Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-11-24
The Packing OF trunks

1t Is said that q woman cannot wrap |
up paper parcel or sharpen a lead
pencil as well as a man. 1t is true
there have been women who have
shown themselves quite equal to men
in these little enterprises, but these ex-
ceptions may be said to merely prove
the general rule. Csndor and Pro-
found veneration for the truth COM
pels one TO admit, however, that such
women are uncommon products of ma
ture. A kinder statement, and one
equally hard to dIsprOve, is this; A
man cannot pack a trunk as satisfac-
torily, Systematically and conveniently
as a woman. He values his time too
highly, and objects to busting or max
Jig glossy the knees of his garments.
This peculiar occupation lie not large
enough for his superior nature, nor
satisfying to his intellectual powers;
but, all the same, ne likes to find every
thing in its proper place and free from
wrinkles when he reaches the end of
journey. Indeed, there have been In
stances when he bestowed that curious
thing which he is pleased to call piece
OF his mind upon valise or trunk
that proved to be less orderly in its ar
rangements that he anticipated. The
trunk which will hold great deal and
yet will not take up much room, has
but single tray and no compartments,
boxes or drawers. If, however, space
need not be economized, the interior
is divided up to furnish receptacles for
different articles of attire. A trunk of
light weight, yet which is substantial,
has many conveniences. 1t is a mis-
take 10 suppose that heavy trunk is
stronger than more flexible, light
framed article, A small amount OF OBJ
servatIon added to q trifling quantity
of humanity, makes 1t easy for one to
forgive careless and even q vicious
handling OF certain enormous pieces OF
luggage belonging to American female
travellers. The English lady prefers
wicker basket in trunk shape, with a
lock and key. Ii is strong, capacious,
and has a cover of waterproof cloth
carefully fastened about It by short
leather straps. This sensible article Is
gradually coming into use in America,
TO carry costumes, skirts, and large
pieces OF raiment. which cannot be
crushed without showing wrinkles.
In packing lady's trunk never TOR
get to place the heavy articles of UNDER
wear neatly folded and compactly
crowded together, 1t the bottom. Ii a
bonnet is to be included pack it In a
paper box that Is as small as possible.
Arrange the white garments about it,
so that when they are all disposed of
they will present as level a surface as
possible. Stockings neatly turned into
each othsr and merino or silk under
vests, etc., tidily rolled up, are excellent
articles to crowd into the vacancies
about the bonnet box, and also into
spaces caused by garments with gather
ed tops. Starehed skirts should be fold
ed into as broad pieces as the trunk will
admit, aud their tops folded over or un-
der TO suit convenience. Above them
place the dress skirts, also folded as
broadly as possible, carefully pre-: eryIng
the smoothness of their lower parts and
over these lay the neatly folded waists.
Now place a towel over them and tuck
1t neatly down about the dresses 10
further secure them from dust. If the
tray sinks down too easily, on account
OF the trunk not having enough in it,
add shawl, newspaper, or any con-
venient articles that will prevent the
packed garments from becoming dlsar-
ranged. In the tray, collars, ribbons,
laees, gloves and all the etceteras of a
lady's toilet should be neatly arranged
either in or out of paper boxes. Fans
and plrasols should be wrapped in
towels or soft papers. Shoes should be
placed in linen pockets prepared for
their reception. After everything is i'll
the trunk, cover the topmost articles
with towel, and be sure to fill in
with something If there is any space
still left. This style of packing will
carry the finest of dresses aud skirts a
great distance without injury.