SIMPLICITY is the rule for the habit. 

 It should be of Thibet cloth black, 

 dark brown, or blue for winter, tan or a 

 medium shade of gray for summer. All 

 conspicuous colors and materials are to 

 be avoided. It is well to have the skirt 

 made of a heavy-weight cloth, which 

 will help to make it set properly with- 

 out the assistance of straps ; while the 

 bodice may be of a medium weight of 

 the same cloth, that it may fit better 

 and be less bulky. For very warm 

 weather in the country a habit made of 

 heavy gingham or white duck is cool 

 and comfortable, and will wash. The 

 skirt and bodice may be of the same 

 material, or a silk or cheviot shirt and 



