Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-07

ture. colors that wear so well and show lit
tie soil
A hand-knitted sweater goes with the
skirt and may be white or gray. 1t closes
with large pearl buttons and is knitted
as to be very close hitting about the waist
line, preventing any riding up.
The lightweight panama and the COM
Portable felt hats enjoy about equal favor
for mountain wear. band being the usual
trimming. The striped scarfs, however, are
so jaunty looking that many girls prefer
them to the plain stiff band Either will be
correct. The washable chamois or the dog
skin gloves are worn, whether climbing
boating or, in fact, taking part In any out
door recreation.
The staff is, of course part of the outfit.
and strong, substantial shoes or Oxfords
| are necessity.
Chiffon wells should certainly be included
IN the list, for If not wanted as a face COW
ering they Will come In for wear over the
nat tying down at the SIDES, thus protect
ing the hair from both wind and dust The
natty skirt and coat models ready for moIIp
tam wear are smart. Lightweight suitinp
enters into their construction the skirt
pleateu' the pledts stitched almost to knee
theh narlng, being the favorite model. The
eoat is poAy looking, quite loose fitting and
cioses double breasted with large pearl but
'ohs' LIE sleeves are coat shaped and NOT
al atom OF contrasting material is seen az
ieHei' the success of the suit depending
eh'lfeiy upon It's cut, lit and finish
iieaNi0i tWeeuS are made with the plain
ii"l ING Shirt httlng the hips smoothly. and
INC eo"l III IhlS case Is often trimmed with
coIar and Guns OF leather. A mixed tweed
having collar and cuffs of saddle brown 10
| ehecti'e' anu SO is white leather trimming
navy chevlot. Brass buttons adorn many
OF the coats and wraps intended for noun
tam wear. n long tweed wrap sometbipg
between an Inverness and a kinono seen
recently IN SHOP trimmed With black
SIX and large brass buttons The sleeves
could be buttoned, making them almost close
httihg' or by releasing d button large sling
OF klmono sleeves were created. Such a
wrap might be very useful in the noun
taihs; not for tramping exactly, but for use
durl-s rainstorm. The duchess cane of
thin broadcloth is another model specially
adapted for mountain wear and would
come in for evening afterward; and incl
dentally, this is a style that could be at
tempted at home. The same may be said of
the cape on Red Riding Hood lines A
smart combination would be brown cloth
with banana lining, while dark green is eff
fective made with touches of old pink broad
cloth, black taffeta and brass buttons.
'Pongee coats are not much In demand for
mountain wear. their mission In these re-
gions being only that of a dust cloak for
driving, and most satisfactory wrap for
the purpose. Though thin it excludes dust,
Is light in weight and comparatively cool
all desirable qualities.
Linen suits in natural shades are better
for mountain wear than white, as they do
not show dust or soil easily, but neither
Is quite as good as the tweed suit. A nice
mohair Is serviceable, but Is apt to be
warm; that is, regards the coats. Skirts
of the material are excellent for wear but
mohair coat is often warmer than tweed
by reason of its being of closer weave
Tweed is more porous.
Petticoats of grass linen are cool and
serviceable, and a comfortable skirt is made
close fitting about the hips and finished on
the bottom with three bias ruffies of the
goods. These keep the skirts out well, yet
the petticoat is extremely light.
Boomers of china silk are nice, and a
couple of pairs should certainly be included
in the outfit for the mountains