LAND AND WATER 
January 30, 19 15 
THROUGH THE EYES 
WOMAN 
OF A 
(Cunlinued jrom pa^e 244) 
The owner of a gurden, with its fruit, its vegetables, its 
roots, and its herbs, is in a more enviable position than the 
mere town dweller. At any rate, he approaches more nearly 
the former scheme of things, when every house was sutticient 
to itself, for food supplies were concentrated around. It 
is to be hoped that all who own a garden will recognise their 
responsibilities— and their privileges. 
The Supply and the Demand 
The working parties started all over the country ever 
since the war began have up to the present been as busy as 
possible. Everything that everybody could do was wanted, 
and so nobody was working to no purpose. But now, in the 
nature of things, it is somewhat different. Some of the Red 
Cross centres, hospitals, and other institutions are over- 
burdened with supphes, whilst others have not got enough. 
It is, then, very necessary to make sure that the institution 
to which gifts are forwarded has need of them. And this can 
be done without the slightest trouble to anyone but the 
Emergency Voluntary Aid Committee of the Empress Club. 
They have made it their special work to discover the immediate 
need of the immediate moment and supply it. 
Working parties who are in doubt should seek the 
Committee's help at 35 Dover Street, Piccadilly, W. They 
can do this either by letter or by visiting the club. Members 
of the Committee can be found there any time between 
II a.m. and 5 p.m., and here advice can be had for the 
asking. It is all part and parcel of the excellent work the 
organisation is doing, and helps to explain the extent of its 
growtli. The Committee is in constant communication 
with hospital ships, hospitals on shore for both soldiers and 
sailors, and the various Red Cross centres, and can be looked 
upon as nothing short of an intelligence bureau. Not only 
will they give advice, but they are quite willing to be of 
service in forwarding work to different destinations. It is 
efficient aid, this, and can hardly have been offered at a more 
opportune moment. We do not want to stop all our knitting 
and sewing, yet many women have felt inclined to stop lately, 
owing to doubt as to whether more gifts were needed. More 
are undoubtedly needed, but not everywhere, and we must 
be sure that the work of our hands is not sent in the wrong 
direction. It certainly will not if the Voluntary Aid 
Committee at the Empress club have anything to say to it. 
Erica. 
Harbutt's " Fibrous Plasticine " is not only useful to gunners, but 
to ordinary people who are worried with heavy noises like travelling in 
the Tubes or heavy traffic on stone sets, and you will find that if two 
small plugs are made of the plasticine, cone shape, and inserted in the 
ears these noises are nearly cut off, or reduced to a slight murmur, but, 
strange to say, one can still hear ordinary conversation. The plugs 
can be removed in a moment by outside pressure below the ear. 
" The Englishwoman's Year Book and Directory, 1915," is divided 
into two parts : one including education professions, and social life, 
and the other being mainly devoted to philanthropic effort in its many 
manifestations. One of the most interesting features is the table of 
" Records for Women," showing how all along the line women are 
breaking new ground in those professions and honours previously 
supposed to be exclusively men's privileges. 
COMPLETE 
PROTECTION 
from rain and wind, 
snow and frost, is 
afforded by the new 
waterproof material 
"MARSHPROOF" 
with or without Fur 
LIGHT IN WEIGHT 
THOROUGHLY WATERPROOF 
TESTED AGAINST FROST 
INEXPENSIVE 
Sleeping Bag. 
"Marshproof," lined Furi 
weighing only 6t lbs. £5 15 6 
Russian Hood Scarf. 
"Marshproof," lined Fur, 
as illustrated £3 3 
Also in unlined fleecy wool 
material 12s. 6d. 
Poncho Rug 
or Ground Sheet and Cape 
combined "Marshproof" lined 
Fur £6 6 
Unlined los. 6d. 
Obtainable only from 
MARSHALL© 
SNELGROVE 
Special Department for Cam- 
paigning; Accessories. Direct 
Entrance corner of Oxford 
Street and Marylebone Lane, 
LONDON. 
Officer's 
Ideal Water 
1 
Bottle 
A suitable 
^^\. 
Nickel Silver. 
and most 
jK fl&«=^^ 
Non-corrosive. 
acceptable 
Present 
for those 
at the Front. 

1 
Silver-plated 
inside. 
Covered 
with Khaki. 
Screw top. 
Will stand 
the hardship 
^^5 
f 
Price Coaplcle : 
of the 
Campaign. 
Capacity H "Pints. 
18/6 
Studd & 
■ - 
MILLINGTON, 
51 CONDUIT STREET, 
LONDON. W. 
MORRIS 
28a SACKVILLE ST., W. 
MORRIS recognises that the present situa- 
tion necessitates the inclusion of clothes 
in the general economy, and begs to 
inform his clientele and the public that the 
reduced price for a Lounge Suit or Overcoat is 
3^ Guineas 
For similar Garments the usual price is £5 5 
Officers' Complete Outfit in 24 hours if necessary 
TESTIMONIAl-.— " I fe:el that I must thank you and your 
excellent fitter, too. for the great pains you took and the excellent 
results you achieved in fitting- me out in 36 hours. You are 
perfectly at liberty to use this testimonial if you wish.— Yours 
faithfully and gratefully, G. E. WeICALL, Major R.G.A." 
Khaki Service Tunic £3 3 Infantry Trousers - £1 10 
Bedrord Cord Riding British Warmer - 3 IS 
Breeches - - 2 2 
THE "CORSTAY" FIGURE BELT (Reg.) prick 
isinvaluabletoeveryofficerjioingtothe front. and ^ S/ — 
a sure preventive against cold.dampand exposure ' **/ 
Telephones : Nos. 784, 728 Regent. Telegrams : " Greatcoat, I-ondon " 
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