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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-08
WOMEN IN THE SADDLE.

New Interest," In Esuertri.. Fiessure--Bew
60 Hide with sktn and ssfety-The Fropsr
Seat and Fo-itio- OF the Hand. s.a Less.
The attractions OF horseback riding are null
tiplyinE so fast In the minds OF New York
women. a. we'll A. those Of other cities. II IL
safe TO conclude that spinning along the road
on lively horse takes the palm among sports.
One visit 10 Central Park on pleasant spring
day. and few hours spent In the riding acad-
emies during the time for lessons. are con-
yincinR proofs Of the growing interest and
popularity OF this favorite pastime. The
varying sizes and ages Of the riders as they
speed over the bride path attest that the OK
ercise must be equally desirable for old and
young. That there lie untold benefit and
pleasure to be gained from this healthful ex-
ercise cannot be doubted. providing there
is judicious MANAGEMENT as regards the age
In which girls commence to ride. and proper
training in all the fundamental principles OF
correct riding. The book on How Women
Should Ride" By O. De Hurst published By
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The IasuraAee Companies DO Not Csrs q
Take Thsn HiskA.

Ths Insurance. Companies DO Not Cars %
Take Thsn kiskAs
Insuring women's lives has become such .
preearious business that Insurance companies
disapprove OF women as risks. and have dis
continued largely the custom OfinsurinG them
In favor Of their husbands. fearing that men
will abuse their opportunities. A writer In the
American Woman has been investigating the
subject. and has gathered some information
which may serve to put women on their guard.
and cause them to be more suspicious OF the
faIthfulness aud undying affection OF their
lords and masters The first reason given
against women as subjects for life insur-
anes is that they rarely. II ever. give .
true statement OF their physical eondi-
tion. Examinations may Ind them In Ap-
have some incuTabls disease. IL reference Is
N AIDE to their habits OF lie and manner OF
dTess they promptly assert that they dress in
the most approved and hyglenle Plan Al
as 10 state that when women 20 70 have their
lives insured they tell only 2 minimum OF the
truth. Companies consider 1t unsafe TO insure
property which has no insurance value. and
take II for granted that a Woman's income Is
not large enough to Justify any large amount
II seems that the moral risk OF insuTing
that the woman herself Is morally risk, but
that the ayATicIOus tendencies Of her husband
make 1t = hazardous eXDeTiment Permitting
husband 10 put q moneyed value on his vile
Il fTaught with danger which has not been
anticipated " loving unsus pectinR wives with
their husbands welfare al heart One large
Insurance. com PAM diseoyeTed great Increase
| upon Investigation came to the conclusion
| that men are not TO be trusted While no cases
| Of real murder have bsenlf0nRd against thsss
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cosz UMEs FOR CHILDREN

The Dimcuity OF Consinine Elegance with
simpiieity-Som- Examples.
When refined simplicity 10 the leading fea-
turs Of children's costumes they are sure to
DO success. The materials used should be
soft and dainty. and trimmings put on very
sparinGly and in good taste. without any ten
dency to exsRReration OF style. Children like
some variety as we'll ss their elders. and II Is
not always the easiest matter to find different
ways Of making their little dresses and keep
ing them simple at the same time. Lit
tie girls wear their gowns shorter than
thor did last year. and their coats, which
are made close fitting In the back and
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Gin guipur, patterns Of point Dc gsns and
borderiDas. and on Waists for collars, berthsa
and vests. Lemon IL the latest color IN lace.
with the revival Of checks comes the old
fashioned Iouisine silks go durable and soft
for summer dresses
Wide ribbed pIque is one Of the fabrics for
cotton gowns. They come In pale colorp as
we'll as white and are m AIDE M by Paris dress
makers In very fanciful styles. trim m cd very
elaborately with lace and ribbon.
Miroir moire antique IL perhaps the most
In colorinR and has a rich sheen which shows
to advantage in the gaslight Shot silks are
much prettier than they were last year, and
quite as popular.
A new and beautiful material for trimming
dresses is satin muslin. The surface 10 glossy
like satin, and the texture is light and almost
as transparent as India muslin.
The most fashionable ribbons are MORE
antique with q eatin stripe down the centre.
and plain moire ribbons spangled with let Sc
auins in vAVy lines
Seamless French waists are the correct thing
for those who are slim enough to wear them.
velyets are to continue in favor through the
season, especially for trimminRs and dozens
Of yards OF velvet ribbons are used on challie,
foulard, and China silk dresses.
New batistes come in tinted and white
grounds spotted with all flowers and striped
In open patterns like drawn work.
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well back in the saddle lev WITH RS the sbouidsr:
% the 10 rSS sEd dSwn n:
that s DOWN grasp he po%%e as Il IL from
this knee 9ns %est The ss hang.
The arms should iali nsturs f q =. &:
sides. bending In At the elbow without any
should be reisxei to avoid Stiffness. While the
lower ones should be ,lrm. As . woman be-
her seconscoasnsss and slss naturally rail- G ana
gracefully. but she must never allow herself
nh. hand. should, be held about two
thirds OF the way back between the right knee
: :RS Ia b. S 10y that Psss 5 @
straight ahead with the thumbs up. so that
s asG Da e.. I T S S Ss ss re q. ne : ..na
SSiSesd; itis quite proper . hold tSs rein: In
should settle herself ii. the saddle ss sHpsdt.
Place and repea, the lesson. % s' &c
sSiss She must eoax him s 1p to ' the osiscs
which triehtens him, and rarely use the whip
S s % he TaPP sns &c
De ,oGnd hSr: .h.H,. Of 9%.naSns here.
ssIon. and against q. method Of wkippins
70, for, every ,, little offence which may come
II It 10 certain that fault has been wilfuiiy
com mitted, then the punishment should b
time he disobeys. or he will not understand
It's meaning" Women ought not to ride rear.
must throw her weight forward Q little to the
right to help the horse preserve his balance.
she likes II she will only take care not to touch
his m outh plunging horse should be kept
gin his antics. In case Of . runaway. whether
the rider be man or . woman. self-pos.
session Is one OF the surest safeguards
against accident II you promptly Commences
saving the horses mouth with the rsiA
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think that there Is no room for improvement
and bad habits and cArelessness result
II little girls must rule. and parents cam
not wait until they are OF proper age. then
every care must be taken to facilitate their
learning and assure their safety. The common
theory that any old horse will do for beginners
Is. according to C. De Hurst. entirely wrong.
Old horses are liable to stumble. and ponies.
which are thought By many to be so nice for
children. arc tricky and unreliable. The
horse should have . square. elastic trot
. kind disposition. and be we'll dis
eiplined, and a child should become
familiar with him By going to the stable
and pettinR him. This will give her conn.,
dencs In him. and avoid the feeling Of terror
which IL sure to come with the first attempt to
ride. Before putting her on his back the
theory OF his management should be taught
TO her although she may not comprehend IL
all She must be made to understand the
necessity Of riding from balance. and not pull
herself up By the horses mouth. When she
Is seated in the saddle she must not be allowed
TO touch the reins until the horse has been led
around for . time. to teach her the correct
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R.g. gsysieIsn. v.rs IN msuy eases conyiss,!.
that With good care many = woman might
one method among husbsnds after wife
insurss her life IL to treat her with neglect,
end when she becomes III attend TO Il that ~ 9
writer adds that men have been known to
NJ AIRY women, have their lives insured, give
them cause for divorce, and sell them TO other
men for the insurance"
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A quaint model. with the old apron drspery
revived. IL made elegant with Ruipure lace
and handsome materials. The skirt waist and
sleeves are Of yelling in subdued tint OF rose
called "PyRmalion." or they may be made Of
Henrietta cloth which is being brought TO light
again by Worth for other purposes besides
mourning. The skirt hangs out In full folds
in the back. and is trimmed with wide band
OF guipure. The tunio overdress IL Of reversi-
BILE satin In the same color. with deeper shade
OF rose on the inner facing. The bodice 10
drspsd across the front below vest and neck
band Of rose satin. and wide Euipuro collar
II the only trimming.
A simple little gown Of India silk. suitable
for morning wear. can be made By the most
inexperienced dressmaker. Tho overdress IL
caught MP on either side with rosettes OF black
satin ribbon. to show petticoat Of the same
silk trimmed with bands Of ribbon. The edge
Of the overdrsss is also finished with ribbon.
The waist 10 fulled into the belt and has jabot
yoke OF the silk edged with two rows OF rib
bon. Tho pulled sleeves are finished with .
frill edge to match the rest Of the dress. and
wider ribbon forms the belt and sash. which
ties with long ends In the back.
A dainty gown In gray and white striped
eiacs silk has full plain skirt which hangs
well out In the back and is trimmed with mar
roNruohe OF the same. The bodice has revers.
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position and aeeustom her to the pace with
Relying on the reins for pOlss Is one OF the
eommonsst faults la riding When she learns
may be given her, In both hands at first and
the i'm port Anes OF handliDG them lightly should
be thoroughly instilled into her mind. As she
bad habits and getting the body into wrong
positions. When sitting correctly the body 10
held erect with the shoulders BquArely 70 the
front aud thrown back. head up, chin held
back, arms hanging straight e the slbows
hands low and close together the right knee
y wrong to allow child 70 wear an Hl-ntttnI
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vgo..a - ,hs TAIrtssa elsa.

THI sUS recorded the fact that women had
tTiumDhsd over superstition enough to be will
ing 10 enter the London Thirteen Club when
that privilege Was accorded them = few weeks
ago. ThsJ we're present In force e the monthly
that they walked under the club ladder With
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habit ss u makes her appear At . disadvan-
taes and handiceps her in riding
Vanity aud desire to attract attention Il too
often the reason which prompts women 20 40
duire little knowledps Of this desirable So
complishment One who possesses . good fg-
ure IL conscious OF looking her best ip riding
habit aud the opportunity for display L. too
seSch her n how to mount srseetus IL ereeti E
and hold the retns properly. she copsid.
ers herself quite beyond the need OF
instruction and altogether = very skill
full horsewoman. With a gentle horse
and no accidents she MAY continue to be im-
pressed with her own cleverness but give her
an excitable animal and an elemen Of danger
in the situation and she will soon find that she
IL not prepared for emergencies. Some women
think they are natural born ridera. and con-
slider that they are masters OF the art without
any training, which results in mistakes.
in beginning to ride. saysO De Hurst II n
advisable TO learn TO mount from the ground
as well as from block. and this II done by
placing the right hand containing whip and
reins on the upper pommel, the LEFT foot, with
the knee bent, In the hand OF the attendant the
left hand on his shoulder, and at a signal
springing from the right foot and straiGhten-
ing the left leg" Directly on touching the
saddle the right knee must be placed oyer the
pommel and the reins transferred to the let
hsno. The habit Of adjusting the skirt, having
the Rirtha frightened. and putting on gloves
before taking the reins and putting the knee
In place is dangerous as we'll as incorrect The
advantage OF the right position over the wrong
one II soon realized, as II changes the grip ard
gives so much more purchase
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sfmost entirely ct the mercy Of the dress
maker Individuality IN dress seems to BE-
quite out Of the question In the midst Of ex-
tfsms ideas and exaggerated faneies. provid-
Ing one chooses to keep within the pale Of
fashion. and the query as to what special style
viii prevail Is difficult to answer.
II Is interesting to notice how much men
have to do with woman's dress. Tho most
euccessful dressmakors are men. not for
tsilors' gowns alone. but the moro fanciful
dresses Of silk chiffon and Lace They oriGi-
nate new designs. drape and arrange laces
and bows with all the deftness Of woman.
and their assertive way Of Offering their wares
makes them seem exactly the right thing
without any chance for an argument 30
women are beguiled into accepting many
styles against their better taste and judy
mont, and they meekly follow the mandates Of
the high ruler Of fashion
The most desirable dresses for spring wear
are the tailor-built tweed and cloth gowns.
which have neatness and good style 10 recon-
mend them A. wei ~ no end Of service The
newest suits are made Of nne twill or smooth
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time comfortable gown which 70 distinctly
deshabille. and yet may appear at breakfast III
necessary. Tho model given In the illustration
may be sarried out In any pale shade Of cash
mere. nuns yelling. or silk, and trim med with
black or cream lace and ribbon to tie around
the waist The bertha cape. which gives the
gown such q dressy appearances. Is made sep
arately, to be removed when desired, leaving
lounRinG and perfectly conducive to reposa
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THE REIaN OF TIE FANCY VASE

Il CeatiBuss to he very Popular. Although
Increasing In Elegance and Variety.
Fancy waists are among the necessities Of
life Just at present, and their name IL legion.
The simple blouse Of few years ago Is still
with Us In spirit, but 1t has assumed such pro-
portions OF style. elegance OF material and
decoration. and branched out into such variety
OF designs. that It 10 almost beyond recogni-
ton The fact thAtthe blouse has changed Its
spots" does not Affect the certainty that It has
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ont murmyt. spit ssls with shs chsirpaa
lively share IN defyinG the bueaboos Of trsdi-
ton. Most Of the gentlemen wore green ties
and boutonnieres OF peacock feathers. while
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THE FREAKs AND FRILLS OF FASHION

A curious novelty is hat which resembles
Q butterfly in shape. The crown 10 Panama
chip. and peaked bandeau in front. made Of
black moire. with paste buckle In the middle
represents the body OF the butterfly. The
wings are black moirS bows edged with real
lace the color of the crown. and white strings
come from under two lunches Of viOlsts which
sdorn the back.
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lalis below ne ben n lace trimmed basque,
The little over jacket collar. and belt are %
sired. the Jacket may be black Fancy buckles
and lace iabot At the throat give Il : pretty
fininh.
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INDIsPENskRBR ,
a Pretty nrsrn,se eovn-Nothi-s Hahs \,
for Cou,rort.

out lie name IL certainly next in Importance
in woman's wardrobe 10 the more beautiful
tea gown. even though II may not rank first.
Tea gowns are fascinating creations and
something for which to be thankful. as
they at so gracefully into such . variety
Of places; but for real comfort there IL
nothing IN dress to be compared to q
simple, attractive and at the same
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The complexion veil " 10 a. novelty OF pale
pink Russian net sprinkled with black spots
aud delieetely psriumsd. 1t 10 very becoming
TO pale blondes. yet there Is nothing so pretty
as the regulation black dotted net.
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The newest sleeves for evening wear are
either formed Of two puffs one overlapping
and the other caught up on the outside OF the
arm to form bow. or are made Of series Of
frills. one over the other.
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loose In front cover tho dresses. A pale blue
crepsn 10 made simply with Q plain skirt. full
waist with Q yoke OF the same. edged with
lace insertion. The epaulets on the full
sleeves are trimmed with inserting. and tho
belt Is OF the same. A ribbon belt and sash.
dressy gown
A simple school dress OF serge for girl be-
tween 10 and 10 years. Is trimmed with two
narrow bands OF velvet Of contrasting color
on the skirt The waist Is plain. and over this
10 a pretty jacket cut away In front and neck.
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TEITG UNCERTAINTY.
u,I.m Fashion Seems All 1t Sa
and Offers No Fresh Styles.
eRoTEsQUE DESIGNS
And Elaboration Are Precepts Of
Bewildered Dressmakers.

.-,.,,,, Of TIE Fsusy waist, whish Ia
....... 10 variety AND Eissssse. $50 ths
,.U.,....st. Nor-i-e Gown Sc Pretty
-, Co-tortnbIe-D.t.ty s-s sir,pis Cos
80. for Chiidre--Fsshiou's Freaks ..s
r.m.-The outdeer wo-ss, Hsr Fsts,
r.,.,e., Exercise, ard Athistiest .. ths
s.ss,. she Achieves ahs Fresis-s 90
s,u, arso,. ard s.fsty-A Tswp fro-
a.. British lIrsbsnd wac Creates I.
r.-,-,-. Foe OF Straw 60 De.eiish-
v.-., .s L,f. I.s--.-es Rishst AZ Hs--
her. Of the Thirtse. Ciust s.d, Generally,
vh., Tsey Are ssyipr sns Doi-E.
sprine fashions are slowly making their sp-
e.sr.nce in . noncommittal sort Of way
knd whatever they lack In freshness OF style
ihsy certainly make up In grotesdue designs.
Elaboration seems to rule the day and It 10
tith fear and trembling that woman orders
An up-to-date dress. There IL such tantaliz-
Inr mysteriousness about the latest modes
hat she 10 quite sure she cannot decide what
he does want. and she appreciates that she IL
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One Of the Whims Of fashion IL to wear =
black molE6 ribbon. an inch wide and yard
and quarter long around the neck. and fas-
tened With 4 gold slide. To this Il attached q
tlny watch or fancy little gold bottle died
with faVOrite perfume.
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CORRECr LEft LEO AND HME1s
and keep ND succession Of short jerks befA9
sure not TO give him q strong steady pull u
may stop him: II not. then circumstances
must govern the situation. II the WAY ahead u
clear II Ia best to urge him on with the whip
until he 10 tired out II he falls By crossiuR hi1
legs keep tight hold OF the rsins and oet
clear OF him as soon as possible
Choosing the right horse 10 q consideratiop
that has much to do with . woman's comfoyt
In riding. Cats which are perfectly comfort
able for q man are often too hard for . vo-
man. Looks are not Of 30 much importance
IS that horse be easy gated. the right height
and build for the particular woman who II 20.
ing to ride him, with firm. elastic stsp. and
not much inclination 70 Dull. shd thus az
pend all OF her strength In . useless manaer.
Beauty IN horse has nrst ATTRACTION for woy
man. and It IL 2 good point II 1t IL combined
with good qualities
.tirs d Sssv; siSsh. tsss win fssg h: SIsss
just long enough to cover the left foot and Hot
The :sss sE 9ssh l. worn aci IL sss Sasas
feld In England has more Advantages tAAa
any other. as Il 10 made go Il esnn9t possibly
catch 10 case OF . fall. A circular piece u sus
out on one side. so that there IL no cloth near
the pummel and yet In effect is like the regu-
iation skirt. A. small strip Of cloth buttons
under the right knee. whore the skirt y
rounded out on to the piece which n un4BR
foot. Keep IL In place. The waist should b
single breasted. and long over the hips. rsasAf
ing almost TO the saddle. and eut awaytn hal
to shoW q WalstcoAt
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Some OF the latest bonnets have immensely
wide strings edged with lace. which form =
scarf under the chin
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y are really burdensome. TWeeds and
'TS''o's make much lighter goWnA
continue he plan OF copying mems dress
1e women have taken to wearing stocks.
men sn'Sh nave been revived again. through the
T Sn o some English sporting gentlemen.
80 "4nd twice around the neck button
~ S 20 me collar in front aud back. and tie
s. 0e' WIN a neat sun bow. Cotton ones
49, N oiue and white pink and white. and
'iaek and Shite cheeks
IN eolors there is nothing nav. hut IL IA ouIt.
settled that subdusd tints are 10 be worn and
eserude lines Of green. blue. and purnIs ara
- Dc left behind with the WIntry blasts soft
~. shades Of tan. mauys. aud graz. ana dun
s -ss OF amethyst and hellotrope shot with a
60, go mt which soitens the color. are very
4sp.s, Black gowns. naatss. and bonnsts,
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WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING AND DOING

Emily A. Bruce. N. D.. declares that more
women die annually In England because
OF faulty iress than from all contagious dis
eases com ined.
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q perpetual grief to him to have to cover hil
figures with the hideous dress Of the present
fashion"
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One OF Worth's fAneies IL the use Of foulard
ak with q white ground and cOlOred NJ uTss
ID combination with black erepon.
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The Young women's Christian Association
eighty members-
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the Harpers. embodies some good advice to
parents. with simple and extended instruction
on how to ride with safety. grace. and skill
from the time Of beginning to the time OF at
tanning q perfect equestrian education. His
experience has led him to the conclusion that
girls under 10 should not be allowed to incur
the risks attendant upon riding. Before that
age they are less amenable to reason. have not
sufficient strength to manage horse. and
their judgment cannot be depended on In
case OF Academia Another reason for not
allowing them to take such violent exercise 10
the danger Of iniurinR the spine. either from
tho unequal strain on It or from constant con-
cussion. A reversible side saddle will obviats
some OF this difficulty. and at least help to de-
velop both sides evenly. Still another evil re-
suit OF riding too young 10 the chance that II
she escapes accidents she will get so much
praise by the time she Is 10 that stimulated
confidence In her own ability will lead her to
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canvas has a drAped skirt q satin collar Cow
cred with lace. and a satin sash and belt fas-
pink. and light gray are fashionable eolors for
young girls
A dainty dancing dress may be made Of
two rows OF white insertion and accordion
plated from the yoke which is cut square
and outlined with insertion Underneath
this Is worn q Ruimpe OF tucked muslin
trimmed with Insertion
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Princess, stephanie of Austria has Just writ
ten novel.
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Among the new lAces are those that are
worked over the pattern With gold thread I;
Sthsrs studded With jet and smbroidsrsd with
eOloEsd Slks ana hsayy lAess. such ~ English