The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-07-21
Happiness, Health and Atnactiueness
Depend on Care of Children Dress


realty cared for, with each buttonhole
having a we'll secured button in cor
responding position, the spirit of neat
ness will become SO instilled that Il
will be part of her life. Later, when
the time comes to care for her own
clothes, she viii have been so trained
to regular sofder and neatness that
she will not be able TO endure any
To be properly clothed a little girl
should wear, next the skin. garments OF
wool. a combination OF cotton and wool
or silk and wool. The little shirts
should be high necked in winter. with
long sleeves, while those for summer
wear should be low necked and sleeve
less, especially hen the low necked,
short sleeved dresses are worn.
The waists sold for little girls are of
cambria, full in front, with comfort
able armholes. The neck and armholes
are finished with lace and beading, with
ribbon that may be drawn so as to
make the neck higher if desired. A
little bow the centre front,
back. This waist has a broad band at
the waist line, with a double row of
buttons all around. The band Is of
double material TO give extra strength,
while little folds above and below not
only add further support, but serve for
a finish. There is a short extension
below the belt to keep the waist from
drawing up.
The carriers are arranged at each
side of the waist. slip the garter pin
through the eyelets in the broad tape
which hangs from the w"aistband under
each arm. Put the stockings on and
adjust the garters to the correct
length, moving the adjuster up or down
properly fitted to the child's feet. They
wear u so quickly that there is no
Use in getting them large. with the idea
that the child will grow into them,
while at the same time they should not
be too short, for this cramps the feet.
and is often the cause of ingrowing toe
nails.
After the stockings are adjusted the
flannel petticoat is put on. This is gen.
orally OF the plainest type. the only
trimming being an embroidered scallop,
with probably a tiny spray above. For
a girl who is growing fast a hem and
several tucks above serve as an econ
omical trimming. for the tucks can be
creases in height. The flannel skirt is
not very wide, and the top is gathered
into a broad w~aistband. which has a
double row of stitching at each srle.
Buttonholes are worked at each end
above the placket, one In the centre
front n one under each arm. This
skirt is buttoned to the top buttons on
the waist.
The white petticoat is made on the
same plan. the lower edge being
trimmed as one desires, according to
the wear to which it viii be subjected,
Shoes are worn as soon as the child is
able to walk or stand on her feet. In
tie girls shoes are of lighter leather
than those of boys. and. while the soles
are not very thick. they are strong and
impervious TO slight dampness. Shoes
should fit the little girls feet well,
neither tight nor loose. The soles
should be broad. SO that the shoes may
be comfortable. Narrow or pointed toes
not be tolerated. for they are
frequently the means of deforming a
child's feet.
AT play a child should not be en-
numbered by her dress; therefore, a
play suit should be provided.
The comfort OF romper to children st
plav is i~nestirable.
No p%etticoats are required inside !