The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-21

lis, November lin the converts
chools here there are great many of
America calls her "half-grown girls"
by generally are putting in their last
or two of study, while the older sis
with their mother as chaper0n, are
hing glimpse OF Partisan society.
Thursdays and Sundays they them
get glimpse of society. SO that
may appear easy in their manner
their first season" rolls around.
they spend these two weekly holidays
their families, which are generally
ed at some swell hotel, and receive
their sisters for the day.
hday and Friday mornings see them
1ng back to school with all their books
bother week OF study.
wonderful how quickly these girls
r the French language when they
t right into French school, where
hear French, and only French. con-
lly.
" are never so busy as with their in
flass, and learn tho alphabet with tots
n their ages. But their progress is
rapid, and after they have been in
chools FOR three months these girls
Generally carry ON an intelligent con-
ton with but few mistakes.
" are never so busy with their stud
hough, that they forget to plan their
gowns. and they are as exacting Of
coutureres ais their sisters are
rouna Souers," an establishment that
ed for its tasteful girlish gowns, has
Inc fty,u ltCt,l nf
Fears models.
MATERIALS.
eeds In tiny checks are the materials
for travelling gowns: canvas is pop
Tor outing gowns; light shades OF
Mere and poplin are employed in the
Yer gowrs.
me assortment of cotton frocks no.
some very smart gowns in plaid,
ginghams, and some exceedingly
ones In organizes and dotted swisses.
certainly do know how to keep
en- back here until they are grown up.
quite remarkable how very juvenile
mother can dress her baby" Of II
IN America she would be planning
Pming- out gown, but IN France che is
eeding the kittens and romping in the
yard.
Paris shopkeepei-s are selling the
ley plaid furiously. 1t Is SO varied
VI tnat 1t catches on and suits to a
critical French eye, which demands
French schoolgirl wears waists that
ade OF bits OF cloth. The leftovers of
nolher's tollettes are carefully pre-
and put i'm shape for her. A very
ards OF goods makes a waist for the
no goes to school.
this season there has come in an
"h blouse. This consists OF tight
waist, with braiaing put on 70 imi-
llits. II this Is artfully done the
looks very full and rich. although 1t
ny very plain affair. l saw one or
worn by sweet miss whose affairs
are now confined TO five black kit
GIRLS SLEEVES.
fashion for the schoolgirls sleeve is
odiiied bishop. 1t Is gathered full in
mnole, and again full at the wrists.
" is finished with broad cuff. The
10 lined and the girl can not push
DOW through it.
Tcan girls pity their French cousins
they are kept back SO long, but
each girl has the advantage in that
dressed In simple, easy clothes and
enloy her girlhood rs Icing as may be.
yes OF fancy materials are worn by
girls upon very nice occasions,
hgnt skirts. i saw one in delicate
hnen trimmed with tiny rows Of
a. run with mauve ribbons, II was
waist, with snug belt. Waists
kind are carefully fitted to the fig
avoid the bagginess so often notice
girls gowns.
the pleasure recently OF accom-
mother to the shops 10 select
ess skirt for her 1S-yelr -old daugh-
is to come OUT next summer Mt
~, put this year she Is child"
ssnt and figure. though. demand q
s.own-up dress. The one she chose
TWO shades Of green cashmere. The
was draped high at one aide.
xruress effect was chained by trim
AUG the skirt was put on as one
ossr skirt and all.
.mmily poodies were taken along
snIs important occasion aud new
usred for them at the same time
- seif-same piece Of goods.
Sne rrety church gowns wss
cs&hmere in soft shade Of mig