22 
LAND & WATER 
July 27, 1916 
The aim 01 these notes is to bring articles 0/ Present-iiay use and interest to the Unotvieu^e of our readers. Aii articles acscribea have 
been care/uily chostn for mention, and in every instance can be recommended from personal knowledge. Names and addresses 0/ shops, 
where the -articles mentioned can be obtained, will be forwarded on receibt 0/ a postcard addressed to Passe-Partout. "Land aud Water." 
Emfrire House, Kingswav, W.C. Any other information will be given on request. 
Lingerie to 
Measure 
Underclothes made to measure are quite 
common in France, but rare in this 
country, and their discovery at reason- 
able prices is a delight. A 
clever lingcrere who has 
gained an enviable reputa- 
tion for her inexpensive 
hand-made lingerie is will- 
ing to make all under- 
clothes to special measure 
for no additional charge. 
She will send a very simple 
self - measurement form 
which can be easily filled 
up, and undergarments 
calculated to help a figure 
and the fit of a dress in 
every way will be the 
result. 
Nightdresses and petti- 
coats are often a wrong 
length when bought, and 
it will be a relief to buy 
them of the correct length 
right away. Petticoat, 
bodices, chemises and 
knickers all gain by being 
of perfect size, and the value to the woman who is either too 
small or too large for ordinary stock size garments is immense. 
A charming little illustrated catalogue will gladly be sent 
on request, containing all that is latest and best m the hngerie 
way. Included is an evening camisole with flesh pink nmon 
over the shoulders, so that it can be worn under the thmnest 
evening frock and be invisible, and the cami-skirts which have 
proved such a delightful successor to the sUp are shown. 
Very opportune at this time of year are 
Back Rests for j^e convenient little back rests for beach 
Beach and Lawn ^j. j^^^^ jj^^y ^^^ specially useful at 
the seaside, since sitting on the sand with no rest at the back 
is apt to be tiring and something of the kind is soon needed. 
These beach rests are lighter and more portable than a chair 
and no trouble to take about. They are of striped linen 
or green Willesden canvas and cost from 3s. 3d. 
A feature is the long strip of canvas upon which the user 
can sit with clothes well protected from damp, dust or any- 
. thing likely to matter. 
Dainty lingerie made to measure is last the 
thinit for which numbers of women are 
lool'iiMt. havinll failed to find it in ihe general 
run of shops 
Bathinii Dress 
Bags 
Most bathers have experienced the an- 
noyance of taking a wet bathing-dress 
away from the sea-shore and waterproof 
bags for them are being greeted with joy. These bags are in 
many forms and guises, some being waterproof spotted satin, 
others in coloured sateen, durable and waterproofed. 
The satin bags are made on much the same principle as 
a knitting bag with small hoop handles, are very convenient 
■and charming and cost 8s. iid. 
Mothers of families, however, with a number of small 
bathing dresses to convey to and from the sea. will be delighted 
with a practical waterproof bag of sateen for is. 9. Id. These 
are made like a linen bag with a draw-up string and will 
prove the greatest convenience and boon. 
What are 
Tunickers ? 
Tunickers is an absolutely phonetic 
name, for these clever garments com- 
bine a tunic and knickers. For women 
doing ambulance, remount, garden and farm work, nothing is 
more sensibly practical and the designer deserves full credit. 
A special circular has been issued giving pictures and par- 
ticulars and will be despatched immediately on request. 
A feature of the tunic is that it can be used instead of a coat. 
In wet weather it can easily be detached and worn round the 
shoulders giving ample protection. Delightfully big service 
pockets are an attraction and the knickers lace neatly at the 
knee where gaiter or puttee meets them. Women's hard- 
wearing shirts made on Boy Scout shirt models are also sold. 
Without 
Fastenings 
Something of a sensation has been caused 
by the introduction of charmingly pretty 
frocks entirely without fastenings. How 
these manage to be up-to-date, smart and yet so accommodat- 
ing would be a mystery were it not a triumph. 
Day, evening, house, rest, and maternity gowns are all 
here, "each being designed upon very attractive and distinctive 
lines'. Fashioned as they are they can be slipped into in a 
moment, and are a great benefit to all wishing to make a quick 
change after a strenuous day. The commencing price is 
three and a-half guineas and for this a charming gown in 
soft satin mousseline with picturesquely fringed sash can actu- 
ally be bought. 
Harvest 
Boots 
Each day that passes sees more and 
more women taking a hand in the culti- 
vation of the land, and the coming months 
with their need for harvest 
workers will witness a 
great augmentation of the 
ranks. Delightful boots 
are being made for " ladies 
of the land " by a famous 
bootmaker who has 
studied the subject from 
A to Z. They are prac- 
tical, durable, waterproof, 
well cut, well made and 
absolutely comfortable, so 
that a woman wearing 
them can spend hours on 
her feet with ease. 
Though these boots are 
capital for harvesters they 
are equally good for many 
other forms of war work 
and for gardening. Women 
who have to walk much 
applaud them, and this is not surprising for they are made 
upon the lines of the maker's renowned Field Boots, which 
many men have cause to bless. Being very high they prevent 
any need for leggings, and long though tliey are, through a 
clever arrangement of hooks can be laced up like hghtning. 
They are made in beautifully soft brown leather or can have 
a waterproof brown canvas leg part. 
These boots are made in two qualities, one much less ex- 
pensive than the other but a splendid boot all the same. 
The rubber studded soles specially associated with the maker 
give a perfect grip in wet or dry soil, but the boots can be had 
with or without these studs according to individual taste. 
Every quality making for success is found 
in these waterproof hoots reaching far up 
the leg and ideal for women working on the 
land 
An American girl watching the riders in the Row the othei 
morning was wearing rather a pretty plaited toque of green 
bass straw. It was very small and close fitting, and the 
distinguishing feature was' an eye curtain of fluted green tulle. 
These eye curtains are just what they claim to be for they 
cover no other feature, and cannot be called veils. 
A WONDERFUL INDUSTRY. 
The Ouecn gave her warm appreciation of a promising Home In- 
dustry when she inspected Lady Kinlochs display of painted furniture. 
The future before it promises to be a bright one. Lady Kinloch has 
had the happy notion of utihsing the talents of clever present-day 
artists in a revival of Eighteenth Century style of decorated furniture. 
The result is all that can be desired, bureaus, tables, cliairs, mirrors, 
screens, and bedroom suites lending themselves delightfully to this 
treatment. This industry will greatly benefit artists suffenng from 
the adverse circumstances of the war and Lady Kinloch has arranged 
that examples of the work can be seen at Messrs. Tredegar's show- 
rooms at 7 Brook Street, Hanover Square. 
