The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-29

of narrow cores that are joined at the
upper portion. but flared apart and sep
arated by narrow V-shaDe panels Of the
red that extend from the lower edge to
a depth OF 10 or II inches. Over each
seam and outlining each V are tiny
red buttons of the material that are
quite fat. The blouse shows no collar,
but is cut low and opens in the front
over vest of the red. a simpler cos
tune is all of red with trimming of
black and white braid and belt OF white
stitched with red. Black suits are Varl-
ously trimmed With white and with
black and white and occasionally with
color. A novel design includes a skirt
box plated and sides and back aud a
blouse with a single box plait at each
side Over the plaits are stitched bands
Of white that, in the case of the skirt
extend about halfway, leaving the plaits
free to fall in folds below. With this is
worn a shield simply bound at the neck.
Ono Of the very newest Of all designs is
the Gibson and singularly successful
it is The characteristic plaits over the
shoulders are never better than in the
bathing suit and give just the needed
body to the blouse. A smart example is
OF black mohair with round collar and
shield OF white and trimming of black
and white braid. In common with all
the seasons designs the skirt is closely
gored and carefully fitted and the shield
is finished only with band of braid.
Standing collars are not seen on any of
the good models and there is even ten
dency to cut the neck somewhat lower,
than the band. A few careful bathers
choose long sleeves and cut the blouse
well up to preserve the skin, but it is
fashionable to be athletic and the girl
or the woman who really enjoys her dip
prefers to go to it with throat free and
arms untrammeled. Some bl6uses are
even made without shields, leaving the.
neck quite free but these make the ex-
ception rather than the rule.
Heads and rect are protected in various
ways. All sorts of caps are offered for
sale and some quaint straw hats are used
but nothing is at once so practicable and
SO becoming as the kerchief knotted at
the top of the head. These are to, be
materials to harmonic with the suits. but
among them all is nothing better than
simple Turkey red. 1t sheds the water
Only most persistent and continuous duck
light color is picturesque. No woman likes
to soak her hair. 1t is by no means good
for it, and in addition it entails tedious.
drying. The kerchief leaves the back OF
the neck and the front of the head free
to be thoroughly wet While protecting the
long back hair. Rubber caps are less
SlRnt1y ana are apt 10 Is
neither agreeable nor kygfenic. The kerr
chiefs. If carefully adjusted. are apt to
stay in place. yet are not tight enough for
harm. a few hair pins well placed keep
them from Slipping and so held, they
serve their purpose we'll.
Shoes and hosiery show. little change
from year to year, yet some one or more
novelties are apt to appear. The long
stocking With cork sole attached is al
WAYS good form, and always worn. Plain
black stockings with sandals of canvas
are also good and are much used, but are
not new. Genuine sandals With straps OF
canvass that are wound well up the leg and
others that are held by q succession of
stra;,s backled at the side are among the
features of the season and have not been
seen before When carefully arranged
they are effective as we'll as novel, but
are open TO the objection of requiring
time AS n rule whatever the costume
the shoes are black or white and the
stockings black but now and again hose
that match the suits are worn Long
gloves We're introduced Q. season or two
ago ard it was claimed protect the arms
but Il do not think they have ever been.
to The health and the pleasure of the sea
bath. Whatever is hampeTing is unfor-E
tunate and gains few adherents. Corsets:
are much talked. but are little worn ex-s
cent in their new athletic form which Is
n real boon. In reality this new device
is a girlle not corset and while 1T
serves Ito present unpleas SAINT baggtHess
neither congresses nor !. distorts the body,
Bathing wraps or closks are of Turkish
toweiling and OF flannel are always deSir-1