The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-08
MANNERS AND
CUSTOMS IN
TRAVELLING
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At the first glance it might seem TO
the casual reader that name in
travelling correspond with customs,
but little thought VIII mcye 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 knew vety l!tie a5c&t
customs may be care.ally oorr etus
in manners.
For example, person who has coed
manners in traSeiinS speaks IN los
tones. does not laugh loud. does nct
talk fer the benefit CT the public or
mention names, does hot push forward
aggressively; yet this person may not
know, simply from lack G experience
in travelling, what to dc, what to wear
lin a word. what ara the customs.
But. al the butset, | may state that .
person of refined taste and good man.
ners is absolutely SIRE TO avoid con.
sp;cuous dress in travelling,
An instructive sense of the fitness OF
things is always paft OF the possession
OF person Of refinement, even though
practically inexperienced in the ways
Of the world
On the other hand, a 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 monopolle
more than fair share of space on q
train, for instance. by filing an adj.
Joining seat with bag or wrap. while
ignoring the fact that another person
Is in search Of a sat,t. This mark OF
rude manners Ia one of the most no
ticeable things in travelling,
In regard to Gress fer travelling.
while it Is true that lighter colors 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 soil quickly.
arc not desirable for enc who mus;
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 attire which is not in
accordance with ones purse, and
which is not appropriate TO circum.
stances.
A gown which might be worn for a
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 net good taste, Snowy gowns
or hats are as mu h ito be condemned
hs loud voices and marked gesticula.
tons,
Serviceable travelling dresses may
be OF pongee, yoie, panama or mo-
hair, the little jackets or boleros Civ.
ing becoming effect over a dainty
blouse, Linen, Bingham and other
washable fabrics are for occasional
wear in travelling. ones attire may
be very simple, yet never severe, and
it must DE Immediately neat.
Shabbiness in dress is unbsrdon.
able, and the woman who thinks that
anything will do for travelling is
grievously mistaken. If ole cannot
afford variety of gowns, one can af-
ford a plentiful supply OF washable
waists. Even when travelling rapidly
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, dress OF
foulard or other soft silk, hi \ in the
neck, may be worn, the present fash
ion OF lace yoke and collar making a
becoming touch or lace waist with
a skirt of silk or wolfe may be chosen.
1t is a mistake to think that evening
dress is worn at dinner on ocean
steamers.
Americans of 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, those
who know that the tendency to display
is on the increase and is ruinous in
its effects-women who are sure OF
UNSATISFACTORY that culture and re-
finement go hand.ih-hand with simple
ity IN dress and demaanor.
In these days women travel about
very Independently, and they will be
treated with respect always, provided
they are quiet and digniHed, YOUNG
girls do not travel about alone on long
journeys, nor do they stop at hotels
alone, but should be. accompanied BY
an older woman, whose presence
saves them from criticism. 54t
On journey in our own country il
is customary to carry as little as pos
sible by hand. A small bag and ar
umbrella are allowable, but bundles
boxes. baskets or numerous package,
of any Sort are not correct TO carry
luggage is checked. and 1t is a con
eenience to purchase ones railwa,
ticket In advance, and for a small fee
have ones luggage checked through
from ones residence, or hotel, to des