The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

In the first place. if you have any regard for
clean carpets and unmarried walls. have your
trunk brought down stairs empty, Invested
even Of its trays. Having placed IL where u
can be easily and safely moved by the express
man, bring your clothes down in a large bss-
ket. or in any other convenient way. Under
wear. shoes and stockings cOrsets, and other
things which do not rumple easily should
come first and the articles requiring more
care atterward.
Take each piece II clothing separately. lay
il down and fold neatly and tightly as posi-
bic. avoiding Jumps and wrinkles. Begin to
pack at the upper left-hand corner OF the
trunk and remember the order in which you
place each separate class of articles. Take
your undervest first. and then corset-coveTs,
drawers. short skirts and long skirts. In
packing your wash dresses. wrappers aud such
things Won will find It best 10 fold the skirts
lengthwi-e without wrinkles and roll them;
they take less room this way. and can easily
be smoOthed out The waists should be folded
wrong side out. taking care that the sleeves
are laid straight and smooth.
4 tca-gown you should fold carefully first
brushing out the train and Strengthening the
lace and ribbons lay the sleeves Hat and fold
the gown Just the length of your trunk. SILK
dresses and Others of which you wish Ia take
special care. would better 90 IN the bottom
tray. folded lengthwiss and then through the
centre place properly all plNts. folds, and
ornaments. and put a newspaper neatly over
ALL to protect them from dust and rubbing.
BY far the most convenient trunk has lts
upper tray diYdediuto compartments, eac 81
which has It's Use. The large one on the LETT
is for such light articles ~ fans. gloves. hand
kerchiefs laces ribbons. &c. things you VIII
often want tO reach quickly. | have always
found it best % keep them IN separate paste
board boxes. The large square receptacle al
the other end of the tray IS for your best bon
net. pinned securely IN stiff paper; you may
not find room for two hats. bat VIII certainly
be able 10 stow away a small wrap OF two at
the bottom I'm most trunks there is another
large receptacle IN the lid. which may be de-
voted - the waists of nice dresses and 10
large hat. il you have one. Put your parasol
in that long compartment lust back OF the t"E
tray. and you will probably find space around
il for hosiery. and extra shoes and slippers,
which should be wrapped IN soft cloth.
Before locking the trunk st down and take
a mental survey of the things you have put
in it, You may find that something has been
forgotten. or that yOu have packed bottles
which are likely 20 break. or that your purse
and ticket have oeen put in. Having cor.
rected oil such Oversights wait until the last
moment before turning the key, and then put
the latter at once into the pocket Of the dress
You will wear. thus prec.udlng al possibility
of leaving It behind
II YOU are wise you Will leave out one gown,
wrapper, and pack II, together with youf
toilet articles. all bottles containing liquids,
an easy pair Of slippers, a shawl and goSsa-
mer in "A travelling bag which you can carry;
then If your trunk is delayed, you can exist
several days if necessary, in comparative com.
fort Belle Fulton in ladies' Home Journal.