The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-11
A GIRLS COLLEGE OUTFIT.
what She Requires During Her
First Year.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Many mothers are now anxiously begin
ming to plan outfits necessary for their
daughters who are about to enter their
freshman year at college. 1t is first of all
important for a girl to have a golf cape or
loose wrap of some kind, that she may
throw around her hurrledly in her numer-
Gus Journeys from hall to. class room, as
the campus must usually be crossed IN go
ing from one building to another. soft
hat of the Tam O'Shanter STYLE simple
and without trimming, is also necessary.
Two or three wooden shirt waists or Nor
folk jackets, simply but strongly made,
one or two skirts to wear with them
must be prepared for everyday wear One
good wooden dress for church or street
wear and a more dreSsy WOODEN gown for
small afternoon receptions or teas will be
found necessary. Two evening dresses
Will be sufficient one of Light wooden ma
terial, the other of a more dressy goods
Will give girl the satisfaction of know
ing that she may be properly gowned for
any occasion which may arise and these
occasions are numerous, for many ceie-
| britles visit the colleges at times, and the
students are introduced and impromptu
| receptions frequently held
DO not neglect to provide a loose, warm
wrapper, and at least two warm dressing
sacks; these viii prove great convent
ence when study hour comes around, and
may be slipped on when in the private
study.
A macintosh is an inn ortant adjunct to
well-plamsd wa:drobe, and rubbers and
umbrella must not be ol erlooked or neg
lected In most colleges o gymnasium suit
Is required. This ma. be made of blue
serge or mixed goods or any kind. Pat
terms for these SUITS may be purchased.
some colleges require the students to
wear cap and gown. These NAV be
made to order at the college by a person
who understands taking measurements
and so forth. These measurements are
usually taken a week or two after the
freshman enters the college.
AS to underwear, 1t Is not wise to pro-
vide 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, 1t Is wise to provide at
least two black shirts for everyday wear
TWO pairs of calfskin shoes for everyday
wear and a 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. A word on
this subject will not come amIss. 1t Is
without doubt an economical plan to have
the shoes made 10 order by a good shoe
maker. These shoes will wear almost
twice as long as the ready-made shoes
and cost but 81 pair more than those
bought In the stores.
In most colleges the rooms are furnish
ed with single bed (the college furnishing
all bedding, sheets, towels, napkins, etc.
unless otherwise stated, bureau, wash
stand, two chairs Zone plain and one rock
err, study table, lamp and bookcase 1t
is best to get the measurements of bureau,
washstand and table, so that you may pro
vide yourself with such covers as you may
desire Two or three tea cloths will be
found necessary TO those who wish to oc-
cesionaily 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 taking the time necessary to keep
such things in presentable order. and
while the servants employed take all rea-
sonable care of the rooms they cannot be
expected to give more than a certain
amount of time 10 each apartment
The articles mentioned in this list will
prove all that arc necessary for the usual
school year, with the exception OF two or
three cotton shirt waists for warm fan
days or early spring.
1t is certainly not advisable to provide an
overabundance of dresses. but let those
provided be of good material and strongly
made. The average girl strikes terror 10
the heart of her mother when upon her
return the wrecks of once beautiful gar
ments are taken from her trunks.
Those mothers who are Initiated usually
have made during the daughters absence
from home half a dozen new undergar-
ments Of each kind, ready to replace those
which from want of care require more
time than can be spared during the shor,
holidays, the old garments being retained
to be repaired a leisure.
A small work basket well supplied should
find place in the well-hlled trunk.
All girls delight In the social teas given
in their rooms, and for these a few CUPS
and saucers, spoons, plates, etc. with a
small alcohol kettle and chatting dish.
are really necessary. A box Of fine crack
ers. some tea. chocolate and sardines can
find place in every well-regulated col
lege girls outfit.
Gov. Black of New York. has signed
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