The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
Who Would A-Riding Co?
BY LUCILLE CAMERON.

These crisp. sunny days are simply
ideal for horseback riding and on any
AFTERNOON You will see groups of our
energetic younger set canterin1
through Rock Creek Park or ENJOYING
a dashing gallop on the Chevy Chase
road. And is there anything prettier
than a pretty girl in smart riding
togs? II so, I have not seen it.
A Slim. frank-eyed maid with the
pinkest Of cheeks and wealth or
bright chestnut locks, was mounted
on big and slightly unruly bay. Her
smart habit of black melton was tai
lored on strictly conventional lines,
single breasted, with two slit side
pockets, set diaEonally in the skirt
OF the coat Needless TO say, she wore
rlolng breeches and no skirt. No one
even thinks OF riding sideways now
a0ays. A high Ascot stock of white
pique' black riding boots, and a black
derby finished A severe hut wonder
fully becoming riding outfit.
Among a bevy OF seminary girls
who were enjoying a brisk ride along
the Conduit road. was a demure dam
sci whose milky complexion was ac-
centuated by her habit Of hunters
green whipcord. semi-ftted, with lonL
roll revers opening over a blouse OF
heavy white silk plated closely down
the front. A mans four-in-hand OF
hunters green and a tricorne OF hat
ter's plush in the same shade CO.
operated with a pair of black spiral
puttees in giving finish to the cos
tune.
A bluc-eyed maid who rode with
the nonchalance OF some errant cav
alier was attired in a black and whit.
check habit cut very loosely and
which she wore unbuttoned over a
waistcoat of black velveteen. With
her smart white linen collar she wore
black four-in-hand Black riding
boots were also in order while a saucv
jockey cap of black velvet was pulled
well down over a mass OF wavy gol-
den locks and the aforesaid mischiev-
Gus blue eyes.
Refining in a spirited chestnut cob
whose high strung nerves were set
on edge by every RAISING automobile,
was the self-possessed young daugn
ter of high official of the Council
of National Defense. Her good look
ing belted habit OF English tweed
boasted patch pockets and a box plait-
ed back. A mannish hat OF brown
velour toned with satin tie Of the
same shade which was worn with
soft collared blouse of biscuit tinted
pongee. Tan puttees were the COM
pleting touch.
The bright color and blithc brown
eyes of spriGhtly damsel who was
leisurely wading her big. black mount
through the Rock Creek ford, were
emphasized by her semi-fitted habit
OF tan covert and tan plush tricorne
conventional pique stock was en-
Hvened by big embroidered dots of
tan silk. And tan puttees completed
a symphony in this interesting color.
Cantering leisurely along the Con-
duit road was a notably pretty de-
butante whose disposition is as fault
less as her profile. As usual, she was
accompanied by one OF the young
'1eftenants' who are perpetually in
her train. Still, he couldn't be CEN
sured for seizing the opportunity to
come along. as my young lady was
mighty charming in her paddock rid
ing habit Of Oxford gray melton,
fitted as deftly as If it had grown on
her. A vestee of hunters pink and
a tie Of the same supplied a gay
note Of color, while a severe sailor
of black hatter's plush with a gros-
grain band failed utterly to subdue
its wearer's "Pollyanna" expression.