Show travelers cape abreact a boon PA WHEN W HEN a long journey Is to bo be undertaken der dor taken or where there la is a prospect of globe trotting ahead there la Is one garment that may be depended upon for comfort end and tor for style it to la the tra voters cape it has taken the place of the old fashioned shawl anil and Is the same eama reliable companion which does duty on all sorts of occasions and helps out in all sorts of emergencies these capes and combinations of capes with other garments have been designed in several ways when made of a material of medium weight the cape la is often part of ft a loose fitting coat and Is detachable and fas fastened bened to the undergarment at the collar in heavier fabrics the cape Is cut in one with the coat and Is shorter extending about to the knees or cape fronts of the same length as the coat are fastened in at tho side seams and are shaped to accommodate themselves to the shape of the coat this special variety is ia intended tor for the sea trip more particularly the convenience of a cape like that shown in the picture is evident it may be warn worn avor over the coat sult suit or as an extra garment over a separate coat or without any other wrap under it depending upon the amount of protection the wearer needs it is easily kept presentable and is never out of fashion such garments are made of the best grade of fabrics used for outer wraps and made in the most substantial manner as they are likely to be subject to rough wear the eabe illustrated Is made of blue broadcloth in the brightest of navy blue and Is trimmed with flat white braid black braid la Is a wiser choice for a long journey because it t require cleaning very often A heavy quality of cloth la Is chosen and to la shrunk before the cape la Is cut besides broadcloth there are other serviceable cloths claths that answer the purpose for a traveling cape bugnone but none quite as good looking Cravan etto and the several waterproofed fabrics like serge an and cheviot are to be considered and the choice governed by the needs or taste of the individual the broadcloth cape la Is lined with a substantial woolen fabric as a rula in a plain color or in dark plaid large bone buttons and strong buttonholes provide the fastening and a part ol of the meager decoration which la Is pep pen in the travelers cape A new field tor for usefulness tor for the ca cape baa been developed since the au to mobile has become a part of the paraphernalia 0 life it ks a the extra garment to bo be taken along and to be ba relied upon to meet weather changes it and the extra veil might be included in the long list of accessories which go with the machine por for the I 1 cape its flits all figures and Is as aa much a family affair as the old time shawl in time the owner becomes attached to a cape as to a reliable friend there are very few among the short lived garments of today which can ever possess the charm of association possible to a cape when it Is made all this is to be considered si it must be ample long enough to almost cover the figure well put together and always in a stable color strong and dark blues have proved themselves the best choice JULIA BOTTOMLEY |