The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-07

closed. Some variety Of Elton IS the
seasons favorite. and the most useful
models for travelling have clOse-httng
backs and straight or semi-htung fronts,
cut so as to increase the apparent length
Of the waist. They have little fulncss in
the basque. and are short on the ahips
10 show 4 tiny swallOw-tail behind. There
are those who are heartily tired Of rovcrs,
others who adhere TO them decorated
with stitchings braid or SOFT bury bro
cades. a high Medid collar should be
added.
Most important 20 a coat are its but
tons. which are TO be counted by the
dozen. and which display themselves in
enamel crystal or silver; in polished
or engraved metal or in,sWedgwOOd set
i'm steel rims Not least in rank are
those worked over with silk thread TO
match ones Innings.
If a travelling dress boasts two blouses,
the girl who journeys docs so with extra
peace of mind For railway service a sim
pie waist of striped or dotted silk an
swers all requirements, and comfort and
fashion alike prohibit the stiff, white
linen collar. Sleeves are finished with self
cuffs while tho neck has a silk stock
and a Windsor or sailor knot, with the
ends pointed and frilled with ribbon or
chiffon ruching.
Suppose the journey finished and the
trunks delayed or the fatigue Of unpack-
ing not at once 10 DE undertaken, there
IS the chance TO draw from ones hand
luggage a more dressy vest Of mousseline
de sole over tafeta OF China silk, giving
almost the relief and freshness of
change of costume. Some pretty vests of
this sort are cut low and double-breasted,
and worn with a chemisctte Of finely
tucked muslin and crepe dc chine sailor
knot edged by a fine silk fringe.
The task OF su!tins oneself with an
ordinary afternoon" hat IS easy com
pared with the quest for q tailor hat"
that shall be smart. comfortable and
suitable for the girl who goes a-traveling.
The man-milliner this spring has taken
TO himself wings not with which 10 fly
from his customers. lie covers their tray
cling head-gear with symbols of flight
I'm the shape of ducks wings. gulls wings,
guineafowl wings and even plumes culed
from the mighty eagle. Sailor shapes
in straw or felt are thus decorated as
well as softer and less aggressive toques
and the new boat-shaped hats with their
odd curled brims and their clusters OF
cocks feathers set jauntily to the side.
A very good go-between hat. neither
overpoweringly severe nor utterly friv-
olous is a toque of white satin straw
interviewer with black chenille. IL turns
up in front where a cluster Of black
ostrich tips are clasped in the embrace
of paste buckle. At the back a few
dead-white gardenias are laid against
the hair.
a vagary of the man-mininer sufn-
GENTLY absurd Is the decorated quill.
which covers itself with polka dots. golf
sticks. tennis rackets or anything else
whimsical and impossible.
The prettiest travelling dress I have
seen in months violated nearly all the
maXims hereinbefOre inculcated. OF shep-
herds plaid. 10 was cut on the cross in
princess shape and adorned the figure of
a very slender. graceful young woman.
Fastening In front IL was vandyked in
points from throat 10 hem. each point
being trimmed with black baby ribbon
and piped with scarlet. The plain bodice