The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

turesuue in effect brighten color, ana 80
lend themselves to free movement as III
no way to interfere with the enthuslas-
tic game. The silk ones are peculiarly
soft and are OF medium weight, proVldlhs
only moderate warmth. They are 10 De
found both sleeveless and with sleeves Of
silk. Later they will be none too warm
under the Jackets and the sleeves OF
silk are added with that thought III
mind The snug JerseT-like model and
the blouse appear to take equal RANK.
The Norfolks are smart, becoming anu
admirable. but I repeat. little worn oy
the real players at this season OF the
year. Belts are important and must be
of leather, narrow and held by simple
buckle Preferably this matches the
shoes and the bag tat hangs from IL at
the left side Gun metal. steel, nlchst,
silver, gilt make the materials OF the
buckles which are uniformly OF the
harness sort. Hats are the soft felt
ones already mentioned, and Panama
straws would, with soft, silk
scarfs that are simply knotted or bowed
Occasionally a wing is added. but the
pliabIe straws and the soft felts are SO
beautiful in themselves as to require on
ly the simplest of trimmings
Shoes for climbing, walking, golfins
are heavy of sole and of stout put
soft calf, and more often tan color.
than black. The three-quarter length.
laced. is held best by those who ciinlo
highest and walk farthest, put 10"
shoes, with snug CATERS, also are "o' n
Buttons appear and are preferred pSi
some women. but the laced model mas
certain inherent advantages that are ali
its own. It allows of tightening or
no reprlrPd.= 1t NOUS
and supports the ankle more satisfactor-
iIv than any other sort. Soles are com
fortably broad, and of the extension sort.
and are supplied with spikes OF moo
nails when designed for elm oinS. Shapes
are tasteful and do not run either 70
extreme width or exaggerated pull-aos
foes. It would seem that the virtue OF
moderation has been acquired IN tnlS
direction at least, so well ROUNDED ars
the toes. so ideally satisfactory the
shanes without the running to that ex-
IRENE ugliness which seemed 10 hold
athletic enthusiasts enthralled few
years ago.
In addition to the walking suit, the
shirt waist and the ct ceteras, a long
coat that covers the gown protects it
from dust and keeps it In good condi-
tion under all sorts OF weather Is essen
tial If perfect peace would be your lot.
Tor the purpose cravenette cloth of the
highest weight is admirable, pongee.
gloria taFeta and mohair in gun metal
gray. dark blue and the lighter graSs
and tans are all in style and wholly ade-
ouate In cut the coat must be simple.
in finish severe. One of the latest COM
Ines a fitted back win loose front and
is finished with q becoming shawl COL
lar. Made from waterproof material. 1t
serves for storms as well as for pro-
lection from dust, but is eu1inentiy de-
srable in any OF the materials named.
Abundant rain made midsummer sin
guIarIy free from dust, but It is an &C
compartment that must be looked tor
on railroad journey, or a long rdiVe
Such a coat is cool, vet 1t keeps inc
gown fresh, Is becoming. yet sheds the
dust and can be shaken clean Wien INC
work is done. With it one can traVsi
in a foulard. linen suit or a ponSee
and feel quite sure of being dainty when
the day is done. As a rule the suits
are simple. the shirt waist model taking
first place Nothing else is so salts
factory or can be made to serve so
many ends It is quite appropriate Ior
the railway coach. 1t can be worn FOR all
morning occasions, 1t is allowable Ior IN
formal afternoon drives and the ike,
and it is guiltless OF frills that haroor
dust. or of burdensome trimming Well
made and fitted 1t Is essentially smart
and fills a need that long has been felt
Given one or two such. a stylish walk
ing suit, q. generous number Of shirt
waists and three or four gowns OF the
dainty sort, the trip to the mountains
should . success from the r'iAT nolptt