New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

the ton is gathered into broad wais-band "hcn
has double of stitching at each SIDE 6u'ton-
holes are worked at each end above the piacAe''
one in the centre front, and one under each alii'
This skirt is buttoned TO the top buttons on Ihe
waist
The white uetticoat is made on the same plan'
the lower edge being trimmed one DESIRES ac-
cordng the wear TO which IT Will Do suOJec'ou'
Elaborate white pettcoats for little girls are MAGE
on the order OF those of their elders ouSt F'nh0
about four inches deep finished with lace eose
being added the skirt proper. Over this IS lcs
or fancy rJfie about five inches deep, sewed uhoer
a tuck which is then stitched down nat AOoFs
all is q cluster OF tucks. The packets ror drawers
and skirts must be finished securely whether CON
tInuous facing is used the narrow ana "loe mem
finish for there is great strain at these parts me
white petticoar has five buttonholes. placed IN tne
.ooa nosition as those on the flannel one 1t Is
Thought advisable to make the front and SIDE put
tonholes vertical the back ones horlohIal' Inc
white skirt hangs from the same buttons az .ho
flannel skirt. While girls of four years ana oiuer
do not wear white petticoats with shaped waists
they have garments cut on the princess ORDER TO %
vrnrn under sheer frocks Of empire and princess
shapng But these are really considered slip
dresses and not petticoats
The mother who is able to make these little under
garments for her children should consider herself
favored for the best made chdren's clothes are
roost exnensive and generally beyond the purse OF
the mother Of limited means. Paper patterns may
be purchased for the new shapes almost as soon as
the garments appear in the stores and they ut 50
well that the making is plain sailing
WE'LL FITTING SHOES
Shoes are worn as soon as ths child IS able TO
walk or stand on her feet. Little girls shoes are
OF lighter leather than those Of boys. and. wnlie
the soIes are not very thick, they are strong and
irnpervIous to slight dampness. Shoes should ht
the little girls feet well, neither tight nor loose
The soIes should be broad. that the shoes may
be comfortable. Narrow or pointed toes snoud
not be tolerated for they frequently the means
OF deforming child's feet. A girl younger than
ten years wears spring heel shoes 1t is not now
considered advantageous for girls thirteen and
fourteen years old to wear spring heels' TOT they
tend 10 produce large feet At ten little girl ar
rives a. the dignity Of having heels on her shoes'
but these are quite low. AS she advances IN ago
extra layers added to the heel
child with weak ankles may have them
strengthened and corrected by wearing what are
called ankle coIsets inside the shoes These are
simply pieces OF muslin shaped to nj the ahA1eS'
having pliable bones reeds SET IN ike corset
They have eyelets in front, so that they may De
laced tight or loose as the wearer desires They
take up very little room the inside OF the shoes
and give just the necessary support TO the ankles
II the ankle needs further correction, a shoe IS
especiay constructed which has steels set in cas-
ings between the lining and leather Weak ankles
are greatly benfted By bathing every day In rock
salt and water plain salt will do, and rubbing
vigorously. Shoes may now be obtained for chill
dren who toe-in who have nat feet or any otner
weakness which needs correction. These have the
necessary amount Of extra leather or other support
inside the shoe. which TO all outward appearance
does not differ from the ordinary kind
Low shoes and slippers are not generally sdvis-
able for children. but if little girl has partlcu-
larly strong ankles she may wear ties or slippers
occasionally, but not continuously. The alternate
wearing of shoes will help keep the ankles In
proper condition
WHEN COMPLETELY DRESSED.
One OF the illustrations shows the little girl fully
dressed Each skirt is a trtne shorter than the one
outside Il ana the drawers are Just enough shorter
10 be entirely concealed. Although the dress IS a
fashionable model. It Is constructed on the simplest
possible lines There are no elaborate trimmings.
only fine narrow insertions set In with lace nser-
ton and edgiag forming breteies over the shouI-
ders front and back
At play a child should not be encumbered by her
dress: therefore q simple play suit should be pro
vi led. The con fort OF rompers to children at
play IS inestimah'o The best play suit is the one
shown in the ilIu-tration- This is made OF cham
bray or gingha- aui may be purchased ready
made or CONSTRUCTED at homa The garment is
simplicity ITSELF The yoke Is perfectly paln front
and back and runs across from arm 20 arm
full gathered waist part In below this. the same
front and back. and the little sleeve caps
are just sufficient 70 protect rne upper part
Of tie arms and keep the remainder OF
the garment from slipping on the shoulders.
This latter fault is often found in childrens
dresses and is a source Of great annoyance to the
child frequently making her irritable. while the
mother is at a loss 20 understand the cause. A rot
too loosely fitting belt encirces the waist and
toins the boomers TO the blouse This is far
superior to the detached belt which Is constantly
slipping down catching In objects when the
scbild's play is less strenuous. Tho bloom
ers have fulness at the waist. but ample in the
skirt part, where it is needed. The material is
cut on the straight directly In the front. while
a seam forms the shaping the sides The bloom
.rs are full around the knees. where an elastic
holds them in position. The rompers button all the
vav down the back the buttons and buttonholes
being visible from neck to waist. Below this the
buttonholes worked On fly which extends all