The morning times., 1896-10-29
WET WEATHER TOGS.
Clumsy Old-Fashioned Waterproofs
Have Passed Away.

All clothed in macintosh the maid or
matron no longer has anything to fear
from Jupiter Pluvius or Eoreas combined
Wien the impossible winter day Comes
around, as ii frequently does. made up OF
half SNOW, half rain. little sleet and a
great deal Of wind, she. who must 20
out on an Important crrand, on a not to
be shirked shopping expedition. TO see
Some one who is i'll, or trudge Il mile or
two to uer school or office, has now a
Comparatively agreeable time Of it.
First OF all ste gels into Il pair OF wool
en- kn.ckerbockerS, then draws on her
boots. These reach almost 10 her knees.
Their vaHps and soIes are of rubber and
tbe uppers OF black macintosh cloth
They pull on exactly ike mems boots,
but have an attached tongue and two
rows OF eyelets up the front, So that
after being drawn on one laccS rhem
taut about the ankles and legs This en-
ables the wcarer to walk as lightly and
Comfortably in them As in her high Ii
crclc shoes and Yet her extremities are
literally Water tight.
Straight down to the ankles there falls q
black macintosh cloth skirt that opens
on the hips like a bicycle petticuat: look,
serge skirt. and has hem at the bottom.
With this is usually worn a plain wuolen
Waist OF blacl; goods, or for walking !,
black sweater, and then upon this. On the
shoulders, fits Il macintosh cape. extend
ing as far down as the hips
II buttons closely UP to the chin. has n12
covered Sits iii front, to let the hands pass
through. cross belts. both at back and front,
In no tt-i,,I
ana number OF big inside p"cketS-
II cape seems announcement. though il
is as easy, though more expensive perhaps.
to buy black macintosh box coat. with
big, easy sleeves and loose Ia front and be-
hind. This VIII be provided. too. with in
SIDE pockets and outside ones, Inch have.
flaps tuttonins over them. Finally, such
costume is COmpleted by al Alpine hat Of
waterproof cloth.
So equipped for the vettcSt and coolest
day a woman is dressed to perfection. Not
a drop Of water can reach anything but
her face. She has not on a superfIIous
inch OF material and yet she is delight
tumy warm.
To all appearances her suit is entirely
conventional. There is not thing here.
10 make anyone stare should the skit,,
fui. An umbrella is a superfluity, for to
take the rain and snow in her face is a
perfect tonic to the complexion. and silk
handkerchief, folded and tied Close about
her necN. W i'll keep any drops from Jlicklins
off her moist hair down her collar
At home. when hung out To dry on the
outside. all these belongings fit into the
small compass OF Il little Waterproof bag.
md hap .,
is a priceless treasure. Providing how
ever, the day is only threatening. she need
not get into her complete wet weather snit.
but can carry along in u neat bit OF Il bae;
another skirt aud cape that has come to
take almost the place of the long goss;imers
and hot ulsterS.
These TWO pieces are in any dark color,
preferred made in the Iightest weight
Of waterproof cloth. The cape is almost
exactly like the one described above, but
the skirt ON the left side is slit clear up
from hem to belt. In fact, it looks Just
like n very large cape. and is meant To
be folded on, right over ones walking
skirt. hooked at the waist and buttoned
up the side. The idea is TO obviate the
need of passing skirt over ones head.
Women have been carrying these skirts
anu CdpeS all tDe w HtH OIL on
little excursions, when yachting. guliinE,
| fishing, etc, and strapped the small bag
| on their bicycle handle-blrs, greatly to
their comfort and dry keeping. Others,
| who cannot emancipate themselves from the
cosSamer, are using the new ones, which
are as light and prettily striped as taffeta
silks, and made up in the form of skirt
and short REFER coat. There is no weight
to these, they rustic like silk gowns, and
are wonderfully becoming.
Then there is new in the market of wet
weather goods, pretty buttoned boots,
| with macintosh tops and cork soles be-
sides overshoes, of the thinncst rubber,
| which lace on like oxford ties. For these
| last there is now n varnisb to be applied
| that will keep them as bright rs now pat
| ent leather. Again in the way of novel
| ties is a handsome long macintosh coat,
| lined with satin, beautiful enough TO
wear to the opera ana with capes and
| revers like a highwayman's cloak
FANNY ENDERS.