The Washington times., 1901-09-01

designed for these excursions are, or
should be, durable.
If you go by the sea in fisher boat
your heavier baggage should precede you,
and this is an important consideration,
for you will enjoy an agreeable feeling
Of Independence and at the same time
save all anxiety as to the safety of your
belongings.
The bicycle costume is made of coarse
linen or ticking, and the white linen
shirt waist is exactly like a mans shirt,
and has starched collar and cuffs.
pretty combination is costume of
brown linen, with a broad band Of white
linen, with brown stripes around the low
er part of the skirt, the bolero trimmed
with the white linen, striped with brown.
The fishermans cap has straight brim,
and is simply trimmed with brown moire
ribbon.
For long excursions we advise a double
veil of white lace or mousseline de sole,
with large dots. For automobiiing it is
better to wear eyeglasses, instead of a
Veil. Much less unsighuy than a mask
is a combination which protects the COM
plexion. eyes, and hair from the dust. A
hat with a double lining of silk paper,
which may be removed at will, is alb
solute guarantee that the hair is coverS
ed. Straw and silk are permeable, and
dust will filter through them. but the pa
per is a positive protection. There should
be also garment Of lightweight oilcloth,
which will resist dust as well as rain.
The bicycle skirt should be long enough
to permit a tourist to go about without
attracting attention. When it is neces-
eary to go from one point to another on
a steamer or boat, it is best to wear
woollen clothing.
A skirt of white English serge is more
practical and less liable to become soiled.
l. should be made two fingers from the
ground and trimmed only with a stitched
founce This fiounce is Indispensable on
a skirt that is cut at all short, as it
gives a pretty swing to the lower part.
There should be a chemisette OF white
cloth soft silk, according to the tenn
perature, and short coat of white
serge. The best covering for the head is
a white Tam O'Shanter.
1t is difficult TO keep large hat in
place unless il is fastened securely with
a number of long pins. These. in turn,
are certain to disaTange the halr, ana
it is wiser to wear them only when on
land. When the sun shines very brightly
the English wear the helmet-shaped
cap, which is made of white cloth orna-
mented with gold braid, and has a visor
to protect the eyes from the sun. This
cap is very popular as well as service
able, and does not rufffe the halr, put
rather protects il.
The shoes and stockings are white, to
match the skirt and short coat, and the
cravat is usually the same as the colors
of the yacht as IL Is considered a deli
cate compliment TO the host on yacht
for his guests to wear ribbon of his
fayorite color For yachting white is
preferable to all other colors, as the sea
has a deplorable effect upon most shades.
Besides being easily cleaned, white always
looks dainty and elegant. There should
be long raincoat with capuchin hood
Whea the yacht is at anchor near the
shore, and it Is possible TO have a con-
Is well TO be provided with a white lace
dinner gown. as IL will be found more
serviceable fer evening wear on the water
than any other fabric.
A gown of white lace over white taffeta
has skirt Of lace with embroidered
knots scattered over 1t in great profu-
sion. The waist Of the same lace is mere
ly transparent blouse over white taffeta.
The girdle is of turquoise satin, ap-
pliqued with the same knots of embroid-
ers caught at one side of the waist with
two blue satin ribbon bows.
Evening cloaks have large cuffs and coll
lars the latter extending far over the
shoulders; these are frequently made of
cashmere or crepe de chine embroidered
women simply wrap up their heads in
large pieces of heavy lace, instead of
using a hood or scarf.
White Is always a faVorite color for all
purposes. Riding habits of white ticking
are correct for the country. The skirt is
linen vest the hat and gloves are white.
the boots of grey buckskin. The costume
is not only very chic, but is also COM
forta 5le.-La Nauvelle Mode.