RECREATION. 



Xlll 



Bronze MedaJ, Pa^ris Exposition, 1900 



Collan Waterproof 

 Shoe Dressing 



Hvmting Boots ma.de perma.r\ently 

 watertight, soft and flexible, never water- 

 soaked, hard and shrunken. 



Dry feet for Sportsmen, Golf Players, 

 Mountain Climbers, Explorers and others 

 obliged to traverse wet and snowy fields 

 or stand about in water. 



Great for all •winter footwear and 

 school shoes. Prevents cracking — shoes 

 outwear others 3 or 4 times. 

 A boon to ladies wearing thin-soled shoes. 

 Fine for Saddles, Bridles, all Har- 

 ness. An unequalled Gun Oil, prevents 

 rust, cleans, •wipes close. 



Sold in tins, Black 25c and 45c; Yellow 

 (for fair leather), 30c and 55c, f. o. b. N. Y. 

 Gross lots and bulk prices special. Sold by 

 dealers generally. Write us direct if your 

 dealer doesn't keep it. 



J. R. B\ickelew,Sole Agt. 



Ill Chambers St., N. Y. 



Mention Recreation. 





To those interested in China or Glass we will mail 

 free our large illustrated catalogue !No. 12 U, show- 

 ing China in exact color and shape and containing 

 thousands of illustrations, prices always averaging 



"% Less than Elsewhere " 

 Our new book, "Serving a Dinner, >' by "Oscar" 

 of Waldorf-Astoria fame, is ready and a limited 

 number will be mailed on request only. 



iUl^sV^k, New York City 



BUY CHINA AND GLASS PIGHT l \ 





The 

 Hawkey e 



IDEAL FOR ALL OUTINGS 



Lined with zinc, hair, felt and asbestos. Air-tight and dust- 

 proof. A small quantity of ice keeps contents deliciously 

 cool and sweet throughout the warmest Summer day. Light, 

 compact and durable. Your money back if not pleased after 

 ten days' trial. 



Wo. I, size 18x10x8 inches deep, price, $3.25 

 Wo. 2, size 20x13x10 " " " 3.50 



Ask your dealer for it, or will send C. O. D. subject to 

 inspection. Write to-day for booklet giving full description. 



BURLINGTON BASKET WORKS, 



Burlington, Iowa.. 



Our masterpiece:— Your Delight. 



Most men never knew the comfort 

 of a GOOD knife. 



Every M. & G. blade is hand forged trom 

 razor steel, file tested, warranted. This upper 

 cut is " Our Masterpiece." it is the pro- 

 duct of brains and skill ; highest grade of 

 razor ateel; strong enough for anything, fine enough for a quill pen, weighs two ounces, 3 blades. Price, with ebony handle, $1.25. 



The lower cut is our razor steel 

 jack-knife, two blades, price 75 

 cents, but 48 cts. for awhile; 5 

 for $2.00. Pruning, 75 cts ; 

 grafting, 25 cts.; budding, 35 

 cts. Razor steel stock knife, 3 

 blades, $1.00. Fine concave 

 razor and strop to suit, $1.33. 



Illus. 80 - page list free, and 

 " How to use a Razor." Be 

 Kindly : Write TTs. 



MAHER & GR0SH CO., 

 74 A Street, Toledo, Ohio. 



post-paid. 



** There's no comfort in life like a Maher and Grosh Knife." 



