A SET OF UNDERWEAR.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 278, 25 May 1917, Page 3 (Supplement)

A SET OF UNDERWEAR.

From a health point of view, the subject, of under needs to be carefully considered, especially at a change

ol 'eason for the quality and character of underclothing can greatly affect health, and it is very important, therefore, that underwear should be indict-

oudy chosen since it can ward off chill and keep at bay nianv minor illnesses I nderclotlung need not be thick or heavy in order to give adequate protection; thanks to the nianv excellent makes of woven underwear that are procurable at reasonable prices, it is easy to obtain comfortable underclothing that is warm and soft, and takes "P but little room under the dress. .Made up of woven material are underlets, with short sleeves and long sleeves, high necks and low-cut necks, that are quito inexpensive, and really daintylookmg. * J

I he several articles of underwear illustrated offer some charming ideas that the girl who makes up her own underclothing and can embroider prett'ly may care to copy. Tho nightdress is "suitable for nun's veiling, cashmere, ex- long cloth, and ! s made with embroidered and ribbon-run yoke, scalloped at the top, and ribbonrun cuffs, finished with lightly embroidered frills, wh'le yoke, arniholes, and cull's are decorated with hcm-stitch-iag.

The chemise (placketlcs.s) and knickers, indicated iu the .sketch, are also lightly embroidered and are scalloped at the edges, the chemise being run with ribbon. A.s tor the camisole, also illustrated, it i* of the new, straight-aeross kind, tliat does away with the trouble of making of armholes. it is bordered at tiio top with Tenentfe lace, of wlucli also the shoulder straps are made.