New-York tribune., 1895-10-13
GAYLY DRESSED SCOTCH LAssIEs.


The costumes OF a hilarious group OF Scotch
lasses who landed at Ellis Island few days ago,
having come over board the Augusta Victoria in
company with a motley crew OF immigrants, re-
minded the reporter of the gayly costumed girl as
she appears upon the stage In many OF the popular
spectacular performances of the present day. The
short plaid skirt hung loosely to the knee. where
II was met by the tops OF pair of Highland boots.
They wore close-fttng waists handsomely em-
broidered in the front over these they short,
jaunty plaid Jackets open in the front. Their head
gear was neckerchefs Of silk plaid and long sashes
OF red silk reaching almost 10 the ground completed
this picturesque costume.
Most OF the immigrants enjoy life thoroughly
during the voyage that is II the passage is not too
rough and they are In condition to do So In fact.
when the weather is clear and the entire assem-
blage gather upon the steerage deck, their mirth
and enthusiasm would prompt them to turn night
Into day. If the officers in charge would permit it,
The ships rules, however, require all the women
to go below promptly at o'clock In the evening.
and half hour later the men begin TO tire of their
own company and one by one leave the deck to
seek their berths below.
The steerage steward OF the steamer New-York
described the festivities which the emgrants enjoy
on deck as follows
zone out OF every twelve passengers is a musi-
clan and furnishes instrumental music. much TO
the delight OF his comrades. on any sort OF an In
strument. from a jewsharp to a fiddle. Dancing
Is the most popular amusement. old and young
taking part. This, OF course, leads 10 an endless
amount OF flirting. and the coy maiden and her
admirer often furnish much amusement TO the few
cabin passengers who find their way down to the
steerage deck TO witness the fun. The favorite
dance is the waltz. to the accompaniment OF an
accordion violin. and as soon the pretty
French girl with black hair and eyes and flushed
cheeks falls exhausted after a waltz Of half an
hour or more continuously In a circle without re-
versng she Is seized by her partner and assisted
TO reach a secluded the deck where che
remains until sufficiently recovered TO continue the
dance The French and Italians especially
fond OF music. and a large part OF the trip is
whiled away by chorus singing. the thoughts OF thd
singers being evidently turned toward the land
which they are leaving. Gymnastic exhibitions and
sleght- t-of-hand tricks also popular diversions.
and almost any day the performers Of these feats
may be deck with an interested group OF
| spectators gathered about them. Every passenger
carries pack OF cards and the game In all It's
varieties may be seen In the course OF voyage.
An amusing interruption to these pleasantries
sometimes occurs when a huge breaker. striking
| the side of the ship. sends its spray dancing over
the rail, completely drenching those leaning there
! for support and scattering the crowd like many
frightened cattle to positions OF safety"
There seems to be idea all too prevalent among
| people generally well informed that these immi-
grants are subjected to harsh and even cruel treat