New-York tribune., 1903-06-17

feature of nearly all the new travelling contrlV-
ances. from carriage boxes and Kit bags 10 TRUNKS
of all sizes.
Owing to the growing tendency on the part OF
dav laborers and mechanics to travel to and from
their work with suit cases, in which are sto"ed
oyeraIs and tools the 'smartest people are taxing
to the English kit bag. These. in sole leather
pigskn hornback and alligator, are having
great run this season. and are most luGur1ous4S
ftted ND Dressing cases for travelling nave d
small storage battery in one corner, and pressing
a button produces enough light to make more Vi
less civilized toilet. hundred lights are guar
anteed and the case may then be returned to the
dealer who for a trifing cost will recharge H.
SHOE TRUNKS FOR FASTIDIOUS.
Shoe trunks felt and kid lined. with anywhere
from six to three dozen compartments, are now
much affected by the fastdious Developing BOXES
in size all the way from tiny jewel receptdcieS'
which at the touch of d spring spread out theF
little hinged trays. like branches of miniature
tree 70 great collar and cuff holders with the
shirt box as foundation, are one OF the moments
conveniences The jewel boxes are satin and velvet
lined and brass bound and studded. With one OF
these one could not be more comfortable at home
with all ones belongings In quite separate Trays
on ones bureau.
The cabin top travelling bag. here often called
the Monitor has either the single satin lined space
or several tiny trays and cross compartments most
convenient for Z few days journey
Fitted slIit cases for both and women nave
the toilet accessories on detachable backs or stand
ards which fit snuggly into Sits inside the bag
and open like easels the dressing table. Travel
ling watches are provided with tiny covering ike
cardcase in size and appearance which also
can omen easel fashion and stand on the mantel or
car window sill Some Of them are exqulslteiy
dainty and ornamental. one Of French design hdV-
ing a slender. graceful womans figure IN tones OF
bronze in low relief the gun metal or EBONY
face the hands apparently supporting the dial
plate The whole is about two by three 1nches'
and inclosed In a French calf case hinged for up
right or easel
Razor rolls and boxes the latter containing from
three to seven instruments, are quite the thlnS
for going away gifts to men When the case
holds seven razors each has separate groove or
stall which is marked with the day of the week,
In this way all get equal use and rarely nave 10
be repaired. But quite the most natty tmng 10
present to a friend give prize or even din
r,er souvenir is the mans jewel case of hand
stitched pigskin. ranging in price from % to 81
It is about four by five five by six inches sinai
top has soft cushionlike lining for sticking
scarfpins in at random. and there are niue Sous
t6e th Whoie o makes most convenient and attractive
accessory for traveller S toliet.
CELLULoID BRUSH COVERS.
Perforated ceuloid covers for the bristle part of
tooth and nail brushes are a ne" thlng py way Oh
England that certainly greatly facilitates the
carving of these necessities. Then there are
cases for military brushes. cigar magazines. mold
ing from twenty-five TO one hundred 1soiace pear
and women, hand baSS, oedutIIuAy mount
ed and fitted with purse. cardcase, corkscrew.
scissors a tiny medicine case and toilet article
roll needles and thread, court plaster. etc Many
of these have also patent attachment. ready for
use if a handle or clasp should break
Innings this season show great variety OF
colors and materials rich shades of kid suede and
nloire having the preference. Self-lined bags also
are growing in favor Small and large mirrors are
inserted in bags and trunks wherever practicable
In suit cases and kit bags. as we'll as trunks;
there are special compartments for parasols ana
umbrellas the best of these being made with ad-
Unstable handles so that they can be reduced to
half their carrying length A travelling tea
sci for use in ones room at any stopping place
for afternoon tea or even more substantial re-
mast is of white metal There are dainty Whlte
porcelatn cups in handled metal holders. alcohol
lamp and tiny saucepan teapot. plates, knives and
forks nappery and even tiny matchbox; win a
into surprisingly sIllaH space the oaS OiiiS OA
pigskin. handstitched. -.
For short trips automobile coaching etc there
arc surnntuous wicker cases fitted with enamel
ware plates. cups etc. tiny nm OF Sllt taxing
the place in these the memorial stripe or
blue in the cheaper grades The most elaborate
of these luncheon baskets uhe prices range IrolL
S45 To xS5, have as top a small folding table wnich
when omen stands on hinged supports eighteen
irChes 10 two feet above the basket itself III whic
are slowed cansters and cake ana cohdiment
boxes TASKS glasses and large nickel plated GOV
cred boxes enamel lined for baking game pies
English fashion.