The times., 1899-08-13
WHAT TO WEAR TO EUROPE.
BY All Means Leave Your Shirt
Waists Home.

Waists Home.
II is always assumed when one is IN
quandary as TO the proper outfit for Euro
pean travel that the contemplated trip Is TO
be a steamer trunk trip which means long
distances and short stops. When one is 60
ing to take the usual tourist voyage,
couple or three months trip. with one night
and two day stands, it is remarkable with
how little in the way Of change one can
pei along. Outside wraps for shipboard
and steamer rugs are, of course, not includ-
ed In this assertiye statement, for the rea-
son that they can be left behind with the
steamship company on arrival on the other
side. to be called for or sent as directed.
Ii is assumed that the steamer trunk is
10 contain all ones temporary possessions
in the way of the wardrobe. says the New
York Herald" and that ones journey will
include Scotland, Northern England, North
ern ireland, and Germany, where one is
apt TO encounter cool weather, as we'll as
Swiss valleys, Paris. London, and Italy
| a variety OF temperature TO cover with
few articles Of clothing.
The most serviceable travelling dress
for such a jaunt is light weight, close
woven goods, Of some unshrinkable or
already shrunk fabric. Continental coun-
tries are proveFbial for their uncertainty
of summer showers, and in Scotland every
day nearly sees its rainfall OF thick mist.
so If one does not attend 10 this seemingly
unimportant item she may find her own
/ gown leaving its prescribed limit OF length
| without excuse, The travelling gown should
have a close fitting waist and also silk
waist of light, If possible, washable ma
terial. With this and light over-jacket
| one is prepared for all emergencies.
| The shirt waist is good article to avoid.
1 Unless freshly Numbered 1t is an eyesore,
| ana heated compartment cars, dusty sta
| tions and daily fag Of sightseeing are
ant to render 1t unfit for public society.
| Carefully slowed away in steamer trunk
should be a more elaborate toilet for dress
| occasions, at dinner or board ship, IN Paris
| and London, where one is sure TO meet or
| make friends. and for the special occasions
which may arise when IL is absolutely nec-
| essary that gown and bonnet shall be ire
| proachable. One cannot depend on buying
| what is necessary when one arrives. In
| July and August the stores and shops oi
| London and Paris are much as they are
here-dlled with summer goods which IL is
| getting late to buy. while the early fall
goods have not yet made their appearance.
| Underwear, shoes, the brio brac OF
| toilet can be left to the discretion OF the
traveller and the amount of space require
ments are answered. But with these few ar
ticles one can be assured OF enjoying her
trip. secure In the consciousness of being
prepared for all times and weathers.
ones hat should not be trimmed with
feathers and flowers, both Of which are
ruined by wet. damp and dust. Stiff rib
bon bows with wings or single stin plumes
are the best garniture. The steamer hat
or cap should be taken along to wear on
the cars, boats, etc, and will serve as a
storm hat when weather is unpropitious
and there is still one last cathedral to visit