20 
LAND & WATER 
June 21, 1917 
DOMESTIC 
ECONOMY 
Names and addresses 0/ s/u>ps, where the articles mentioned 
can be obtained, will be forwarded on receipt of a postcard 
addressed to Passe-Partout, Land A: Water, 5, Chancery 
Lane, IV. C. 2 Any other inf or motion will be given on request. 
A Fireleft 
Cooker 
Saving and storing coal for the winter 
is a matter of enormous importance, 
and everything tending towards tliis 
end is much more than welcome. The fireless cooker is one 
of the greatest helps to economy ever mooted, its makers 
claiming that it saves no less than eighty per cent, of the 
fuel bill. It is an improved edition of the old Norwegian 
cooking pot, and has been used immensely in the U.S.A. 
where domestic service is a continual problem. 
In this Cooker food can not only be cooked but can be 
kept hot for any length of time. The method by wliich this 
desirable end is reached is simplicity itself. It is fitted with 
removable heat radiators or rather" soUd discs. These have 
to be heated for twenty minutes over a gas flame, coal lire 
or Primus stove and no other heat of any kind is needed. 
Then they are put back in the cooker with the cooking utensils 
(which contain the food) on top, the Cooker is closed and the 
heat absolutely maintained until the time it is opened. 
Not only docs this Fireless Cooker cook all food perfectly 
but it does not overdo anything— with the exception of 
macaroni and potatoes, both of which need timing. Full 
particulars about this and many other points, will be found 
in a booklet telling all about this invention. 
This booklet will be sent anywhere on request, when full 
information can be gleaned about all the three different 
sizes available and the necessary instructions for roasting . 
baking or boiling read. With a fireless cooker anybody can 
go out anywhere knowing, that a hot meal awaits' them on 
their return, even though the beautifully cool kitchen is 
deserted in the meanwhile. 
A Novel 
Idea 
Nothing more compact or convenient 
has been seen for a long time than the 
" Makaria." There is more in this name 
than appears at first sight, for it is in short an easily carried 
mackmtosh. This delightful waterproof when not wanted 
stows away into an exceedingly small valise, being the most 
compact, lightest packet possible. It can be most easily 
earned slung over or across the shoidder by means of the belt, 
wliich IS readily detachable from the waterproof and serves 
the dual purpose of a carrying strap. 
Many points mark this waterproof in a class by itself. It 
is Hght, durable, well cut, well made, absolutely stormproof 
and at the same time exceedingly cheap, for 27s. 6d. is all 
that is asked for it. It can be buttoned up to the neck, 
where a storm collar combats the elements, and is cut on the 
full sensible lines every good judge appreciates. The small 
valise requires an extra half-crown. 
Those, however, who do not want this will find that there 
IS a most convenient arrangement inside, a clip fastening on to 
the collar or someu here on the shoulder, enabling the water- 
proof to be earned in safety and convenience this way. These 
capital coats will be sent willingly anywhere on approval. 
Height and bust measurement should be given so that a 
suitable sine is duly dispatched. 
A Wonderful 
Apron 
A famous London firm who are equally 
famous manufacturers have just pro- 
duced quite the best Nurse's A])ron on the 
market. If they did not happen to have factories and special 
facilities of their own it is \ery certain that such an apron 
could not be made at tiie price — or indeed anywhere near it. 
It was brought lionie to those in control that aprons aie a 
tremendous expense to \'.A.D. and other nurses, and tliis 
started the idea of producing one which would eclipse all 
others. Now the idea has become a ])ractical reality and 
those concerned are to be congratulated on it. 
Ttie apron is being sold at 2S. gd. during the summer sale, 
and it can honestly be said that nothing has ever touched 
it in value. It is the crispest, cleanest and nicest looking 
apron possible and of snowy whiteness. For its de:iign praise 
is justly due. It comes right up to the neck — a point the 
matrons of most hospitals insist upoh. Then it is very full, 
covering the skirt very thoroughly, while two large pockets 
are most useful additions. Anybody nuising the wounded 
should investigate this apron for themselves. 
Gardeninf 
Skirts 
Inexpensive washing summer skirts, just 
the thing for gariiening and similar 
forms of outdoor woik, could hardly be 
mooted at a better time. At one particular shop there are 
quite a number of different examples. Amongst 
them two, perhaps, stand out pre-eminently. The cheaper of 
the two is of cotton cord, a capital material to some extent 
resembling corduroy. This makes, as can be imagined, into 
very cool practical skirts and is moreover exceedingly durable. 
This skirt is short, full, and built upon workmanlike lines. 
It buttons down the front, is fitted with two particularly 
large pockets and in a practical earth colour is just the type 
of thing a woman can wear and comfortably do considerable 
work in. The price is 7s. iid. 
The second skirt of clay -coloured drill costs 8s. iid., so 
it also is far from being an extravagance. The beauty of 
this skirt is that it fits almost anybody. There is a clever piece 
of elastic run in at the back of the waist and held in place by a 
couple of large hook clips. This can be detached in a moment 
for washing and adds immensely to the tidiness of the skirt, 
it being kept tautly in position at the back of the waist no 
matter what its measurement may be. 
No Starch 
Needed 
The latest commodity the patriot is 
learning to do without is starch, and 
tablecloths for which no starch is 
needed appeal with special emphasis as a result. They are 
unusual, these tablecloths, but none the less delightful on 
this score. Made of blue and white checked printed cotton 
they bring a note of gladness into a room, brightening up the 
dining table in a very happy way. 
Not only do these tablecloths need no starch as has already 
been said, but they can quite easily be washed out at home. 
They cost from 7s. 6d. upwards, according to size, and three 
sizes are available. 
Blue and white checked woven tablecloths are also be- 
ing made, and will be fascinating things when finished. 
Weaving, however, is a process that takes some time now- 
adays, and it is not yet certain when these last will be 
delivered,though they should by now be well on the way. 
The Perfect 
Tray 
Wooden trays, the acme of simphcity 
and good workmanship, are so essentially 
clean looking in themselves that no tray 
cloth is needed. This means a saving in the laundry bill 
right away- — a consideration nowadays as every house- 
keeper is only too well aware. 
These trays are made of unstained washable wood, and are 
the result of a revolt against the japanned horrors which have 
formerly fallen to our lot. They are well made, strong, very 
durable, and have been planned with that careful considera- 
tion of the smallest detail typical of the place where they may 
be found. 
Each tray is fitted with sensible handles so that carrying 
them even when laden is an easy matter. If good wine needs 
no bush, good wood certainly needs no cloth, as everybody 
seeing them discovers. ^ Passe Paktout. 
Charles Lee, of Wifeniorc Street, is having a special sale of fox furs, 
and offering some very wiimlerful bargains. For some while past 
Mr. Lee has gained a wtU-dcserved reputation as one of London's 
foremost furriers ; this sale will do mnch to enhance it. Kvcry con- 
ceivable kind of fox pelt i.-s here —black, white, blue, natural colour 
cross fox, and that most b.iautiful creature, silver fox. Connoisseurs 
agree that a better collect ion has rarely been seen. Added to this is 
the inducement of reduced summer pi ices so that a very few guineas 
can pick up a choice specimen. Lovely white fox furs, to the making 
of which a single skin h«is gone, cost from eight and a-half guineas. 
Real sohd value is obtainable here, and tlie same is true of some cross- 
foxes, these having beautiful markings and the desirable dark necks. 
There is already a vogue Un blue lox, Paris acclaims it, a<nd Loudon, 
after seeing .Mr. Lee's collection, will without doubt loUow her example. 
.\U his furs are of newest — not to say advance — shapes. 
