Hire, Ball Furnishing and Entertainment Department.
TEMPORARY PAVILIONS.
Suitable for Coming-of-Age Festivities, Weddings, Receptions, Balls, Banquets, etc., etc.
SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DEVOTED TO FITTING OUT CHARITY BAZAARS.
These substantial structures, lofty, well ventilated, weather-proof, and without central supports, can be erected anywhere. Floors are raised on joists, and can be covered with carpet for Wedding Receptions or Ball Suppers, or a Special Polished or Parquet Floor can be laid for dancing. Any size can be erected and decorated according to the occasion. The following sizes are most useful and well proportioned, and are connected to the house by corridors matching the rooms. French Windows and Open Fireplaces fitted according to the season.
PLANS AND DESIGNS ON APPLICATION.
FÊTES AND FUNCTIONS OF EVERY KIND. SCHEMES AND ESTIMATES FREE.
TEMPORARY BALL ROOM BY HARRODS.
Special Estimates on Application.
A representative will be sent to give quotations, offer suggestions, and make arrangements, free of charge, within ten miles of London. Beyond that distance on payment of return railway fare, allowable if estimate be accepted.
A Room 20 ft. × 12 ft. will dine 18 or accommodate 24 persons dancing.
,,30 ft. × 15 ft. ,, 32 ,,,,38,,,,
,,40 ft. × 20 ft. ,, 90 ,,,,70,,,,
A Room 50 ft. × 25 ft. will dine 130 or accommodate 106 persons dancing.
,,60 ft. × 30 ft. ,, 190 ,,,,160,,,,
,,60 ft. × 40 ft. ,, 250 ,,,,210,,,,
HALLS DECORATED & STALLS ERECTED & SUPPLIED AT SHORTEST NOTICE.
Harrods undertake and carry out the complete equipment and organization of these at lowest possible charges. Whether they be large or small, each will receive the utmost attention at the hands of an expert staff, who save all worry and trouble and much expense, while ensuring the best effects and results.
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Lighting, for Ball Rooms, Supper or Dining Rooms, Tents, Gardens, etc., for Hire. Estimates Free.
TEMPORARY BALL OR SUPPER ROOM BY HARRODS, Ball Furnishing Dept.
| Per day. |
|---|
| Half-Circles, including Candles and Guards, for 5, 7 and 10 Candles ...each 5/0, 7/0, 10/0 |
| Pendants for 6 Lights... each 6/0 |
| ,, 8,,... each 8/0 |
| Centre Hanging Chandeliers, for 12, 18 and 24 Lights, Candles extra ...each 10/0, 15/0, 21/0 |
| Mirror Girandoles, 3 and 5 Lights, including Candles and Guards ...each 3/0, 5/0 |
| Mirror Girandoles, 7, 9 and 12 Lights, including Candles and Guards ...each 7/0, 9/0, 10/0 |
| Drive Lamps ...each from 2/6 |
| Duplex Lamps, for Walls and Doors ...each from 3/6 |
| Per day. |
|---|
| Centre Hanging Lamps ...each from 3/6 |
| Floor Lamps ...each from 3/6 |
| Table Lamps, with or without Globes ...each from 2/6 |
| Grease Protectors, Lychnophylax ...per doz. 1/0 |
| Duplex Lamps, with Reflectors, for Footlights ...each 1/0 |
| (Oil for Lamps is not sent unless specially ordered, and then only in Can or Bottle.) |
| Garden Illumination Lamps, with Candles to burn from 4 to 6 hours, arranged, fixed and lighted, 25 for 6/6, 50 for 10/6, 100 for 15/0, 500 for 75/0, 1,000 for 140/0. |
| Special quotations given where fixing is not required. |
| Chinese Lanterns, with Candles and Fixing, per doz. from 6/0 |
COMPLETE SCHEMES OF DECORATION FOR PUBLIC CEREMONIES ARRANGED.
Estimates on application for Decorations for Royal Visits, Coming of Age Festivities, Weddings, Laying Foundation Stones, etc., with appropriate Motto Flags.
Triumphal Arches erected, Venetian Masts with Streamers of Flags or Wreathing of Flowers, etc., etc.
Street Decorations in all parts of the Country, Designs and suggestions free; but it is requested that in order to facilitate the preparation thereof patrons will intimate approximately the amount they are prepared to spend.
FIREWORK DISPLAYS.
A representative will be sent to give quotations, offer suggestions, and make arrangements, free of charge, within ten miles of London. Beyond that distance on payment of return railway fare, allowable if estimate be accepted.
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CURTAINS, SCREENS, CARPETS, Etc., FOR HIRE.
| CURTAINS. | |
|---|---|
| Curtains, Tapestry, etc. ... | per pair 3/6 5/0 7/6 |
| Crimson Baize Curtains ... | ,,2/6 3/6 5/0 |
| Lace Curtains ... | ,,1/6 2/0 |
| Act Drop Curtains, with Proscenium ... | from 21/0 |
FOLDING SCREENS. | |
| Japanese 4-fold Screens, very handsome ... | from each 2/6 |
| Silk Tapestry Screens, very tall and wide ... | ,,10/0 |
| Temporary Screens put up to divide Rooms. | |
CARPETS, Etc. | |
| Crimson Baize ... | per sq. yard 0/4 0/6 |
| Door Rollers ... | per yard 0/3 |
| Step Rods ... | each 0/2 |
* Dance Hollands (inclusive of laying and taking up) per sq. yard 0/6 | |
| Turkey Carpets ... | each 15/0 21/0 30/0 42/0 |
| Rugs ... | ,,1/6 2/6 5/0 7/6 10/0 |
| Cocoa Matting ... | per sq. yard 0/3 |
| Brussels, Tapestry and other Carpets. | |
| * Not laid on bare boards. | |
DANCING FLOORS. | |
| Staining and Wax Polishing ... | per sq. yard 0/6 |
| Wax Polishing only ... | ,,,,0/4 |
Temporary Parquet Floors ... laid from,,,,1/6 | |
| Polished Pine ... | ,,,,,,1/0 |
DOOR AWNINGS. | |
| Erected any length, 6 ft. or 8 ft. wide. Up to 14 ft. a minimum chargeof 20/0 is made, and includes Matting and Step Rods. | |
| Above 14 ft., 1/3 per foot extra. | |
| Special quotations given for Awnings over 30. ft. long. | |
| If erected in Kensington or Westminster a fee of 5/- is chargeablefor Licence. | |
| SPECIAL CONTRACTS. | |
|---|---|
Will be entered into for the supply of Tables, Seats, Linen, Plate,Cutlery, Glass and all Table Furniture, for | |
| Stand-up Buffet Supper ... | for 50 persons at 1/2 |
| ,,,,,,... | ,,100,,1/0 |
| Sitting-down Ball Supper ... | ,,50,,2/2 |
| ,,,,,,... | ,,75,,2/0 |
| ,,,,,,... | ,, 100,,1/10 |
| Wedding Breakfasts, sit down ... | ,,20,,2/2 |
| ,,,,... | ,,30,,2/0 |
| ,,,,... | ,,50,,1/11 |
| Dinners ... | ,,12,,5/0 |
| ,,... | ,,20,,4/9 |
| ,,... | ,,30,,4/6 |
| ,,... | ,,50,,4/0 |
| Light Buffet Refreshments... | ,,50,,0/9 |
| ,,,,... | ,, 100,,0/7 |
| ,,,,... | ,, 200,,0/6 |
List of Goods supplied on application. | |
BALCONIES AND LEADS covered in, floored, carpeted anddecorated, to form Sitting-out, Supper or Smoking Rooms. | |
AWNINGS can be erected any width, and walled-in to form connectionswith outbuildings, and for protection against wind and wet. | |
SHORING-UP CEILINGS for Dances and Balconies to carryextra weight. | |
Prices vary according to size and difficulty of fixing. | |
Competent Men will be sent to take Instructions and giveEstimates, on application, Free of Charge within ten milesof London. | |
CAMP EQUIPMENT FOR ANNUAL TRAININGS.
Harrods undertake the complete arrangements in connection with the above, providing Mess and Ante-room Tents, Draped and Decorated, Floored, Carpeted, and furnished with Settees, Easy Chairs, Writing and Card Tables, and Lighting accommodation.
BELL TENTS AND OFFICERS’ REQUISITES.
COMPRISING:
Boarded Floor,
Camp Bedstead,
Mattress,
Bolster,
Pillow,
Three Blankets,
Waterproof Coverlet,
Bath,
Large Water Can,
Hot Water Can,
Tripod and Fittings,
Bedside Strip Carpet,
Pole Strap,
Lantern,
Lantern Hook,
Camp Stool,
Folding Carpet Chair,
Looking Glass,
Water Bottle,
Glass,
Chest of Drawers,
Towel Horse,
Folding Table.
OFFICERS’ MESSES
Thoroughly fitted up with Linen, China, Plate, Cutlery, Glass, etc., for Camps or permanent Mess.
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HIRE OF BAZAAR STALLS, Etc.
Within four miles of Harrods, and for three days’ use, if required. The Stalls are 8 ft. long, draped in various styles and colours, and according to the County Council’s demands.
Stalls from 21/- each; decorated in International, Shakespeare, Turkish, Swiss, Old English or Dickens Style, 40/0 each. Also a large selection of other styles as desired.
SKETCHES AND ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION.
| Fish Ponds and Rods ... | from | 21/0 |
| Royal Weighing Chairs and 500 Tickets ... | ,, | 12/6 |
| Bran Tubs ... | ,, | 2/0 |
| Shoe (for the Little Old Woman) ... | ,, | 7/6 |
Tables, Linen, China, Glass, Plate, Cutlery, Urns, Kettles, etc., suitable for Refreshment Stalls, can be arranged for from 63/0
Competent Men will be sent Free of Charge (within ten miles of London) to give Estimates, Take Measurements, and Offer Suggestions, etc. Beyond that distance on payment of expenses, allowable if estimate be accepted.
PERAMBULATORS, MAILCARTS, BATH CHAIRS, INVALIDS’ APPLIANCES, Etc., FOR HIRE.
| Per week | Per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Perambulators ... | 7/6 | 15/0 |
| ,,... | 10/6 | 21/0 |
| Mail Carts ... | 7/6 | 15/0 |
| Wicker Bath Chairs ... | 7/6 | 15/0 |
| Carriage-built Bath Chair ... | — | 50/0 |
| Bamboo Carrying Chairs ... | 2/6 | 7/6 |
| Walnut Frame ditto ... | 3/6 | 10/6 |
| Ilkley Couches, complete with Cushions | 5/0 | 10/6 |
| Commode ... | 2/6 and 5/0 | 7/6 and 10/6 |
| Water Beds, full size, for one month or any part thereof ... | 20/0 | ||
| Water Beds, half size, for one month or any part thereof ... | 12/6 | ||
| Water Pillows ... | 7/6 | ||
| Merlin Chairs, per month ... | from 15/0 | ||
| Bed Rests,, ... | ,,3/6 | ||
| ,, Tables, pedestal, per month ... | ,,7/6 | ||
| ,, Pans ... | per month 1/0 | ||
| ,, Slippers ... | ,,1/0 | ||
| Crutches ... | per pair per week, from 2/6 | ||
PLATFORMS, STAGES, SCENERY.
| Platform for Raising Seats at Concerts, various heights, 2 ft. 4½ in. wide ... | per foot run 0/4 |
| Platform for Pianos, Concerts or Theatricals, covered Cloth ... | per square ft. 0/3 |
| Scenery, Act Drop, Footlights, etc., fitted for Tableaux, Plays, etc. ... | from 105/0 |
FURNITURE AND PROPERTIES SUPPLIED FOR ACTING.
Competent Men sent out to assist in Moving Scenery, Raising Curtain, Properties, etc.
COLOURED TABLEAU LIGHTS, LIME LIGHT AND NET FOR TABLEAUX SUPPLIED.
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Entertainment and Amusements Department
ELECTRIC LAUNCHES
Harrods’ List of LAUNCHES includes Steam, Electric, Petrol and Sea-going Launches, which may be booked at shortest notice for Hire.
Comfortable and Smart Boats at lowest possible charges.
Harrods are making special arrangements this season for Garden Parties. They have all the best known Bands at their command. Arrangements can be made for the following famous artistes.
Miss Margaret Cooper,
Mr. W. H. Squire,
Mr. Percy French,
Miss Helen Mar,
Miss Alys Bateman,
Miss Vera le Fleming,
Mr. Harry Dearth,
Miss Perceval Allen.
The Westminster Singers, etc., etc., and many other well-known Artistes.
Italian Troupes for Garden Parties. Pierrot Troupes. Japanese Troupes. Concert Parties of all descriptions.
Quotations given for any form of Entertainment.
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Section IV.
FASHION DEPARTMENTS
BABY LINEN
BLOUSES
COSTUMES
DRESS MATERIALS
FLOWERS AND FEATHERS
FURS
GLOVES
HOSIERY
LACE
LADIES’ BOOTS AND SHOES
LADIES’ OUTFITTING
LINENS
MANCHESTER GOODS
MANTLES
MILLINERY
SILKS
TRIMMINGS
UMBRELLAS
The Departments devoted to Fashion have a particular fascination, the name Harrods being a cachet with well-dressed people for correct and distinctive attire.
Their fashion experts regularly visit the Continental markets. They have established agencies in the leading centres which keep them informed of the trend of fashion, and constantly feed them with novelties.
Harrods have developed the manufacturing side of their fashion business to such an extent that they now produce in their own workrooms a great number of fashionable garments, including gowns, coats, blouses, millinery, and underwear, many of original design as well as replicas of selected Paris models.
This development of manufacture not only tends to improve quality by giving Harrods the entire supervision of the materials and workmanship, but also lessens the cost to customers, all middle profit being obviated by this method of supplying direct.
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