LAND AND ^^^\ T E R 
December 30, iqi- 
The aim ol Ikese notes is lo bring articles of present-day use and interest 
to the knowledge of our readers. All articles described have been carefully 
ekosen for menlion, and in every instance can be recommended from per- 
scmai knowledge. Names, and addresses of shops, where the articles 
mentioned can be obtained, will be forwarded on receipt of a postcard 
addressed to Passe-Partout, " Land and Water," Central House, 
Kinfsway. fV.C. Any other information rvill be given on request. 
Attractive umbrella handles are a great 
Regimental Umbrella pleasure to many women, who love prettv 
Handle.. jjijjjpg always about them. This is 
jiarticularly true of some regimental 
umbrella handles, which appeal in 
every possible way. They are 
made of tortoiseshell with the 
regimental crest inlaid in silver and 
are very fascinating articles 
in themselves. Most people have 
-_^^^ many fiicnds and rdatians on 
PTB^ active service, and anything connected 
I II with their Corps or Kcgiment is of 
I ]l peculiar value. 
I j| The firm in question keep 
^^ imibrella handles ready stocked 
^™ inlaid with the crests of man\- 
different regiments. Should 
thej-, however, not happen to have any one that is asked for, 
it is only the brief time of four days before they execute the 
order. The inliiid crest is remarkably well done, and every 
detail of inscription or design is absolutely correct. 
These umbrella handles are remarkably inexpensive and 
very easily attached to an umbrella already in use. The iirm 
tliemselves can do so in half an hour, so that a customer's 
convenience is suited in everv way. Silk-covered umbrellas 
with long slender sticks and regimental Iiandles are also kept. 
and extremely well they look. 
The Ideal 
Cleaner. 
Magical results can Ije attained through 
" Polivit," a patent for which was [wisely 
taken out on the first opportunity. 
Tlii cleans gold, silver, electro-plate and jewellery with the 
minimum of trouble and in a moment of time. There is no 
need to use paste, powder or fluid, all that is necessary is 
some hot water, a little soda, and " Pohvit " itself. 
People who use " Polivit " find that their silver has the 
appearance of being kept by an experienced butler. It 
cleans all jewellery and stones beautifully, save pearls. 
"Polivit " is sold in a special jewellery size for a shilling. 
For silver it is in three sizes—is. 3d., 2s. 6d., and 4s. 6d. 
Rest on the 
Market. 
Drinks which keep hot for a considerable 
lengtli of time mean an immense amount 
just now and are imperatively necessary. A 
well-known shop are selling a 
vacuum Hask of the most reliable 
kind for the small sum of 3s. iid. 
They claim that it is the best on 
the market and nobody who uses it 
is inclined to dispute this. It 
would be impossible to mark the 
tlask at its low price were it not 
lor the fact that it sells in vast 
quantities. Since the war started 
the Flying Corps have largely 
patronised it, and large orders 
constantly arrive from this branch 
of the Service as well as others. 
The flask is fitted with a 
special shock absorber, so that it 
is an unusually strong one and 
practically unbreakable. It keeps 
its contents steaming hot for 
twenty-four hours and can always be relied upon. On the 
other hand, m hot weather or climates it is equally useful for 
keepmg dnnks cold. Cases in which flasks can be carried arc 
avaUable. Khaki canvas cases with a long strap for shnging 
over the shoulder, cost only a shilling and similar cases 
hide leather are five shillings. 
Silk for 
Mufflers. 
A great authority on knitting materii 
and needlework of all descriptions is nc 
selling some admirable knitting silk f^ 
mufflers. This is their exclusive product, being ma( 
specially for them, and is much thicker and silkier than mar 
knitting silks sold fur the purpose. 
In times of peace the same kind of silk was sold by thci 
in vast cjuantities for sports coats, and most peopU^who ust 
it passed on its merits by word of mouth. With the advei 
of war the knitting of sports coats waned, but the same sL 
made its appearance in orthodox khaki colour, and the sal 
instead of failing, greatly increased. Scarves knitted of th 
silk wash like the proverbial rag, never suffering tliroug 
visits to a reasonably careful laundress. They not only we; 
well, but are luxuriously wainn-into the bargain. 
As mentioned, it is in khaki colour now that most of th 
silk is sold, military mufflers made in it being without riva 
Those, however, who wish to knit a scarf of some other coloi 
will be glad to hear that almost any shade is available, an 
those not stocked will be specially dyed for an order con 
prising four 4 oz. reels. The silk is sold wound on large ree! 
holding four ounces and is by no means unduly expensive. 
The Veil we 
Want. 
Every womaii ki ows the difficult matt* 
it often is to fix a veil neatly round a ha 
Many in consequence run a draw thrca 
through their veils making thei 
fit neatly in this way, but thii 
of course, is a certain amount < 
trouble. AH snch difficultiei 
however, vanish lilce a flas 
before the " Adjustable " Veil. 
This most welcome innova 
tion IS shaped on a narrow piec 
of elastic, and clips at the bac 
with a patent fastener. It is no 
an easy matter to fasten th 
ordinary veil neatly behind, bu 
this is the model of neatness 
Through the elastic the vsil fit 
delightfuUy round the hat, fallin 
into just its right place. Thes 
Adjustable Veils are stocked in nigger brown, dark blue 
and black. It is most becoming veiling with a fine clea 
mesh and, what is more, of a kind which wears exeedingly wel 
Women once proving the advantages of a veil mounte( 
on elastic will never wear any other kind. It is secure, com 
fortable, smart, and costs the modest price of is. 6|d. 
(To be covtini'cd.) 
Wrappers M'ith big fur collars are being worn by mani 
well dressed women in the evening, and very charming thei 
are. The wrapper itself is the essence of long straight sim" 
plicity, but the collar .gives amply sufficient trimming reach 
ing almost to the waist hue at the back. 
One of the results of the craze for cUamond and coloured 
stone rings in platinum setting is the introduction of th( 
platinum wedding ring. As soon as we get accustomed tc 
this upsetting of our cherished traditions we shall doubtlcs: 
hke it immensely, for a platinum wedding ring has a market 
distinction of its own. 
Convalescent I Try .Billiards! Burroughcs & WatU' TaWes. 
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