Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-27

tured is an excellent model for
stout child, though it will be most be-
coming also to the slim little maid.
The scalloped tabs, depending from
shallow yoke overlap the top OF the
belt very slightly and are tackled IN
place, falling loosely between yoke
and belt. The skirt has four very
wide box pleats and the belt. with Its
points accentuated by rows OF buttons
also helps to suggest length of line
and slenderness. Tabs, collar ana
cuffs are scalloped by hand and on the
tabs are simple designs in eyelet en-
broidery. The waist buttons down the
front and the little frock is easy to
launder. White stockings and high
| topped buttoned boots Of white wash
able kid emphasize the smartness or
| the costume.
Linen for Small Boy.
There is nothing so crisp and fresh
and attractive for a little boy in sum-
mertime as white linen ironed to a
satiny luster. 1t Is a mistake to put
too much color on a small boy; II he is
n real boy he objects, quite properly TO
babyish pink and pale blue. sweet as
his mamma may consider him In these
delectable tints. Navy or Copenhagen
blue, green or tan are his particular
shades, with dash Of red now and
; then for variety. The sailor suit OF
white linen with blue trimming Is cor
; rect according to this years standards
and is a most attractive little suit for
boy of from three to seven years,
The loose MILDLY tunic falls over we'll
pressed knee-breeches (more FASH
ionable now than baggy bloom
ers) and the short sleeves should he
r cool and comfortable for play hours.
The suit is built of white linen. with
g Copenhagen blue linen and white
: braid trimming Socks with blue and
% white plaid tops show above buttonec
" shoes Of white washable kid.
a Natural crash Is splendid ma
" terial for the small boys everyda,
- wear. since this material does no
!, show soil traces as readily as pure
n white linen. Blue linen play suits witt
a, wide black ties are also good style
10 With these serviceable suits the Httl
q lad may wear tan shoes. preferably
~ the buttoned type, since buttoned foot
=, wear is not only smarter for little fee'
but safer also. United shoe laces nav
"A caused more than one bad tumble wit
"a bruised knees or bumped noses and \
80 these days when even the Riddles hav
,s to dodge the ubiquitous automobil
~ during play hours. anything that ma
-, trip small feet at a dangerous momer
"a is wisely avoided. White shoes 10
he occasions" of course. and mother
;, have taken a new lease o life, wit
u, the arrival of washable kid which
~, so easy to keep spotless. moment
a. use of a sponge and the little shoe
- are spic and span--no messing OF III
49,, fingers or splashes OF shoe cleanln
- mixture to be wiped from sole an
heel. Very little people, OF cours
,r look cunningest in strap slipper
- sturdy barefoot sandals for the mori
~ ing, and smart patent leather blu
W. toned strap slippers with white socl
-. in the afternoon. The wider-tot
"a these strap slippers are for the sma
"a boy. the smarter they will look. Oh
-, model has almost square toes with e
IT, tension welted soles and small pun
Tho bows across the toe.
in Trocks for the Afternoon and for
in Parties.
,tie Sweet enough for even seven yea
lar. old on n summer day Is the pictur
ess garden party frock OF ribbon-trir
md med net over second frocR Oh
ack TO give an airy effect and with-if v
rhe please-a little hooped petticoat
ng- derneath to give flare. This pettico
ont is Of lace and the hoop or featherbo
and tubing Is run through casing II
as inches from the lower edge. T
ted, gathered net bodice, edged with VIII
ribbon like the skirt founce. has
pic rounded out neck finished with