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The Lady.--O---Mr Dear Maud,I told you last week that I had a secret—and after the manner of women let out in a PS. that it was a*»out a dress. Well, this is like many of the novels of modern times, it has a purpose. 1 think the purpose a good one though mamma says I shall shock everyone. You must know that a very kind old friend has promised to give me—he said anything I like, so despite the conventionalities 1 have chosen a bicycle. Not a bicycle built for two by the way. Next came the question of costume, which is one that has lately given rise to the interchange of some not altogether complimentary opinions. There appear to be classes of lady bicyclists—skirt-wearers and no skirt-wearers. Those who like to wear a skirt seem to be as intolerant of the skinless folk as Mr. Leake is reputed to be of the Commissioner of Public Works and his methods. There is no doubt that there are advantages and disadvantages on either side. But tho difficulties of deciding between the two extremes are largely broused by an ingenious invention patented by an JEnglish Firm. It is called the convertible costume, and is adapted for almost any out-door amusements. From what I read about it, I opine that the skirt can be taken off and carried with ease upon the shoulders, forming a drapery that is practically equivalent to a short skirt without its disadvantage of being liable to catch in the bicycle wheels. Of course there are the usual cycling knickers. The Prrangemontabout the skirt is as simple as possible; it is merely unbuttoned at either side and drawn up over the body, the arms being put through the openings. When the skirt is to be let down again the arms are withdrawn, tho drapery let down and the openings buttoned up, when it makes a neat and fashionable walking costume. The colours in which it is made are navy, electric blue, fawn and grey, and, just fancy, the cost in England is only 25s. I really think I shall send home for one. A pretty hat recommended to me for afternoon wear is one made of twisted green rose-twigs, with a rose cropping up here and there, sometimes yellow, sometimes orange. How would you like one ? For a really cool dress which the weather prophets tell us we shall need very soon, the old-fashioned book muslin has come in again, and in pure white would look very sweet. Mamma says she used to wear in when a girl with blue satin ribbons round the waist and neck.Collars are becoming wider and more diversified than ever. Those I told you of Bome weeks ago made of white muslin bordered with butter-colored yelbw lace are still la mode with cuffs to match. I did not go to the Mayoral Ball in Perth last night as I was feeling seedy. A friend has however promised to tell me about all the newest and most fetching dresses worn. I will pass on the descriptions to you next week.Your affectionate,Louise.
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Fremantle Messenger
Fremantle, Western Australia, AU
Fri, Aug 16, 1895
Page 39
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