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LAND & WATER 
June 7, 1917 
ThcHallMarkof the Smart Woman IH 
By MIMOSA. 
To lie really smart a woiiimi must convt-y ,tlio impression 
of heiiig (huiitilv fustidioiis refjardiniL,' lier in-i'sonul lii'lonj»ings 
imd ajipeurance. Her luiir-und skiji must look as tliougli 
lliey retained the ajipeanuiceOf yoiitlifiiliifSs as a I'esidt of 
eleanliness and <'are. This is iin[)<>ssibie wliere the skiu is 
spasmodieally siihjectod to exiierinients with all sorts of 
l>reparations. The really smart woman will know what sho 
is using, and those who follow this adviee will use oidy 
sim])le, pure ingredients that can he procured in original 
packages. If the chemist docs not have what you want, lu' 
can easily obtain it for you, if you insist. In iimny instances 
you will find, however, that the articles you require are at 
hand iu your own home. 
"Claminy Hands." — After washing your hands, rub ovpf them e, little 
fuller's enrtli mixed with orris, powdered. I think you will find that this 
will help. 
"IJoauty's Clieeks." — Some face cieiims have a lemleiuy to induce a growth 
of down on the face. Von can be on the .safe .side Ijy avoiding made up 
creams, using instead the natural mercolised wax. It will protect your 
face in niotoiing, and holds the powder perfectly. It is the last word in 
smart, effective toilet luxury. 
"iJeantiful Lashes." — Th« character of the eyebrows and laches certainly 
has much to do with the beauty of the face. Get about an onm« of 
niennaline and apply a little at night, brushing gently in the morning. 
This will bring ubout a decided imj>rovement in tlic texture of your eye^ 
brow.s and lash«s. .....j. . - 
"W.i.shing Hair Brushes." — Scra|)ulous cleanliness of the bru.shes is neces- 
sary if you wish to keep your hair in good condition. The best wa-y is to 
ii.se curd soap and a Iit4.ie liousehold ammonia in warm water. Let the 
brushea soak for a short, time, then wash them thoioughly. Rub as dry 
as possible and air in the sun. 
"Velvet _Skin." — Instead o.f several layers of face oieam and powder try 
a solution of cleminite. Get an. ounce, dissolve it in four ounces of water, 
and bathe face with the solution, rubbing it quite dry. You will have a 
"skin liki' velvet" effect that wiil last for hours. 
".Scanty Ivocks." — Thick glossy coils of your own hair means devoting 
time to brushing and scab) ma.'^sage, also an occasional use nf hair tonic 
to keep the hair hciallhy. The best and simplest tonic is bay rum and 
lioraninm. Get about an ounce of boranium in a small original packet, 
mix it with i pint of bay rum. This will clear off any dandruff and 
materially aid in producing the desired result. 
*'I*arge Pores and Hlackheads." — This is the formula: Obtain a few stymol 
tablets from the chemists and dissolve one in a cup of hot water; after 
the efferv(V5<enc* has riibsidcd. djb the face, usinj; a small sponge. The 
result is quite .startling. This is an excellent astringent. Used every 
day, will close the enlaj'ged jwres and prevent wrinkles. 
"Bloom of Health." — The use of rouge, if obvious, is rather vulgar. Yon 
can get over the difficulty and still have nice rosy cheeks by using pow- 
dered colliandum. Get a small tin and apply a little with the tips of 
the fingsrs. It js^quite harmless, and its natural colour blends with the 
tint of the skin, so its use can flever be detected it it is applied properly. 
"In Bad Odour." — I do not know of any safe way to check excessive 
pe:spiration, but you can instantly kill the odour, which is not only 
unpleasant to you, but to tliase about yuu, by applying a little powdered 
pei-gol. 
"f'npid's Bow." — The best thing to use for your lips is ju»t a .stick of 
mift-prolacfum.- Rub this over the lips, and it will give them the desired 
colour ajid keep them £oft and fresih. 
"Supeffiuous Hair."— You can remove that undesirable down on your face 
with pheniinol.- Get an oujicw and apply a little to the hair, which can 
«')on be rubbed off, leaving the skhi quite clear. It is very simple to use, 
and has tlie effect of so weakening the roots that the hair will not return. 
"I<ack-lu»tre Hair." — If your hair is dull and lustreless after a shampoo, 
you are nting .ijmething that is too soapy. Try just plain stallax. Get 
an original package, as it i.s more economical. A teaspoonful in a cup of 
hot waU'r f<.r each fliamjwo is sufficient, as it foams tremendously and 
rinses off easily, leaviiig the hbir lustrous and fluffy, with a dainty sug- 
gestion of perfume. 
"Premature Greynefs." — Thi.s trouble may be easily overcome, and the 
hair i-estore<l to its natural colour, by using concentrate of tammalite. 
Mix it with about the same quantity of bay rum, and apply with a small 
Bjionge. 
Names and addresses of shops, where the articles mentioned 
can be obtained, ztiill be forwarded on receipt of a postcan^ 
addressed to Passe-Partout, Land & Water, 5, Chancery 
Lane, W.C 2. Any other information mil be given on request. 
Bivouac 
Cocoa 
Everybody knows that in the first (lav's 
of war countless preparations were 
brought out for the men at the front. 
Some of them were good, some utterly worthless and of 
mushroom growth in consequence. Those that were leal'y 
reliable, however, have had a long life \yhicli still shows n(» 
signs of waning. Bivouac Cocoa, though first proposed f<jr 
the froiit, proved itself so good that it has H'een largely taken 
into domestic use as well;' It is a quite capital ])rcparation. 
being not only good to taste but the acme of simplicity to 
prepare. With a ration, of Bivouac Cocoa in the house, 
anyone at any time can make themselves a delicious hot cuj) 
of cocoa^most refreshing and sustaining. All tha t is necessary 
is the addition of some boiling water — milk, sugar and cocoa 
being combined in the ration itself. The quality is imdeniable, 
the cocoa is first rate, and the milk and sugar alike good. 
It is amazing to think that in one smallration all the necessi- 
ties for a cup of cocoa — saving the water-are contained, 
but such, nevertheless, is the case. The ration should be 
crumbled as it is put in the cup, then it dissolves re.idily. 
A tin containing si.\ rations costs ninepence. 
A Chance 
!n Corsets 
Why Keep Useless Jewellery ? 
We give highest possible prices for Old 
Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Pearls, Emeralds, 
&c. Gash or offer per return c*'" post. Gall 
or write. Representatives sent upon request. 
SESSEL (B;,urne. Ltd.), 14 8 14a, New Bond Street. W. 
Sheer good value has brought the Twilfit 
Corsets to the fore. Considering how 
remarkably moderate is the price they are 
absolutely wonderful stays. They are an all-I3ritish stay, 
being a British manufacture by British workers. They won 
recognition on their marvellous merits alone from those who 
saw them directly they were introduced some years ago, but 
the war, removing enemy competition, has given them 
their great chance. 
^his chance was promptly taken, and there has been 
nothing short of a revolution in the corset trade. A great 
London firm are now having a big show of Twilfit Corsets, 
having been wise to recognise this. Nothing so good as this 
''stay has ever been seen for the money. Cut, material and 
♦finish alike are exceptional and, what is more, the stays are 
fitted with unbreakable spiral steels. These steels mean ail 
the dift'erence to a cor.set now-a-days. They make it light, 
very flexible, and yet give the most perfect support to even 
the most difficult figure. 
Twilfit Corsets are made in every conceivable style, and 
a booklet giving full particulars and illustrations of the different 
models well repays sending for. 
Amongst the many shapes is one at 8s. iid. in silk finished 
cloth, boned with unbreakable featherweight steels and 
bound round the top with satin. It is an amazing stay for the 
money, but there are many even cheaper, as the briefest 
glance at the corset book discloses, all of .which beat anything 
previously offered. Never in future need anyone pay fancy 
prices for corsets ! 
Gloves 
to Buy 
Dressing well on a small allowance — 
never an easy matter— positively bristles 
with difficulties now-a-days. Every- 
thing is steadily mounting in price, and only those who 
first seek out good opportunities, and then snap them up 
promptly benefit, : i 
Such an opportunity is held out at present, and it is infinitelv 
worth while taking. Summer suede gloves in white, black 
and all the usual colourings are being sold at 3s.iid. .Others 
of still finer quality cost 4s. (xl. or 4s. iid. These' gloves are 
all French, and as the expert knows, a French suede glove is 
simply unrivalled. They are the result of some very clever 
buying by the head of a famous glove department. This 
transaction took place some time ago, and so in spite of tlie 
constant rise in glove prices — and particularly, owing to 
import difficulties, in French gloves — they can.still be offered 
at a. reasonable price. Once these gloves are sold out they 
cannot be repeated at anything like the same prices. 
In the same category sflnje French white glace kid gloves 
can be classed. They, too, cost 3s. iid. and represent a chance 
in a thousand. 
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