The sun., 1910-01-09

French sporting costumes are turned
out entirely in tricot with downy angora
finish and are usually relieved by some
essentially French touch OF originality.
though they have not the bizarre musical
comedy chorus aspect Of some OF the
French sporting costumes. One model In
a mixed gray OF warm tones had a gored
skirt, sweater and cap to match. all in
the. gray tricot.. The sweater had its
neutral ooloring relieved by a soft rolling
collar and scarf OF Persian silk. and an
ornament OF this silk caught down the
Costumes for skating seen at. the Pari-
sian rinks call forth enthusiastic COM
ment from the fashion chrOniciers this
winter and come extraordinarily chic
skating costumes have been turned out
there in New York.
Yraget fur trimmed is the last note OF
Selegance in this department and is so
extraordinarily becoming and 80 warm
looking that Its elegance does not set 1t
ou side, the pale of appropriateness and
good taste. but for genuine out OF door
skating something more serviceable 10
preferable, and the lovely corduroys and
velyeteens all this requirement while
retaining some Of the velvet's merits.
A brown velveteen like the model pic-
tured in the large group. warm In tone,
trimmed in skunk and in brandenburgs
OF brown with a touch of gold. and made
ON the modish Russian lines which hold
a suggestion OF land Of ice and snow.
would be q skating costume beyond re-
proach, though care must be taken TO
rive the skirt ample width toward the hem.
The close. narrow skirt which some French
makers affect. dragging in at the back with
each step. 10 ugly enough in walking
suit and would be altogether distressing
and ungraceful for a skater.
One skating costume which went TO
Lenox for the holidays was OF soft.
rough cloth that looked like zibeiine,
although the maker called il by some other
name. The color was red. a deep, rich
red that was not one Of the Bordeaux or
Burgundy shades yet suggested dark.
glowing wine. 1t was trimmed in skunk
and had a moderately short military
looking coat, close fitting, braided and
frogged in self-tone. Some OF the braid
ing appeared too on the front panel OF
the skirt and above the fur band which
border d the skirt bottom.
The cloth model OF the illustration,
with it's narrow ands Of dark fur and its
coat opening in bias line from left to
right, is a good example Of the chic skat-
ing costume, and some charming things
for the purpose are worked out In black
silk corduroy with black pointed fox furs
and turban and perhaps a dash OF gold
or other metal to tighten the sombre line.
although all black is in high favor even
with the girls.
The big muff is a very essential part OF
the skating outfit, though the woman who
snowshoes or skis must do without it
and trust to warm fur lined or fleece
lined gloves.
For coasting. tobogganing. &c., the
stout skirt and sweater are often con-
sidered enough. but blanket coat Is the
desirable thing, and IL is often made with
an attached hood which may be drawn up
over the head, though this is not obliga-
tory. Warm knickerbockers. desirable
with all costumes for winter sports. are
especially needed in the toboggan outfit.
and leggings or extra high boots must be
worn.
The black silk or satin kniokers. flannel
lined. may be bought at any Of the shops,
and it is an easy matter, with q good
pattern, TO make pair Of knickers match
ing skirt in color. II the silk itself is not
washable the flannel or cotton lining must