The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-10

EfHOOL COSTUME FOX LITTLE biisl4
6dence In herself that is so necessary when
one remembers how the other girls are al
ways throwing out mean little hints and
stinRing remarks about each others ap-
pearance
A dress need not be somber or ugly for
school, and il should have all the little
touches Of brightness and daintiness that
mother can give IL. Yet IL should be plain
In the general style. Nearly all little girls
IN school wear pretty white aprons, but if
the child has 10 20 long distance through
the streets these aprons are generally car
ried In the schOolbag and dOnned In the
schoolroom White linen lawn or dotted
muslin, barred muslin, dimity and victoria
are all suitable Some like null with soft
lace. Some Of the dotted linens are also
used for the aprons, with long sash ends Of
the same, Mothers can exercise all their
taste on their daughters aprons, and this
season they are made unusually ornate and
fanciful But as they have to be washed
often IL is best 10 make the most Of them
of substantial stuff One or two can be
made very daintily for days when visitors
are expected 10 the school, or for home
wear.
A pretty and serviceable school dress was
made Of striped cheviot, the ground a light
snuff brown, with diagonal stripes Of mixed
brown and white. A narrow rufiie was set
on the bottom. The waist was plain, but
pretty, having Y shaped guimpe and fore
arms Of dark brown and white brocade.
There were bows of black velvet on waist
and shoulders. The hat was Of black Milan
braid bound with velvet, and the crown
covered with brown ostrich tips and with a
couple Of upright feathers.
This same neat little school frock can be
made In cashmere, flannel, serge or plaid
or, In short, any seasonable material Plaid
Is always durable and useful dress mate
rial for the young. The small shepherds
plaids in mixed colors on gray and white
are pretty and girlish. One dress that will
serve as a model for many more was made
OF the new large plaid in gray and black.
The skirt was cut bias, and there were six
rows OF stitching In corn colored silk on il,
which gave a CLEAN of brightness TO the
rather somber pattern without being too
bright. The sleeves were bishop, with deep
black velvet cuffs, and caps of gold and
black striped silk. The guimpe was Of
the same silk, and the remainder Of the
waist was OF the plalu, ldlu on III pidltA
There was handsome velvet sash. This,
however, Is 20 be left off when an apron is
worn. Such dress is capable of many
slight changes, TO suit different persons,
while keeping 10 the main idea. The guimpe
might be Of black velvet, and the sleeve
caps left off. The sleeves could be of differ
ent shape entirely and even of another ma
terial, and there could be other and widely
different trimming on the skirt. or the
dress could be Of plain goods with plaid
trimmings. But, as / said before, there is
nothing more useful than plaid, unless it is
heather mixtures.
Another very neat and girlish frock is
made Of 0ecked wooden goods, a sort of
gray with brown 1ecks of silky wool. The
skirt rs quite plain, and the waist is simple
French. The sleeves are pulled. with lace
guimpe. caps and forearm. There is a blue
lining TO the lace part. Blue ribbon crosses
the waist from the shoulder down and then
ties around it, with long loops and ends.
This new flecked goods is just suited TO
gowns for young girls, and it takes almost
any kind Of trimming. The model Of this