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materials are inadvisable, as also most kinds of 

 grey, as they become stained with red dust. 

 Rough mixture tweeds in greens, browns and 

 reds are most useful, or any other warm, light, 

 dust-proof material. 



Brown shoes and stockings are better than 

 black ones, and a good supply should be taken, as 

 the wear is harder than at home. Gauze and 

 chiffon veils are a great comfort in a dust storm, 

 and it is wise to have a cushion for travelling. 



A thick mackintosh, overshoes, and a warn rug 

 are essential. 



It is economical to provide a really serviceable 

 outfit, calculated to last for some time, as clothes 

 obtained in the colony are both more expensive 

 and less satisfactory than in England. 



FARES 



(2nd Class Union-Castle Intermediate Steamers) 

 To Cape Town . . . . £20 15s. to £21 13s. 

 To Algoa Bay . . . . £21 13s. „ £23 9s. 

 To East London . . . . £22 lis. „ £24 7s. 

 To Durban £24 lis. 6d.£26 9s. 



N.B. — At least £1 10s. should be allowed for 

 landing expenses, and about £1 for tips on board 

 ship (the stewardess expects from 5s. to 10s., 

 according to the amount of attention required on 



