Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-02

OF very good quality, for If not built of
soft, flexible leather and by master
heaviness will sadly tire the feet. But
heavy and high boots the woman who
goes into the woods must have for tramp
ing. as a protection not only from ankle
fatigue. from brambles and from slips on
sharp rocks. but also from snakes. About
camp soft, heelless slippers may be worn.
The buckskn Indian moccasins are ideal
for this use. In camp. slippers with high
heels are most undesirable; the sharp
heels sink into the springy moss or pine
needIe-covered ground, and every step has
to be picked with care. for seldom is the
ground level for more than few feet in
one place.
The woman campers outfit also in
cludes loose but we'll cut shirts Of wash
able silk or flannel, made with turned-over
collars and worn with a flowing silk tie,
Knockers of silk or light mohair for wear
beneath the skirt. and combination un-
derwear. which may be washed without
the necessity of ironing.
A warm neglige OF outing flannel or
eiderdown should be provided, for nights
in camp are cold. Many women habit
ualy wear paiamas Of outing flannel
while in camp.
In contrast with the picturesque and
Informal toys of the camper Is the
rect ana conventional Sarb 0f the woman
who delights In horseback exercise. While
summer riding habits are much less for
NAL in style than those deemed correct
for park wear in town. the riding habit
must always have a suggestion of con
yentionality. II Is amusing to read about
the riding habits worn in the early part
of the nineteenth century-not long
ago, when one comes to think Of il. A
lady of the +0's swept down the steps to-
ward her steed habfted in a trailing gown
a.
cred on bodice and skirt and jauntily
trimmed with frogs of black cord. The
skirt Of this green habit was attached to
a pointed basque by means of multitu-
dinous gathers. on the lady's elaborate
chignon, confined for the exercise under
a bead embroidered net. was perched a
tall beaver hat from which fioated sew
eral yards Of white yelling. What a con-
trast between this costume and the trim,
correct habit of the feminine rider to-
day, who wears most simple but per
fectly cut and tailored coat and skirt,
gultless of any trimming. snug. smooth
stock at her throat and a snug, smooth
couture, above which is a smart little
derby or a mannish straw sailor.
Summer riding habits of gray linen
crash, with white sailor hats and white
buckskin gloves, are particularly attrac-
tive and appropriate for country wear.
Tan linen habits also are liked for out
of-town riding. and the skirt Is cut so that
when the rider stands it Is merely
smartly shaped walking model. In the
country the coat of the riding habit may
be dispensed with on very warm days.
but the shirtwaist must be faultlessly
mannish in every detail. No such thing
| as boned stock, fluffy jabot or elbow
sleeve is permitted. A correct habit for
cross saddle riding is illustrated. More
and more women are adopting this style
Of riding, especially in the country. but
special care must be given to the cross
saddle habit in order that il may be alb
solutely correct and not approach the
bizarre in any particular. The habit pic
tured includes stunning coat of checked
worsted which falls just over the tops of
the leather puttees or riding leggins. Be
meath the coat are riding breaches as
faultlessly shaped and tailored as the
coat, and which buckle over the knee
above the leather puttees. The shirt is OF
thin white silk with madras stock al
the throat. The gloves are heavy white
buckskin and the hat is new mannish
sailor of black straw.
After all. there is nothing like a sailor
| for summer wear. Each season the sailor
crops out again, sometimes in one shape
and sometimes in another. but always
our old friend. the sailor. This year SIM
pie, mannish sailors with rather wide
| brims and moderately high crown are
the approved style, and these hats come
as usual, in all grades from less than a
dollar up to seven or eight. The woman
who buys a sailor at all should buy a
good one. for though all sailor shapes
may seem much alike at the beginning of
| the season, it is only the high-priced mod
| els that are distinctive and correct look
pear on every other woman one meets.
Women as a rule do not take enough
trouble in selecting sailor hat to see
that it is properly fitted to the head-and
absurd and distressing. too, are some of
| the resulting effects The woman be-
| tween thirty and forty may wear sailor
Of good quality provided every detail of
| her costume is tailored, trim and in keep
/ ing with the mannish style of headgear.
| The couture, too, must match the sailor