The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-09-15
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Reformer

A new DEVELOPMENT OF the Norfolk Jacket
of linen, or rather the Norfolk Jacket waist,
Is lie appearance with skirt of blue serge,
Ii is direct inversion Of the blazer fashion
which shows the eoat Of blue serge with a
linen skirt. Needless 10 say, the new fash
ion Of linen waist with serge skirt Is be-
loved of the athletic girl, who enjoys the
satisfaction of an unrumped skirt with
hat of wearing one OF the cool aud becom-
ing linen Noriolks Black patent leather
belts and red or blue Windsor ties are
worn with the Norfolks.
Creme de chine is well to the front as a
autumn fabric. And here let
III bee understood that simplicity i the
secret of the successful crepe de chine
frock, especially IL il Is TO be worn on the
street. Touches OF real lace at the throat
and edging the sleeves, some odd embrold'
cry IN self or contrasting shades, fringe, or
some m the quaint irayed or douhlepleated
effects now in vogue are all that is neces'
sary TO complete striking gown suitable
for almost any occasion, A new model
Of gray crepe has simple throat and waist
adommcnts OF white lawn IN true Quaker
style. With II i worn one Of the new
small hats that III tight 10 the face, a
charming little affair Of smrred gray
crepe de chine. dun violet ribbon and
clusters of dusky purple or red grapes.
The business girl should not fail TO in.
clude two on three plain tailored flannel
shirts IN her fall and winter wardrobe. On
a damp, chilly morning these light ilannols
will be found extremely comfortable and
with a tailored suit there j. no smarter
blouse The ilannels come IN any number Of ,
patterns, the pretticst being the striped IL I,
iects like those used in flannel shirts Tor men,
Gray i popular, both plain and as back. |
ground for white, violet, blue, rose and /,
green stripes. A cream and deep lavender /
flannel with the stripes Of equal width Is I
good, as is also this same design in cream |
with black, navy or delft blue, brown or I
red. Brown and tan striped flannel IN ,
which the stripes are quarter OF an inch /
wide Is striking with a brown suit. Some 4.
girls favor the flannel waist 20 the eNclu-
sion of lingerie linen or cotton fabrics, for
they have both the advantage OF laundoi.
ing nicely and OF warmth.
With stiff white collar or soft scli.collar
and cuffs in the French style and bright |
tie the flannel shirt is the pride and com
fort of the well dressed business girl.
Velour hats promise 10 be popular and
not without reason. The really pretty
ones are too expensive TO be ordinary,
which is the first and prime factor in their
success. Again, their softness makes a
frame for the face and their
pliable brims can be pulled into any angle
suitable to the face They are smart with
out sign OF adornment, and ultra-smart by
reason OF a perky little feather or braid
or a soft scarf. Last but 10y no
means least, they are built for durability
as well as appearance and they more than
meet the demands Of both.
The Irish lace blouse, simply fashioned
to show the beautiful pattern of the lace,
is great favorite still with well dressed
women, and there j. every indication that
the summer vogue of real lace Will be car.
iied far into the coming season, Many Of
the very newest evening gowns are elab-
orately flounced with lace.
At the moment one of the most fashion
able hces is chantilly, which has endless
possibilities as a yelling. \ very favorlte
is black and white, and the
smart afternoon frock and evening toilet
is carried out in white Charmeuse OF crepe.
yelled with fine black chantilly. Some
times the tunic is OF chantilly, and instead
Of clinging to the tight fitting skirt of
this lace tmic meets a frock Of
Nalenciennes frills or deep hounee Of
Irish point Nenise and fiet are used for
fiat trimmings and some very charming
effects are produced in finely darned filet.
Bamboo canes make excellent stair rods
lust ordinary canes costing one penny each.
Cut these the required length and enamel
them TO match the carpet Not only do
hey make cheap rods, but they do not
require constant polishing. as the brass
ones do. and the housewife knows how
much time tins will save in the keeping
Of her hall and stair The bamboo rods are
as durable as they are cheap, but they look
much better enameled than left the natural
color. which soils quickly and is difficult
10 clean.
English blazers fairly scream at one from
The shop windows The spectrum seems to
have been searched for brilliant shades to
contribute TO their brilhancy. White with
robins egg blue stripes an inch in width,
blue with hunters green, and any other
color or combination of colors guaranteed
10 momentarily blind the eyes are being
sought
Ii a child is to be sent away TO school,
whether it be to college or boarding school
plans should be made long ahead to attend
o the little accessories, which pertain to
he necessary outfit. The full name of the
hid should be marked upon every article
belonging to him This may either be
written in indelibe ink, or tape with the
lame embroidered in full may be ordered
n any department store, which can be
,ery easily sewed on a garment. A little
Medicine chest with simple remedies should
,e supplied in case of emergency Ga good
for cuts and bruises, talcum
powder for burns, cold cream, etc) each
,ottle or box marked very legibly. lndiyid-
lal towels are always safe precaution
\ laundry bag, which is made to hang on
he closet door A daintily filed toilet
ase, containing individual soap, etc.
gymnasium suit should be gotten at home
n case they are not supplied by the school.
Extra blankets for the boy and girl who
re attending camps or outdoor schools.
All the accessories for the athlete, such as
suit, running trunks, baseball,
ennis racket, etc.
In this age of souvenirs and post cards,
me can buy almost endless variety Of gifts,
,rizes place-cards, table and house dec
rations There is charm, however, about
he home planned and hand made articles
hat wins warm place in our hearts
about the only novelty today would be to
init these things entirely,
Selected poems and prose selections APP
ropriate to the day for readings or recita-
ions, also short pithy jokes and stories
orm pleasant diversion.
Many hostesses provide expensive fresh
ruits and are disappointed that nobody
ats them at the end of the hearty dinner
his difficulty is obviated by cutting fine
nd mixing the fruits, adding gelatine cut
lto cubes, and serving in small cups,
lasses, or sauce dishes One pineapple,