The times., 1897-08-22
THE TOURIST GIRL.


whose vacation il limited TO a few weeks
is wise il eseiects late Augustand SepteIn-
Der when possible. Herouting may be taken
then with comparative comfort, and Sc
rene in the consciousness that her softly
creped hair IS just as it should lie, and
her throat adornments immaculate, she
gees fOroh conquering and To conquer.
Neither is her anticipatiye enjoyment
disturbed by the unpleasant reflection
that she is obliged to do double duty
on her return, since by that time all her
confreres have had their vacations, and
she viii have only her work TO resume.
Having been clever enough 10 select the
very most auspicious time of all the season, ;,
the tourist girl, OF course. knows BETTER
Than To eneumber herself with eavernous
Saratogas filled with unnecessary gowns
acqu. red atInu ueb unneceSsa rye Expense, Her
travelling costume should be sufficiently
dressy to, serve almost as demitoilette al
the mountain or seashore. The days when
ANY old thing was considered good
enough f1r travelin g fortunately are
entombed with our gran dmothers- We
knew a trick worth several of that; we
Irean TO look as pretty as we can ut all
times. and-many a romance has begun IL
parlor carl
The illustration furnishes a charming
design for a travelling gown 1T is built
of silvery gray cashmere, black velvet and
white nuns yelling. The seven gored skirt
.sthe yerynewest shape, fitting in manner
almost sheatn-like as far as the knees, the
CORES fiaring suddenly at that point 10 that
the bottom of the skirt is four-and-a-half
yards wide. The Dodiceis of the cashmere,
with short baSques at the back, and the
blouaed front rs of white nuns yeiling,
with haIf-inch black velvet ribbon run on
in clus.ers OF three bands. The jacket
front is made CT black velvet in a style
which is Empire where il is not Figaro, and
Figaro where il IL not Empire That is
10 say, II IS Sewed in pIeats in the shoulder
seam, and the pleats are cut bolero-wise
at the lower edge, and flare as may seem
good unto them. The sleeves are of the
cashmere and have draped tops, the lower
part ftting closely and extending over the
hand in a point. A black velvet bels
with Low at the left side finis hes the front
a gray straw hat trimmed with black
tuile, velvet and quills completes the cos
tune. White chaniois gloves are pretty
with this gown, but gray glace are more
durable
The touriste IS probably fond Of dancing
and viii have at least one pretty gown for
the late hop. Here, again, ii is well TO
nave more than one idea in mind and to Sc
lect gown that will beequally appropriate
for Winter parties. A charming toilette.
is OF pink nuns yelling. The six gored skirt
has deep yoke studded with black IL.
beads and outlined by narrow ruche o.
pink mule between two similar ruches ol
black tulle. The blouse bodice is of pink
mule made over pink silk aud is .ut
square neck very square. Edgins the mar
low, straight band, studded with beads
il a tiny rUcLe of the black tulle. The
sleeves are mousquetaire and have little
Capes of pink velvet, dotted with beads
The belt Is of wide black velvet ribbon
tied in a large bow, and three strips Of
narrow black velvet ribbon extend over
each SHOULDER, fastening in little butter Fly
bows on the shoulder. This is a yer.
pretty model and has the advantage OF
being easily adapted to a neck whose
anatomical construction is insufffciantly
concealed, 10y adding orizontal strips
OF the velvet to meet the inner vertical
strips In this way the most CtdruSive
collarbone can be induced to retire dis
creetly, while the Illusion or decoIletace
is preserved yoke of the mule ad
justed under the shoulder straps will
convert this into lovely evening waist
fol theater wear in the winter.
Tie black decorations render permits
siiIe black slipper over the pink silk
stocking, If desired.
If the uouriste go seaward yachting
oosJunc is essential. An open meshed
white canvas over red, with collar. re
vers and cuffs OF Scotch plaid, ia which
rcd is the prevailing tone, is Immensely ef
| ective. The front OF the blouse may cpen
widely over full vest of either the Iiiain
| red silk or the plaid; the edges caught 10
| get'er by white soutache frogs i
red sailor hat. trimmed with white rii,iton
| and wings, belongs to this costume OF
| course, the entire color scheme may he
changed to suit the individual taste
With these gowns and the one 9r twJ
/ for Ioughing that she already possesses,
| TIL. tourist girl is ready for any c,CasiGn
and indorse Margaret Fuller wise
saying that the consciousness OF being
wet dressed is greater moral support
| to a woman than all the consciousness of
religion-or words to that effect
is well to remember that large dots in
yelling are wholly out of date. and that
| plain tulle is the most popular material
among fashionable women The scarf vel
| is charming for those to whom il is becom-
ing 1t consists simply Of one and a half or
| two varis ri tuile. preferably wE.te fasteu
| ed at the back or The hat and dhrouglt around
10 tie IN a big bow under the chin with
most fetching effect
1t is pleasant to learn that the beautiful
| soft fabrics that fall in such graceful folds
| have returned. Henrietta. cashmere nun s
yelling all are among the ne west importa
tions In silks there is d return TO the
| heavy corded weayes, such as Bengaiine
/ The exquisite frish popiin also is coming
3ack into favor, and the Indications all
| point TO a renewal OF the cInging . draper
les Of some years ago The soft colors are
becoming again popular, as might be ex-
1ected, since there is always certain de-
| gree o. analogy or parallelisru between the
fabrics and coiors worn. Delicate grays
warm browns, soft blues, are to be the col
| OTIS of the season, in pronounced reaction
| fTom the wild riot OF vivid hues in which
| 5he summer has been passed.
HIGH SHAKE GOING OUT.