The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-10

on Tho pla,,s OF the skirt. Tho small
rovers and collar were Of dark blue vel
vet. Broad. stitched cuffs gave the finish
TO the perfectly fitting sleeves.
A blouse OF cream flannel and bright
rcd ribbon belt were worn with this cos
tune The knickcrbockers which htted
skin tight over the hips. bagged trihe
at the knees and were gathered into close
fitting. broad velvet bands.
A regular soft American army hat IN
the Same shade as tho gown completed
this toilette. IL had a band Of paler gray
ribbon around tho crown, and Jaunty
eagle quill at the left side.
There is something exceedingly rwag-
gor about the very latest long jackets
that the tailors are adopting for outing
Gowns. Just now there is'a marked pre-
ference for either the very long jacket
that seems almost like a feminine YER
atom OF the swallow tail coat, or the
Elton shape The half way lengths have
fallen into disfavor along With the usual
double row OF buttons or double breasted
effects.
II IS quite often that one sees tcnnis
gowns. yachting gowns and golf gowns
combining two materials. but for the
most part. the gowns designed for moan
tain climbing have their skirts and jack
cts made Of the same material.
STRIKING GOWN.
GOWN that was an exception 10 this
ruio had a skirt Of homespun IN tiny
broken checks Of green and tan II
v,as made close fitting over the hips and
fastened directly az the 'front.' where
the seam was strapped The stitched band
continued around tho bottom Of ne SKIRT.
i1saa n AZ
covert cloth. savoring very much Of the
masculjne "cutaway" 1t fastened tri1e
over 10 the left side with single row
OF very small green bone buttons ar
ranged in threes. The revers Of he cloth
were small and stitched heavily and the
edges of the jacket were strapped. Mar
row stitched cuffs gave finish 10 the
close htting sleeves.
Leccins Of the tan cloth and knicker-
bockeEs OF the same were worn with
this gown. The hat. too. Of this toll
letie had jaunty original air about 1t.
II was a soft white felt of Tyroiean
shane trimmed around the crown with
narrow band Of white ribbon and busny
squirrel tail dangling over tho left side.
The newest outing cases to be slung
over the shoulder and taken around on
these tramps. have a tiny little alcohol
stove that is furnished with porous
stone capable Of absorbing enough alco-
hol 10 keep the stove going for forty min
utes. 1t can easily be carried around In
tho pocket. so that one need not ne
cessarily forego ones cup of refreshing
afternoon tea. even on these long tramps
far removed from the household kitchen.
lust a word in emphasis of the utility
Of these outing cases. a whole chapter
might be written upon elegant cases Tor
the mountain girl and then their glories
would only be half sung. The most fash
ionab'e shape Is that which comes about
eighteen inches long by six or eight wide.
The materials used are elephant, a,.iga-
tor. monkey and goat among the cApen-
slve skins: with morocco taking the lead
in the elegant feathers. The clasps and
exterior appointments Of the cases are
made OF silver, plain, or elegantly cary
Cd 10 suit the taste and purse Of the
owner On one side Of the case is sill
yer plate with the family coat OF arms
engraved upon it, and on the other side
here is another plate. smaller than the
one upon which is displayed the armo-
rial ensign. engraved with the mono
gram.
The interior Of the cases are divided
into several compartments into which are
placed the miniature alcohol stove above
a
broom. small drinking cup. toilet creams
and powders, implements for manicuring,
and the little bit of chamois which IS lot
to be discarded by any woman who IS
careful OF her complexion.
For the dark skins and feathers a bright
scarlet satin lining IS used but for the
light browns and greenish-gray cases let
tuce green. pink. and pale blue are gen
orally favored.
The price Of these outing cases? They
are indeed expensive, ranging IN price
anywhere from ten 10 thirty dollars; tut
women Of fashion must spend a certain
amount upon their athletic outfits end II
the gowns are 10 be more simply con-
structed so that their cost VIII be rcdDc-
Cd. the surplus must be invested 81 the
fads and fancies which are a part Of the
raraphernalia of their mountain ezcrr-
siOns. NINA GOODWIN.