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L A X D & WA T E R 
July 20, 1916 
The aim ot these notes is to brinq articles ot i^resent-day use and interest to the linowtedge 0/ our readers. AH articles described have 
been carefully chosen for mention, and tn everv instance can be recommended from tersonal knowledge. Names and addresses of shops, 
where the articles mentioned can be obtained, will he forwarded on receipt of a postcard addressed to Passe-Partout, "Land ayid Water."' 
Empire House, Kingsway, W.C. Any other 'niormation wiii be given on request. 
An Agricultural 
Skirt 
The identical thing for the identical 
moment is this workmanlike skirt of 
waterproof earth-coloured cotton gab. 
It is just right for those 
women who are gardening 
or lending a hand in farm 
work, for it is short, 
practical and yet attrac- 
tive withal. The material 
is a very strong and dur- 
able one, and can be 
relied upon to stand all 
manner of hard work. 
Perhaps, however, the 
foremost feature is the 
couple of huge pockets. 
Placed one either side of 
the front, they are so 
capacious that tools, scis- 
sors and' the like stow 
inside them and thus are 
always convenient. 
Though the skirt is of 
first-rate quality its price 
is but i2s. 6d. Knickers 
of the same material to 
wear with it are 6s. 3d. 
making the outfit a very 
complete one. 
The fact that the whole 
concern is waterproofed is 
no srrlall matter to women 
spending nearly all the 
daylight hours out - of - 
doors. Nothing is more 
uncomfortable to wear 
than a heavy,clinging skirt 
saturated with rain, and 
that this may easily hap- 
pen in our climate all of 
us are well aware. Any 
such unpleasant contin- 
gency, however, is readily avoided with a skirt of this descrip- 
tion, and the comfort and wellbeing gained is immense in 
consequence. Its lightness is another valuable feature. 
perfectly suited to its purpose is Ih's ^rdening 
or farming skirt with its couple of big useful 
pockets and sensible shortness 
At one of the cleverest children's de- 
Children's Beach partments in town every conceivable 
Frocks j^jj^^ ^j holiday garb suitable for country 
or seaside is now on view. Quite delightful are some beach 
tunics made from the pieces left over from ladies' sports coats 
and frequently of wonderfully artistic colourings. 
Then there are some clever little frocks of striped drill 
with corresponding knickers beneath. These are me .nt 
for children from six to fourteen years old and cost from 
3s. iid., consecutive sizes rising threepence in price. Oilskin 
waders, keeping a child absolutely dry, and fitted with big 
protective bibs cost from three shillings upwards, and water 
proof fishermen's oilskin hats to match are two shillings. 
Boldly striped lawn jumpers, slipping on over the head and 
lacing down the front are accompanied by plain or striped 
skirts and look most attractive. 
Beach bonnets for grown ups and children are ridiculously 
•clieap, and comfortable sand sandals with string soles can 
be bought here. 
A Clever 
Idea 
A chain to fit any wrist -watch and fasten 
it most conveniently round the wrist is 
being acclaimed wherever it makes its 
way. It is simplicity itself, just a length of ordinary curb 
or expanding chain with a hook at cither end. These fit 
in a moment on to the watch, and in an instant it is fixed on 
the wrist without any of the paraphernalia of the customary 
wrist strap. 
The chain in silver is kept in three sizes and prices. Men like 
it as much as women, and any number of these chains are 
being steadily sold through the course of each day that 
passes, soldiers being prominent customers. It is ^certain 
this will to a great extent replace the leather strap which soon 
wears out and even sooner gets shabby. 
The same idea is also carried out in gold. 
Straight from 
Japan 
Nothing prettier has been seen for a 
long time than some washable Japanese 
crepe knickcr suits for children costing 
only 2S. iiid. In many pretty colourings, they are outlined 
with an edge of white and are the essence of comfort and 
charm for the nursery folk. Hailing from Japan also are 
some fascinating embroidered kimono jumpers for a half 
crown. Wearing one of these a child looks original and is in 
most becoming attire. 
Substitutes for household necessities art- 
A- ^j{""''^"" ^°^ not often wholly satisfactory things, but 
^'^^ ** a wonderful gas lighter is a triumphant 
exception to the rule. This absolutely does what it sets out 
to do, namely dispenses entirely with all need for matches. 
It lights a single gas jet as easily as a gas ring, cooker or gas 
stove. Gas is used in so many houses for lighting or cooking, 
and so many matches are daily used to light it that this is 
no small matter, especially now when matches, owing to the 
tax, verge on a luxury. 
The method of using is simplicity itself. Turning on the 
gas and applying the pencil lights it instantaneously. It is 
safe, sure, and costs but a shilling or one and threepence. 
Before using the lighter for the first time it should be passed 
through a flame. Afterwards it is always ready for use. 
The Best Kind of 
Waterproof 
Nothing cleverer or more complete has 
been seeo for ages than a delightful 
satchel waterproof. At first sight it 
seems the usual kind of 
garment, belted round the 
waist and fitted with a 
cap-hood, which can be 
drawn securely over the 
head in rainy weather. 
Further examination, how- 
ever, or an explanation, 
shows that the design goes 
much farther than this. 
The detachable hood 
forms into a satchel into^ 
which the waterproof can^ 
be neatly packed, and the 
waistbelt makes into the 
neatest shoulder-strap pos- 
sible to imagine. Slung 
over the back in this 
manner it is never in the 
way when not wanted, 
and its value to hospital 
nurses and all kinds of 
warworkers is intense. 
This waterproof is made 
in many diflerent water- 
proofed materials, as well 
as in nurses' regulation blue 
or grey waterproofed cash- 
mere and 
cheap. 
sent if wanted, and the 
excellent " featherweight " mixture fabric of silk and wooI 
should be asked for amongst them. 
is amazingly This waterproof when not in use can be 
T, . , -u , „ rolled up in its hood and carried tatchelwise 
Patterns will be ^y means of the waistbelt 
