New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-03

WHAT TO TAKE ACROSS THE OCEAN-WhAT ~
WEAR IN COUNTRY HOUSE VISITS TIE
rAvoRITE CUT FOR wOMAN's OUT
ING GowNs-THE FISH IN MARKET
DELICIOUS DESSERTS.
"what should advise you 10 take on your Trip
abroad 7, said experienced traveller 70 No"'S
friend who was about TO cross the ocean TOT u'e
first time Well II would really be more userui
70 tell Won what not to take, as young or mex
nerenced travellers invariably cucumber themselves
with very much moro than they need Here "
begin WITH Is a series OF negatives that II "o","
be well TO bear in mind Don't tahe more '""n -
actually necessary for your daily IcquHe"'n'S'
Don't ever take anything that think may possibly
he useful Don't take elaborate home made cio'hes'
Remember that You are going TO places where every
thing can be bought when II is Eceded ana "ncrc
luggage is charged by the pound TWO "eli'ihA"
skirts and six shirts four percale and TWO SILK N'ie
latter as elaborate you pleased ought 10 carry .e
ordinary traveller through three-moh'hs IMP
For the steamer You will need an ulster, II machh-
tosh a couple OF comfortable cushions, a sea chair
soft hat in which one can lie down IL necessary
underclothng. a dresslngbag with tolet articles
and a cabinbag TO hang the waii'-aho uS Is
really about all that you would nceo al TINS season.
When see people going abroad with quantities OF
luggage always know that they are novces'
at is not being dandy TO wear different ciothes
for different occasions said young man VINO
dresses we'll; ait Is really even economical In the
long run and II is certainly neatcr. What shoud l
say were the right sort of toys for visit TO country
bouse or at n watering place? Well of tastes
differ but this Is what like for myself: In the
morning ON coming down to breakfast, think check
trousers look as well anything, with coored
,hev,ot shrt-a custom made tarched shirt with stif
bosom and studs is the best style, but one with
pearl buttons and Iaundersd collars and cuffs Will
do-vItb good tie, leather belt, and russell shoes,
and dark blue sack coat. II you play tennis.
don yonr rannels; IT will not take minute. These
need not be A shirt slightly unbuttoned at
The neck and rolled-up sleeves make you very COM
Portable. After your game take bath, and put
yourself In your morning clothes again. and you win
feel rs fit as possible. If You ride the proper attire
is brooches and CATERS, high shoes rtsset leather
looks WE'LL, starched shirt and dark With derby
For shooting long walks English knCkcrbockcrs
are the best rig Norfolk Jacket, light sleeves and
cap--the latter. by the way, which is worn so much
in the summer for all occasions. should be English,
as their caps have aemuch better cut than the
American
Finally In the evening you will feel moro COM
Portable a sack evening coat. In hot weather
leave of the walstcoat and sash. evening
trousers. white shirt black tie white, and patent
leather pumps
Inkstands should not be "hppy7; they should
In order to look appropriate, be heavy and massive.
A heavy cut glass inkstand a silver stand With
silver top is in great favor just now. and Is really
most comfortable and sensible looking
new Idea for monographs on the back Of hair
brushes is to have them In rhinesones set In
silver. Ivory brushes, which for time were
superseded by silver, have again become fashionable.
and with their and glittering ornamentation
present very fine appearance indeed.
Bits Of old brocade eked out with plush make nice
writing boards for those who Ike TO scrbble their
knees This. by the way, is not such an exclusively
womansh habit is averred. Many men as we'll
as women write their knees through preference.
These boards fitted up with all the necessary
implements-inkstand pens, and paper, blotter etc,
snd may be easily held the lap.
Reading in bed is supposed to be injurious TO
the eyes account Of the recumbent position. Who
does not propose "to take II easy' In the tOrrd
weather-beiakng himself to hammock greensward
or sofa with a coDCenial book the acme Of
summer comfort and rest In this case the body is
generally in quite recumbcnt position 1t is
IN bed yet suggests that 1t Is bad for the
eyes IN any way 10 read at ones ease. The real
difficulty In this reading is the light Beds
generally placed that the eyes shielded from
the glare of the windows, and the single candle by
which night readers lighted Is generally quite
insufficient to prevent certain OF strain
10 the eyes. "This' said physician Is undoubtedly
the tha; reading in bed Is popularity supposed
TO be particularly hurtfu 10 the organs Of sight ;
and II there not enough good clear light certainly
IS. But with good reading lamp that throws
distinct illumination the book reading In bed for
with strong sight Is harmful than reading
In an armchair
The favorite cut this summer for outing gowns is
that OF the bodice. 1t Is with colored pcrcale
shirts 1t may be made with or without shoulder
straps, and either princess fashion together with
the shirt, like PEASANTS waist, separate from the
skirt.
The sailor hat seems to have come TO stay. and Is
worn more than Even dress occasions n
white sailor hat with a white ribbon is permissible.
Skirts are more generally severe in their cut than
ever, but they relieved sometimes by little fitness
on the back the top this helps a figure
materially. The bottom Of the skirts this summer Is
generally trimmed with rching ruifes; cluster Of
The latter is favorite style. White In high favor
again this year. and IS deemed equally appropriate
for old and young. A dear old lady whose age Is as
beautiful as many maiden's youth wears nothing
but white in GUNNER. and the effect is extremely
beautiful. Rat 1t requires a hot climate and O great
many clothes. At very fashionable garden party
lately the hostess robcd in white from head
foot-white shoes. white gloves, white chip hat etc.,
the only color being great bunch OF yellow the
hat, and some natural ones OF the same shade
bouquet dc corsage.
What the Dutch call the "Haymonth' Is here and
cooling drinks Of all kinds In demand. The be-
ginning OF this month Is the proper time for the house
wife to put up her currant Jelly and spices and pre-
serves OF currants. but not every housewife knows
that an excellent drink may be made OF fresh currant
Juice diluted with about double Its quantity Of water,
sweetened and iced, with little nutmeg grated over
It. Rich cherries also mako nice drink. Pour two
quarts OF boiling water quarts Of very ripe
cherries and let them steep for two hours crushing
them thoroughly. Make quart OF syrup, using
pint of water and two pounds of sugar. When the
sugar has thoroughly dissolved In the water, strain
the cherry water into IT, Let this drink stand In the
icebOx TIL II Is completely chilled. Then It
Nth any dainty cake choose. Crisp almond