Evening star., 1906-09-08
NURSERY OUTFITS.
No Attention Too Great for the Sub
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No Attention Too Great for the SUBJ
ject.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
LONDON. September l. 1906.
Upon the question of the nursery outfit
depends so much of the enjoyment of all
outings that no amount of attention is too
great to devote to the subject.
The ideal wear for the sands of the sea-
shore is represented by serge or stocking
ette knickers with flannel or cotton blouses,
or in neu of these, the ever-popular jersey,
which can always be safely recommended.
Such attire is equally suitable for small
boys and girls alike, the latter being pro-
vfded with little serge skirts which are but
toned to the top undergarment and can
easily be slipped of when the sands are
reached.
A large shady hat Is a sine qua non and
nothing is more to be recommended for Ut
tie girls beach wear than the large mush-
room hat in light straw. which Is simply
trimmed with bows or choux OF washing
ribbon or a narrow ruche Of white or col
ored silk. To certain extent this mas
taken the place of the large sailor hat this
year, while the lingerie hat is still as much
in favor as ever, the round shape repre-
senting the most popular style. This latter
should, however be of the description Whlch
takes to pieces easily and can at pinch be
laundered 'in the nursery BATH without
the amateur laundress having to consider
the question of gaufrering or the difficulties
Of getting up" frills. The best for the pur-
pose is the sun-hat, which is made OF Two
circular pieces thes crown portion peihs
buttoned to the brim.
Men of science attending the recent meet
ing of the great British association at York
listened with profound attention to de-
lfghtfui little dissertation on dois WHICH
was given by Sir Lauder Brunton.
Physical education" he said. "beelns
with babyhood and the proper way to care
for babies should be taught in the schoois:
ST should like to see established In every
school class for the care of dolls. Every
girl should have washable. unoreakan nle
doll which should be, for the time being,
her baby.
dolly. how to feed dolly. how to treat
dolly's sore throat or stomach ache. now
to make clothes for dolly. how to take uoity
out for exercise, how to hush dolly TO
sleep how to provide eo11H dEy from wr'n ehils %
-''In fact. all the information that the
girl will afterward need for bringing up
her own babies might be impaired IN e
concrete form. in a way that they would
membered, in dolly's class"
A novel scheme for taking holiday tour
without cost has been evolved by some
girls living at Clapham. They propose to
hire a caravan. and tour the country as
amateur gipsies, selling various wares 10
pay expenses.
I'VE have often talked over the feast
bility of such an idea," the leader of the
party explained. "This year we are going
to prove that it is possible.
"The party will consist OF hve girl
friends and myself. We have hired our
caravan, and have made it look very smart
with white muslin curtains tied up with
pink ribbons, and window-boxes OF pink
geraniums.
1--WE are not going to start from Clap
ham, as 1t would cause too great sensa-
ton, but we shall join our caravan In
Kent, and tour through that county, Sur
.rey and Sussex.
aOur costumes are to be crimson linen,
with white aprons and red handkerchiefs
tied around our heads. We are going to
do all our own cooking, and even look af-
ter the horse One of the party can drive.
harness and groom"