The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-19

now are prepare TO go fortn Well equipped,
but for the comfort OF the less wise or the
more busy virgins let me add that summer
prices prevail in sweaters as in other Things
and that a purchase made now may mean
ago. Wool is the generally accepted ma
terial, but some white ones in raw SILK,
combined with wool, appeal to one both as
smart and less heating.
WHITE IS ALWAYS PRETTY.
For wear on the links and the courts sit
uated on less cool heights than those of the
mountain resorts suits are made on similar
lines, but are of Sicilian mohair and OF
white pique and. as weather is ever uncer-
tain, one at least OF these is included In
every we'll collected wardrobe. let its des-
tination be what it may. White on the
greensward always is charmingly pictur-
esque and attractive. but it Will not endure
hard usage and IL means laundry bills with,
out limit. As a result, while worn now ana
then on a hot day by the most eager OF
players, 1t Is apt to be largely relegated to
that other community which uses the game
as a means to other ends. The members
OF this last sisterhood revel in It's effect
and the daintiness Ii imparts and wear
with II fascinating bits of red in scarf,
belt or hat band. for red is the color of the
links and Is liked for all sport, and, indeed,
is so much a part of the season that 1t
crops up in bits at all times and in all
places.
IennlS costumes require TO De lSnl VI
weight IL health is to be considered and
comfort held of any account. The exercise
Is violent, yet the game appears TO possess
its greatest fascination when the Their
mOmeter registers highest. Some or the
latest costumes are of pongee in natural
color and in quiet dark tones accordion
plated, and the result Is good from every
point Of view. A short, plain skirt is not
apt to be graceful when it's wearer makes
the effort required by the sport The plalts
allow freedom and grace Of movement, yet
means no undesirable weight when the ma
terial Is light. Very attractive and plctur-
esque costumes are made with the plated
skirt, simply hemmed, and a plated blouse
with slightly open neck finished with a SAIL
practical and ardent players prefer the
skirt only and with IL wear
that preferably are white but simply made;
Linen as trimming on. SILK and on wool
marks the season and Is most effective.
Some of the prettiest pongee skirts show
bands of white linen above the hem en-
broidered In Bulgarian style and are worn
with belts and soft flowing ties of red silk.
Red, by the way, is much in evidence in
all the costumes OF the season and appears
in many details and accessories, Favorite
belts for wear with outing suits are OF
narrow red leather, OF plain red linen piped
with white and of white embroidered with
red discs. With these are worn stocks or
white will Ascot or four-in-hand ties OF
color or of white embroidered with red or
Windsor ties OF red or red and black. The
belts vary in width and appear TO be made
with a view to suiting personal needs ana
preferences. Some of them are quite three
inches wide and show three straps with
small harness buckle as fastenings. while
others again are scarcely more than an inch
In width The harness buckle always holds
its place and Is, perhaps, the smartest OF all
for leather belts. but some novelties have
appeared that are very attractive. Among
them are oxydized buckles in really artistic
floral designs. and the linen belts; many
of them show small gilt buckles, somewhat
less severe than the harness, through which
two ends are drawn, the second being at
tached beneath the first, and which really
hook into place., the buckle being for orna-
ment. With white waists white belts are
worn for sport, as for all other occasions,
and very charming they are. Slender
waists allow of white leather with entirely
satisfactory results, but those Of larger
size are far more attractive in some yield
ing material, such as linen or stitched
pique.
FOR MOTORING AND BOATING.
Motoring demands a dust cloak before
all else. and of these I have already writ
ten. For long trips they must be simple,
severe and durable, but for short excursions
are made of silk, pongee and fine quality
mohair. The former sort are never better
nor more serviceable than when made OF
cravenette, either full or ~three-quarter
length, but buttoned up closely under the
chin. The material Is light of weight and
sheds both dust and water. so being proof
against the sudden shower as well as
against the dust which makes the motor
lists greatest trial. Goats of the latter sort
are many things made in many styles. For
genuine service they are made large and
roomy, with only a trimming of stitching
or piping, but the afternoon run will see
lace and embroidery galore. Tussore silk
and pongee both are fashionable, but ths
mohair, IL of fine quality, is almost as ef-
fective at first and far more so after q
few wearings, as the silk and
the pongee both become rumpled after very
little usage. Hats for runs of any length
must have the protective curtain and are
shown with these of many sorts, but the
best. to my eye, at least, is of straw and
very simple, taking the form OF a fat toqut
with the curtain and the trimming both OF
Liberty silk. the curtain being extended &c
form scarf ends that can be drawn round
the throat and bowed beneath the chin
Hats for the little run like the coats, are
of many sorts and know no rule beyond the
general one which demands that ii shall
suit its wearer and enhance her charm.
Boating costumes are not, as a rule. dis
tinctive unless the trip is to be a rough
one and exposure must be expected. Large
| yachts are floating homes and require gowns
of many sorts IL the cruise is to be of any
length. The one distinctive feature is shoes
which must be made for the deck. Short
| runs create a demand for simple costumes
of linen or of wool. as may be preferred
Smaller boats mean exposure, and the one
all-important consideration is to find some.
thing that will Withstand sun and sea. ther
to have Ii made as nattfly and becomingly
as possible. Many girls like to give q
| nautical air to their gowns and use bras:
buttons or navy blue. but there is no rea
| need of a costume different from that EN-.
ployed for outings on land. Blue is the
time-honored color of the sea and has &
certain fitness Of its own. If il can be OBJ
! tanned In such desirable dye as that oul
navy makes use OF, all is well, but, other
wise, nothing is better than white. II
takes only a deeper cream from the effect
of the sun or the salt water and sudden
splashes from the sea do not harm il per
manently. II the fabric be good quality
wool IL will dr. out and be left unframed
IL linen IL can be Numbered or cleaned.
remember some few years ago, before white
was such a craze. being one Of a house
party by the sea, and noting that ons
girl, whose sailing gown was of cream
white serge, had less annoyance and came
forth from her visits to Neptune in better
condition Than did any other. Space IL
| calling a halt. and / must close. but let m,
add that sailor hats and the mildly STYLE
in linen share the honors for the sail tina
is not a cruise. MAY MANTON.
MRS BRADSHAW SETTc