The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16

Once In while, however, We see II even
there. for we are beginning to find out
that, after all. the bicycle does no. re-
quire so extraordinary suit There nave
been articles galore written upon the sub
Ject Of a bicycle skirts shape. Each
writer has her own opinion. based mainly
upon extensive theories as 10 the relative
action Of wind and motion upon the gar
ment. The skirt must counteract the In
fuence Of n strong BREEZE that may blow.
must still be light and cool enough for
summer and withal must always be
graceful. And the writer feels that she
has n grave task before her. and treats
the subject with becoming thougftfuiness.
Said writer has. possibly. never mounted
the wayward wheel, but this mak't her
brain still more fertile In devising Won
derful garments that shall answer every
purpose.
And, after trying them, the sensible girl
comes 10 the conclusion that the long,
gathered skirt, rather full, turned up IN
n deep hem, IS the most satisiaclor!
skirt TO wear.
AS I have said. once In while an
ordinary outing skirt rides wheel TOT
the fashionable skirt Is almost fun enough
10 hang graceful. and just the proper
length. Thee only thing that may oeoar
GENTLY subdued; or, possibly. trimming
which may appear on the outing skirt.
For the bicycle skirt must be absolutely
plain. with nothing 10 catch anywhere
In full skirt there IL no necessity ior
an extra weight-a good. deep hem VIII
be sufficient TO keep II down.
For q long time blue and black were
the colors worn. Now we have taken 10
dust color, for II is particularly quiet
blends admirably with the wheel. and'
I'm case of accident or shower. shows no
dust or specks OF mud.
No skirts should be worn beneath. Fun
trousers of the same material are all tha'
IS needed. Beneath the trousers Is the
closely union suit Of wool. In
such costume the bicycle girl IL clad ior
all weathers. In summer she may wear
silk waists In place OF the smooth-ht'ihg
bodice. double-breasted. buttoned. anu
turned back I'm revers over q small fancy
woke. which she wears on colder Gays.
nut apart from this her suit VIII always
be the same. -
Corduroy colored suits. trimmed with
that material, ere also neat and wen
wearing. A corduroy blazer looks wei
over brighter colored silk waists
blt of scarlet introduced somewhere
into the costume Is effective, although
stunned. as a rule, by the girl who makes
n business Of cycling.
noticed a little crowd Of cyelers JUST
ahead OF me yesterday, on a beautitui.
broad avenue. and FASTENED up 10 ma
on, what was the matter. Just before
I reached them youngster called OUT 10
n policeman who was passing:
II say. Geary. have you seen ny
"Whatgp asked the policeman OK the
little chap.
"The new freak just over there
7 followed the direction OF his nneer,
ond saw n black figure seated quietly
upon a tricycle.. Her self-possession was
wonderful. considering the curious group
that stood there gazing, for she wore real
bIoomersl No modified imitation, as
sure YOU. but the actual garment. with the
fun pufls reaching just TO the knee ana
with stockings below, encased In ues'
She wore n perfectly plain black biouse'
n black sailor hat and smoked eye-glasse''
JFer hair was coiled In a knot at the
back. IL It hadn't been for the mar
should have doubted my eyes But III
splte OF her rather masculine appearance
her sex was quite apparent or course
she was old. and had hard. Determined
look upon her face. and met all the stares
,,ith seeming unconcern. IL Is never the
vo,,ne and pretty girl that figures in the
dress reform. You may depend upon mat
Eva a. Schubert