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.
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._
[Illustration: 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.
[Illustration: 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.
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.
(C) To inspect quarterly and advise and report on the Electric Motor
and Electrical Equipment generally.
(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.
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.
[Illustration: 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.
[Illustration: 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, January 16th.
Thursday, February 15th.
Thursday, March 7th.
Tuesday, April 23rd.
Tuesday, May 7th.
Thursday, May 23rd.
Tuesday, June 4th.
Tuesday, June 18th.
Tuesday, July 9th.
Thursday, July 18th.
Tuesday, October 22nd.
Tuesday, November 12th.
Tuesday, December 10th.
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.
[Illustration: 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.
[Illustration: THEATRE TICKET AGENCY]
SITUATED IN HARRODS’ ROYAL EXCHANGE.
[Illustration: 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.
[Illustration: SEATS FOR THE HORSE SHOW, MILITARY TOURNAMENT, etc.,
etc.]
[Illustration: 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._
[Illustration: 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.
[Illustration: HARRODS SAFE DEPOSIT]
AS SAFE AS THE BANK OF ENGLAND
[Illustration: 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
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 20 gns.
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.
[Illustration: HARRODS SAFE DEPOSIT]
[Illustration: 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
MOTOR HIRE DEPARTMENT
A LUXURIOUS CAR ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE
[Illustration: 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.
“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
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 Bœuf 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.
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.
HOW TO REACH HARRODS From all parts of London by Motor and Horse
Omnibus.
[Illustration: TOM SMITHS CRACKERS
15 putney harrods stores plaistow
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GENERAL C L GENERAL]
District. Enter Change Enter Alight at
Service No. Omnibuses at Service No.
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’
[Illustration:
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.
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. Harrods Circulating Library
[Illustration: 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. 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
[Illustration: 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.
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 3 gns.
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.
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.
How Harrods have developed Shopping by Telephone
[Illustration: “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.
-- RING UP --
“WESTERN ONE”
FOR ANYTHING AT ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT
80 MAIN LINES
THE “STAR” CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES
AS SUPPLIED TO
[Illustration: HARDEN STAR TRADE MARK]
[Illustration: 3 STAR EXTINCTEURS]
“STAR” CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINCTEURS
[Illustration: HARDEN STAR TRADE MARK]
[Illustration: 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
[Illustration]
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICAL AND WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES
Sole Makers
. . . THE “HARDEN STAR” LEWIS & SINCLAIR COMPANY, LIMITED,
14, Leonard St., City Road, London, E.C.
Telephone: 1574 London Wall
Telegrams: “Grenade, London”
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 ... ... ... ... 10 6
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 ... ... 15 0
EACH HOUR AFTER ... ... ... ... 6 0
HALF-HOUR ... ... ... ... 3 6
DINNER PARTIES AND THEATRES, BALLS, &c., UNTIL 12 O’CLOCK 15 0
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
Italic text is surounded by underlines, for example _this is italic_
No attempt has been made to mark up bold text, or the many changes
to character font sizes from the original.
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.
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.