March 1, 1916.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



297 



A DAINTY RAINCOAT. 



Owing to the scarcity of dyes, rubber manufacturers are favor- 

 ig styles that do nut require the colors that are costly and hard 



to procure. The result ha 



een some pleasing novelties. 



The raincoat shown in the il- 

 lustration is notable as a triumph 

 of the rubber worker's art in 

 proofing. Hitherto such garments 

 have been unattractive, as re- 

 gards color. Here, however, a 

 remarkably pleasing color effect 

 has been secured which rivals 

 the colored raincoats known as 

 slickers. The material employ- 

 ed in the illustration shown is 

 Japanese mummy silk proofed 

 on the outer surface with white 

 rubber. The garments are made 

 in a variety of pale colors such 

 as white, green, rose and blue. It 

 is possible that the new gar- 

 ment will rival in popularity 

 among collegians the oiled silk 

 raincoats introduced last season. 

 This coat will certainly be ap- 

 preciated as much for its dainty 

 appearance and light weight as 

 for its utility and will entirely 

 remove the dislike that many 

 women entertain for raincoats. 

 [Harris Raincoat House, New 

 York City.] 



■ON THE LEVEL' RtTBBER HEEL. 



Rubber heels usually wear down on one side, causing discom- 

 fort in walking and having to be renewed while there is still 

 a portion of the surface comparatively unworn. The new type 

 of revolving heel here shown d'les away with this disadvantage 

 by an ingenious device. 



The revolving portion, in circular form, is sunk in a flat rub- 

 ber casing, which forms a frame at the forward end. The heel 

 is attached to the shoe with cement and three nails, one in the 

 center of the circular piece, which turns on a grommet with the 

 pressure of the shoe on the ground. In this way the surface 

 of the heel remains level, wearing evenly, and consequently out- 

 lasting the ordinary heel. [F,. S. Helwitz, \ew York City.[ 



THE 1916 ■GOODRICH CHAMPIONSHIP" TENNIS BALL. 



The Goodrich tennis balls have long been esteemed by tennis 

 players, who appreciate the heavy, close-woven, high grade 

 felt surface for the racket to bite into. 

 The cover is sewed by a hand under-stitch, 

 the gilling is strong, and the stitches are 

 close. Every ball is guaranteed a rebound 

 nf 50 to 60 per cent on a 100-inch drop, 

 riie output is gaged to the actual demand 

 Ml that fresh, live balls are always supplied. 

 I The I!. !•■. Goodrich Co.. .■Xkron, Ohio.] 



THE "VACU-VAS'' FOR FLOWERS. 



In these days, when floral decorations are playing an impor- 

 tant part in many homes the "Vacu-Vas" should be especially 

 appreciated. This device, which is made in a 

 variety of designs, consists of a pleasing vase 

 to which is attached one or more vacuum suc- 

 tion cups by which it is said the vase may be 

 securely attached to 



a mirror or to vai ^ 



nished woodwork. /^ 



Flowers displayil ^^ 



in this manner ni.r, -* 



be placed in su. 



position as to ol 



tain the best deCi 



rative effect. TIi 



"Vacu-Vas" may In 



placed against the glass of an automobile without fear that the 



jolting of the car will lessen its adherence. (Daniel Low & 



Co., Salem, Massachusetts.) 



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THE RUBIN DUPLEX -WATER BOTTLE. 



The accompanying illustration shows a water bag so con- 

 structed that an infant's nursing bottle can be placed within a 

 central opening and its contents thus kept at the desired tem- 

 perature. If filled with hot water the bag 

 holds the bottle in a warm pocket until re- 

 quired, while during the hot season, when 

 babies are taken to the park or visiting, the 

 1)38 may be filled with ice water or chopped 

 ice to prevent souring the milk. 



The advantages of this device are 

 many. The weight of the nursing 

 bottle fixed in this manner is too great 

 t(ir a baby to throw it out of the crib or car- 

 nage—a common habit— and the bag forms a 

 support for the bottle, which prevents it from 

 rolling under the baby's head or body. If a ribbon or bandage 

 is passed through the opening, the water bag may be attached in 

 a stationary position to any part of the body. [The Vulcalosc 

 Co., Chicago. Illinois.] 



WATCH HOLDER FOR STEERING WHEEL 



The automobilist is usually running against 

 dashboard clock has frequently 

 proven unsatisfactory. The device 

 shown is a jet-finished holder and 

 rubber cushion for a watch. This 

 is attached directly on the steering 

 wheel, the rubber cushion prevent- 

 ing vibration. These holders art- 

 made to fit any watch and any steer- 

 ing wheel. [Motor Car Specialties 

 Co., Boston, Massachusetts] 



BTTODY" INSIDE LACE PACS. 



The "Buddy" inside lace pacs are new 

 half boots of rubber that lace on the in- 

 side, thus preventing the laces from cutting 

 the shoes and making them leak, as is cus- 

 tomary with those that lace in front. It is 

 claimed that these pacs are made of pure 

 rubber in a way that tends to resist wear. 

 Wearers appreciate the ease with which 

 they are laced, which is conve- 

 niently done by placing the foot 

 across the knee. [Beacon Falls 

 Rubber Shoe Co.. Beacon Falls, 

 Connecticut.] 



