The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-17

Hints to Mothers That Will Aid Them in
the Anxious Task of Getting the Daughter
Ready for the College Term-An Over
abundance of Gowns Inadvisable.
1t is first of all important for col
lege girl to have golf cape or loose
wrap of some kind, that she may
throw around her hurriedly in her nu-
merous journeys from hall to class
room, as the campus must usually be
crossed in going from one building to
another A soft hat of the Tam
O'Shanter style, simple and without
trimming, is also necessary. Two or
three wooden shirt waists or Norfolk
jackets, simply, but strongly made,
and one or two skirts to wear with
Them must be prepared for everyday
wear. One good wooden dress for
church or street wear and more
dressy wooden gown for small after
noon receptions or teas will be found
necessary. Two evening dresses Will
be sufficient, one of light wooden mate
rial, the other of more dressy goods,
will give a girl the satisfaction of
knowing that she may be properly
gowned for any occasion which may
arise, and these occasions are numer-
Gus, for many celebrities visit the col
leges at times, and the students are
introduced and impromptu receptions
frequently held.
Do not neglect to provide loose,
warm wrapper, and at least two warm
dressing sacks; these will prove
great convenience when study hour
comes around, and may be slipped on
when in private study.
A macintosh is an important adj
junct to well-planned wardrobe, and
rubbers and umbrella must not be
overlooked or neglected In most
colleges a gymnasium suit is required,
This may be made of blue serge or
mixed goods of any kind. Patterns for
these suits may be purchased.
Some colleges require the students
to wear a cap and gown. These may
be made to order at the college by a
person who understands taking meas
urements and so forth These meas
urements are usually taken a week or
two after the freshman enters the col
lege.
AS to underwear it is not wise to
provide too great an amount. Six OF
each article worn will prove an ample
supply, and as the laundry bills are
usually looked upon as bugbears, it is
wise to provide at least two black
skirts for everyday wear.
Two pairs of calfskin shoes for ev-
eryday wear and pair of dongola or
kid shoes and pair of low shoes or
slippers will prove ample provision
unless the girl is unusually hard on
her shoes.
In most colleges the rooms are fur
nished with a single bed (the college
furnishing all bedding, sheets, tow
els, napkins, ETC., unless otherwise
stated, bureau, washstand, two chairs
Zone plain and one rocker), study
table, lamp and bookcase. 1t is best
to get the measurements of bureau,
washstand and table, so that you may
provide yourself with such covers as
you may desire. Two or three tea
cloths will be found necessary to those
who wish to occasionally entertain
their girl friends at an afternoon tea in
their own rooms.
OF course, whatever knick-knacks
are desired must be brought from
home, but do not overdo this matter,
for if your time is to be devoted to
your work, you will not feel like TAX
ing the time necessary to keep such
things in presentable order.
The articles mentioned in this list
will prove all that are necessary for
the usual school year, with the eXcep-
ton of two or three cotton shirt waists
for warm fall days or early spring.
1t is certainly not advisable to pro-
vide an overabundance of dresses, but
let those provided be of good material
and strongly made. The average girl
strikes terror to the heart of her moth
er when upon her return the wrecks
of once beautiful garments are taken
from her trunks.
Those mothers who are initiated US
ually have made during the daughter 8
absence from home half a dozen new
undergarments of each kind, ready tG
replace those which from want of care
require more time than can be spared
during the short holidays, the old
garments being retained to be repaired
at leisure.
A small work basket well supplied
should find a place in the we'll filled
trunk.
All girls delight in the social teas
given in their rooms, and for these a
few cups and saucers, spoons, plates
&C.. with a small alcohol kettle and a
chatting dish, are really necessary. A
box of fine crackers, some tea, choco-
late and sardines can find a place in
every well-regulated college girls out
fit.
Opals Not Unlucky.