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-=. A CHARMING LINGERIE GOWN. in all the h.siory of dr. as have wash- mg fr.,ck-, been prettier or mere desirable than at the present moment. Not Llial ilic.-e 1 gcwn., are necessarily eiabo.-ate; on the contrary the majority of the best models are beautifully •* mplo in des gn, but they are so daud.y and fresh, and altogether summery in effect, that they arc mOt attractive. The pretty model p.Ci tired in cur sketch t.hi:; week is quite typical of the bet style of up-to-date A- wl I iil, frock, and J. c.irr.ed cut in ooar.se, heavy ivory linen. The bodice, which is shaped :,fi pinafore fashion, cur* out in a V at the top, and ha3 all its edges decorated by a simple design worked in thick ivory wa-hing b aid, the effect being won- derfully btnart and chic Three little capes set one af;ov(> another, and each edged with the braid, form the sleeves. From beneaiii these sleeves come under sleeves of the finest white muslin, which terminate in cuff* that are a ma°s cf tinv ruffles, the dainty little vest appearing above, the bodice lx-ing' treated in a similar fashion. The skirt is plain, well shaped, and is finished by a wide hem turned up on the right side, and decorated by a design similar to that on the bod ce, worked cut in the strong washing braid. A pla:n braided waist-band completes tillS prettv triael.

ABOUT PURSE BAGS. The introduction of the Direc-toire styles, and the warm welcome accorded to them by the t modish woman of both Paris and London, has had a direct and immediate effect upon the in- dtsjjens ible purse-bag. Now that we are univer- sally vjcokeiless we are alL dependent upon our little bags for purse, hankie, and all the other little necessaries of life which the more reason- able animal man carries still in his nittiti.tai )-ai I>ockets; so the pur^e-bag has become a matter of real importance to us all. At present it is growing by leans and bounds, Fome of the new- est and smartest examples being largo enough to hold parcels of respectae'e dimetis'oii.s as well as the u.ual purse, etc. All the besr models just now arc beaded, and from their size and elabo- ration ate very costly. For the wom;1.-11 with a taste for needlework, however, possibilities aro many, for these bags are nor. at aU difficult to make, and the mate^-als, which aro not expen- sive, can be obtained from anv good fancy work- people, as well as excellent designs for the- pur- pose.

WASHING ATTIRE. In i curious to note how various yoars arij characterised by various modes. List year, for instance, the coat and skirt of linen, holland, or shantung. was much in evidence—as often as the they have come from the cstrich; that is to say. whilst this summer it is the little washing frock, or sh(lrtwaist frcck. as our American friends call ir, which is the popular form of washing attire. Washing costumes ar to be .-eon. of course, but they are nothing hke so numerous as they wore last year, and their place seems to be largely takca by more substantial costumes of serge, alpaca, or cloth. Serge is quite the favourite material of the year where ,)I.alii morning suits are in question, in -ariol16 shades of dark a.nd navy buie for more practical wear, and in while or ivorv for smarter occasions.

THE LATEST IN OSTRICH FEATHERS- For the moment and only for the moment, let us hope, the smart, milliner has set her affec- tions upon the weirdest of ostrich feathors im- aginable. The-é) feathers are tisod exictiy as they have come from thoostrict; that is to say, uncuried, quite flat and single (t-he flllJ ostrich feather to which wo are accustomed being gene- rally oomposed of two, or even three, feathers CHARMING WASKIVC GOWX OF COARSK WHITE LIXES TRIMMED WITH WASHING BRAID. A PRETTY BATHING GOWN. I always think the bathing gown is quite the most fascinating item in the summer wardrobe. The very sound suggests expanses of sunny sand, great stretches of sparkling sea, and long, delightful, lazy days. Though the holiday sea- son is not actually here, it is rapidly approach- ing, and if we mean to have our outfit all readv for an early start at the beginning of next month, it is high time to be considering the im- portant question of bathing attire. With this in my mind's eye I suggested to our artist that we should have a sketch of a smart, pretty, and sensible bathing gown, and I think you will agree that the accompanying illustration admir- ably Pills all three qualifications. This pretty rig is carried out in serge of fine sofe weave and smooth surface, as comfortable in wear as flannel, but very much more service- able, and of a charming tone of rather pale blue. Though the gown when worn gives one the impression of being a funic with skirt and bodice cut in one, it consists in reality of two parts, a combination undergarment of knickers and bodice, and a little short overskirt which is sewn on to the belt and worn over the knickers, while only the merest suspicion ap- pears at the knee. All' round the top of the neck, which is cut in a shallow rounded decol- letage, and down the front from neck to waiat, and from waist to hem of the skirt, coma a wide scalloped band of serge in a much darker tone of blue. the scallops being outlined by a row of machine-stitching, and those down the front being further adorned by large pale blue buttons. The sleeves are short, simple puffs, and are set into scalloped and stitched bands of the serge to match the front. Of the darker serge, also, are the bands into which the stiort and not too full undcr-kniekers are set, and this smart bathmg-gown is completed by a stitched waistband of the same dark blue serge. laid one on the top of the othe secured to-

fashionable women are much enamoured just now of a paa-ticularly pretty shade pi blue, which is known as "hatt.edty-hlue." This deli- cate and most lovely shade- is exactly the colour of those exquisite little butterflies which are so plentiful in limestone and chalk districts, and is exceptionally becoming to the majority ot women. This new buttcrtry-btue tone is spe- cially effective in muslin, and, trimmed witlh Cluny lace and insertion, with the faintest, touch of b'.aok to sharpen up the colour, a gown of this delieate fabric is ideally cool and sum- mery in effect-

OTHER BATHING GOWNS. Battling gowns are smarter and moro caro- fully out and finished this year than ever be- fore, for the Englishwoman is now fully awake to the hideousness of the old shapeless sack in which sho has taken her morning dip from time immtenuorial. Various materials are used for bathing gowns this yetr serge, twill, and wash- ing silk being specially popular. The first named material however is very different in appearance from the harsh wiry fabric of inky huo wo used to wear, and which rasped and rrritat.ed the skin in such painful fashion. The serges used for thjg year's bathing gowns aro beautifully soft. and Iin.1) in weave, and are just as comfortable to iioar as tl:o softest silk or fla-nnel. Navy blue is conspicuous by its ab- sence, tiie favourite shades just now being ■water-green, dark purple, bro-wn, sapphire blue, and even black, all of which are relieved by strapping and bindings of checked or striped (materials in bright colours on a -white ground. Some very protty bathing gowns are carried out in fine black alpaca -Nihh a square yoke, waistband, and trimmings of white linen pat- terned with a bold rose coloured or sapphire blue stripe and finished with a fringed sash ot roso-coloured or bluo silk. Practically all the irsodish bathing toilettes of this season are com- pleted m blue or scarlet, or dark green linen with a w].ù collar, or in holland or white linen witlh a striped collar and vest.

A SMART ALPACA COSTUME. Of totally different typo is another costume, tho coat taking- the form of a bolero which just reaches the waist- This bolero has rounded fronts and capo sleeves, cut in one with the bolero, and is ged all round with a wide strapping of the material, finisthed by a line ot machine-stitching at either edge. Similar strappings cover the long seam-, onding back and front in a buttonod point. The skirt is a two-piece affair, and the bottom is ornamented by a series of strappings which are decorated at intervals with buttons to match the coat,

PRETTY SUMMER COSTUME. Our picture this wool. :hovrs a pretty summer costume of blue sergo, just the thing for every- day woar in town or country, as it is smart, neat. ooo!, and practical in shape. The serge ud for the original of our sketch was a rathor bright tone of navy in colour, and of very soft texture, with a marked diagonal rib in its weave. The coat is a simple loose-fitting affair, with just an indication of the fashionable short waist line in its out, its distinguishing feature being the way in which it is scooped out i.n a square below the bust. From the neck turns back a collar of simple shape which is faced with striped scarlet and white linen of very coar weave, the ouffs on the plain three- quarter sloeve3 being similarly treated. The coat fastens across the chest in doubt-breasted style, the buttons being covered to match the collar A perfectly plain skirt finished with a deep hem on the right side completes this smart model- Six and a half yards of 44-inch mate- riai wdl be needed for tiiis costume- I SMART COSTUME OF BLUE BEnGE TRIMMED WITS STRIKED LINEN-

OUR LIBRARY TABLE. THE BLrE SKY. "It is quite oertaiii that if the atmosphere which envelops oilr earth were removed, we should get an entirely different vision of the universe. The sky overhead is blue only in varying degrees, whether seen in strong sun- shine or on the darkest of starlit writes a contributor to "The Windsor Magazine." "If we imagined tho atmosphere taken away and ourselves still surviving, having overcome the difficulty of doing without air to breathe, we should find the stars and the mcon and planets set in a. background of absolute blackness—black because the immense voids of space which sepa- rate us from the sun and from the vastly more remote stellar worlds have tnenisches no col- our. Nor would that be the only change in the picture. "In the daytime, so strong are the sunrays which pais tmrough and are diffused, by reflec- tion in every direction within our atmosphere that only the round face of our luminary itself, occasionally the moon, and, as evening ap- proaches, some planet, shining with conspicuous I- brightness, are ever seen. The sunlight would under the-o newly imagined conditions be more fierce and blinding if we turned our eye,; to- wards it. Looking away from it, we should presumably see in the iieaven3 a numher ot celestial bodies which are new invisible iri day- light. Night and day they are atway.s there; it is only t-he glare in the sky which makes them invisible in the sunlit hours. "As the sun went down the transition to night would be momentary. Twilight is an effect due to reflection from myriads of motes which float in the air, and without an atmosphere there would be no twilight. From blazing day to blackest night all would be transformed in an instant, as though by the wave of a magician's wand. "But in the night itself the chango would be the greatest. Fine as the sky is when lighted in every direction with glowing stellar points, the spectacle then presented would bo far more grand and awe-inspiring. Though many people imagine that they see 'thousands of stars, there aro at the most a mere couple of thousand which can be picked out with the naked eye in either. hemisphere. From an interesting article entitled "When the Sky is Blue," which appears in the July "Windsor Magazine," in which is continued the policy, inaugurated in the June issue, ot publishing only stories which are complete in the one number, and the result, with the space thus saved from serial purposes, is certainly a record budget of notable stories by eminent authors. Thus the number includes complete stories by Mrs Thurston, Justus Miles Forman, Keble Howard, Fred M. White, Charles G. D. Roberts, Frances Rivers, Asihton Hillicrs and E. E. Kellett. All are lavishly illustrated by such artiste as Maurice Greiffonhagen, L. Raven-Hill, Fred Pegram, A. Forestier, Claude Sheppereon and Frank Reynolds. The many good articles of the number Kielude an appre- ciation of the art of Mr Frank Brantley, A.R.A. accompanied by no less than twenty-one reproductions of the artist's pictures; and Mr J. A. Fuller Maitland, the well-known autho- rity on jnatter3 musical, contributes a valuable pa.per on "An Old Revolt in Music," THE DANCING OF TIIE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS. The words for "rejoice" and "dance" were synonymous in the literature'of the Egyptians. In early days dancing naturally implied re- joicing, and rejoicing was most easily expressed by dancing. but the Egyptians of the refined periods more often danced to amuse themwlve-s, re,garding it, just as we do at the present day, as an exhilaration. Persons of the upper classes, howe,, er, did not indulge very freclv in it, but prefcriod to watch the performances ot professional dancers. At all banquets dancing was as indispensable as wine, women, and song. and it rather dependod on the nature cf the wine and women as to whether the guests join- ed personally in the sport or sat still while the dancers swayed around the room. The pro- fessionals were generally women, but sometimes men were employed, and one sees representa- tions of a man performing .some difficult solo while a chorus of women sings and marks time by clapping the hands. Men and women danced together on occasions, but as a general rule tho Egyptian preferred to watch the movements ot the more graceful sex by themselves. The women sometimes danced naked, to show oft the grace of their poses and the suppleness ot their muscles jsonuetimes they were decked with ribbons only; and somtnnes they wore trans- parent dresses made of linen of the finest tex- ture. It was not unusual for them to carry tambourines and castanets with which to beat time to their dances. On the other hand, there were delicate and sober performances, unac- companied by music. T_1c paintings show son of the poses to have been exceedingly graceful, and there were character dances enacted in which the figures must have been highly dra- matic and artistic. For example, the tableau which occurs in one dance, and is called "The Wind," shows two of the dancing-girls bent back like reeds when the wind blnlYS upon them while a third figure stands over them in pro- tection. as though symbolising the immovable rocks.—From "Tihe Temperament of the Ancient Egyptians." by Arthur E. T. Weigall, in "Blackwood's Magazine" for July. PEARSON'S MAGAZINE. Holidays are not all pleasure; there is often a tedious train journey to be undertaken, and a wet day which has to be spent indoors is fre- quently a severe trial. The July "Pearson's" is calculated to lighten any tedium falling to the holiday-maker; it is an ideal fiction number. "The Adventures of 'Young Lord Stranleigh,' the multi-millionaire, that famous character of Mr Robert Barr, are a series of stories, each one complete in itself, which commence in this num- ber. The tales created quite a furore in America, where "Lord Stranleigh" has already become a recognised character. "Vaiti," the South Sea beauty, again makes her appearance in an adven- ture entitled "The Tale of the Missing Passen- gers." Barry Pain's amusing character "The Experimentalist," has the audacity to attend a wedding uninvited, and has cause to repent his act. During this month takes place the celebration of the tercentenary of Quebec, which H.R.H. the Prince of Wales will attend, and when the Heights of Abraham will be dedicated as a na- tional park. The fully descriptive article of the hero of Quebec's career will be appreciated, as it deaU with a side of Wolfe's life known to few, enc°ui'aged to draw what they by hard andWfn,Tay,tWith°Ut bein° boiind dow» by hard and fas rules, and some verv clever drawings Dy children of ages varying from two ^n ^r,fGn -Vra,'s are given. In "Beautiful Gar- It whole history of gardens from-B.C. o34 to the present day is discussed. The Art Competition open to Art Students, and which closes in January, 1909, has already proved a great success, to which the number* of applica- tions for particulars the Editor receives everv day bear testimony. A MISSIONARY OF TIIE BY-WAYS. Under this title Mr W. Stuart Meek contri- butes to the July "Sunday Strand" an interest- ing illustrated article about the Rev. T. Dixon Rutherford, M.A., and his caravan. Mr Rutlier- ford is m charge of the London Missionary So- ciety s "John Williams' missionary van, and the writer interviewed him at Mostyn, or rather joined him there, but it was at I'fynongroew that Mr Rutherford relates some experiences of his work. lie took up the work two years ago, and first went out m the van which Was known as i^T? w0rii' i „sc|i out in January, 1906," said Mr Rutheriord and continued with the van until July, 1907, when, as the outcome of a mis- smnary exhibition held in Wrexham in the win- ter of 1906- tins van, the "John Williams," was presented to the Society as a thank-offering for the success of the exhibition. It was dedicated at. Rhosllanetchiugog, on the 15th Julv, 1907 and it has been my abode ever since." Mr Ruther- ford usually visits two places a week. On Sun- day, he preaches missionary sermons in the chapels and addresses the Sunday Schools on week days he gives exhibitions of "and addresses concerning the curios he carries, hold,n- one "id "ot',CT f°- ».

NORTH WALES RAILWAY- MEN'S TEMPERANCE UNION ^AV w fnnTl mw',in«' of <-he Chester and North Wales d strict of t-he Railwavmen's Tem- peranoe UIÙm, held at Prestatyn, "the question wa-» discussed as to how to best maintain the interest of the members during the summer months, and it was unanimously decided to ask tv to consider and report upon, tho idea of folding- a railwayman's horticultural show and also ¡J,n osteddfod. There were delegates from Holvhead, Carnar- von, C-olwyn Bar, Llandudno Junction. Rhyl, Bangor an d Chester at the meeting, a.nd the idea was very favourably commented upon. The president (Mr J. T. Partington), who en- tertained the de'egatcs, was re-elected as was also the treasurer (Mr J. Hail, Holyhead) and the hon. secretary (Mr G. O. Williams, Pres- tatyn).

The Army Council have decided to sanction t.he raising, at the discretion of tho. Territorial County Associations, of a cyclist section in each battalion of infantt-v, but no ext.ra. allowance on account of these men, as cyclists, will be al- lowed.

GEIRIONYDD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES. The monthly meeting of tho above Council was held at the Board Rcom, Llanrwst, on Tues- day, the Rev. James Gower, J.P., presiding. There were also present: Mr J. Llovd Morris (Vice-chairman), Rev. J. LI. Richards," Rev. If. Jones, Mewsra D. G. Jones, E. W. Roberts. T. T. Roberts. R. R. Owen (clerk), T. Hughci (de- puty clerk), and Mr R. H. Williams (surveyor). WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES. The Rev. J. LI. R:chards enquired if anv steps had been taken since the last meeting to pro- cure a sample water from the Dolwy-ddelen supply. Ho understood that the surveyor had been instructed to assist to procure water for analys s, but there was ;;¡o reference to it in the M I nil teli. The Clerk explained that instructions given to the surveyor to carry out his duties would not appear on the minute.?. The Surveyor remarked that the water at pre- sent was low, all arrangements to place the gauge hid been completed, and die would visit the spot the following day. The Rev. J. L'ovd Richards drew attention to tne water supply scheme for Dolwyddelen. It had been adjourned at the last, meeting, but it (Ed not appear on the agenda that day. The Clerk replied that it would naturally oomo on. as it was supposed to be included iu the -.surveyor's report. Mr Mcy-ris said lie should Jike to know whe- ther the engineer's fees had been decided upon. The C'crk: It is premature. You have only instructed him to chaw out a 'report. Mr Morris: W hen he is appointed his feee must be fixed upon beforehand. The Clerk: When you instruct the engineer to draw out the plans, you can then consider tho question of fees. PRINTING THE MINUTES. Mr E. W. Roberts moved: "That the minutes of the Council be printed in future." He con- tended that the members should be provided with the minutes individually, so as \o enable, them to sfudy the oontents before the meetings, and also to keep the reoords for future reference. Mr seconded, on the understanding that the costs would not be excessive, and that it would not mean an increase in the clerk'd salary. Mr D. G. Jones: It will mean extra work for him. The Chairman: We must consider the expense attached to the suggestion. The rates already are high, and people are complaining, while several men are out of work in the district. I always look upon expenditure from the rate- payers' point of view, although I do not always get the credit for doing so. Tho Clerk explained that the Llanr.wst Urban District Council was the only one in the district who print their minutes, the cost being Is 3d a page. and the expense for the past year would reach JS19 7s. He was prepared to do what he could in regard to the suggestion. Mr R. W. Roberts: At present, if we desire to see the mlntHOO, we must attend at the clerk's offi,

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gether and ourled aa one plume), and are very long and so th;,n as to be almost transparent. Naturally, a. grea.t many of these feathers aro needed to trim a hat of moderate dimensions, whiLfl; some of the ihuge examples worn now- adays require a regular sheaf of plumes aa trim- mings. Personally, I cannot say that I am at ?-d ctu rmed wi:h_ttiis .new mode of decoration; to my minti, ■ it irresistibly suggests 'Arriot I after a very wet Bank Holiday, for these fash- ionable new plumes have just the dejected droop of much-worn coster feathers. I forgot to men- t' cn that these plumes are at their .smartest when of the natural shade, an-d though dyed examples are to be seen they are comparatively rare. A NEW COLOUR.

_m_ Mr Morris: Probably the effect would be that t the ncniters would study their duties more closely and become mer^ intimately acquainted with them. The Chairman: I am again>t adding a farth- ing to the cce'h ou the rates. When you get, the annual Blue Book you simply glance at it and put it a-ide. I Mr Morris: Some of us know the Blue Book by heart. Mr It. W. If we arc provided with the printed niiau'Ci, it witi III kkt,, us better coun- cillors. The Chairman: Impossible (laughter). WLiare a! ready doing our very oo-t. Mr R. W. Roberts: The Llanrwst Urban Coun- cif are as careful as we are t:ot to f-peri-cl money. The mover and seconder having signified their consent, the subject was adjourned for a month, MEDICAL OFFICER. The Rev. J. LI. Richards, who represented the Council on the sub-committee of the Joint Sani- ta.ry Authority and the Education Committee, reported that the committee had decided to re- commend the division of the district into three partis, and tho appointment of three medicd offi- cers. It was stated at the meeting that the new fcheme would only increase the cost by JB85, the Geirionydd Council's increased quota being £ 2 10s. A motion in favour of referring the matter to the local authority before finally adopting the new scheme was loot by the casting vote Of the chairman. Mr Morris: I am obliged to Mr Richards for upholding the power- of local authorities. Some time ago I suggested that the Council should sever itself from the Joi.nt Sanitary Authority, and appoint an officer of our own. The scheme now advanced will cost far more than the £ 85 suggested, as the Education Committee will have to find E250. and that sum will naturally oomft out of-r the ratepayers' pockets. He thought the 6nly thfng to do was to take advantage ot the first opportunity to sever their oo mi action [ wiih the Sanitary Authority. [ Tho Rev. H. Jones: But wo have decided not to dq so. The Chairman: Things have altered s:nee then. The Clerk: The order if.-r cur inclusion m the joint authority will e.'ap.se iu 1910. The matter then dropped. The matter then dropped. COUNCIL'S CLAIMS. The Clerk reported that he Ind. received S cheque from the -registrar amounting to £ 25, the Imrun cf damages in the rcctnt law suit ia re"r) N, to Porth iOviasau-road. The sa.ne oompany wrote .n regard to tha CounoU's claim for -.iarragc,.i to another road, they pointed out that the road was in bad re- pair.- before tboiv used it, and suggested frhab t.ho Counc 1 frhould accept half the sum claimed., The !iow claim was in respect to Ffordd Cyfvng. Dolwyddelen. On the motion of Mr Morris, seconded by Mr D. G. Jones, it -was resolved to give the oom- panv en:m days to settle the claim in Ill]. The Aluminium Corporation, in reply to the Council's claim for damages to tho roada through extraordinary traffic, stated that thoy were apportioning tilt) amount between the con- tractor:, and them-ielves. VITAL STATISTICS. Dr. Fraaer reported that ten births and ni.na deaths had occurred during May, the death rate being 21.6 per 1000 aq'ainst 21.4 Lie correspond- ing period last year. PENMACills'O WATER SUPPLY. Mr R. W. Roberts informed the Council thafc tihe Penmachno Reservoir was dry. The inspec- tor. he maintained, should watch daily that the taps were not allowed to run, and he alleged that children had also been seen wading in the well. It. was resolved to prosecute persons who al- lowed their taps to run, and also tho-c inter-* foring with the reservoir.