November 20, 19 15 
LAND AND WATER 
THE ^WEST WSTi 
The aim of thae tioles is to bring articles of pre sent -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 fersonal knowledge. Names and addresses of shops, 
where the articles mentioned can be obtained, will be forwarded on receipt of a postcard addressed to Passk-Partout, " Land and Water" 
Central House, Kingswav, W. C. Anv other information will be given on request. 
Onxe more we are facing a Christmas under war time 
conditions; once more all the questions relating to it are 
here to be answered. What shall we do, what shall we buy, 
how shall we regard it ? With but a few exceptions, it is 
probable that most of us are arriving at a unanimous opinion, 
and as the days go on even those few will more than hkely 
modify their views. Granting that some reasonable conces- 
sions are made to the circumstances by which we are all 
gripped, Christmas is as important as ever it was. It is in 
war time, in particular, that none of us can afford to neglect 
the Yuletide token. For a httle while then at least we can 
turn our thoughts restfully to the season of Peace and Goodwill, 
and be infinitely better for it. The smallest gift convinces 
our friends and relations that in a time of untoward hardness 
somebody thinks kindly of them, the briefest exchange of 
Christmas Greetings heartens every man Jack of us for days 
to come. 
Apart from this, however, there are two cla.sses of equally 
important people who must not for a single instant be over- 
looked this Christmas. In the first are our soldiers and sailors, 
in the second the children. The great London shops have 
been quick to see this and are well supplied — in spite of many 
trade difficulties — with just the presents both will like. 
And as a parting word it may be noted that in spite of a general 
rising of prices in every direction Christmas presents as a 
whole remain obligingly low in their price. Full heed is 
paid to the war purse and its spending capacity, and utility 
is the watchword of the successful Christmas Catalogue. 
For Treasury Notes. 
It is not always easy to 
meet with the right thing 
at the right time, but with 
Christmas in the near future 
some silver cases for Treas- 
ury Notes are bound to 
appeal. These cases are in 
plain silver, so that there 
is ample scope for mono- 
grams, initials or date to be 
engraved upon them should 
this meet the buyer's fancy. 
Inside these cases are moir^ lined, and through the 
cleverest contrivance, in which crossed elastic bands play a 
prominent part, the notes are held securely in place. The 
ingenious manner in which this comes about can better be 
seen than described. Suffice it to say that all that is necessary 
is to place the notes inside the case without fastening them 
in any way. Close the case, turn it over, open it, and hey 
presto ! there are the notes fixed beyond fear of loss behind 
elastic bands. 
These cases are well made and light and can slip equally 
well into a man's coat pocket, or into a lady's handbag. 
Treasury Notes are so easily mislaid or lost that a case in 
which to keep them is a positive necessity. The ones in 
question are above all things practical, but they please the 
eye into the bargain. 
The Winter Campaign. 
Warm fur gloves, suitable for all men, but specially so 
to the soldier, are worth a moment's attention just at present. 
They may be found in many kinds and guises, but some 
which appeal particularly are of khaki brown ponyskin, this 
by its nature being more impervious to rain than many fur 
gloves are. 
Every detail of these gloves is excellent. They are long 
gauntlet gloves coming well up the arm, so that they are 
both protective and warm. Nearly all the glove is ponyskin, 
but the palm and thumb is of well-tried leather. Still further 
enhancing their comfort is a cosy sheepskin lining and the 
glove slips on and takes off very quickly and easily. 
The firm responsible have gloves at all prices, ranging 
from 13s. 6d. They are lined with wool, sheepskin, or fur. 
and are strapped across the wrist or held taut by strong 
elastic, so that no chilly blast can enter. 
Slietland Wool Cardigans. 
Handweaving and handknitting 
are amongst the many recommenda- 
tions of some Shetland Wool Cardigan 
jackets designed to keep a man warm 
through the coldest of weather. These 
Cardigans, though lengthy and con- 
taining a quantity of wool, are yet 
surprisingly light, and when in use a 
man could not tell he was wearing 
one were it not for the great comfort 
it gives. 
They are made by a firm who are 
renowned both sides of the Tweed, and 
in many other places as well, for the 
excellence of their goods. It is perhaps 
inevitable that on first seeing them 
thought of the men now facing winter 
in Flanders and Serbia should spring 
to mind. They seem specially de- 
signed to suit their purpose. For one thing they are of very 
neutral colovmng, for jmother they are of undyed wool, and 
thus follow stringent medical requirements. It is perhaps 
almost needless to say that garments of undyed wool are of 
inestimable advantage to a wounded man, for there is then no 
fear of blood poisoning through their medium. These 
Cardigans are kept in natural shades of grey, brown and light 
mole. 
They fit easily beneath a service jacket, taking up 
practically no space at all. And last but by no means least 
is their reasonable price of lis. 6i. 
Floating Flower Bowls. 
The idea of stalking flowers and letting them float prettily 
in a rather shallow bowl of water is still new to many people. 
With each day that passes, however, it is more widely spread 
abroad, for it has special claims upon the economical as well 
as the artistic mind. For one thing, a few flowers used in this 
way go a great deal farther than double their quantity pre- 
viously did. Charming results at very little cost can be 
gained from adroitly arranged floating flowers, and it will 
be found that being surrounded by water in this thorough 
manner they last three times as long as they would if arranged 
in the ordinary way. 
With an eye to the advent of Christmas a firm who have 
for some time made a speciality of these floating flower 
bowls are ready with them in many different types and sizes. 
There are various kinds of bowls in plain white glass, these 
being crystal clear and most attractive. Sizes in this par- 
ticular kind range from quite a small bowl to one of 
considerable size. Originality is the keynote of some floating 
flower bowls in black Wedgwood china, this lending itself 
specially well to the purpose, and showing up the colours 
of the floating flowers to strong advantage. To still further 
enhance their charms sjjecial stands on which the bowls 
can be placed are sold. 
Nor must mention be missed of yet another kind of 
bowl.' These are made in puce-coloured glass, and strike 
an old-world note. Further particulars and prices of this 
welcome type of bowl will be supphed on request. 
Concerning Chocolates. 
The economical trend of the times is being triumphantly 
tested by some dehcious chocolates now being put up in full 
weight quantities in pretty ribbon-bound boxes, these being 
given free. In the ordinary way, buying chocolates by the 
pound does not mean the inclusion of a box to hold them. In 
the ordinary way, also, buying a box of chocolates means that 
something is paid for the covering as well as the contents. 
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