Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-03
FITTING GIRLS FOR
BOARDING SCHOOLS

How many and what kind of frocks
the girls shall take with them to board
ing school are always exciting questions
at this season. Heads OF schools strong
~ dlsapproye Of eXtrayagant outfits, and
invariably recommend a few frocks. and
those OF the simplest character The ia
nous schools that have become noted
throughout the country make this a fixed
rule. Even if common sense did not
dictate 1t, fashion has declared that the
young people must be trained up plainly
simply and wholesomely-so there is
nothing more to say about it.
1t has been found that two gowns, both
OF the coat and skirt model, are suitable
Tor ordinary wear, and one to be re-
served tor afternoons, church and similar
occasions is desirable. The coat and
skirt for general use are of serge or cam
Ell shalr this season, but the material
must be OF absolutely good quality and
1t should be we'll shrunll before it is
made up.
Cloth is usually chosen for the hand
somer gowns. A little braiding is al
lowed on this, and the coat may be worn
over Il bodice of the same material or IL
pretty silk waist may be supplied. Vel
vet of the same color as the frock is also
used to trim these girlish costumes, and
1t IS put on the waist and skirt in stitched
bands. Shallow yOkeS. pale blue with
brown frocks or red with navy blue, for
example, are added to tighten the sober
coloring. but there should be no attempt
to work in fancy effects says the Phila-
delphia North American.
For the little entertainments that the
girls are allowed in the evening a light
frock is necessary. Flowered taffetu
silks are recommended for this, but many
mothers very sensibly object to putting
their young daughters in silk during
school time. Charming little frocks are
made up in the challies, light-colored cash
mereS and white, pink or blue cloth A
15-year-old girl who is to enter pre-
paratory school is taking with her Il
sweet little gown of white albatross
made with a plain gored skirt and
bodice whose picturesque broad collar
has many rows of faint coral pink baby
ribbon. Sometimes these evening gowns
have an extra bodice of embroidered ecru
batiste, over which is worn a prettily
cut little jacket.
For actual wear in the schoolroOm two
frockS seem to be necessary. Two skirts
that may be worn with different blouseS
are. perhaps. more useful than two COM
plete costumes. Plaid skirts in subdued
colorings are always youthful and be-
coming. With this blouses or short
waists of flannel may be worn. and the
second frock may be of green serge, the
severity of the waist being broken by Il
corded silk yoke. Blue. brown. green and
red, all in soft tones, are liked for these
useful frocks
Elton jackets with dainty lines of braid
ing are worn over the blouSes of Persian
figured silk that is shown in lovely dull
coloringS for autumn and winter wear.
They are charming worn with soft chif
fon cravats. The girls themselves have
most elaborate notions in regard to their
clothes for outdoor sports, which form
SO large Il part now of school life One
well-made coat and skirt of double-faced
cloth will answer for bicycling. golf skat-
ing and other purposes. This should be
supplemented with knitted jersey and
several shirt waists of flannel.
special outfit for the gymnasium
must be supplied. which usually consists
OF blouse, short skirt, knickerbockers and
soft-soled shoes. In many schools the
skirt IS omitted. IN which case the knick
erbockers are fuller and more carefully
cut Since the advent of waterproof
ralny-day costumes, mackintoshes have
fallen into diSuSe. y warm golf cape in
gay, but not too conspicuous colors, is a
comfortable garment for various pur-
poses.
As for hats. three are all that any girl
need have. One prettily trimmed fer
state occasions, one for ordinary wear.
and an outing hat of some kind fill ali
requirements.
A well-supplied shoe box is a necessity.
There should be a pair of stout walking
shoes, two pairs of lighter ones for gen
eral use, slippers for the evening frock.
and pair of dress shoes for smart oc-
casions. The shoes for golf and bicycling
are matters of individual taste. With
such a wardrobe any girl is Wall
equipped, as far as frocks are concerned
for the school year.