Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
FOR CHILDREN'S COMFORT.
Novel and Useful Articles of Apparel
That Are Considered the
Proper Thing.

Children nowadays have nearly as
many bows and furbelows as their eld-
ers, and their frills of fashion are con-
sidered of quite as much Importance,
says the Washington Star.
One of the most novel and useful arti-
tles shown in the shops is the go-cart
robe, which is made in the shape of a
bag, slit at the sides. Instead of the old
unsatisfactory method of tucking in
with a robe, the youngster is stood in the
bag, and put in the go-cart, where he en-
| joys his ride without any exposure to
cold. He is thus not only protected on
top of his anatomy, but underneath as
well, which is advaJ ge over the old
method. When the child is comfortably
seated in the go-cart the bag robe looks
like any other robe.
Some of the handsomest robes known
are of Thibet sheepskin, which has a
crinkly nap three OF four inches long.
They come in a rich cream, and are lined
with cream, or colored satins, or broad
cloth. Baby lamb is also popular for
these robes.
One of the newest devices for tighten
ing the cares of the laundress is the
model nursing bib. This is made of all
sorts of materials and in different ways.
A practical one is made of a soft cloth,
hem-stitched all around. A cotton-pad-
ded and quilted bib of smaller size was
sewed in the neckband and bound with
the bib. Tape ties were attached at the
sides.
Another pretty bib for an older child
is Of linen, hemstitched and embroidered.
Underneath is a separate bib of stockineI
to protect the clothing. These bibs
come in all shapes and sizes.
The modern mother does not need to
burn the candle at both ends in order to
make her children appear we'll dressed,
unless she chooses to do so. So many
things can be purchased ready-made,
cheaper and p~rettier than they can be
made at home. Often, too, a new cuff
and collar set will change the entire APP
pearance of a half-worn dress or suit.
Adjustable collars, with cuffs to match,
If desired, are shown made of various
materials, and in all sizes for both boys
and girls. Sailor collars of pique in
white, blue and pink, with or without the
shield and standing collar, are exceed
ingly popular, and are sold at reason
able prices. Some have a star embroid-
cred at each corner in silk, with a row of
stars across the front of the shield.
Others have the anchor of fieur de lis en-
b~roidered on them. Heavy corded silk
in dainty colors makes beautiful collars,
which will clean easily. One Of the pref
test ones seen was of yellow colored
silk, and was trimmed with a heavy
white silk cord.
OF laces the Irish crochet collars are
the most exclusive. These are much
used on the Fauntleroy suits for boys
and for the outside of little girls coats.
other washable sets are shown in pique
with scalloped edges, with stitched cuffs
and tie ends to match. Some of these
plique collars are set with embroidered
medallions. Scrim, batlste, grass cloth
and linens are also immensely popular.
These are trimmed with laces and en-
broidery in the linen shades.
1t is quite the fashion to use not only
shirt waist sets for children, but to have
buttonholes and use these patent ar
rangements In lieu of buttons. These
come in pearl and gold, and some look
like crocheted buttons, but they are
made of a composition. Baby buttons
are linked together with chains. This
idea is a good and economical one, as
buttons are apt to be crushed in the
Wringer.