Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20
In a steamer chair. which necessitates q
brim that will not break In the back
Auto Hats Look Good.

are unobtecuonable, The downward slop-
ing brims covering the hair are desirable,
and at a price ranging from IS to SO one
may find a very swasger hat that win DO
TO wear on many occasions on land as
well as on shlpboard.
The most popular hat is the Panama.
which comes In every shape and size and
the price Of which varies Of course Wit
the fineness Of the make A genuine one
20 soft and resilient hat II Is like a rubber
band may cost t6. while many Of the
steamer tables In the department stores
offer a very good variety Of imitation
Panama which will certainly wear the
season through for less than a quarter Of
that sum.
The automobile and steamer wells Of
chiffon and mousseline de sole are so beau
tiful this season that they cover, like char
ity. a multitude Of ~headgear sins. A long
one OF four or five yards Of shaded tints
comes for 81 approximately. A beautiful
one Of this class, showing a deep red which
softly blended to the palest rose, was pur-
chased for 1850 by a brunette with flash
ing black eyes who said to her companion
that she was going to economic in other
directions, but have that she woodland
did.
Very simple and pretty chiffon wells Of
different colors and long enough for pFac-
teal use come at reasonable prices, 50
and ~. and for the woman who has to
study expenditures these will prove more
satisfactory than one that suggests her
momentsry lapse from economy every
time the wind blows. But there is a diff
ference in quality Of these wells, and be-
comingness should be the reason for de-
/ aiafon MoAarp N,aAa1, .Z.n.a 20 anunnnA
that a veil of some kind should be worn.
Kimona and other Things.
Another indispensable article that should
be tucked in the steamer trunk is a XII
mona. which need not be Of japanese
Importation or make, the word at present
being used to signify any loose garment
with flowing sleeves that can be donned
in a second. A dark silk is preferable
to any other: # is not conspicuous, does
not wrinkle and takes up little room In
the baggage. II these are too expensive
a cotton crepe is useful. and at any OF
the department stores you will find these
at as moderate q price as 81
There are many little articles that add
materially to one's comfort and take UP
80 little space that there ia really no rea-
son why they should DO omitted from
the menu of the trunk. For example,
the hot water bottle Is not q particularly
ornamental piece Of baggage, but II will
furnish lots Of satisfaction. So many
people are afflicted with neuralgia en- route
that 1t Is we'll TO remember that the tiny
face bags will help to avert pain and
should be added to the equipment
Stateroom slippers are a necessity, and
here It is we'll to again sacrifice mere
beauty to utility. The slipper that may
be put on quickly and yet hold so that It
will not flipflap along the corridors Is
best Of all, Oftentimes on rising in the
morning seasiokness may be averted for
the whole day by slipping into the loose
articles of attire, throwing about one
the long coat and getting to the deck
and the fresh morning air without loss
Of time. Then the inconspicuous foot
gear into which ones toes are thrust,
which has no buttons or ribbons to hinder
progress, will be found to be a blessing,
Silk nightcaps are not really the luxury
that one might think, and consequently
their use need not be sooffed at by the
woman who designs TO fill every inch of
available space with strictly urilltarian ar
ticles. And as long as one wears them,
make them as attractive as possible, the
wearing helping TO avert toothaches and
neuralgia and keeping the hair dry. These
bits of lace and ribbon can easily be made
at home or II bought nearly any price
may be paid, depending on the ~fineness Of
trimming.
just n Mere Tribe.
One charming bit of perfumed satin, hand
embroidered with a real lace edge was
shown in one of the linen and lace shops
OF Fifth venue for $50. A fashionable look
ing woman trying It on explained TO her
friend that she only needed thai one article
TO complete her summer outfit. In a bride
trousseau Of recent origin, the owner OF
which was contemplating spending her
honeymoon on the ocean. q pale blue night.
cap with chiffon ruffles and dainty rib.
bons was one Of the most admired pieces
on exhibition.
The long coat, which fashion DEGREES a
present with ones tailor made Is very suit,
able for the steameri the short coat. al
though easier to walk in, is not 90 com,
Portable, taking all kinds OF weather int
consideration. With this, Of course tn,
ubiquitous shirtwaist comes unless tn,
princess dress Is worn underneath the out
side garment
The number and value OF the ahirtwaist
taken must be determined individually
1t Is well to hAve at least one warme
than the lingerie variety, a light flanne
OF dark silk preferably, which will saw,
continual laundering, a problem Difficult
to meet sometimes when the steamer hai
been left and the European tour begun
With these. Of course. the separate stock
and ties-Rs many as possible.
A good sweater Is another article some
times forgotten, but which is asserted b.
those who have crossed many times Z
be one OF the most satisfying Of any gar
ment, easy TO put on, warm enough, an
yet not 80 heavy as to become unendur
able. Every year the shops put out a We
riety q little more fashionable in mode
than before and this year for s. or Sc
very good looking ono with high collar
single breasted and light fitting is in tn
lead. Those, OF course, made OF the fines
wool and han work are to be found 70
prices which seem exorbitant unless on
realizes that like the steamer rugs, thei
life Is practically eternal.
The price Of the steamer rugs, Incl
dentally. is practically stable from yea
to year. as the style does not vary. tn
ordinary rug shown. made OF cotton partly
but with considerable warmth neverthC