Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-06
A GIRLS COLLEGE OUTFIT.
What She Requires During Her Frs
Year.


Year.
From thu Philadelphia Record
Many mothers are now anxiously begin
ming to plan outfits necessary Cor their
daughters who are bout to enter their
freshman year at college. 1t is first of all
important for girl to have golf cape or
loose wrap Of some kind, that she may
throw around her hurriedly in her numer-
GUS journeys from hall to class room as
the campus must usually be crossed IN 60
ing from one building to another soft
hat of the Tam OShanter style, simple and
without trimming, is also necessary Two
or three wooden shirt waists or Norfolk
jackets, simply but strongly made, and
enc or two skirts to wear with them must
be prepared for everyday wear One good
WOODEN dress for church or street wear and
more Gressy wooden gown for small
afternoon receptions or teas will be found
necessary. Two evening dresses will be
sufficient, one of light wooden material, the
other or a more dreSsy goods, will give a
girl the satisfaction OF Knowing that she
may be properly gowned for any occas
which may arise, and these occasions are
numerous. for many celebrities visit the
colleges at times, and the students are in
troduced and impromp.u receptions fire.
quently held.
Do not neglect to provide a loose warm
wrapper and at least two warm dressing
sacks: these will prove a great convenience
when study hour comes around, and may
be Slipped on when IN the private study.
A macintosh is an important adjunct
to a weli-Ilanned 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. Pat
terms 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 measurements and so
forth. These measurements usually
taken a week or two after the freshman
enters the college.
As to underwear, it is not wise to provide
too great an amount. Six of each artic. e
worn will prove an ample supply, and as
the laundry bills usually looked upon
as bugbears, it is wise to provide at least
two black shirts for everyday wear.
Two pairs of caifskin shoes for everyday
wear and a pair of dongoia or kid shoes
and a pair of low shoes or slippers will
prove ample provision. unless the girl is uE-
usually hard on h L shoes. A word on this
subject will not come amiss. 1t is withOut
doubt economical plan to have the shoes
made to order by good shoemaker. These
shoes will wear almost twice long as
the readymade shoes. and cost but 81 Il
pair more than those bought in the stores.
In most colleges the rooms are furnished
all bedding, sheets, towels, napkins, &c,
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-
casionally entertain their girl friends at an
afternoon tea in their own rooms.
OF course, whatever knick-knacks are de-
sired must be brought from home, but do
not overdo this matter for If your time
devoted vi
feel like taking the time necessary to keep
such things in presentable order, and Will e
the servants employed take all reasonable
care of the rooms they cannot be expected
to give more than certain amount OF
time to each apartment.
The articles mentioned in this list will
prove all that are necessary for the usual
school year. with the exception of two or
three cotton shirt waists for warm fall
days or early spring.
1t is certainly not advisable to provide an
overabundance of dresses. but let those
provided he of good material and strongly
made The average girl strikes terror to
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 underpar-
ments of each kind. ready to replace those
which from want of care require more time
than can be spared during the short hoii-
days. the old garments being retained to be
repaired at leisure.
A small work basket we'll supplied should
find place in the well:fil,ed 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 chatting dish are
really necessary. A box of fine crackers
| some tea. chocolate and sardines can find
a place in every well-regulated college GIRL
| outfit.