The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1910-06-14
MANNERS AND
CUSTOMS IN
TRAVELLING
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At the first glance 1t might seem 10
the casual reader that manners IN
travelling correspond with customs
but little thought will prove the con-
trary. People who are sadly deficient
in manners may be very exact IN fol-
lowing what they think are customs
and those who know very little about
customs may be carefully courteous
In manners.
For example, person who has gooo
manners in travelling speaks in low
tones, does not laugh loud, does not
talk for the benefit of tie public or
mention names, does not push forward
aggressively; yet this person may not
/. know, simply from lack OF experience
in travelling, what to do, what to wear
in a word, what are the customs.
But. at the outset, may state that
person of refined taste and good man.
ners is absolutely sure to avoid con.
spicuous dress in travelling.
An instructive sense of the fitness OF
things is always part of the possession
of person Of refinement, even though
practically inexperienced In the waye
OF the world.
On the other hand, person may
have practical knowledge about. tick
cts, luggage, customs at hotels, fees,
etc., and yet may be loud-volced, or
assume superior airs, or monopolize
more than a fair share OF space on
train, for instance, by filling an ad'
joining seat with bag or wrap. while
ignoring the fact that another person
is in search of seat. This mark OF
rude manners is one of the most no
ticeable things in travelling.
In regard to dress for travelling,
while it is true that lighter cclors are
worn now, and that thin materials are
sensibly chosen for warm weather, it
is not to be denied that perishable
materials, and those that sell quickly,
are not desirable for one who must
practice economy. Dainty dresses OF
pale shades, delicate and expensive
wraps, are not for the woman Of mod
crate means, and it would be an ex-
travagance, an affectation, and in bad
taste to assume ate which is not IN
accordance with ones purse, and
which is not appropriate to circum-
stances.
A gown which might be worn for
short trip in drawing room car is
not suitable for long journey IN an
ordinary car, and, as have said, any
thing that is very conspicuous IN tray
cling is not good taste. Snowy gowns
or hats are as much to be condemned
as loud voices and marked gesticula-
tions.
Seryiceable travelling dresses may
be of pongee. voile, panama or me-
hair, the little jackets or boleros CIV.
llg a becoming effect over dainty
blouse Linen, gingham and other
washable fabrics are for occasional
wear in travelling. Ones attire may
DE very simple. yet never severe, and
1t must be Immediately neat.
Shabbiness in dress is unpardon.
able, and the woman who thinks that
anything will do" for travelling is
grievously mistaken. II one cannot
afford a variety of gowns, one can af-
ford a plentiful supply of washable
waists Even when traV cling rapiaIy
and remaining but a few days in each
place, one can have ones clothing
washed promptly at hotel laundry.
For the evening dinner at hotel
or on an ocean steamer, a dress OF
1oulard or other soft silk, high in the
neck, may be worn, the present fash
lon of lace yoke and collar making a
becoming touch; or lace waist with
a skirt of silk or voile may be chosen.
It is mistake to think that evening
dress is worn at dinner on ocean
steamers.
Americans of a certain type are
plentiful in travelling, but are not to
be regarded as examples of good
breeding. Costliness and elaboration
in dress, jewels worn while travelling,
are not evidences of refinement, but
the reverse. Sensible women, these
who know that the tendency to display
Is on the increase and is ruinous in
its effect3-women who are sure Of
themselves-know that culture and re-
finement so hand-in-hand with simplic-
ity in dress and demeanor.
IN these days women travel about
very independently, and they will be
treated with respect always, provided
they are quiet and digniiied. Young
girls do not travel about alone on loEg
Journeys, nor do tney stop at hotels
alone, but should be accompanied by
an older woman, whose presence
saves them from criticism.
On a journey in Cur OWL country 1t
is customary to carry as little as pos
sible by hand. A small bag and an
umbrella are allowable, but bundles,
boxes, baskets or numerous packages
of any sort are not correct to carry.
luggage is checked, and it is con-
vepieuce to purchase ones railway
ticket in advance, and for small fee,
have ones luggage checked through
from ones residence, Or hotel, to des-
tination. This saves the trouble Of
looking for ones trunks at the station
before starting, but ii this cannot be
done, it is important to attend per-
sonally to checking ones luggage at