LAND AND WATER 
December 19, 19 14 
THROUGH THE EYES OF A 
WOMAN 
iContiinieii /rum f'a^t 1()2) 
longing. \Vc can imagine llic liiuricd flight of this poor 
family with their daughters ; their sons, perhaps, are still 
with the remnant of the Belgian Army, and none know the 
fate of the others. It has hapjXMied over and over again 
that tired out and wounded men have found their belongings 
in safe shelter over here, thanks to three lines in that extra- 
ordinary portion of the daily Press that is such a curious 
record of human frailt\- as well as of enduring qualities. 
Then there are the sons and husbands who are missing. 
In numbers of instances the newspapers have come to the 
rescue of their friends and have been able to put them in 
communication with those who can tell where they are. 
Whether wounded or prisoners we are happier — when we 
know — when our suspense is over, even if we have to summon 
all our courage to bear the news. Field glasses and .Service 
revolvers, ckiymores and swords, a heterogeneous collection 
of requirements, are asked for in the front pages of the 
papers, and it seems such a pity that this delightfully 
unconventional method of supplying one another's needs 
should ever come to an end when peace reigns in Europe 
once again. Eric.\, 
IDEAS FOR KIT 
Those in search of kit accessories, whether relatives looking for 
presents or Army men completing their outlits, won! 1 do well to pay 
a visit to the establishment of Mrs. Oliver I^td., at Old Bond Street. 
A feature of the establishment is the eminently practical design of 
every article shown, from a glove to a sleeping bag ; and it may be 
said that this is a store of ideas as well as of articles of military kit. 
.\ visit to the establishment will not only add materially to the value 
of one's kit bv way of purchase, but a good many useful hints can be 
obtained as to tlie best things to take and the best ways to make use 
of them, for the ideas embodied here arc originated by officers on 
active service. 
The XVIth part of " k History of British Mammals " has now 
been issued. This important standard work is being published by 
Messrs. Gurney & Jackson in 2S, 6d. parts. It is edited by Clerald 
E. H. Barrett-Hamilton and Martin A. C. Hinton. It contains many 
full-page plates in colour and in black and white, also numerous 
illustrations in the text. The current issue continues the history of 
Hodentia. 
A Welcome Gift. — At Christmas you find an almost bewildering 
array of articles offered for gift purposes ; equally bewildering is 
the selection of appropriate gifts for each friend. But there is one 
particular article suitable for man or woman, boy or girl, almost 
irrespective of age, which is welcome wherever it goes. It is 
Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen. People who have had experience 
of fountain pens choose Waterman's Ideal because it will last a 
lifetime. It is a great boon to soldiers and sailors whose letters 
have to be written under trying conditions. All high-class stationers 
and jewellers are able to supply at los. 6d. upwards. Make your 
purchases as early as possible, as there may be delay in the post 
this year. 
De La Rue & Co., Ltd., of no Bunhill Row. London, B.C., the 
well-known makers of playing cards, are issuing a pneumatic set at 
one shilling per pack, of which sum sixpence is devoted to national 
purposes — threepence to the Government and threepence to the 
Pnnce of Wales's National Relief Fund. The class of work turned 
out by this firm is so well known it is hardly necessary to make any 
reference to its high quahty, but it may not be known to all that 
they are the designers and producers of the new one-pound note. 
The advantage of the pneumatic playing cards is that the fronts are 
highly finished, whilst the backs are minutely grooved or indented • 
the roughened surface thus produced acts as a resistance and prevents 
misdeals. 
Messrs. Methuen have issued a threepenny edition of Mr 
Asquith's six speeches on the War, which fully and officially describe 
the point of view of the Briti.sh Government. His Majesty the King 
has graciously permitted the work to be dedicated to him 
Hundreds of the very poorest are looking to the 
CHURCH ARMY 
for their CHRISTMAS happiness. 
"WAR has brought many claims; is not 
THIS claim paramount at the season of 
PEACE AND GOOD WILL? 
Gifts of meat, vegetables, groceries, Christmas dinner 
materials, coals, clothing, blankets, toys and sweets for 
the children, pipes, tobacco and cigarettesfor our Soldiers' 
Recreation Huts, and other things suited to the season 
or money to buy them, most gratefully received by 
PREBENDARY CARLILE, Hon. Chief Secretary, 
HEADQUARTERS. BRYANSTON ST.. MARBLE ARCH, W. 
Cheques crossed " Barclays.' a/c Church 
Army." payable to Prebendary CarKle. 
''Every Requisite for the Comfort 
of Our Soldiers at the Front." 
TURNBULL & ASSER 
Sporting Hosiers. 
CHAMOIS LEATHER 
DRAWERS 
WATERPROOF OILSKIN 
SHELL WAISTCOAT 
Ensures ptrfect comfort wiili absolute 
warmth. The most sui.able garment 
for all those exposed to damp, wind, 
and cold throuj^hout the winter 
campaign with the forces in the field. 
PRICE 
25/- 
V/ithslet ! nt^ iiTuler a tunic. 
Specially cie^i^nci to prt vent any damp 
penetrating to undergarments. Ex- 
tremely light in weight, folds into small 
compass, and can be carried in the pocket. 
PRICE 
27/6 
DRESSING GOWNS FOR HOSPITAL USE 
Balaclava Caps Cardigan Jackets 
Woollen and Lined Gloves Mittens, Cuffs, Socks, etc. 
KNITTED SILK CAP COMFORTERS, 8/6 
71, JERMYN ST. (It.''ZIs I^s't") LONDON, S.W. 
Telegrams: "PADDYWHACK. LONDON." Telephone: 4628 GERRARD. 
XMAS GIFTS. 
Send for List of Active 
Service Requisites, or Price 
List of useful Xmas Gifts 
No. X 208. 
Gold and Enamelled Brooch. 
Flags of the Gallant Allies - 47/6 
Dlllo. w.th four flags - - 33/6 
No. X 672. 
Very Flat Solid Sterling Silver 
Collapsible Drinking Cup, watertight 
when open and dust-proof when closed. 
Sterling Silver, 20/-, Electro-plate 4/6 ; 
or complete in best Pigskin Case, with 
loop for Belt for Active Service 22/6 
and 6/6; or in ordinary case, 21/- 
and 6/- 
Vickery's 
Special Campaigning Mirror. 
The thinnest possible and unbreak- 
able, consisting of a plate of Har- 
dened Metal very highly burnished. 
Complete in Pigskin Case - 8/6 
Size, 5 by 3X inches. 
ICKER^y 
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