The times., 1898-05-08

ish warships viii never even sight our |
shores the traffic in bathing suits is
strong and steady.
The wholesome policy with regard 70
salt water costumes that grace and
charm are most essential to their proner |
representation. is maintained with viscr
this season. and from France have been /
imported some most delectable designs.
At the French watering places a pleas |
Eng gayety OF color is characteristic Of !
bathing dresses. and a careful French |
woman would never be satisfied 10 CO.
ouctte with the ocean in The sober, IN
becoming blue flannel toEs the average
American is content to wear. Perhaps
81 is the talk Of war or may be just a
phase Of he infinite variety OF feminine
taste but a deal Of cheerful red has
made its appearance on the bathing
Czesses. There Is q shade Of warm ce-
risse nannelette that has caught the pop
uIar taste. and is in process Of making,
with a dull sang de boeut, black or cream
white braid. for smart and lively bath
ers.
A close vale, smooth surface serge,
recommended as waterproof is sent out
by the manufacturers as a temptation TO
those who are bound for a summer by
the sea So light and springy Is this
goods that il does not become water
logged, as VIII the ordinary serge or
flannel, and on retreating from the waves
the bather in an instant is almost as
dry as the proverbial ducks back. a
clear water green, navy blue ami steel
blue are some Of the colors in which
This excellent goods can be bought and
what the tailor suits have lost il braid
ing the bathing drsses have "a ned.
The most extensive scrolls and frets
and fgriated designs, in broad and mar
now braids Of white. black. blue or red,
wander ornamentally over the blousy
waists and short petticoats Of these wa
ter dresses. Occasionally braids of two
colors. as red and white, for example,
gre applied 10 a navy blue serge suit, or
a purely white costume Will be enhanced
ty most appropriate wavy lines Of mar
row turquoise blue woOlen soutache.
There is no exception TO the rule Of low
neck and short sleeves this summer, and
yet as the bathing suits have in a way
become more elaborate and snowy, they
Gre also more sensible Of cut Very few
are made with knickCTbOcEers of wool.
A fine mlhair is used for this purpose
and those who wish 10 wear q species Of
corset when bathing can have their mo-
hair bluomers made part OF the llgsdy-
bound stays.
The majority Of good skirts are Killed
in to The belt 50 artfUlly that there IS
slight bulk about the size waist and yef
ample fuIlness at the hem. Nine out Il
tex skirts are also hifurcated, Wh en- adds
infinitely 10 the baJher's ease. while the
plated folds conceal this arrangement.
There are. of course, countless women
who along the northern shores persist in
wearing in the water the comfortable
and dangerous m0har dress They.
more than ever. this SUMMER wiu eXer-
cise q fatal attraction since the shops are
showing gayest Tiaid poplin bathing
dresses.
Cf course. there are charming plaid
sergcs 20 be had, and pursuing the rogue
of the Scotch stripes 10 the very water s
edge, We see undeniabiy pretty outfits ali
IN these criss-cToss hands of gaudy color.
That is not only are thc skirts and
blouses Of plaid flannel or mOhair but
with these Highland stripes are worn caps
OF plaid silk and bright ulaid stockings.
4 few q sach suits are decorated with
fringe. bur 50 bulky decoration only APP
peals TO the woman who paddles laint.y
in the salty shadows.
Stars and stripes and rings and bars.
characterize the sary long hose, that on
the counters call FOR feminine admiration
and patronage Now. ir has always been
an active grievance Of the woman bathsr
thar unless she wore tight round garteTs
or a corset with elastic supporters there
from she had no approved means % grid
ing on her hose. A stocking al down
Euyved as Hamlets does not add 70
ones appearance on the beach, hence
many complaints.
Now, the manufacturers believe they
have fulLlled mission af great benevO-
lence ia offering bathing tights which
serve as stockings and bioOTners in one,
button about the waist and ElEs the limbs
great freedom. These are offered IN every
colcr and stripe q woman could crave.
and surely deserve attention, but many
wondering ElauCes are cast ii the long
Isle thread hathi,g gloves. that roll up
beyond the elbow ana are said 10 be an
inspiration Of Gallo genius. Exceedingly
pretty, however. are the big red and blue
water b0uners Of oiled silk that come
from Paris. and at Trouyiile and Deppe
we are told, the smart women viii wear
stockings having a single digitatiOu. That
viii be for the great toe, and. through
The passage thus opened delicate thongs
viii be passed and tied about the ankle
These thongs make fast TO the foot after
the Jarauese fashion, light sandals OF
cork, and not only win the effect prove
coquettish Of appearance, but the wearing
Of such sandals. so they say. is improving
70 the shape
The chief topic Of fashionable interes,
on Ls.44 Is llE ehilfilDE OF lAE ldIl9I-
made dress. That useful and long-IveC
costume is no more. Its close. tidy tit. IL,
severe unbroken lines its diFnMed and
pleasant lack of fussy decoration, al
gave it a place IN the wOmau's heart and
wardrobe jhat IL occupies no longer
From its noble estate il has fallen fol
the mischievOus influence OF the blouse
and ruffIe overwhelmed and conquered II
a brave woman is size who in this day
would order q cloth suit 20 be trimmed
only with stitchiugs. q few fat smooth
faced buttons and silk arrow heads a
her pocket corners. Her cloth skirt i
half a spanish nOunce. her cloth body hai
rcvers faced with rows Of wee ruffles
turning back from a breastplate Of span
Pled chiffon; her cuffs are treated witt
turquoise blue velvet, circle Of jewel
clasp her waist. AS She stands sh. IS 4
for an afternoon reception or a ladies
luncheon. and the tailor dress IS only
fond recollection
The eligible age FOR evening dres,
with little boys has been lowered 20 81,
years. Hardly out of klts, the young
ster is allowed 10 get into white board
bosom shirts, low-cut waistcoat, blacl
unfinished diagonal knee-breeches and
satLn-faced Tuxedo to match. UntH M,
age OF fifteen The boy who has sensibl,
mother wears his knee-breeches OF aI
evening and patent leather pumps win
black silk hose. a white tie and roun,
white enameled studs and cuff but
tons are the adiuncts Of this dress usu
silly seen at children's parties and dane
Eng school Such an outfit is cOnsdere,
more modish for the little fellows thar
the velveteen Fauniieroy and Louis Ky
dresses, or the blouse Of embroidereS
muslin. with the little braided velve
suits. TO which those mothers loving tn