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LAND & WATER 
August 24, 1916 
The aim of these notes is to bring articles of present-day use and interest to the knowledge of our readers. All articles described 
have been carefully chosen /or mention, and in every instance can be recommended from personal 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 &■ Water," Empire House, Kingsway IV.C. Any other information will be given on request. 
A Chance 
Furs 
It is said on all sides that the advent of 
winter will see a sharp rise in the cost of 
furs, and this opinion makes the set our 
artist has sketched trebly 
interesting. Many other 
points also single it out 
for notice. In the first 
]>lace it is of black lyn.x, 
a fur promising to have 
a' big future on account 
of its resemblance to 
black fox. In the second 
the stole and muff are 
now being offered at a 
special summer price, 
the set complete costing 
£8 19s. 6d. and the price 
a sensationaUy cheap one. 
Black lynx possesses 
many good qualities, but 
foremost in its favour is 
the way it wears. Lynx 
wears better than either 
fox or wolf, and in 
appearance far out- 
classes the latter. 
It is becoming as black 
furs usually are, and 
should be secured with- 
out fail before its price 
is considerably augu- 
mented. 
The same firm, also, 
are doing well in the way 
of clever renovation 
work, their skill being 
undeniable. They are 
excellent at remodelling 
Sl«ck lynx far at summer prises presents an 
-excellent investment, of which full a<hrantafie 
should be taken before it is too late 
out-of-date furs and give 
a new lease of life to 
discarded garments. 
English DoMkin 
Gauntlets 
Circumstances have forced English-made 
gloves into the forefront, and some 
doeskin gauntlets are a product of which 
our manufacturers have every right to be proud. Made from 
reliable well-chosen skins, they are beautifully cut, while 
their hard wearing quahties are prodigious. These gloves are 
of slip-on sacque shaf)e, a strip of elastic holding them in 
position at the wTist. 
A feature is the becoming fuUness in the gauntlet part of 
the glove, which coming well up the arm gives an air of work- 
manlike smartness. The gloves are in two shades of covert 
colour, one being several tones darker than the other, and the 
most reasonable price is 3s. ird. 
The same people are selling some rather noticeable heavy 
suede fabric gloves in many different colourings for half a 
crown. 
Gardening 
Aprons 
The shortage of gardeners has' led num- 
bers of women to lend a far more active 
hand in their gardens than they have ever 
done before, and incidentally to the success of a certain garden- 
ing apron. It has been designed by a clever lady who for 
some time past has made this kind of thing her special study. 
In common with all she submits the apron is as practical to 
wear as it is pretty to see. 
Some 'nexpensive aprons are in art linens or crapes in 
various colours. In front is a huge pocket where all manner 
of things can be stowed, and a small protective bib fastens 
with a strap round the back of the neck. The main decora- 
tive feature, however, is the bordering of gaily patterned 
chintz, making the apron a truly fascinating affair. For 
people who kneel much, sometimes on damp ground, a 
showerproof apron is opportune. This is earth coloured but 
the same gay chintz borders prevaO and the roomy pocket 
is once again a feature. 
A Capital 
Toothwash 
So many toothwashes commonly used 
in this country were German, and are 
not now procurable, that one ably taking 
their place is welcome. This is the Regesan toothwash, very 
refreshing, reliable, and economical into the bargain, for it is 
so strong that a few drops in the tooth-glass are amply suffi- 
cient. 
The comfort and value of using this mouth-wash the last 
thing at night is worth experiencing. 
Special Silk 
Stockings 
Some new and guaranteed silk stockings 
may be hailed as a novelty. They are 
specially made for a famous London shop, 
and though at the first glance they look the usual kind of fine 
quality silk stocking there is a distinct difference in wear. 
Everybody knows the unlucky tendency silk stockings have 
to ladder ; these are warranted not to, and they last infinitely 
longer in consequence. 
The secret lies with a fine perforated line a short distance 
below the suspender top. This absolutely does away with 
the possibility of laddering, and is a notion upon which all 
concerned deserve congratulation. It is no wonder that these 
stockings are being warmly welcomed, and that a new era 
in silk hosiery is marked by their appearance. 
They are kept in black, white, and a wide gamut of ex- 
quisite evening colourings amongst others. 
Every woman will be delighted with 
some sports coats in Shetland stitch 
weighing a bagatelle, but delightfully 
As sports coats go 
Featherweight 
Sports Coats 
cosy 
now-a-days their price is 
also a bagatelle, for they 
cost from 19s. 6d. up- 
wards. At the first-men- 
tioned simi, pretty coats 
in many art shades fasten- 
ing with quaintly carved 
buttons can be bought. 
They are quite charming 
and more than useful as 
an additional wrap. 
In the " upwards " 
category, but amazingly 
inexpensive for all that, 
is the delightful coat 
sketched. This is an- 
other of these splendid 
Shetland stitch models 
and is effectively striped. 
It is kept in many colours 
and combinations of col- 
ours, and is most be- 
comingly belted round 
the waist. Weighing so 
little they are most con- 
venient for travelling, 
and their different 
colourings are exquisite. 
Feather-weiiht sports coats woven in attractiva 
Shetland stitch arc the essence of comfort and 
charm, and ideal for the traveller 
Some of the bathing caps to be seen are wonders in the 
way of coloured rubber. A jockey's cap of heliotrope rubber 
has its peaked cap and all details quite correct to type, while 
a bonnet in green boasts quaint handkerchief points fringed 
with pale saffron yellow. 
