Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

neither coat nor skirt Is lined, 1t makes
not the least difference which side OF 1t Is
turned out. The buttons for the coat are
cut from rams horn, and the hat that the
pretty miss In the sketch wears IL q knit
ted toque Of gray Shetland wool floss ar
ranged on q wire frame and -ornamented
from a gaudy moor cock. An umbrella
held over this IL just touch OF conven-
tionality, for It II not In the least neces-
sary. and for deer stalking. fishing. etc,
In the Canadian. Maine or great northwest
woods this Is the ideal dress.
When deer Is the game, then, often as
not, the gray wool toQue IL put on ano
gay red handkerchief Of silk. or better still.
wise about the brows. This. OF course, Is
an old hunters precaution. and aside from
its coquettish becomingness has the virtue
Of pure usefulness, which weighs very
much with the camper.
The Frou-Frou Woman.
From all the severe utility and athletic
simplicity Of the present golfng and camp
ing dress 1t 10 relief to turn to pleased
consideration Of the gracious fripperies and
cool frivohties Of the toilets worn by the
saving remnant OF womanlkind that lives
through the dog days in deep wicker
chair on q well-awned piazza. dressed In
all the flowing colorful beauty Of the we'll
planned tea gown. Such women keep the
traditions of their sex as devotees hold TO
a
they wait for golfer and camper to enjoy
the little day in short skirts, and then.
slowly, but none the less surely, come BACK
to the dear yoke of trains and f1ounces in
due time. These piaZZa-loying women pro-
duce lovely array of pictures at present.
and varied tableaux, too. for while some
lean to silk and chiffon luxury. others ere
ate as charming display by means of col
ored piques.
One of the favorite morning lounging cos
tunes at this very moment Is a skirt OF
white pique, cut rather close to the knees,
fiaring In big founee, fretted with white
embroidery, below. With that type Of skirt
Is worn short-tailed jacket of warm pink,
sky blue or melon green pique fastening
with three buttons of brillients, caught at
the waist by white satin band held with
q gay buckle in front and with vice
round collar rolling back from the neck to
coolly reveal the white throat, while broad
elbow sleeves afford breezes and freedom
TO the forearms. Over the collar Of rique
is turned soft and ornamental neck ar
rangement of embroidered lawn, and lace
and rufftes of the same soften the piQue
lines about the elbow.
The Finishing Touch.
To effectively top off such a piazza cos
tune wide-brimmed hat, made all OF mus
lin, tinted to match the piQue jacket, and
decorated with big bows Of its own ma
terial, is pinned jauntily on the well-combed
locks Of It's wearer.
More elegant types Of summer lounging
gowns are given in the accompanying
sketches. The coolest Of these Is a truly
lovely affair, made for Mrs. Cornelius Vail
derbilt, the younger White crepe de chine
is the goods. and this fair fabric is edged
and trimmed with entire deux Of heavy
black silk guipure. The elbow-sleeved, fiat
necked bolero Of crepe Is worn upon an I'M
derwaisI coat Of pale citron yellow silk
muslin which let's fall wide undersleeves
and a full scarf from q rOSette on the bust
A broad girdle of black taffeta mousseline
gives the bodice firm frame and disttnc-
ton.
In contrast to so fair fantasy is a gor
geOus study, fit for August, in poppy red
foulard further enhanced by big bouquets
Of wheat field flowers This is the body and
back Of the lounging robe, while the front
and drapery thereof are deep cream chiffon
accordion pleated Heavy Cluny lace Of d
tint to match the chiffon forms the neck
band. the pointed shoulder collar and ell
bow cuffs Of this delectabe frame for FEM
irine beauty. MARY DEAN.