Z SHIRTS SOCKS. 



the precaution of providing himself with shirts 

 or under- clothing of this material, if he is at all 

 likely to be exposed to sudden changes of climate, 

 as it absorbs perspiration and prevents sudden 

 chills. 



In tropical climates, calico shirts may be worn, 

 but, without flannel under-clothing, linen should 

 never be placed next the skin. 



Flannel ought to be thoroughly shrunk before 

 making up. 



The most comfortable hose to wear 

 Socks. 



are thick, but not coarse, woollen 



socks ; but care must be taken that the tops are 

 sufficiently elastic to prevent their slipping 

 down, as when walking it is a great nuisance 

 to have to stop every few minutes, to pull up 

 your socks. They ought to fit well, particu- 

 larly about the heel, so as to prevent galling 

 or blisters. 



Messrs. Thresher and Glenny, in the Strand, 

 have been long celebrated for their socks, shirts, 

 and under-clothing. 



