426 CLUB UNIFORMS CH. XVIII 



' resembling the coachmen of the nobility on a 

 ' Drawing-room or Levee day.' 



In the present day the ' Driving' and ' Coaching 

 Clubs' of London, New York, Philadelphia, and 

 elsewhere have a distinctive uniform for Meets, 

 but it is simple, consisting of a plain dark coat of 

 green, brown, or blue, with gilt buttons with the 

 club device, a uniform waistcoat, and plain trousers 

 of any colour. Usually a dress-coat of the same 

 cloth, for evening wear, is prescribed. 



