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November, 1917 
TRADE MARK REG. 
Give Him This Wonderful Gift 
These five “Bristol” Rods and Meek Reels for $172.00. 
What a truly wonderful gift that would be! 
I F you would really like to know how fascinating a gift this is, 
wiite for the illustrated Meek and "Bristol” Catalogues and study 
for yourself all the fine points of each of these prize winners. Then 
buy them of your sporting goods dealer. If the above particular 
selection of rods should not be exactly what you want, talk it over with 
your dealer or tell us where the "Lucky Man fishes and what kinds 
of fishing he likes best. We will he most happy to help you pick out an 
Individual outfit that, will surpass his fondest dreams. Each rod can he 
chosen for its precise adaptability to his requirements and for varying 
extra amounts, can be specially trimmed to please his personal tastes. 
These "to order” gift rods can be ordered through your dealer just 
the same as regular stock rods. If your dealer does not handle Bristol 
rods or does not seem interested in this gift idea, you can purchase by 
mail direct from us without additional cost. 
CAUTION: It takes time to correspond, select, specially trim and 
deliver special work of this kind. Therefore, it is very important that you 
act at once if you are interested. 
There is no angler living who would not be overjoyed with this Five- 
Rod, Five-Reel “Kit De Luxe. 
First from left—"Bristol” De Luxe Fly Rod, silk wound waterproofed 
extra tip with agate guides; in washable glove leather silk lined case# 
price $25. Meek No. 2 Reel, jeweled, pivot bearings; price $32. 
Second from left—The famous No. 8 "Bristol 10 ft. Fly Rod, price 
$4.50 to $6.25. Meek Blue Grass No. 5 Reel, the most powerful multi¬ 
plier gear; balanced handle, click and drag; very reliable; price $15. 
Third from left—‘‘Bristol” De Luxe Bait Casting Rod, silk wound, 
waterproofed, exquisitely finished, full jeweled agate mountings; extra tip 
with agate; in glove leather silk-lined case; price $25. Meek No. J 
Tournament Reel, full jeweled with cork wood arbor; price $33. 
Fourth from left—“Bristol” No. II Old Standby ‘all purpose Rod. 
known all over the world; price $12. Meek Blue Grass No. 33 Reel; 
price $7 50, 
Fifth from left—The popular "Bristol” No. 33 light, short. Bait Cast¬ 
ing Rod; price $12. Meek Blue Grass "quick demountable No. 25 
1U "Bristor’ $ No. 5 Telescopic Fly Rod. or "Bristol” No 3S Adjustable 
Telescopic Fly Rod: "Bristol” No. 1 Telescopic Bait Rod or Bristol 
No. 36 Adjustable Telescopic Bait Rod; Bristol No. 25 Bait Casting 
Rod; "Bristol” No. 30 Pocket Bait Casting Bod; Bristol No. 22 jointed 
Musoallonge Rod are other very popular rods which may be selected for 
making up the above or any other special Gift Outfit. 
WU, i 1't ‘u.ui -- 
The beautiful “Bristol” 191S Art Calendar is ready—the subject this year is especially attractive. Sent, only on receipt of 15c. 
THE HORTON MFG. CO. 
84 HORTON STREET BRISTOL, CONN. 
Pacific Coast Branch: Phil. B. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco 
