JNovember 13, 1915. 
LAND AND WATER 
The aim of these notes is to bi-in; articles of present-day use and interest 
to the knowledge of our readers. All articles described have been carefully 
chosen for mention, and in every instance can be recommended from per- 
sonal knowledge. Names and addresses of shops, where the articles 
mentioned can be obtained, will be forwarded on receipt of a postcard 
(^ddreised to Passe-Partout, " Land and Water." Ce.itra' House, \ 
Kinpway, W.C. Any other information will be %iven on request. 
Before many more weeks are out Clirist- 
Chrlstmas ^^s will be with us once more. Wliat- 
Puddings. j,^,gj. ^g j^j^y jggj inclined for personally, 
most of us are determined that Christmas, at any rate, shall 
be celebrated by our soldiers and sailors at home and abroad. 
Christmas and Christmas plum puddings arc coupled together 
by custom of centuries' standing, and times such as these 
are the last in which old traditions must fail. 
Rich plum puddings have been put up on purpose for 
the Front in basins and tins by a well-known firm, and are 
being sold in great quantities. These puddings are ready 
cooked, so that they can be eaten cold, and on the other hand, 
can soon be warmed through. They cost is. id. a lb., but the 
price per lb. is lessened for puddings of larger weight. Par- 
ticulars of these varying prices will be forwarded on request. 
The same people are also selling Territorial puddings, 
this being in reality a species of good plum duff. These 
.puddings are also ready cooked and are packed in parchment, 
this in its turn being covered with a cotton cloth. The 
puddings travel exceedingly well, and are sold in 2 lb. sizes 
for IS. 8d. They are an idea for those wanting to send out 
something less expensive than the Christmas plum pudding 
of orthodox type. 
A Word to 
. Knitters. 
Soft silky yarn, woven from camel's hair, 
is making its instant appeal to all who 
are knitting socks, mufilers and mittens 
for the troops. Not only does it knit into exceedingly warm 
and comfortable garments, but it is undyed, and therefore 
supremely safe. 
This camel hair yam is naturally of khaki colour, and to 
the casual eye looks precisely like carefully prepared khaki 
wool. Those who appreciate camel's hair rugs and blankets 
are bound to like this yarn, for it is of the same soft con- 
sistency that pleases them in these instances. 
> Superior though this camel's hair yarn is, and in spite of 
the general rise in prices, it still is being sold at a particular 
shop for 4s. 6d. a lb. It washes and wears exceedingly well, 
and in every respect is an article for which to be grateful. 
The New 
Fur Collars. 
The latest thing- in fur,* neck wear appears 
very opportunely at the present time. It 
is simply a deep becoming neckband of 
fur fitting cosily round the neck and finishecl at one side by a 
pretty picquet of velvet flowers, or a big fur button. 
These fur collars are already well lauiiched in Paris, the 
Parisian preferring them at the moment to more ostentatious 
stoles and scar\'es. They are also, sure to find favour over 
here, and this their most moderate prices equally surely aids 
and abets. It is not often that Fashion's latest fancies so 
generously help the economically minded as in this particular 
instance. Pretty swathed collats of seal or natural musquash 
with a velvet flower matching any colour in frock or hat are 
but 30S. Collars of black fox are 35s. 6d., and black wolf 
several shillings cheaper, Many other furs are also available 
and all are lined with soft silk or crepe de chine. 
Those who prefer a narrower collar will be delighted with 
some in Kolinsky sable for 28s. 6d., framing the face with a 
fascinating shade of warm bronze brown, and giving the same 
finish to a toilet that all the other models do. 
Hats and Their 
Trimmings. 
Such a thing as an overtrimmed hat is 
hardly to be seen at the present, and 
indeed it would seem as if most women 
were vying with each other as to who can wear the simplest 
millinery. Nothing meets the case more neatly than a clever 
trimming of ribbon, but this needs to be marked with the 
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Mappin 
Service Equipment 
Mappin Service Equipment is the outcome of actual 
Active Service Experience, and is of that high quality 
always associated with the House of Mappin ; 
Comprehensive List post free to any address. 
Sleeping Bag. 
Pure brown wool triple sleeping bag, exceptionally 
warm and well made. An ideal Christmas Present. 
£2:5:0 
Silversmilhs to His Majesty KinJ Cemtt V. I/TD. 
158-162 Oxford St., 2 Queen Victoria St., 172 Regent St., 
LONDON 
Manufactory: The Royal Works, SHEFFIELD 
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"From Califomials Sun-kissed Vineyards" 
LET Patriotism be your reason for barring 
German Hock and Moselle — let Economy- 
induce you to try " Big Tree " California 
Wines — and let your palate judge if it is not 
an advantage in quality to msake " Big Tree " 
your choice. 
M 
& MOSELLE 
are delightful and superior to the 
German products. Delicate wines of 
low alcoholic strength, fully matured, 
and brought to perfection m bottle. 
writes*; * Bij; Tree ' Hock No. 7 i» 
eaual to the (incst German Wine I have ever tasted. " 
Ptr Joj. Per 2 dot. 
bot9. half'bots. 
'• Big Tree" Hock, No. 8 21/- 24/- 
.. , 7 31/- 34/- 
„ ,. Moselle,, 9 23/- 26/- 
Of all Wine MercHants 
and at all Hotels 
Shipped and Bottled hy 
Grierson, Old am & Co. 
Ltd., 
9 Recent Street, London, S.W, 
Duty paid Cellars and Bonded 
Warehouses, Waterloo. S.E. 
Arranflementft can he made 
for orders to be executed 
under bond tor Officer, at 
tlie Froot 
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