The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-23

weeks routine. swimming being taught
by the gymnasium instructor. This viii
necessitate the purchase OF bathing
suit.
Right here IL IS as well TO mention the
macintosh and umbrella. which no
thoughtful mother would forget.
Now, the room TO which the girl stu
dent viii be assigned viii be COMPARE
lively bare Of ornament. There will De
table. a few chairs and perhaps two
single beds. All students are expected
TO bring their own bed linen. This
should consist OF fromfour 10 six sheets.
one pair OF blankets. four 20 six pairs
OF pillowcases and bolster slips. quilts
being supplied by the school
Another accessory which IL Is wise to
send with each young woman Is a stu
dent lamp, a green shade serving TO
greatly protect the eyes. A bright table
cover for the table. paper knife. ink
stand and other trlfies for the table
should not be forgotten The dressing
case should have a scarf and a pin
cushion. and from home the girl may
take any Of the pretty things that adcrn
her dressing case there. These in most
students rooms are re-enforCed by pho
tographs OF the home people. OF hand
towels, which the students are expected
20 supply. there should be dozen--four
turkish. the others the ordinary sort.
pair Of scrim curtains for the win
dows adds greatly 10 the appearance OF
the room. An alcohol lamp for the curl
ing tongs is a necessity. as boarding
school gas is always turned or during
the day. Likewise each student brings
dozen and half table napkins. with
her own napkin ring. To add 10 her
comfort she should have a rocking
chair. This may be expressed from home
or purchased in the college town and
left at school from year TO year until
graduation, as most girls continue to
occupy the same room.
A bookshelf one OF the sort which
may be taken apart. will not come
amiss even should II be found that one
has been provided by the school Ref
erence books are always found in the
school library. but the girls own pri-
waite supply OF books viii always be
convenient.
Reference 10 the catalogue or a note
to the rnatron or the school viii en-
Tighten as 10 Just what furniture the
school provides. and the other supplies
may be gagged accordingly. Some rooms
have no rugs upon the floor. nothing
but a cheap carpet. while others have
painted floors and rugs. which are gem
orally meager.
a small afternoon tea outht is a
charming addition 10 the stock. and ev-
cry girl should have with her an alcohol
lamp with a teamaking attachment.
Boarding school fare r. rather ancer-
tain. and a cup or tea in her room has
saved many a tired. cold girl from
chill after a walk in the rain
Anything that is necessary and for
gotten may be expressed to school at
any time. but u is believed this list Is
a tolerably complete one. The new win
ter coat Will Of course be sent on when
the fall and winter fashions are put on
sale. A knowledge Of the girls meas
urements and comparison with an old
waist will enable the saIeswoman %
make a perfect nj. as every large shop
has a wire figure which may be adjust
ed 20 any given waist and bust meas
urement, and the Jacket can be lifted
over this
Any bright pictures and bits OF fancy
work wifi be treasures in the college
room. Uamounted and mounted photo
SiaPisr t'Pif9 VI PdIhtinh5 anu the sup
plements 20 the art journals are won
derful aids In making the rooms pretty
and homelike. Any spare bits % denim.
tapestry or cretonne from home will.
in the hands of the skiilfuI girl. trans
form the boxes In which some % her be-
longings have been shipped into things
OF use and beauty. Snug corners are a.
ways needed Tor the slowing away az
odds and ends. A small box ~ covered
ia necessary for the shoes unless the
thoughtful mother has made a shoe bag
The list may be greatly abbreviated
by those who are obliged 10 practice
economy. and every family may fnd rea-
son 10 vary II a little. bat FOR young
woman. the daughter ~ fairly well %
do parents. II gives the average coiieKs
OUTFIT ELLA NATTHIESsES.