Waterproof, Airproof, Elastic, and Surgical and Hospital Articles (continued.) ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE CAPS, &c., &c., are highly recommended by medical men for supporting the limbs in cases of Weakness, Sprains, Swellings, Varicose Veins, &c., &c. THORNTON & Co.'s are made of superior material to those generally sold, and will consequently retain their elasticity a much longer time. NOTE. When Ordering by letter, please state if the given measurements are natural, or if allowance has been made for stretching. Ladies' Abdominal Belts.--These are made from the same material, an give great relief both before and after confinement. Prices-Silk Thread Travelling Conveniences for both sexes in great variety. Vulcanised India-Rubber Manufacturers. Surgical and Hospital Articles-(continued.) Injection Bottles contain from 1 to 16 oz. of liquid. Ear Syringes. Breast Bottles. Stethoscopes in Wood and Vulcanite. Gutta Percha Hearing Tubes and Ear Vulcanite Hearing Tubes and Ear Gum Elastic Vaginal Pipes. Dr. Cha lee Bags for applying to the Spine. Dr. Chapman's Hot Water Bags for Babies' Feeding Bottles, all kinds. Nipple Shields and Teats. Cushions for Relief of Bed Sores. Spongio Piline for Fomentation. Chest Expanders or Elastic Braces, to cure round shoulders and prevent stooping. Glove Cleaners, made from the Patent India-rubber Sponge, are admirably suited for the purpose. Ed. each. New Patent Clothes-Wringing Machines. Cannot be surpassed for simplicity and durability. Golf Balls, made from the finest materials, and guaranteed to be equal to any made. 1s. each. Baby Jumpers, besides being a nice amusement, afford a healthy and delightful exercise for children. Carpet or Parlour Skates. Compresses for Fomentations. New Patent India-Rubber Soles, adapted for Yachting, Cricket, and Fishing Shoes. These Patent Soles will wear twice as long as the best leather, are impervious to damp, are not affected by heat or cold, are extremely flexible on the foot, and the prices are very moderate. Yachting Shoes, with Patent Sole and Calf Leather Uppers. These have many advantages over leather; among others, they will not slip, and do not mark the decks. Price 12s. 6d. Cricket Shoes and Boots, with Patent Sole and White Duck or Buckskin Tops for Cricket. The sole is so constructed that it will not slip on the grass, and hence requires no spikes. Price-Shoes, 10s. 6d. : Boots, 14s. 6d. Fishing Shoes, with Patent Soles and Tanned Duck Tops. These are made so that they will not slip, and have the great advantage over the leather that they do not get out of shape, or stiffen after use. Boating Shoes, with ordinary Rubber Soles and plain Duck Tops. These make a capital shoe for the purpose. Price, 3s. 6d. We would call special attention to our vulcanised India-Rubber Hose Pipe for Garden purposes. Among other advantages, it possesses the following:-It can be screwed to the watertap, and unscrewed at pleasure; it can be supplied any strength, and in any length; it is not affected by heat or cold, and is very light, clean, and portable. ONE PLY will stand a moderate pressure. These are a great convenience, being an immense saving of labour and a protection to the Hose Pipe. Price from 19s. 6d. Brass Roses, Jets, Spreaders, Directors, Couplings, and Filterings of every description kept in Stock. The Twin Director.-The rose and jet in this water director are both attached to a barrel moving upon a fixed play. The change from rose to jet is made by moving the one required in a line with the hand pipe. In each case the water way is direct, giving out the full pressure. Only one hand is required to make the change, an important improvement when attached to a Hydropult or Garden Engine. Price from 4s. 6d. Waterproof, Airproof, Elastic, and INDIA-RUBBER OVERSHOES, BOOTS, &c. Canadian Over-Boots, Felt Uppers, with Rubber Soles, most comfortable for wear during Snow or for wearing over Dress Boots, for Railway Travelling, &c. Ladies' sizes, 5s. 9d. per pair. Ladies' Overshoes, in High, Low, or Medium Fronts... Gaiters or Laced Boots ... Gents' Overshoes, in High, Low, or Medium Fronts Wellington Boots The above Prices are for all Sizes, and the Best Qualities. 1. Lady's Boot for Yachting, or Wellington or Napoleon Boots, 24s. Lady's Felt Boot, 5s. 6d. per pair. |