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Show Watermen and Uniforms. Watermen who were also firemen enjoy the distinction of being the firBt public servants who ever wore a uni-i form. "Long before our army and! navy adopted any distinguishing garb," writes Mr. Guy Nickalls, "Thames watermen wa-termen were known by their uniform, and badge, a plaited coat, knea; breeches and stockings and hat, ac-! cording to fashion, but always a plate on the arm, either of the Waterman's hall to denote that they had the free-; dom of the river, and were licensed, or the badge of their employer. Any person per-son rowing or working any boat, wherry or other vessel, who had not served seven years as apprentice, In- ' curred a penalty of 10." London Chronicle. |