SPORTS CLOTHES

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1764, 31 May 1913, Page 11

SPORTS CLOTHES

To many women the sports garments are a matter of serious thought, writes a correspondent in a Sydney paper.. We find that the ordinary serge skirt, cut ankle length, and worn with any kind of warm coat, is no longer übiquitous in tho world of sports garments. The woollen and silken knitted or chochcted coats, worn with a heavy mako of blauket skirt, has taken its place. Soft cashmere, as soft os camel's hair wool, and llama wool, aro also brought into play, where the making of these coats are concerncd. The llama wool is much heavier in make than tho cashim-i'o wool, consequently it is ideal wear for cold days.

. Formerly, most women chose, the all white woollen garments,' but experience has taught us that charming as white is. when it first makes it nppearance, it cannot compete with the colours for usefulness and serviceability. Cor.seuimitlv, the general opinion is that a bright colour, such a- purpU', i« an attractive tint, : avy, rich tan or ochre, emerald •grann, cherry, mole colciir, «• Saxo are the best, and are all sailed into eervice for the sports kit. The whole knitted costume is also popular with the sportswoman, and it is most effective aud smart. : Dscorativc Touches, A distinct feature noticeable among the different styles of the newest golf or sport coats is the useful, patch pocket, fastened over with the neat envelope flap. Tho coat is generally decorated with two of these pockets at each side of the hip, while another and smaller breast pocket is visible on the left side. A quaint and new idea is to have a small nap pocket on the sleeves.

A new kind of decoration for a knitted or crocheted coat is a strip of fancy knitting in two tones, running the entire length of the coat, iu front 1 also, and on the collar aud cuffs. A becoming exainplo was seen in a soft Saxe blue coat, with a fancy border in two shades of tho colour. The knitted white guernseys are quito enhanced with a border of a Hungarian colour, outlining the ueck and the sleeves. The most favoured colour-scheme is carried out in a dull blue and red. Such a. coat worn with a thick blanket skirt, and a cap to match, would make a fascinating outfit. A coat or blazer in wide and narrow stripes of attractive colouring is looked upon as quite up-to-date. Check coats are also to be worn. They certainly look exceedingly uncommon. A trimming of a plain .border outlines them, and runs to the top of the pockets. Others may be'seen with a sailor oollar. Tho sweater, shaped like a man's, is also worn by many women, but is not so becoming, as a rule, as the coat. Head Wear-to Match. Each coat has its cap to match. In somo cases a modified imitation of tho Neapolitan cap is in evidence. They are exceedingly quaint, and becoming in appearance. Two little points, one on each side, turned over and caught with a knitted button, to tho plain turned-tip border, are seen on these caps. They are worn weir down over the nead, after the fashion of the moment; or, if preferable, the tam-o-'shanter tilt may be cultivated.

A charming idea for a head-adjustment t) wear with a woollen outfit is really nothing more than a muffler, carried out in all the colours to match the garment. This muffler, half scarf pnd half hood,

is in a double knitting, with an opening in the centre, which is lined with a soft silk. The opening allows the head to fit in well. It is most becoming to the face, when ono end of the "muffler" is carelessly thrown over tho shoulder." In fact, there nre all manner of different designs for sports headgear. I find that the woman who woes in for golfing, skating, etc., has almost as large a choico at her command as she would have if she were choosing an ordinary hat. The Complote Outfit. The ideal sports skirt is made of Engadine cloth, which is waterproof, and it is buttoned down the front so that it can be left open as required for tho wearer's stride in skating or ski-in?. Largo buttons of tho same material tlecorate tho front, and a distinguishing mark is a huge patch pocket, introduced at the side. The. regulation length of these skirts is about two inches , above the ankles, to allow, plenty of room for movement.

Of course there aro costumes carried out in other heavy materials, such as home-spun. ,

Another part of the outfit, and whica is indispensable in tho very cold weather, is the flngerless glove. The motorist in particular has occasion to feci grateful for these gloves of wool. They aro drawn over an ordinary pair of gloves, and quite easily pulled oft again.

In fact, tho woman who starts on her campaign of winter sports is splendidly equipped. Every item of wearing apparel, from her cap to her puttees or gaiters, is provided for her nowadays, and is as becoming as it is serviceable.

DYSPEPTICS MUST AVOID MEDICINES. DANGER ALSO IN DIETING. PROMINENT PHYSICIAN GIVES SOUND ADVICE. "The taking of common, supposedly 'harmless,' dyspepsia tablets has become an alarmingly bad habit 011 the part of millions," says a prominent physician. "One old and dangerous theory is that indigestion calls for pepsin or other artificial digestive. The fact is that every dose helps to weaken the stomach anil contributes to chronic dyspepsia, if not to ulcers or cancer. Another old theory is that indigestion is .caused by 'certain foods.' and can be overcome by abstaining from these foods. The fact is that such abstainance deprives tho system of the Very kinds of nutriment essential (0 normal health. In about M out of 100 eases of indigestion tho cause is aridity— too much acid—and the only logical, harmless Temcdy i.s something 'to neutralise the acid. There is nothin? so good for thepurpose as just ordinary bisurnted magnesia,_ which can b? obtained from any chemist. From one-halt to ono teaspoonful in a quarter glass of water, after eating, will neutralise the acidity immediately. promote, perfect digesfion. and help make one immune from ulrars, cancer. or other dangerous stomach disorders."—Advt.