on the undermentioned dates, at 2 o’clock. Full details of all Sales are advertised in the principal Daily Papers, and embrace—

RESIDENTIAL ESTATES.

FARMS AND AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES.

TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENCES.

SHOP AND HOUSE PROPERTY.

GROUND RENTS, PROFIT RENTALS.

SHARES, BUSINESSES, ETC.

Tuesday,January16th. Thursday,February15th. Thursday,March7th. Tuesday,April23rd. Tuesday,May7th. Thursday,May23rd. Tuesday,June4th. Tuesday,June18th. Tuesday,July9th. Thursday,July18th. Tuesday,October22nd. Tuesday,November12th. Tuesday,December10th.

And on other days as occasion demands.

PROVINCIAL SALES BY AUCTION

of Local Properties are held in the Principal Provincial and Country Towns throughout the year, and Properties can be included on moderate inclusive terms.

SALES OF FURNITURE, Etc.,

are held either at Private Residences or at Rooms, and include every variety of Personal Effects. Sales by order of the Court, Creditors, Mortgagees in Possession, etc. Arrangements can be made to include Small Quantities or Single Articles of value. Special arrangements can be made where immediate realisation is desired.

For Terms apply—

THE AUCTIONEER, HARRODS LTD.,

Auction and Estate Offices.

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WHOLESALE OFFICE

SITUATED IN HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.

FOR SUPPLYING

HOTELS, CLUBS, OFFICERS’ MESSES, HOSPITALS, CONVENTS, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS and other Large Institutions.

DAILY AND WEEKLY PRICE LISTS SENT ON APPLICATION.

THEATRE TICKET AGENCY

SITUATED IN HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.

BOXES
AND STALLS
FOR ASCOT
AND
EPSOM RACES

The Best Available Seats Always Obtainable.

CUSTOMERS are respectfully notified that our Theatre Ticket office is now conducted by

Ashton &Mitchell’s Royal Agency

Ashton and Mitchell have a private system of telephones to every Theatre, and being large purchasers of seats at all places of entertainment, naturally command the most desirable positions. Exceptional facilities are thus at the disposal of our clients for obtaining the best seats.

Our Weekly Price List (supplied regularly to customers, on application) gives a rÉsumÉ of all Plays, etc., for the week.

SEATS FOR
THE HORSE
SHOW,
MILITARY
TOURNAMENT,
etc., etc.

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EXPORT AND SHIPPING DEPARTMENT

Codes: A B C 5th Edition and Western Union.

SITUATED IN HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.

Merchandise and Stores of every description packed and shipped abroad.

MARINE INSURANCES EFFECTED.

EXPORT PRICE LIST FURNISHED UPON APPLICATION.

AGENCIES:

INDIA.

BOMBAY—Messrs. King, King &Co.
KARACHI—Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie &Co.
CALCUTTA—Messrs. Balmer, Lawrie &Co.
COLOMBO—Mr. E. B. Creasy.
MADRAS—Messrs. Binny &Co.
RANGOON—Messrs. Scott &Co.

GIBRALTAR.

Mr. Francis Balestrino.

MAURITIUS.

Mr. Raoul Raffray.

SOUTH AFRICA.

CAPE TOWN—Messrs. Divine, Gates &Co.
EAST LONDON—Messrs. Dyer &Dyer.
PORT ELIZABETH— Messrs. Neale &Wilkinson.
DURBAN—Messrs. Reid &Acutt.

CHINA.

HONG KONG—Messrs. China Express Co.

BUENOS AIRES.

Harrods, Ltd., 611, 612, 613 Florida.

LIVERPOOL.

Messrs, Escombe, McGrath &Co., 14 Water Street.

SOUTHAMPTON.

Messrs. Dawson Bros., 5 Oriental Place.

Every assistance possible is rendered to Customers when personally giving Export Orders, and they are conducted through the Departments, if desired, thus avoiding delay.

Orders forwarded by Post receive equal care and attention, but clear and precise instructions are always essential.

Passenger Agents to all the Principal Steamship Companies.
Steamer Plans kept for Reference.
Passage Rates and all information free on application.
No Charge made for Booking.
Passengers’ Baggage and Effects collected and shipped.

Passengers met on arrival of Steamers, Baggage cleared through Customs, and forwarded to Destination or Stored at Company’s own Warehouses.

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RAILWAY & STEAMSHIP PASSENGER AGENCY

SITUATED IN HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.

NO CHARGE FOR BOOKING.

Railway Agency.

Tourist, Excursion and Ordinary Tickets of all kinds issued for ALL THE PRINCIPAL LINES FROM LONDON, dated to suit the convenience of Passengers, thus enabling them to avoid the crush at the various Railway Stations.

Reserve Seats and Compartments.

in Carriages can be engaged upon the different Railways, on sufficient notice being given for that purpose, subject to the ability of the several Companies to reserve same, and in accordance with their rules. These arrangements apply equally to ALL CONTINENTAL LINES, and every possible facility is afforded Passengers to enable them to journey in absolute comfort.

Continental Tours, Tickets and Hotel Coupons Supplied. International Sleeping Car Company.

The SUPPLEMENTARY TICKETS of this Company are also issued, but Passengers must give sufficient notice to have places reserved, as the number is limited. If necessary to telegraph for accommodation, the cost of the telegram and reply must be paid by the Passenger.

The attention of Customers having Deposit Accounts at the Stores is called to the convenience of being able to have their Railway Tickets charged to their Accounts.

Private Omnibuses.

Orders are received for the Conveyance of Family Parties by the Vehicles of the different Railways to their respective Stations, subject to the rules and regulations of the Companies respecting same.
To avoid disappointment they should be engaged as long beforehand as possible.

Luggage in Advance.

By arrangement with most of the Railway Companies, Passengers’ Luggage is now collected and forwarded in advance, and particulars will be sent on application.

Insurance of Passengers’ Baggage.

For a Small Premium for any period.

Conditions Regarding Sale of Tickets.

In connection with the above, Harrods Limited act as Agents only, and accept no liability, such Tickets being issued subject to the rules and regulations of the Railway Companies concerned.

Information as to Trains, etc.

Although every care is used to ensure accuracy of information respecting the times of departure and arrival of trains, changing of carriages, routes, and connections between the various railway systems, Harrods do not hold themselves responsible for any mistakes that may arise.

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HARRODS SAFE DEPOSIT

AS SAFE AS THE BANK OF ENGLAND

ENTRANCE TO HARRODS’ SAFE DEPOSIT

Harrods’ Safe Deposit—isolated from the outside world—is absolutely secure against Burglary, Fire, Explosives, or Damp.

Never a day passes but some daring burglary is committed—someone’s much valued treasures or heirlooms are stolen; insurance cannot replace these nor cover their loss when sentimental reasons prevail.

Harrods are continually receiving letters from Renters in their Safe Deposit, whose houses have been broken into. Yet they are happily congratulating themselves because their valuables are in safe keeping at Harrods’.

THE most up-to-date Safety Vault in the World. It contains every appliance of mechanical ingenuity known to science, invented to outwit the most accomplished safe breaker, in addition to its absolute security from Fire, Explosives and Damp. Over 30,000 boxes, plate chests, etc., have been collected and delivered to customers during the last 12 years. The list of Renters includes, among other notabilities, an Egyptian Princess, whose deposit in Jewellery was valued at over £600,000.

Ratner’s Patent Compo Steel, which is used throughout, has resisted the most perfect drill manufactured. Even if the Stores were consumed by flames the Safe Deposit Vaults and contents would be uninjured.

The main doors guarding the Safes and Strong Rooms have upon them, in addition to three unpickable and gunpowder-proof locks, Time or Clock Locks, so that when the Deposit is closed at night, under no circumstances can the doors be opened again until business hours next morning (not even by those in possession of the keys), or such other time as the clocks may be set for by the order of the Managing Director to cover Sundays and Holidays.

Scale of Charges at Harrods’ Safe Deposit
SAFES.
Section.	Height.	Width.	Depth.		Annual Rent.
	Ins.	Ins.	Ins.		£ s.d.
A	4½	5½	18¼	...	0 10 6
B	4½	7½	18¼	...	1 1 0
C	7	7½	18¼	...	1 10 0
D	9	11¼	17¾	...	2 2 0
E	13¾	11¼	17¾	...	2 10 0
F	24	20	24	...	4 4 0
right pointing hand ABSOLUTE SECRECY AND SECURITY GUARANTEED

Scale of Charges at Harrods’ Safe Deposit

PLATE ROOMS.

Plate Chests 2/6 per month, 12/0 for six months; for medium sizes 21/0 &large sizes 30/0 per ann.

A marked feature is the recent construction of twelve small Strong Rooms and a number of Plate Rooms. The rents of these Strong Rooms are

Annually 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 17 and 20gns.
Monthly 13/0, 14/0, 15/0, 21/0, 25/0 and 42/0 ea.

Clients leaving London, either temporarily or for a length of time, can for a very small payment have their plate or jewellery removed by our numerous Conveyances to or from the Safe Deposit, each package being sealed by the Renter’s own Seal and a numbered receipt given for it. Renters may have their letters addressed to “c/o the Safe Deposit,” and they will be forwarded according to instructions.

Keys registered for life, 2/6 per label.

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HARRODS SAFE DEPOSIT

SECTION SHOWING INTEGERS

For a nominal Rent Harrods will guard your valuables. THEIR VAULTS ARE IMPREGNABLE!

The sure and safe method of preventing loss either from Burglary or Fire is to deposit your valuables in Harrods’ Safe Deposit—it is impregnable to the most skilful or daring thief, and is constructed to withstand the fiercest fire.

Not only is absolute safety assured, but the mind is set at rest, knowing that one’s valuables are in safe custody.

What The Standard says about HARRODS’ SAFE DEPOSIT

“It is satisfactory to note that the steps taken by the well-known West End establishment, Harrods, to meet this requirement in their section of the metropolis has met with well-merited success. ‘It is difficult to estimate the amount of wealth in our keeping,’ said the manager of their Safe Deposit Department. ‘The depositors do not always take us into their confidence, but we learn something occasionally through the inquiries of the insurance companies. During the trouble in Portugal we had a dress-box brought here which was filled with gold plate. Now and again a depositor will display the contents of a chest. During the Coronation festivities this happened in the case of the sister of the Khedive of Egypt, who showed me and allowed me to handle some of the finest pearls in the world, amongst which were specimens as large as pigeons’ eggs. She showed me, amongst other things, the black pearls presented to her by the late King Edward on his return from India. Again, just before the Russo-Japanese war Prince David Beboutoff, when negotiating a loan in this country, deposited here share certificates worth close on a million of money. This was only one deposit out of thousands which take place every year. We have had the title deeds, securities, and other property lodged here of fifty people who have died and whose property has been valued for probate at upwards of £5,000,000.’”

HARRODS’ MODEL DEPOSIT

“An inspection of Messrs. Harrods’ Safe Deposit Department is a revelation of fire and burglar resisting devices. The most cunning thief might as well try to wrest valuable mineral from the moon as steal gold from these vaults, which are a maze of time-locks, steel doors, steel and wrought iron bars, joists, and floors, whilst, outside, the arrangements for swamping the outer skin of the premises with water are perfect. These stores are distinguished as being the first in this or any other country to add to their other conveniences a Safe Deposit Department.”

CALL AND INSPECT THIS MODERN STRONGHOLD

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MOTOR HIRE DEPARTMENT

A
LUXURIOUS
CAR
ALWAYS
AT YOUR
SERVICE

Photo of one of Harrods’ 25 horse-power Silent-Knight Daimlers.

ALL
RISKS AND
WORRIES
UNDERTAKEN
BY
HARRODS

Better than Owning a Car

Harrods annual Motor Hire Contract ensures all the benefits of a car without the risks and annoyances attached to owning one.

A first-class car is provided, the chassis of which is fitted to a body to suit individual tastes.

A reliable chauffeur, clothed to your own tastes is always at your service night and day, for you have call, if necessary, on the whole organisation.

The inclusive charge for a new car is from £450 per annum (special terms for old cars) which works out at slightly under 25/- per day.

Payments do not commence until one month after the contract starts.

Harrods’ new Garage at Draycott Avenue, S.W. is now open and contracts can be entered into without delay.

1912 Silent-Knight Daimlers are specialised in.

May our Motor Hire manager call and give full particulars of this ideal plan and arrange, if desired, a free trial?

Other leading features of this section are—
ELECTRIC CARS for Weddings Court and Society Functions specially catered for

ACCUMULATORS CHARGED

CARS GARAGED ON CONTRACT

Full information regarding Winter and Summer Tariffs, &c., on application to the MANAGER, Motor Hire Section. The Motor Hire Enquiry Office is situated in Harrods Royal Exchange (ground floor).

Telephones: Western One (day and night) 80 lines.

Telegrams: “Everything,” London.

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“GEORGIAN” RESTAURANT, Silver Grill and Tea Rooms

OUR SPECIAL AIM is to combine the CUISINE RECHERCHÉE of the best and most fashionable West End Restaurants with MODERATE PRICES

HARRODS ROYAL RED BAND 12.30 to 2.15 p.m.

SPECIMEN MENUS BELOW

GEORGIAN RESTAURANT, Silver Grill and Tea Rooms

HOT AND COLD LUNCHEONS 12 to 3 (Table d’hÔte, 2/- and À la carte).

AFTERNOON TEA AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

EXPEDITIOUS SERVICE

HARRODS ROYAL RED BAND 4 to 6 p.m.

Luncheon À la Carte

Soups.	s.d.
ConsommÉ Douglas	0 9
CrÊme Germiny	0 9
Mulligatawny Soup	1 0
Fish.
Fried or Grilled Soles (10 min.)
Filet de Sole Petit Duc	1 6
Boiled Turbot Sauce PrinciÈre	1 4
Fried Whiting Sauce Remoulade	1 4
Lobster Cutlets Victoria	1 4
EntrÉes.
Salmi of Game Chasseur	1 4
Braised Sw’tbread HÉlÈne	1 6
Boiled Knuckle of Veal	1 4
Lamb Cutlets Concorde	1 4
Chateaubriand Bercy	1 6
Joints.
Rst. Beef &York. Pudding	1 0
Roast Lamb &Mint Sauce	1 4
Game and Poultry.
Roast Chicken	1 6
,,,,Wing Portion	1 9
Roast Pheasant and
Straw Potatoes	1 6
Sweets.
Cherry Tart	0 4
Sago Pudding	0 4
Jam Roll Pudding	0 4
Pudding Westpalien	0 4
Figs or Prunes	0 4
All Menus altered Daily

Grill.	s.d.
Rump Steak	1 0
Point Steak	1 2
Filet Steak	1 3
Loin or Chump Chop	0 10
Mutton Cutlets (2)	1 0
Kidneys (2)	1 0
,,Devilled	1 2
Chicken and Bacon	1 6
Tomato and Bacon	0 6
Porterhouse Steak, to
order (2 persons)	3 6
Veal and Bacon	1 0
Kidney and Bacon	1 4
Filet of Boeuf À la FranÇaise	1 6
Kidney À la broche	1 6
LÉgumes.
Potatoes, Boiled	0 2
,,Fried	0 2
,,Chips	0 2
Potato sautÉ	0 3
Peas	0 4
Haricot Beans	0 3
Cabbage	0 3
Spinach	0 4
Scotch Kale	0 4
Onions	0 4
Mashed Potatoes	0 3
Baked Potatoes	0 3
Viande froide.
Salades en Saison.
Fromage.
Seasonable Dishes added

1s. Table d’HÔte Teas
Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Chocolate
or Milk.

Cold.
White or Brown Bread and Butter.
Cakes, Meringues and Cream.
Preserves. Sardines.
Sandwiches.

Hot.
Toasted Tea Cake, Muffins,
Crumpets, Buttered Toast,
Scones, Buns.
Poached, Buttered, Scrambled
and Boiled Eggs.
Sardines on Toast.
Anchovy on Toast.

Sandwiches.
Ham, Tongue,
Cress, Sardines, Anchovy,
Egg and Cress.

PÂtisserie Assortie.

Acorn symbol
Harrods’ Restaurant vies with
the leading West End Hotels
and Restaurants as a
Rendez-vous of Fashion.
Ladies’ Reading & Retiring Rooms

2s. Luncheon Table d’HÔte
Soups.
ConsommÉ Duse.
CrÊme. Nelusko.

Fish.
Turbot Bouilli Sauce Nantua.
Whitebait À la Diable.

EntrÉes.
CÔtelettes d’agneau Maintenon.
TÊte de veau À l’anglaise.

Joints.
Roast Sirloin of Beef.
Roast Saddle of Mutton.
Roast Lamb and Mint Sauce.

Vegetables.

Sweets.
Pouding À la crÊme.
Apple Tart.
Poires Bourdalouses.

Cheese.
Gentlemen’s Smoke Room and Lounge.

Wines as per list are served at the same Prices as in the Wine Department.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO LARGE PURCHASERS.

Harrods’ Royal Red Band performs High-class Selections from 12.30 to 2.15 and 4 till 6 p.m. Leader: Karoly Klay.

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District.	Enter Service No.	Change Omnibuses at	Enter Service No.	Alight at
HOW TO REACH HARRODS From all parts of London by Motor and Horse Omnibus.			a motor omnibus TOM SMITHS CRACKERS 15 PUTNEY HARRODS STORES PLAISTOW ZR1 GENERAL C L GENERAL
Acton	17 or 23	Marble Arch	30	Harrods’
Bank	15	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Barnes	9	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Battersea	19	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Bayswater	12, 17, 20 or 23	Marble Arch	30	Harrods’
Brixton	3 or 20	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Brondesbury	16	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Camberwell	12	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Camden Town	24 or 29	Oxford Street	5 or 14	Harrods’
Cannon St. Station	13	Charing Cross	15	Harrods’
Canonbury	19	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Charing Cross	15	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Chelsea	19 or 22	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Child’s Hill	2	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Chiswick	27	Kensington	9	Knightsbridge
Clapham Junction	19	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Cricklewood	16	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Dalston Junction	22	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Dulwich (West)	20	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Ealing	17	Marble Arch	30	Harrods’
Euston (L.N.W.R.)	5, 14 or 30	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Finsbury Park	29	Oxford Street	5 or 14	Harrods’
Fulham	22	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Golders Green	13	Oxford Street	30	Harrods’
Gunnersbury	27	Kensington	9	Knightsbridge
Hackney	22	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Hammersmith	9	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Hampstead Heath	24	Oxford Street	5 or 14	Harrods’
Do. (West)	2	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Hendon	13	Oxford Street	30	Harrods’
Herne Hill	20	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Highbury	19	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Holloway	5 or 14	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Hornsey Rise	14	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Islington	19	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Kensington	9	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Kew	27	Kensington	9	Knightsbridge
Kilburn	16	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
King’s Cross (G.N.R.)	5, 14 or 30	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Liverpool St. (G.E.R.)	9 or 22	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
London Bridge Station	36	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Marble Arch	30	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Marylebone (Baker St.)	2	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Mortlake	9	Direct to	—	Knightsbridge
Norwood (West)	20	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Oxford Circus	30	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Paddington (G.W.R.)	36	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Peckham	12	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Putney	5, 14 or 15	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Shepherd’s Bush	11 or 20	Hammersmith	9	Knightsbridge
Stoke Newington	27	Islington (“The Angel”)	19	Knightsbridge
St. John’s Wood	2	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
St. Pancras (M.R.)	5, 14 or 30	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Stroud Green	5	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Tulse Hill	20	Piccadilly Circus	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Vauxhall	36	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Victoria	2, 16, 25, or 36	Hyde Park Corner	5, 14, 15 or 30	Harrods’
Walham Green	5, 14 or 15	Direct to	—	Harrods’
Wandsworth	28	Walham Green	5, 14 or 15	Harrods’
Waterloo	1 or 32	Charing Cross	15	Harrods’
Wood Green	29	Oxford Street	5 or 14	Harrods’

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LONDON
UNDERGROUND
RAILWAYS

HOW
TO
REACH
HARRODS
BY
TUBE

FOR HARRODS
alight at
KNIGHTSBRIDGE for north end of stores
BROMPTON ROAD for south end of stores
or SLOANE SQUARE the nearest district railway station.

HOW TO REACH HARRODS BY TUBE.

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Harrods’ City Office &DepÔt

96 Queen Victoria Street, E.C. And 35 Bread Street.

Larger and more commodious Offices have now been opened at the above address for Harrods’ City DepÔt.

A Centre in the heart of the City for Gentlemen who wish to order from Harrods, but find it inconvenient to visit the Establishment in Brompton Road.

Harrods’ City Order Office is fully equipped and staffed to render valuable service to the busy City man. Competent persons are in charge who know all the ramifications of the Stores and can give practical assistance and advice. The Office is provided with the current Catalogues and Booklets, and being in direct Telephonic Communication with Headquarters, orders can be ’phoned through and executed without delay.

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Harrods Circulating Library

HARRODS’ LIBRARY

Six Reasons why you should subscribe to Harrods Circulating Library in preference to any other.

1. There is no better Book Service.

2. The Terms of Subscription are extremely low, ranging from 20/0 a year

3. The range of choice allowed is unusually wide, and equal facilities exist for borrowing English and Foreign books.

4. The well-furnished Library is in the building at which your shopping is done. A great convenience and a saving of much time.

5. You will be able to buy excellent copies of the books you want, taken from the Library shelves, at very low prices. Lists will be issued periodically.

6. It is at your option to subscribe for the very newest books or, at a lesser cost, for all but the very newest.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

This subscription entitles the subscriber to withdraw from the Library all books in circulation, including those of most recent publication. An ample number of copies of such books will be provided, so that subscribers will not have to wait indefinitely for the new books they want.

I.—For the personal exchange of books as often as required over the counter, or where carriage charges are met by the subscriber.

No. of		1 Year.		6 Months.		3 Months.
Vols.		£ s. d.		£ s. d.		£ s. d.
1	......	1 0 0	......	0 11 6	......	0 6 6
2	......	1 10 0	......	0 17 0	......	0 10 0
3	......	1 15 0	......	1 0 0	......	0 12 0
4	......	2 0 0	......	1 3 0	......	0 13 6
6	......	2 10 0	......	1 8 6	......	0 16 6
8	......	3 0 0	......	1 14 6	......	1 0 0

II.—For the exchange of books once a week (on any day) at the subscriber’s residence, by Harrods’ vans, in London and Suburbs.

No. of		1 Year.		6 Months.		3 Months.
Vols.		£ s. d.		£ s. d.		£ s. d.
1	......	1 6 0	......	0 15 0	......	0 8 6
2	......	1 13 0	......	1 0 0	......	0 12 6
3	......	2 0 0	......	1 2 6	......	0 13 6
4	......	2 10 0	......	1 8 6	......	0 16 6

III.—For the exchange of books twelve times a year, carriage free to and from any Railway Station in Great Britain. Subscribers may exchange more often than twelve times a year by paying carriage both ways on every additional exchange.

No. of		1 Year.		6 Months.		3 Months.
Vols.		£ s. d.		£ s. d.		£ s. d.
4	......	2 10 0	......	1 8 0	......	0 16 0
6	......	3 7 6	......	1 19 0	......	1 3 0
8	......	3 18 0	......	2 5 0	......	1 6 6

GENERAL CATALOGUE OF HARRODS CIRCULATING LIBRARY.

Price 2/6 net.

This work forms an instructive subject index to current publications, and to that part of the older literature which is mostly in demand to-day; the second portion, whilst it meets, of course, the wants of the reader who is looking for “something by So-and-so,” also provides an interesting conspectus of the work of an immense number of authors; and the addition to each item of the class to which it belongs and under which it appears in the first part of the work has been described as “a happy conception,” which increases greatly the value of the Catalogue.

As a practical and convenient guide to the books which the most intellectual classes in England are reading, this Catalogue is a document of high literary interest.

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The advantages of opening and running an Account at Harrods

¶ It makes you in one sense a partner in the world’s most complete and up-to-date business.

¶ It ensures your every desire receiving the earnest attention of responsible people, and your slightest complaint the personal attention of the management.

¶ It saves you the bother of paying for numerous articles on delivery or at the time of purchase, and just as the whole of your buying can be done under one roof at Harrods, so you will no longer be troubled with a multitude of bills from different tradesmen—a single account at Harrods will cover the whole week’s transactions.

¶ Accounts are rendered promptly, and the housewife wishing to balance her accounts for the week or month is not kept waiting for odd bills to come in.

¶ Drapery goods are freely sent on approval to Customers possessing an account.

¶ Where a deposit is the basis of an account a bonus of one per cent. is allowed upon such a deposit of the value of £20 and upwards, provided each successive deposit be made before the preceding one has been exhausted.

¶ Customers who wish to avail themselves of the convenience of shopping by post, telegraph or telephone (a special telephone staff is on duty all night) will find that an account saves the trouble of making special arrangements for payment on each order.

¶ On receipt of a deposit, or of a satisfactory reference from a bank or a London tradesman, an account can be opened at Harrods. These accounts are rendered and payable every week in town and every month in the country, and special separate accounts (payable monthly) may be opened for drapery and fancy goods.

For Business Arrangements see pp. 2, 3 and 4

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THE SIMPLIFICATION OF
PRESENTATION AT THEIR
MAJESTIES’ COURTS.

A SOCIAL PILOT.

The latest scheme devised by Harrods to pilot their patrons through the quicksand of social existence will certainly come as a boon and a blessing to a great many people who realise the endless perplexities, anxieties, and those thousand and one worrying details which are attendant upon the honour of presentation at their Majesties’ Court.

Indeed, more than half the pleasure of such a command is marred for a great many people owing to the trouble of getting ready. This is especially true in the case of first presentations or the attendance of Americans or Colonials, who, returning home after many years’ sojourn abroad, are utterly perplexed as to all those unwritten laws that hedge about the ceremony of making their bow to their Sovereign. For explicit and precise as the rules and regulations issued by the Lord Chamberlain are, they by no means relieve the novice of all trouble, responsibility, and care in the matter.

THE SARTORIAL PICK OF EUROPE.

This, however, is exactly what Harrods is prepared to do. Not only do they undertake to supply all the necessary outfit, from a Court dress and regulation train to the necessary feathers and veil, but they are further prepared to save one all trouble concerning those maddening minor details that entail more care and anxiety than everything else put together. With the new system there are no more distracted pursuits of gloves that must be of exactly the correct tint, no more wearying discussions as to the type of shoe to be worn. Under Harrods’ management all is thought out and considered, weighed and decided; one’s own taste being consulted in the first instance when every possible alternative is placed before one. Indeed, with one interview it is quite possible to end all further discussion and trouble. So it is with everything else; for here not only is everything supplied at a moderate cost, but one can take one’s choice from a stock that is larger than any other in London, and one that literally does represent the sartorial pick of Europe gathered together and displayed under one roof.

THE ALL-IMPORTANT COURT COIFFURE.

Even in the matter of coiffure one is equally well catered for. For Harrods have an expert staff of hairdressers who are thoroughly versed in the mysteries of Court coiffure and who know to a nicety all that there is to be known concerning the manipulation of hair to suit the latest style of arranging the regulation plumes and veil—a detail of utmost importance that may, and often does, make or mar the whole general effect of many a Court toilette, for a badly-dressed head is even more damaging than a badly-fitting dress on such occasions.

Court coiffures are dressed at Harrods at 7/6 per head.

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SPECIALLY DESIGNED COURT BOUQUETS.

In the same way Harrods will supply the dÉbutante with the correct type of bouquet needed for this all-important occasion. For bouquets, like every other detail connected with personal adornment, call for individual care and attention nowadays. Ordering from Harrods one may be satisfied that this is as carefully dealt with in detail as everything else, and the result will be not only a bouquet suitable for the occasion, but one that has been specially designed with an eye to what is becoming to the height, the figure, and the frock of the lady who orders it.

Court bouquets at Harrods are supplied from 10/6 upward.

MOTOR-CARS AND FOOTMEN AT EVERYONE’s COMMAND.

Even when all these details have been arranged, Harrods is still ready to supply luxuriously appointed motor-cars and landaulettes, which are sent out in the care of experienced chauffeurs and footmen who thoroughly understand the ropes, and who are au fait with the many regulations that govern the setting down and taking up of their Majesties’ guests. On occasion like this it is no small comfort to be able to engage footmen who have season after season performed the same duties, so that there is no fear of confusion, mistakes, or any unnecessary delays.

Harrods’ motor-car hire tariff will be sent to anyone on application. For one evening’s hire to attend a Court the cost is 2½ gns. and 3gns.

THE UBIQUITOUS PORTRAIT.

Even in the case of the ubiquitous souvenir portrait of the great occasion Harrods is ready to render valuable assistance. They have a specially fitted-up studio and expert photographers on the premises who make a spÉcialitÉ of this style of portraiture. In this particular, customers who avail themselves of Harrods’ complete Court catering will be able to save themselves a good deal of trouble and fatigue, as it is an easy matter to arrange to pay a visit to Harrods’ Studio before one’s finery is finally sent home, so avoiding the fatigue of visiting a photographer’s after the Court is over, when one is tired out and consequently looking anything but at the best advantage.

Harrods’ charges for portraits: Boudoir size, £1 13s. for 6 copies; Panel size, £2 12s. 6d. for 6 copies.

MENTAL AND FINANCIAL ECONOMY.

The secret of the success of this complete Court catering lies in the thoroughness with which it is carried out from beginning to end. For, from the moment when the expert designers are first consulted about one’s dress, to the concluding visit to the photographer, everything is made easy and pleasant, all the burden and responsibility being lifted from one’s own shoulders to that of experts specially trained in the many details that contribute to the success of the whole. Moreover, the plan makes for economy in every direction—economy of time, since the arrangements can be made under one roof and at one visit; economy of expense, since we know that whatever be decided upon will be correct and will necessitate no further outlay at the last moment, and, above all, economy of mental wear and tear. Indeed, so easy is it all that one may be forgiven tending toward a comfortable laziness in regard to social duties. For Harrods’ service makes it so simple to avoid unnecessary social fatigue and difficulties that it is not surprising to find every year more and more folk are availing themselves of the facilities which are offered to them.

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To
EXPLORERS, SURVEYORS, PROSPECTORS, MINERS, SPORTSMEN, &c.

Exploring, Scientific and Shooting Expeditions

COMPLETELY EQUIPPED AND PROVISIONED FOR ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

Full Equipment, Food Supplies, &c., packed and made up in suitable cases for

CAMEL LOADS, MULE LOADS, PONY LOADS, NATIVE HEAD LOADS.

Specialities in Portable Double Ridge Tents (made of Green Rot-Proof Canvas throughout), Portable Camp Beds, Mattresses, Mosquito Curtains, Water Carriers, Mule Panniers, Riding and Pack Saddles, Boots, Clothing, Guns, Rifles, Ammunition, Medical Stores, Provisions, &c., &c.

EVERY DESCRIPTION OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS.

Estimates Free.
On Receipt of Skeleton Outline of Company or Expedition, viz.:—Number in Party, Country Bound for, Probable Period to be provided for, and whether an Exploring, Military, Surveying, Prospecting, Mining, Sporting, Botanical, or Scientific Expedition.

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY ORGANISERS WILL BE SUPPLIED BY EXPERTS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

EXPEDITIOUS DELIVERY GUARANTEED.

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How Harrods have developed
Shopping by Telephone

“WESTERN ONE PLEASE.”

Since its inception Harrods’ Telephone Order Office has proved an unqualified success. Being efficiently organised as a special department, all orders are carefully taken, and the tantalising treatment often meted out to orders by telephone, where they are dealt with in haphazard manner, is entirely avoided.
The staff of Order Clerks is a specially trained force always in attendance—Day and Night—to attend to customers’ enquiries and orders.
Orders ’phoned during business hours are promptly executed and dispatched, and those received after business hours are sent by the early morning delivery vans and mails next day.

—RINGUP—
“WESTERN ONE”
FOR ANYTHING
AT ANY TIME
DAY OR NIGHT
80 MAIN LINES

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THE “STAR” CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

AS SUPPLIED TO

HARDEN STAR
TRADE MARK

3
STAR EXTINCTEURS

“STAR” CHEMICAL
FIRE EXTINCTEURS

HARDEN STAR
TRADE MARK

STAR STAR

THE WORLD RENOWNED
“STAR” HAND GRENADES

H. M. Office of Works for the Royal Palaces, Houses of Parliament, War Office, Admiralty, L.C.C., G.P.O., Crown Agents for the Colonies, Nobility and Gentry, Factories, Mills, Mines, &c.

BRITISH

MADE

Maid using fire extincteur

EVERY DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICAL AND WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES

Sole Makers “HARDEN STAR”
. . . THE

Telephone: 1574 London Wall
Telegrams: “Grenade, London”

LEWIS &SINCLAIR COMPANY, LIMITED,
14, Leonard St., City Road, London, E.C.

Full particulars of these exceedingly invaluable appliances can be obtained in the Ironmongery Department

Job Masters’ Department.

HARRODS’ extensive Job Masters and Livery Stables Department is thoroughly equipped with every essential to ensure complete satisfaction. A feature is the stud of first-class Carriage Horses, thoroughly broken to the street traffic of London. They are supplied on hire for any period, in Customers’ own stables (town or country). Thoroughly well-appointed Equipages are supplied on hire in either Customers’ or Harrods’ stables, on a yearly contract, new carriages (painted, &c., to hirer’s choice) and new harness, constituting a very desirable and smart turn-out. Special Arrangements made for the hire of Horses and Carriages by the Week, Month, Season, or Year. Luggage Broughams and Omnibuses for Station Work. Superior well-appointed Coaches for Race Meetings.

Terms for Hire within the West End Radius.

Including Coachman in Livery.

One Horse and Brougham.
VICTORIA OR LANDAU:—
					s.d.
FOR ANY TIME NOT EXCEEDING TWO HOURS			...	...	7 6
EACH HOUR AFTER	...	...	...	...	3 0
HALF-HOUR	...	...	...	...	2 0
MATINEES	...	...	...	...	106
DINNER PARTIES AND THEATRES, &c., UNTIL 12 O’CLOCK					8 6
EACH HOUR AFTER	...	...	...	...	3 0

Pair Horses and Brougham.
VICTORIA OR LANDAU:—
					s.d.
FOR ANY TIME NOT EXCEEDING TWO HOURS			...	...	150
EACH HOUR AFTER	...	...	...	...	6 0
HALF-HOUR	...	...	...	...	3 6
DINNER PARTIES AND THEATRES, BALLS, &c., UNTIL 12 O’CLOCK					150
EACH HOUR AFTER	...	...	...	...	6 0

During London Season (May, June, and July) the charges for three hours or less in the afternoon are:—

Victoria or Landau, Pair Horses ... ... ...

£1 1 0

Victoria or Landau, Single Horse ... ...

£0 10 6

OMNIBUSES FOR THEATRE PARTIES AND BALLS.

Customers’ own Horses taken to Stand at Livery for any period.

Special Equipages for Weddings, State Functions, etc.,

With or Without Second Servant.

SADDLE HORSES—SUPERIOR WELL-APPOINTED HORSES FOR PARK OR ROAD RIDING.
Lessons given by an experienced Riding Master in the school or on the road.
Park Hacks on Hire for 1½ hours, 7/6.

Transcriber’s notes

The following inserted ERRATUM slip on page 826 has been applied...
"The illustration of the Welte-Mignon should be the Steinway-Welte and vice versa"

On page 833 the original page was trimmed at the right causing a partial loss of prices, this is noted within the text.

The index of departments lists page 1442 as the start of the FUNERAL DEPARTMENT, but the original omits any such heading, so this heading has been added as a typographical error.

Typographical errors corrected within the catalogue are noted within the text, for example...
Scent Bottles
Also noted in this way are instances where product numbers are duplicated within the catalogue for different items, for example No. L I 28.

The following typographical errors are corrected without specific mention.
Missing full stops on abbreviated words
Missing quotation marks
Missing / (shilling/pence separator)

The original focal ratios i.e. ƒ/6·8 appeared in a variety formats, some using the florin symbol ƒ others with a capital F, some with the decimal point being superscript, or as period. All have all been normalized to ƒ and · mid-dot.

Gun bores are marked . or · inconsistently across different pages changed all to · mid-dot.

Accents have been left as in the original, but ligatures if used within a word are standardized without specific mention.

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