The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-17

01 H H1LE there has been no nO- A tlceable falling off in the num- AA H Der of folk who journey " Southward with the first snow tlurrles, there has been 8 decided in crease In the army of people who, apparently, prefer the sports of land where Winter is King. For those who really enjoy the rigors of climate that fiirts with the zero mark, there are no sports so exhilaratlng or health-giving as skating, snow-shoe- ing, skiing and tobogganing. for they fill the lungs with clear, cold air. ana give a comfortable sort of physical weariness. They send folk home at the end of the day ready and glad to bask in the glow of the fire in the deep old fireplace. asking no better entertainment than to watch the cracking backlog. winking fiery eyes beneath the shadowy hood. And ap- parel for winter sports in an ice- bound land must be comfortable. dur able and roomy, as well as smart ap- bearing, for the sports of winter are active sports, made so by the bracing air and chilly winds of the Northland.
 Because of the popularity of sports clothes, designers have striven to give these outdoor garments an air or smart assurance. choosing their fab rics with due regard. not only to dur ability, but the setting in which they will be worn. Colors of wooded hill and sunlit valley, tints of trees. Of birds and flowers appear in the piquant colorings of tweeds and home spuns, and make them fitting part of the out-of-doors they will adorn. Women love these garments for their air of sturdy refinement and their mannish comfort.
 Knicker Suit A Reigning Favorite
 The knicker suit. in widely varied models, is an accepted item of sports apparel. It was tentative accept ance at first, but once the practicality of the style had been demonstrated. 1t needed nothing more to assure its popularity. Many and varied are the changes rung on 1t. but whether 1t be an effective tweed or homespun, or some wear-for-ever imported woolen. it is pre-eminently the thing for the type of sport where a tumble. a fall or spill is not only possible. but probable. Such a suit has often saved its wearer from real disaster. because of the freedom of movement 1t al lowed. So the knicker suit is as inti- mateIy connected with sports and the out of- doors as snow and ice with winter.
 The Newest Ways Of Sweaters
 For wear beneath the knicker suit, or with the separate skirt, there's the sweater-coat or blouse type. The newest models of this true friend of ours are fascinating; they owe their attractiveness to becoming lines of neck and> waist and unusual weaves and patterns. There are still Tuxedo and slip-on models. but they are glori- fled into quite unusual forms. One notes the jacquette sweater, with sur plice front and buttoned hip-band; the English jumper model, to be worn with a belt or without. as one prefers; and man-type sweaters, heavy and warm. Colors are gay, patterns bold, and yarns soft, and of true warmth without-weight texture. One slip-on sweater shows a V-neck and paneled front. red and blue against the blue of the sweater itself; a Shaker sweater is white. with striped bands ard cuffs and :, deep cuff bottom; a golf coat is plain in back and checked in front. and slimly straight and beltless.
 The Vogue For The Cap And Scarf
 Complementing the sweater Is the cap i.Id scarf set. sometimes matching the sweater itself. but more often in decided contrast. These sets are made of cashmere. fiber silk-any of the popular silks and wools. They come in Paisley patterns. plaids and Roman stripes. as well as solid colors. The jaunty little hats fit snugly to the head. and are widely varied in shape. but match the pattern of the scarf. It would be most unfair were one to omit from a discussion of sports ; clothes at least word anent the un- doubted vogue for camers hair as a material for sweaters. skirts. top coats
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