The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-17
THE HON G.
TRAVELLING OUTFITS.

The mass Of the fashionable population OF
the cities are already preparing for their
exodus. Already the accommodations on
ocean steamers are engaged as far as SOFTEN.
Der, and those who undertake sudden trir
across the ocean. this summer are likely tc
hnd but secondary quarters. The materials
used Tor travelling are light weight Scotch
wooden or fine camePs hair, made IN with
some degree of elegance, yet in a simple
dainty manner. The long ulster is an &C.
cepted companion of the voyage, and is al.
together the most comfortable garment a
lady can buy, who contemplates an extended
tour by steamer or rail. 1t may be either
single or double-breasted, or Tapped ever one
side and finished with high-notched collar,
or made with cape or a succession Of capes,
For summer and demi-season wear a sim.
pie double-breasted garment, made of dainty
heather-mixed cloths. and lined with corded
silk in harmonizing colors is to be preferred.
such garment should be made with a wide
lap at the back, without pleats below the
waist, In order to ensure its being light In
weight. Bone buttons. or buttons covered
with the material of the ulster, finish II.
The travellig ulster should reach to the foot
OF the dress. Occasionally large pockets are
tailors make very pretty caps and toques Of
the material OF the ulster, either with or
without trimming of velvet. When severe
ly plain. such hat may be made in the
shape ola mans soft felt hat, with the
crown slightly crushed In at the center, or il
may be in turban or toque shape; In the lat.
ter case 1t Is more becoming If 1t is finished
with facing of dark velvet, though 1t is de-
sirable to keep all such hats as severe as
possible In style.
One of the most noteworthy features of
the new travelling outfits are the travelling
bags, which are made In great variety OF
fine feathers. Alligator, seal leather, and
fine Russian feathers are still much used
| but in addition to these we now have South
American boar'S hide, and many other new
feathers, that until recently were unknown to
to dressers of hides. The best travelling
bags are lined with velvet or fine calfskiD,
and mounted with sterling silver wherever
metal IS required; These bags are Usually
In square, English shape. hey are ex.
ceptionally roomv. and the compact opens
ane shows a complete outfit of combs,
brushes, boxes and bottles for the toilet, ali
daintily mounted in silver and fitted to their
places. NO silver mounts, however, show
on the outside of the bag. which is severely
leather.
The umbrella has come to be almost as
necessary part of a travelling outfit in this
country as In England. so frequently does
showery weather succeed to sunny skies
At all events, no wise person would think OF
starting. on a journey without being well ac
coutered to meet any kind of weather. The
most delightful kind Of umbrellas are moi
those mounted with heavy metal mountings
Of either silver or gold, that increase the
weight. The ideal umbrella is of feather
weight. Those made of fine, strong silk. and
mounted on the liRhtest of paragon frames
are preferred. A stick of fragrant tceichsel
species OF Bavarian cherry, which gives
forth slight fragrance like violets, is liked
better than anything else for stick. The
ordinary cherry, which also has little
fragrance of tceichseL while new,
Is often sold as for it, but is a very in,
ferior wood. In selecting an umbrella for
wear, do not buy twilled silk. but plain
silk of even taffeta weave. which, in the
nature of its make, will wear even, the
strain being on all parts, while in twilled
silk the rep brings special strain on special
parts.
Nothing is more useful in travelling than
several silk or Bingham shirts to wear under
the ulster or with covert coat in case the
dress bodice Is too warm.-Helena Rowe, In
Good Housekeeping