December 4, iqif. 
L A N I) AND \\A T E R 
Practical Hints. 
THESE articles are written from practical experi- 
ence of military matters, with a view to keeping 
our readers in touch with the various requirements 
of active service. Changes of climate and the peculiar 
cond tions under which the present campa-gn is being 
waged render different items of equipment advisable at 
diHer.nt times and we are in louch with cfficers at the 
froat and others from whom the actual requirements of 
officers and men can be ascertained. The articles are 
not intended to advertise any particular firm or firms. 
IVe shall be pleased to supply information to our readers 
as to ivhere any of the articles mentioned are obtainable and 
we tnvtte correspondence from officers on active service who 
care to call our attention to any points which would be advan- 
tageous in the matter of comforts or equipment, etc to those 
-teiho are about to leave for the front. 
Letters of enquiry with reference to this subject should be 
addressed to CHOOSING KIT, " La id a ,d Water " Central 
House, Kingsway, W.C. 
The Revrrsiili Vest. 
Produced especially for the use of the rank and file the 
reversible vest is leather on one side, and ordinary khaki 
material of good quality on the other, and it is produced at a 
price which places it within the reach of every soldier The 
leather side is fine chrome leather, as water-resisting as leather 
can possibly be, and the vest is fitted with sleeves terminating 
in adjustable cuffs, which can either be left open inside the 
tunic slee es, or buttoned up to act as storm cuffs. Either 
the leather or the khaki side can be worn outward as the 
wearer chooses, and in either case the result is the same- 
warmth and comfort. Construction and material alike are 
of the same quality, the best, and the wearer of this vest 
isassuredof freedom of mo, em nt. . A variant of this pattern 
IS a vest of chrome leather, lined with fine woollen fleece 
not reversible, and with adjustable collar which will either 
button up close at the throat, or will show the tie, as desired 
This pattern is of exceptional length, coming almost as low 
as the bottom edge of the tunic, and affording windproof 
])rotection to the loins and abdomen as well as to the chest. 
Tii; " Cardigan." 
The ordinary woollen cardigan jacket is still a great 
favounte as a winter comfort, and deservedly so, for it com- 
bines warmth with good ventilation and light weight. A 
modification of the original pattern has been accomplished 
by making the " cardigan " of camel hair fleece instead of 
machined or knitted wool ; by this means a greater amount of 
warmth is obtained, the lightness of the garment is retained 
or even increased, and the ventilation is not impaired, while 
greater protection against wind is ensured. This camel 
fleece vest is comfortablv made, fitted with pockets, and is of 
sufficient length to protect the body well below the waist 
Its light weight renders it peculiarly suitable for jxjsting out 
to men on active service by relatives an^ friends at home 
and it has already been received with enthusiasm by men 
■' out there." 
The Light Waterproof. 
The weight of this form of waterproof is under two 
pounds; it is designed, not to give warmth, but to afford 
complete protection from wet, and thus it is sufficiently 
roomy to be worn over any number of warm garments. The 
collar is of good design, fitting closely when turned up and 
affording complete pro'.ection ; the front is rendered windproof 
by a flap on one side which fastens in between two thick- 
nesses on the other side, making a wind]>roof and waterproof 
joint. The method of i)rooting is such as to give a thin 
coating of rubber outside the fabric of wli ch the cjat is made 
so ihat no water can soak into the fibre, but after the worst 
(CunftriUfd on pnyc jy7.> 
Aviation Equipment 
Blaok L- tt-er Coat, Lined TwLid 90/ ■ 
lined Fleete. £5 16/6 and £<>/16 s' 
lin*d Lambskin, £9/i9/e. 
Fur Collars on cither of the alrave coats 
., , ,,_ from £1/6/0 
Tan Leather Vests, Untd wool, el 10/O 
lined Fleece, «2/a/0 lined Musquash, 
* 3/6/0 
: Torrent-Proof Regulation Overcoats, 
: testeii und :r service conditions, in- 
: terlined throughout with oil«illi. 
: Infantry 4Jg; ..., Cavalry Bgnm. 
Khaki Shirts 
Every one made from good quality 
flannels— pure Wool and Unions— in 
various weight.s. They are noted 
for their softness and durability, 
and are quite unshrinkable. Made 
in regulation or light shades. W 
have very large storks to select from. 
No. 1. Heavy Flannel for Winter 
Wear, with 1 Collar to match each 6/11 
No. 2. Heavy Flannel for Winter 
Wear, with 2 Collars to ea<h shirt 
each 0/6 
No. 3. Medium Weigtit pure Wool 
Flannel, with 2 Collars to each 
Shirt. Special Value, each 12/8 
l^liiti^(Tti&Cieato^ 
fhe Linen Hall . 
Illllllllli Regent Street . London. W. 
P^OBDINe 
By Special 
Appoinlmeat 
GUARANTEED 
LTD. 
To His Majesty 
The Kinp. 
WATERPROOFS 
An Officer writes : — 
" Please send one oj your superb coatt." 
The "GNIDROC" 
Service Coat. 
Recommeaded as thi most 
prac.icat waterpioof tor Officers. 
LIGHT WEIGHT, 3 lbs. ... 65/- 
MEDIUM, II lbs 8*/- 
HEAVY, Si lbs 75/- 
FLEECE LININGS 42/- 
WATERPROOF 
WADERS and BOOTS 
Writt lor 
Patterns and List. 
Phone : 
Regent 3738. 
Geo. cording U° 
25 REGENT ST. 
And 16 NEW BOND STREET, 
LONDON, W. 
.^q.-s 
