The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-22


weeks routine. swimming being taught
by the gymnasium instructor. This will
necessltate the purchase OF bathing
suit.
Right here IT is as we'll TO mention the
mackintosh and umbrella, which no
thoughtful mother would forget.
Now. the room to which the girl stu
dent VIII be assigned will be compara-
lively bare of ornament. There will be
table, a few chairs and perhaps two
single beds. All students are expected
TO bring their own bed linen. This
should consist OF from four to six sheets.
one pair OF blankets. four to six pairs
OF pillowcases and bolster slips. quilts
being supplied by the school.
Another accessory which II Is wise Ia
send with each young woman is a stu
dent lamp. green shade serving to
greatly protect the eyes. A bright table
cover Tor the table, paper knife. ink
stand and other trifles for the table
should not be forgotten. The dressing
case should have a scarf and pin
cushion. and from home the girl NAV
take any or the pretty things that adorn
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
to supply. there should be dozen-four
turkish. the others the ordinary sort.
A pair OF scrim curtains for the win
dows adds greatly to the appearance OF
the room. An alcohol lamp for the curl
ing tongs is necessity. as boarding
school gas is always turned off during
the day. Likewise each student brings
a dozen and half table napkins with
her own napkin ring. To add to her
comfort she should have rocking
chair. This may be expressed from home
or purchased in the college town and
left at school from year to year until
graduation, az 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 it 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-
vate supply OF books will always be
convenient. =
Reference to the catalogue or q note
to the matron OF the school will en-
tighten as to just what furniture the
school provides, and the other supplies
may be gauged accordingly. Some rooms
have no rugs upon the floor, nothing
but cheap carpet, while others have
painted floors and rugs, which are gem
orally meager.
A small afternoon tea outfit Is
charming addition to the stock, and cv-
cry girl should have with her an alcohol
lamp with teamaking attachment.
Boarding school fare is rather uncer-
tain, and cup OF tea in her room has
saved many tired, cold girl from q
chill after walk in the rain.
Anything that is necessary and for
gotten may be expressed to school at
any time. but 1t is believed this list 10
4 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
nrements and comparison with an old
waist Will enable the saleswoman to
make perfect fit, as every large shop
has a wire figure which may be adjust
ID to any given waist and bust meas
lrement. and the jacket can be dtted
over this.
Any bright pictures and bits OF fancy
work will be treasures in the college
'oom. Unmounted and mounted photo
yraphs, copies of paintings and the sup
elements to the art journals are won-
ierful aids In making the rooms pretty
Ind homelike. Any spare bits Of denim.
.apestry or cretonne from home will,
n the hands OF the slkillful girl, trans
orm the boxes in which some OF her be-
ongings have been shipped into things
II use and beauty. Snug corners are al
ways needed for the slowing away OF
dds and ends. A small box SO covered
s necessary for the shoes unless the
houghtful mother has made shoe bag.
The list may be greatly abbreviated
~ those who are obliged to practice
and every family may fnd rea-
ION to vary 1t little. but for young
the daughter OF fairly well to
10 parents, 1t gives the average college
utfit. ELLA MATTHIESSEN.