Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-27
PACKING THE TRUNK
FOR SUMMER TRIPS

Trunk packing is an art which few
women and fewer men master. Perhaps
the most important reason why it is a
perennially difficult task for a woman
is that clothes are constantly changing
in shape and style BY the time a
woman had learned to fold a pleated
skirt scant skirts were in style. and
by the time she had learned to pack
| these without wrinkles panniers and
masses Of drapery presented a differ
ent problem.
Much tissue paper simplifies the prob
lem Of packing tenfold. Old paper is
just as useful as new for this purpose.
SO all the tissue paper that comes
wrapped about hats, frocks or shoes
should be saved against packing day.
Make long twisted rolls of it to put In
the folds of waists and skirts, stuff
loose little wads OF it in bodices and
sleeves and cover easily soiled clothes
generously with 1t to protect them from
contact with other clothes or the side
of the trunk.
Shoe cases Of some kind are a neces-
sity to the packer. but they can be
formed of folds Of tissue paper IL MOTH
ing more substantial is al hand. Canton
flannel squares bound with tape and
with a long strip of tape fastened in
the middle OF the square prove very
convenient for shoe covers. The shoes
are wrapped in the squares and tied
securely with the tape. Shoe bags, too,
are useful "a canton flannel or liner
bag for each shoe.
Oblongs of muslin. the shape of the
| bottom of the trunk. with a tape at each
end for a handle, simplify the work OF
| packing and unpacking. They are spread
| between each dress or two. and by means
Of them the dresses can be lifted ou
neil M 70 nod IN Tho and 80 %Ia<
| sheets of muslin simplify the matter OF
| pulling them out
Collapsible clothes hangers should form
| a part of every travellers equipment
| They are inexpensive, take up little room
and make the packers efforts at neatness
| worth while. for as soon as the end OF
| the journey is reached the clothes can be
hung to recover from such wrinkles as
have been creased in them
Many wrinkles disappear after a few
hours hanging. Wolfe and almost al
wooden materials lose their wrinkles II
| they are hung on hangers as soon as they
| are unpacked.
There is an old rule that the heaviest
things should be packed in the bottom OF
the trunk. But in a strong and durable
trunk. especially now. when SO much OF
woman's wardrobe is fimsy and fragile
1t is a good plan to put all gowns negli.
ges and fine lingerie in the bottom and
to fill up with only light and fluffy arti-
cles. The heavy things can then be
packed in the trays.
It is often possible to pack the hand,
bag In such a way that a good deal OF
space can be saved in the trunk. To be-
gin with. of course. the articles that will
be needed at the end of the journey
should be put in-night clothes. necessary
toilet articles. and perhaps a change OF
dress. If there Is room for more than
this, put in bulky articles that are not
too heavy-French heeled slippers. ligh,
weight. and easily slipped in the side OF
the bag. but disconcerting in a tray full
of shirt waists. hairbrush and hand mir
ror the box of note paper and other
awkwardly shaped things.