The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-07-26
LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.

PuLADELruIA. July 25 1879
The homes in Philadelphia are generally So
pleasant and convenient that many of our ladies
prefer remaining here during the Summer solsticc,
where they can have Il whole houseiul Of room for
the children to play in instead of emigratins to
the country, and living in one or two small rooms
merely for the sake of going away from home, or,
ostcnsibly. getting tho fresh air.
Those who are here in tho heated term pay
special attention to the of their children and
in no city-North. South. East or Wcst-do the
in Philadelphia in the matter of personal comfort
and dainty dress arrangements. 1t must. indeed.
be poverty stricken household whero they
not afford to buy baby carriage put on the
Clean pretty afternoon suit that tho little one
can play out front" and look NJ attractive if
not as richly dressed, as the child of wealthy
ncighbor.
Comfort is the first consideration and baby must
be we'll cared Tor and appropriately apparreled;
by all means flannel must be worn noNt to its
tender body. Gauze or very thin flannel is best.
and let tho skirt too. he Of the liyhte.t kind of
flannel. The shirt. skirt and drc.s. together with
u light sacque or cape for warm. clear days. and
wool cloak for cold, damp mornings and evenings.
will be all the necessary garments until baby gets
to no year old. At night. too. the fannes
should be worn, and it may be even lighter than
that intended ior day wear. but flannel it should
be. to save baby from the illness oiten caused
by the bowels and chest not being properly pro
tected.
Inc novelty IN Daby clOtncE consists merely IN
the arrangement OF trimmings. the shapes being
the same used since the infants wardrobe ha.
been constructed upon hygenic principles. For
best robes or christening dresses, sheer linen.
cambria or fine organizes and null muslin may
be used, with decorations Of Breton or Ealcncien-
mes lace and French embroidery.
For small boys little plated dresses made of
linen. lawn and pquo. with but little trimmings,
are the most stylish. although some mothers i'm
asine tho garments must be garniturod for boys
as well as girls, but it is not at all necessary.
And word about the costumes Tor little
girls, for they beautiful as willing. skilliu
hands and mother love can make them. This
afternoon tho children on our block are dressed
up for small birthday party, and some OF the
costumes are worth describing.
Hattie has on perle dress of delicate moon
light blue silk. the only shade of blue she
wear for Hattie is n brunette. The jacket is sim
ulatcd with fine point Russo and COLLAR. cuffs
plastrons and plaltinas are edged with tho same
lace. NOsash is needed with this dress. but small
bows OF pale blue ribbon are ntermixod with the
lace over the body and skirt of the pretty gar
ment.
Mamie too is dear little brunette. with a
gentle, loving smile and kindly greeting for the
for the old folks out front" and she wears u
dl css of rose leaf pink chaliie, with silkcn side
plating and rows OF dainty lace. which also trims
sleeves and neck.
Irenc's dresses are always beautiful. but today
she has on siiken slip, and over it dress OF
pulls and rows OF inserting and Ealenccnncs
lace. held in place by a wide sash in color to
ma tch the suit.
May wears lawn plated dress with trimmings
OF inserting and Hamburg, with wide sash OF
blue ribbon.
Ruby feels quite limo in a dress of tiny
checked silk in blue and white garniturcd with
irills and plaitngs edged with Falenciennes lace
outlined basque OF the lace and neck and sleeves
decoration.
A little blonde Goorgna wears suit Of plaits
rows of inserting and edgng secured with knots
of delicate blue ribbon. Hair tied back with the
same. in a bow on side of the head.
Two little sisters have on pink and blue slips
with ever dresses OF ecru lace. trimmed with edge
to match foundations; while Carrie wears dress
OF changeabe silk. with trimmings OF the fabric.
finished at neck and sleeves with lace. Upon
questioning the children am surprised to learn
that. with one or two exceptions, the garments
were bought at WanamakcrS from the childrcn's
Quitting department, or were made there to
order
In truth. that room is n special feature of the
Grand Depot. and should be visited by all the
mothers who come to Philadelphia. il for nothing
else Just for the iun OF seeing the children trying
on suits. One day last week | counted forty five
children getting suited " all at once. and really
the scene most effective. l..