The wattle shelter

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WATTLE

TUBERCULOSIS

APPLIANCES.

SHELTER.

HURDLES h a v e for long been m a d e of wattled hazel, and this m a t e r i a l is now being extensively used in the construction of fences and shelters. T h e a c c o m p a n y i n g illustration indicates the X,VATTLE SuN-SHELTER,

THE WATTLE SUN-SHELTER. which w i l l be a valuable annexe for patients in s a n a t o r m m grounds or e l s e w h e r e where protection from sun, wind, and rain is desired. 1 T h i s neat, artistic, and serviceable a r b o u r is c o n s t r u c t e d of hurdles. I t is I2 feet 6 inches in length and 6 feet deep, and in its construction there are eight hurdles 6 feet by 4 feet each, with fifteen 8-feet stakes. T h e cost is only 32s. 6d. EQUIPMENT

FOR

THE

HOSPITAL

AND SANATORIUM.

THE well-known house of Sidney F l a v e l and Co., the inventors of a n u m b e r of i m p r o v e m e n t s in gas-burner construction, have introduced a series of scientifically designed grates, stoves, and, cooking and heating appliances, m a n y of which will provide invaluable labour-saving. hygienic, and economic equipment for hospitals and sanatoria, as well as for those who are conducting their own homes on up-to-date, 1 Materials for the construction of the Wattle Sun-Shelter are supplied by Rural Industries, Ltd., Clarence Parade, Cheltenham. This firm also makes excellent chairs and furniture of strong and durable nut-brown osier specially suited for use in sanatoria and elsewhere out of doors.