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It is now clearly proved that Graduated Tapes as hitherto published, do not produce correct patterns for all sizes of figures, as it is well known that the human form, as it increases is bulk does not increase in the same ratio all over the body. The invention embodied in these tapes meets these requirements. Neither the sizes below 36 nor the sizes larger, are in the same proportion as the 36 breast. The 36 breast graduated to a lad of 30 breast would be too small in the scye and shoulder ; besides the same amount being required for the making up, seams, buttons, &c., there is not tin same space for the garment to give, as all garments do, more or less when buttoned. On the other hand, graduation, pure and simple, applied to the larger figures, such as 42 and 44, produces a garment invariably too large in the scye and shoulders and too small in the breast. To meet this, the exact ratio of increase and decrease has been arrived at in these tapes, after many years of high class experience of measuring thousands of customers.

Postage 3d. extra. Each set of Tapes is accompanied by a

Which includes systems for Coats, Vests and Trousers. This Treatise is a kind of, containing as it does, much useful information in practical cutting. It is sold separately at 1/-, but is given with each set of tapes, without charge.

Are still supplied at The Tailor and Cutter Office. 5s.— 3s. 6d. Postage 3d. extra. These also are accompanied by a Treatise.

These squares are all made of the very finest box wood, and have been specially manufactured for ourselves.

Tailors' Crayons of the very best quality only, box. Free by Parcel Post 9d. extra. Price 2/- per

An adjunct to the Cutting board ranking in value second only to the shears.

A wonderful economiser, for by its means the smallest piece of clay can be used with the power and freedom of a whole cake.

One piece will last three times as long as is usually the case.

Perfectly simple in adjustment, handy in shape, and size, and can easily be carried in the waistcoat pocket. The points of the wheel are entirely protected when not in use and can be brought into action by turning a screw with the finger and thumb.

The wheel in no way interferes with its utility as a crayon-holder.

The price does not exceed that of an ordinary tracing wheel.

It protects the crayon from breakage.

It preserves the crayon from dirt.

It is a safeguard against waste.

It is a security against annoyance.

The Combination Crayon-holder and Tracing Wheel is beautifully finished, the edges being carefully bevelled and the whole highly nickel-plated. It is now being offered at the low price of 2/6, or free by post 2/8. To prevent disappointment order without delay.

The John Williamson Company Limited 93 & 94 Drury Lane, London, W.C.