Evening star., 1896-07-18

fashioned and prud-
ish. This universal interest in athletics
makes great difference in the summer
girls wardrobe. Time was when, with her
morning gown. her walking costume and
her evening dress, she considered herself
ell ntted for a summer campaign. But
Low these are but small beginning in her
requirements, and, while she relinquishes
rome Of the old necessities. she insists upon
an additional supply of costumes for at
least two athletic sports
Tie tathing suit goes without saying
when the summer is to be spent at the
seashore. 1t does rot, however. 20 without
paying, and there was never more extraya-
Sance displayed in its makeup than this
season. There are many reasons why one
should exercise more care in selecting a
bathing suit than almost any other cos
tune. The most important one is the fac.
That one needs all the redeeming features
one cth secure tO compensate for the uli-
hecoming arrangement of the nair with
ole or those hldeous bathing caps pasung
IL doWn tSht to the head or giving one the
appearance OF the maid who wIelds the
dust brush.
The only thing ttat really protects the
Ealr from wetting in the salt water is
rubber cap that stretches and fits tight
around the head. The woman who wears
1t looks as If she had been scalped, but
with the addition of a gay coIored silk
handkerchief, hnotted mammy-fas shion
ever the forehead. it keeps the hair dry
and that Ia Its object of existence.
1t 1s the necessity of wearing this un-
be becoming cap, combined with the impos-
sibfIity OF keeping the hair in curl, assunl-
ing that 1t is straight, that makes it SO
imperative that the bathing suit itself
shall make up for some of the shortcom-
tngs Of the cap.
White u Popular Color.
White is exceedingly popular among
bathers, and with colored trimmings 1t is
very attractive. If one wants the very
acme of luxury in a bathing suit she
should purchase white india silk and trim
it with rows of dark blue silk braid Some
people use satin, butnit soon grows slazy
and yellow. Black satin with white braid
Is novelty that will doubtless remain
so, as women will never wear such extfav-
agant things enough TO make them COM
mon. 49,,
White silk Is not so foolishly extravagant
a material as satin, for it wears almost as
well as br.lliantine. and being very light in
weight, does not hamper the swimmer. If
tne material Is not found to be warm
enough, one can wear a silk and wool shirt
hnaerneath to protect lhe chest against the.
chill of the water =, - -,Tr
White brlliantine is the rext, beet th,py
If one cannot afford silk. A fine quality is
almost as light as silk, and it has beautt-
tul sheen that glistens in the sun before
one takes the plunge. A white suit Of this
material with blue or red braid trimmings
can be bought for $3.50.
1t Is surprising what a difference color
makes in the price. For $3.50 one can buy
a very good black brilliantine suit with
very pretty suits to be had for Sass, but
these are made of rather a heavy quality
Of black brillantine.
Flannel suits are not desirable. although
NCid rod hnff
for they are too heavy for any comfort
when one tries to swim. Black serge how
ever, Is not "a bad material for the purpose.
ana black India silk is better than white
The Bicycle Costume.
Bathing shoes are of white canvas at
fifteen cents, and of black jersey at seven
ty-fve cents. Shoes and stockings made to-
gether are very convenient for those who
do not kick Off their shoes before going
into the water. But tights with feet In
them are the most satisfactory arrange
mt nj, because they do away with the
necessity of wearing garters
The bathing suit is only a beginning IN
ones sporting wardrobe; indeed SO neces-
sary is 1t that it has become a matter OF
course, and is hardly entitled to a place
among athletic accOurterments
Very closely akin to 1t is the bjcycle cos
tume-akin. at least, in its cut There are
the boomers and short skirt as essentials.
with a waist to suit the tastes of the wear
er. The sweater Is growing more and more
popular as waist to be worn with a sepa-
rate skirt. Many object to 1t on the ground
Of its resemblance to tights. but since the
sleeves have been enlarged to look like
other sleeves the garment Is not so obiec
tionable. Nearly all the bicycle skirts are
made with a saddle back to fit over the
saddle and hang gracefully. In front they
are buttoned down on each side along the
seams. Underneath are little faps thai
button to the hIOOmerS fouy
the knee to keep the skirt down. A brown
whipcord suit of this style with silk-lined
jacket can be bought for $3.50 One of
light gray material of a cheaper quality
sells for $3.50 Separate skirts can BE-
bought for prices varying from IS to sSEl
The cheapest suit to be had that is wort;
buying costs SO. Linen suits are being
worn very extensively during the war,5
weather. Linen Alpine hats to 20 with
them have brown quills stuck in the hand
All sorts Of bicycle shoes and leggids are
constantly being invented. The shoe thai
reaches to the knee is considered the most
low shoe with stocking that butfons IN
the outside to simulate leggin cannot he
beaten"
When ON the Water.
Boating and yachting gowns are as much
of a necessity to tht fashionable girl at
inland resorts as to the salt water nymph.
for there is always Stream of water some
where WltulIt Teucl, SSe IL could not be
summer resort. For This. purpose French
flannel is the best. bat Since it is SO ex-
pensive. the Scotch fwffled flannel at 40
cents yard is often substituted. It comes
in beautiful shades of blue and lavender.
in stripes and figures. and is very soft and
pretty. Pongee is also used for Yachting
suits, but though very attractive, it is not
SO warm flannel \
Yachting hats are made of straw, canvas
and leather. There are straw sailors with
very narrow brims, with ssubby uuills stuck
in the band. Ordinary sailors have striped
bands of blue and white, red and white.
etc. Canvas hats shaped like a Tam o.
Shanter cap have bands Of blue ottoman
ribbon.
But the leather caps are the newest thing
In this line. They come in white and in
brown, and are worn to match the belt of
ones yachting suit. With shoes and belt
and cap all of the same leather one can
look very stunning.
For golf and tennis one needs moderate
ly short skirt and shirt waist There is
chance for elegance and extravaganza in
the choice of ones belt, and enameled
leather is the latest fad.
The latest French habit has white vest
that fits the figure and buttons straight
down the front. The jacket does not fasten
together, but turns back In revers at the
neck. The seams are strapped and stitch-
ed. The favorite hat is the derby shape.
though the high silk hat is sometimes seen
So much for what she wears u,b;o, H.,