The Washington times., 1906-02-09

Al a year Old baby has. as Il general
rule. oUtgrOwn its first short clothes. 50
that q new outfit then becomes neCes-
sity, and, while the models will not ma
teTial.y differ, from those worn during
the past six months, there are certain
changes which indicate that baby has
passed the first year staAe. a little
more elaboration as 10 trimming is al
lcwab4e for one thing. aId material
slightly heavier in texture Will take tie
place OF the sheer, fine nains0ok which
has been employed for the simple frocks
and petticosts now TO be discarded Now
q good investment Will be a piece twelve
YARDS of English lOngcloth This comes
thiTty-siX inches wide. and a good Quaf-
ity may he bought for $50. or even les
though at the first figure it viii be
found to he thoroughly reliable, and no
other white goods at any price is quite
so good for the little pettic0ats. draw
ers. nightgowns. or. indeed, everyday
frocks. 1t IS soft 10 the needle, wears
exceedingly well. being substantial, yet
is sufficiently fine for all practical pur-
poses.
Silk and Wool Vest Preferable.
In dressing year-old b. by three very
fine vests. preferably silk and wool
should be provided; no more. as babies
outsrow these SO quickly, though If a
wooden frame is purchased on which 10
dry them il viii be found to pay for
itself many times over. Next, drawers
made Of longCloth. after the model that
buttons around the waist. and again but
tons 20 form logs. Twelve pairs will be
necessary, made perfectly plain. without
trimming. In addition. two or three
p~drs CT knickerbockers made from fine
lawn or cambria, opened It the sides and
finished with little rufles on fine Val
lace, may be provided and slipped
over the plain drawers when occasion
requires 2 little more elaborate dress,
ing knit corset waist will support :,
tluN Hannet petticOat buttCned TO il.
This may be ScaliOped on the edge or
hemmed and the stitches covered with
fedtheTstitching in silk. Three or four
or these little garments will be neces-
slf\. and perhaps half a dozen white
pcluCo1tS, simple affairs OF the long.
cloth. hemmed and tucked on lower edge
ana gathered 10 a wide band bodice held
hy narrow shoulder straps. These NAV
ne edged with narrow lace. and the
bodice viii close in the back with linen
buttons and buttonholes
HE little frOcks for every DAY will also
be OF the lOngClOth. The model showing
the material hanging straight and full
tIoIh snort yoke is good being less
hsibA hcu liian the conventional first
snort fTock style with ITS woke formed
IN the material. A full body with a deem
hcnIStitched hem on the bottom will be
gathered TO a yoke of fine tucking alone
nF tucklng alternating with embroidery
insertion, outlined with a ruffe Of en-
broiderN or one of the material hen4-
SutChed bit OF narrDW erpbrcjdarz-
hhshes the neck and also the hand cuffs
conhning the bishop sleeves.
For Better Wear Dresses.
For better wear tive or three dresses Of
inner quality will be necessary as Per
sian lawn or batiste These viii he |
trimmed above the deep hem with tucks !
and dainty insertion and be attached 70 |
plain yoke in its turn to be overlaid (
b% deep round collar of finest lingerie /
Pintucked lawn outlined with round /
lace medallons. finished on outer edge
with a rufle of narrow lace. is effective |
practical and not difficult of construc-
tion, while it Will add immensely to the |
beauty of the frock.
Whether stockings or socks shall he /
worn is matter for the mother TO de- !
eide. but they should be of fine wooden.
and forms on which to dry either prel
Venting shrinking may be bought for
quite a small sum. Four pairs at |
VINE VIII be ample as the washing is
~inIV "A question of a few minutes Shoes. |
Hf course. the mother will like to choose /
little house sack and a bath robe
- ust not be forgotten. French flannel ]
eiderdown and any of the soft wooden /
goods in dainty colorings being appro- |
PIRATE. and, II baby is on the floor a |