The sun., 1905-06-18

bind these squares with tape or silk braid
and keep them for the purpose
LAY dress skirts in the bottom OF tho
trunk after having folded them, length
wise .s twoe In the case Of SIX .hs goTSn gfoSs
to prevent cracking.
Goats, silk petticoats and the like may
be packed next. In the corners. with heels
against the wood, may be stuffed the shoes
well wrepPed in squares ~, OF Il, SOFT tbs otPer oStn
crevicee with stockings and odds and ends
Of wearing apparel that won't be injured by
crushing.
.Should the trunk have but one tray.
little trick can be resorted to which
answers every purpose. Stretch tapo
already packed, in order to insure their
keeping their place. The tape can be
simply tackled on each side, or, what is
better still. run through screw eyes, as
1t can then be drawn as taut as desired.
\ should say that preparing the waists
"a the most important thing about packing.
unless it be that Of packing bottles. Stun
not only the sleeves but the body OF the
waist as we'll with tissue paper, shaping
It when IN position to fit the space in which
1t Ia to lie.
ST there happen to be many frills and
plaitings tissue paper should be placed
under and about them. Jet trimming on
waist and skirt necesstates plenty of soft
paper laid over and under It, otherwise
the imprint of the hard surface VIII be e
indelibly impressed on the fabric coming
in contact with it.
'Waists, II there be no double tray,
should be packed the last thing in the
bottom before the top tray is put in:
The top Of the tray is then left free
kerchiefs. laces, ribbons, stocks and the
like. Writing materials, the latest book,
q camera and all the host Of little belong.
ings which every woman possesses will
also find place here. where they can be
reached in hurry.
Hats go In the regular compartment
for them. One clever woman whom |
know always nails her hats in. She doesn't
use pins, but fine wire nails, to fasten them
firmly to the side OF the compartment,
50 that no amount Of jarrng win shake
them loose. She Is always careful to put
the nails through the rim, 30 that the holes
never show.
Y have carried bottles with me while
travelling for years and have also packed
bottles for my clients and have never yet
had an accident.
"In packing the bottles first cover the
corks to prevent, their leaking; Old kid
gloves are especially serviceable for this
purpose. Cut of the wrists and tie them
securely over the tops Of the bottles. This
absolutely prevents any OF the liquid from
Wrap them carefully in stockings, wash
clothes, undervests or any undergnrment
that will not be injured by the process and
then tuck them away between dress skirts,
making sure that they won't come in con-
tact with anything hard.
-No end OF handy cases can be made at
home with absolutely no expense. or very
little, which will help in keeping clothes and
other articles fresh and in good condition.
Toilet cases Of denim, silesia, cretonne.
brocade or leather should be used for brush
and comb and the smaller toilet belongings.
so that compacty packed they take up
little room and at the same time are handy
when needed.
Toilet cases of this sort can he easily
manufactured out of odds and ends of
material and when bound with braid are
not only pretty but convenient for the
traveller.
"One woman l know always slips her
dress waists into special cases made for
them, This insures their preservation and
the packing looks more symmetrical.
"All these cOntrivance- in the shape of
bags and pockets are especially convenient
If a woman is stopping at IA place where there
is very little closet room, as they can be
tackled on the wall beside the dressing bureau
and add materially to the comfort and con-
venence VI the rooms occupant"