Abstract: A writing instrument which will function both for writing and for weighing small items such as letters. The instrument has a tubular body housing a member slidable within it and can slide in and out of one end. The slidable member carries a writing tip such as a nib, lead or ball point. The other end of the tubular body is closed by a plug which carries a letter holding clamp and a spring is provided between the plug and the slidable member.

Abstract: A beach or like bag which can be used to accommodate articles to be carried and can be opened out to provide a shield to give protection from, for example, the sun or wind. The bag has side panels joined along their sides and bottom and open at the top and carrying handles attached to the side panels. Releasable closure means are provided for one side and the bottom of the side panels. The other side is stiffened. A triangular flap has two of its edges joined to respective bottom edges of the side panels. An L-shaped reinforcing member reinforces each edge of the side panels which has the releasable closure means, the L-shaped members also stiffening parts of the third edge of the triangular flap. When the closure means are closed the bag functions as a bag. When they are released the bag can be opened out with the side panels forming upright shields and the triangular flap providing a cover extending between the two upright shields.