Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-08-13
How Ladies' can Travel.
BY MISS NJ. KEEP.

"REALLY!" exclaimed the bright
Nellie Walton. "thC men are right when
they say We women are slaves to dress,
and women's work isnever DONE"
Nellie was in dishabille. Articles of
clothing of rich and elegant make were
scattered about the room. An open
trunk halfflioi was the key to all the
disorder in the apartment.
10 dear p she continued, IL wish
was man."
"Wby what now?' exclaimed Aunt
Mary, looking up with an amazed oxpros.
sion.
"Oh, for various reasons, auntie. Say
what you will, We women have hard
time of it. All owing to dress and the
customs of society, 1t is not our fault
either / am sure. Now, for instance,
George has invited me to accompany him
on this trip to Washington. l am wild
to go but II has taken me week to get
ready. So much to do, dresses to alter,
laces, etc., that | am quite tired already;
then this great trunk to pack, and to be
looked after at every station. Now George
has not given his wardrobe thought.
To>night, as he retires, ho will place a
few articles in his hand bag: that will.
complete his bachelor packing"
"But do not we make more trouble and
care for ourselves than necessary" asked
Aunt Mary. 81 know society and custom
assign much, yet / think wo womenrather
increase the burden. Now, for instance.
| think you might enjoy this trip in as
free and independent q" manner as
George
Il wish you would tell me how, Aunt
Mary"
'ln the first place. what is the need Of
your taking 50 many dresses? When you
go to Saratoga or Long Branch, it is dif.
ferent."
"Tell me how to manage with less..''
"Ishould have made up one Of those
nice Hartford black silks, and have it
plainly trimmed; they arc not expensive.
Leither wrinkle nor are easily soiod.
And surely no lady looks better than
when dressed in black silk. A piece Of
lace ruffling in your bag, few articles
for night and toilet use, would be as free
and untrammelled as George. Then. if
you must show that you have all these
elegant dresses, you might have some pho
tographs Of them and take them with
you. 1t would be much easier to carry
such an album than all these clothes -
Nellie laughed, "If women would only
adopt your plan, aunt, it would be so
nice"
"Somo have. You knew my nieco
Agnes Murray; she has travelled much.
Shall | tell you low she was equipped for
a four months trip to California? One
small trunk held the united wardrobe of
her husband and herself. Only a moder>
ate supply Of Undertaking, as they ex-
pected to employ laundrcss frequently;
one black silk. the trimming 60 plain it
could be easily folded; two or three os
those pretty white blouse waists, TO be
worn with the silk skirt in case of hot
weather; ono handsome ribbon sash,
piece Of lace rufiing, and piece Of blue
ribbon for the hair and neck, as Agnes il
blonde, completed the simple prapara.
tions. This trunk remained in the bag.
gage>car until their arrival In California.
For the long ride across tho continent, a
nice black alpaca, with redngote to
match, and another of linen for hot days
box Of paper collars and cuffs; bag
for necessary toilet articles. and strap
for waterproof aud blanket, wera all
they needed. And her husband said in
her black silk skirt, white blouse and