LAND AND WATER 
December 5, 1914 
ROUND THE SHOPS 
BriiSfJ & Co. 
Sticks and umbrellas are always popular as gifts, and IMessrs. 
lirijjf! & Co. have specialised in the production of these articles till 
thev have made a fine art of the business. Tlie telesccpic shooting- 
stick produced here is the very best thing of its kind, embodying all 
possible improvements in the most comjiact and serviceable form. 
Another item worthy of note is that of leather-covered canes and 
crops, a process wliich gives an exceedingly neat appearance to the 
canes and, at the same time, materially strengthens them. On the 
leather-covered crops there are fixed what are technically known as 
"' buttons " within a few inches of the lower end of each crop, an 
advantage which the riding man or woman can only appreciate to the 
full after a cold day out mounted, when it is easy for the ordinary 
crop to slip through the fingers. Again, there are various designs of 
stick and umbrella handles, which contain whistles, match-boxes, and 
other verv useful accessories, up to a form of life-preserver, carried in 
a beautifully-balanced stick, which would make even the most 
audacious fc)otpad sorry for himself. The collection of articles on 
show at tliis establishment is one of extreme interest, and is well 
worth a visit. 
Ross & Co. 
In view of the fact that their goods form a direct challenge to 
German and foreign trade generally, this firm merit attention from 
the shopper to an unusual degree. At their Bond Street establish- 
ment are to be seen binoculars and other optical requisites of the very 
highest quality, and no more suitable gift for officers and men serving 
at the front could be imagined than a pair of " Ross " prismatic field- 
glasses. Many other articles also claim attention, and the display 
here is calculated to tempt the shopper to pause — and purchase. 
Dunhill's 
In addition to " motorieties," Dunhill's have made a study of 
various items of war kit with commendable results, and their oiled 
silk vests, rubber-backed gloves, cap covers, and leather under-tunics 
are articles of exceptional value for Service purposes. There is also 
a leather cloak, especially light in design, for nurses' wear, which 
forms an ideal winter garment, while ground sheets and rubber-proofed 
goods are to be found here ready for dispatch to the troops. Especially 
serviceable is the waterproofed sleeping bag shown at this establish- 
ment, both at the Conduit Street house and at the headquarters of 
the firm at Huston Road. There is also a new military overcoat, 
which has already been supplied to the Headquarters Staff in France 
and has won general approval. The full range of military clothing 
shown by this firm is far too extensive for emmieration here, and a 
visit to either of Dunhill's establishments is recommended. 
Robinson & Cleaver 
When about two years ago the War Office issued orders to the 
effect that all officers were to wear khaki shirts, Messrs. Robinson 
and Cleaver, with their usual enterprise, immediately made large 
quantities of these shirts to the regulation sealed pattern and sent 
samples to all regiments stationed in England, so that when the 
demand first arose with the outbreak of war the firm was inundated 
with orders from all over the country. Owing to their large stocks 
on hand they were able to cope with the sudden demand satisfactorily, 
and, notwithstanding the tremendous demand for khaki at the present 
time, this firm, owing to their foresight in this matter, are in the 
fortunate position of being able to supply for a considerable time to 
come the regulation sealed pattern khaki shirt in the reUable quality 
for which the firm has so high a reputation. This forms an admirable 
Christmas present. In the matter of socks for marching — a detail of 
equipment of which the importance cannot be over-estimated — Messrs. 
Robinson & Cleaver have devoted much time and care to the pro- 
duction of a thoroughly satisfactory article, and this is supplied either 
in plain undycd wool, and also in Lovat and heather shades. Red 
Cross rc<piirements are fully met by the supplies in stock, while 
members of officers' training corps and young olficers joining the 
Service cannot do better than to pay a visit to one of their estab- 
lishments for their outfits, which, while perfect in every detail, are 
moderate in price. Complete Service kits, either to measure or ready 
for immediate wear, form one of the present specialities of the firm. 
A New Life-Saving Device 
We commend the attention of Christinas shoppers on behalf of 
our sailors especially to a new life-saving device, recently invented 
by Mr. ]. W. Gieve, of Messrs. Gieve, Matthews & Seagrovc, of South 
Molton Street, London, and styled the " Gieve Life-Saving Waist- 
coat." The waistcoat can be worn with uniform, and in no way 
affects smartness of appearance or comfort. All the wearer does in 
the event of imminent submersion, is to blow through a tube, when a 
concealed belt is inflated. This operation only takes twenty seconds, 
and the belt is then buovant enough to support the wearer and two 
other persons. The claim is made that the new life-.saving waistcoat 
will keep the wearer afloat for an indefinite period. 
Swa'ne & Adeney 
This firm specialises in all accessories to military equipment, and 
produces a number of articles which will add materially to the comfort 
of the men in the field. A special line of goods is the " insulated 
wire-cutters." and other items arc chamois-leather towels, pigskin 
holdalls, spirit flasks, and knives suitable for Service use. More 
especially in the matter of leather goods, Messrs. Swaine & Adcncv 
claim con.sideration, in view of the fact that their goods are of the 
very best quality, and thus are suited to the abnormal strain imposed 
on all equipment by the exigencies of active service. 
Debenham & Freebudy 
In the matter of officers' clothing practically every requir^-mcnt 
can be met at this famous house, where a special stock of winter 
goods is on show A light and very warm under-jackct of (luilled 
silk at 2.58. 6d. forms a very useful present to any man in the firing 
line, and other things of the same class are furlined and fleece-lined 
khaki jackets, fur and fleece lined vests, fleece lined gloves slecpin" 
bags, and marchmg boots. F.verv article in a very large varictv (?t 
goods has been selected with the utmnst care, and is of a thoroii'dilv 
serviceable and durable qualitv. I'he items mentioned are merely 
.'xamples from a very long list, in which niacticallv all the needs of 
the men serving at the front are met as regards clot bin" 
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Serviceable Gifts 
THERE is exhibited at the Company's 
Showrooms an almost infinite variety of 
articles suitable as gifts. Dainty Silver- 
ware, Prince's Plate, Jewellery, Leather, etc. 
All are chararterislic of the exceptionnl value 
associated with Mappin & Webb productions. 
An invilalinn lo inspect ihe Company's 
Showrooms is cordially extended : 
failing this, writ; (or illustrated 
Christmas Catalogue, posted free. 
Mappin a? Webb 
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Patent No. 9517. 
F 584— Patent Slerlina Silver 'All 
One" Nail Polisher, conia ning 
Complete Manicure Outfit, 
Complete with Leather Cover. 
£2 10 
F772 
Indelible 
Pencil, with 
Magazine holdii 
refills, sufficient for many 
months. Sterling Silver, 1 E,'- 
G 368 -Silver Mounted 
"Secure ' Purse 
Pigskin - 8/G 
Morocco - 8 6 
Crocodile - 12/- 
F 773— Pierced Sterling 
Silver Stamp Damper 
8,6 
K2293 Solid Gohl 
Mounted Poclte t 
Knile. £17 6 
G 393 Silver Mounted 
Crocodile Skin Cigar 
Case, size 6 by 3j in. 
£15 
Go'd Mounted, £2 10 
G 388— Pigskin Tobacco Pouch. 
new Service Pattern. 
Sizes— No. I. No. 2. No. 3. No, 1 
6/- 71- 81- 9. 
G 100a Electrc 
Plated Crocodile Skin 
Brandy Flask, ^-pint, 
10/6 
L 135-1 C.'.v W,,lerproo( 
Cli tti r<ol[-up Shavmg Case 
with Nickel-plated Fittings 
and finest Sheffield Cutlery. 
£15 
Size closed, 7i by 4J m. 
L 784 - Gentle- 
men s 22-in. Solid 
Leather Fitted 
Suit Case, Lined 
Leather, wilh 
Flam Sterling 
Si I ver Brushes 
and Toilet Re- 
quisites. 
£12 12 
I f f i 1 1 e d with 
I'.bony Brushes. 
£10 10 
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