panics her husband^ she may like to dismount and walk with him. 1 horns, sand, and snakes make topboots a great com- fort in such cases. For the hot weather a lighter tweed habit may be taken ; but one of the authors, who, during her twenty-two years in India, rode every march up to thirty miles in summer and winter, found that she was far more comfortable in the saddle in her thick cloth habit skirt with a stockingette habit body to match made without any linin'^, and worn over a white spun-silk vest. Light cloth habits, even if made by Wolmershausen, are apt to ride up with the best riders, and only those who have spent hours in the saddle know the annoyance of wrinkles. Whilst on this subject a word of warning must be given as to the fitting of habits, lo ensure a fashionable cut, the armholes are often so tight that any unusual exertion, such as pulling in a runaway, results in numbness and temporary paralysis of the muscle. As this may mean life or death Avhen the country is nasty, we warn ladies to see that they have plenty of room across the chest, and that the sleeves are not too tight. The loose-fronted jacket with a waistcoat or shirt is far the best country habit. Again, to ensure what is technically called “ a skirt like a board, it is often ten minutes’ work to get the various gussets and gores over their respective pummels. Now, if a lady cannot reach her saddle, settle herself into it, gather up her reins, and be off almost as quickly as a man, there is something amiss with her riding or her habit. Generally it is the latter. They are too tight for real honest work. One of the authors holds that if a lady is not able to mount herself anywhere and everywhere — provided, of course, that her horse be suitable for a lady’s riding — she ought not to ride across country. Again, it may be fashionable to show one’s boots under a short habit, but it is very cold work on a winter’s morning, even in India. For station riding a billycock hat is usually worn, and for country work a double terai. Shade for the eyes is imperative if you ride far on into the day. In the matter of boots, your choice will depend on whether you are going to keep up your English habits of walking occasionally. We believe that the sudden giving up of an exercise to which most girls are accustomed has much to say to the ill-health of India. But, except for shooting work in camp, boots need to be lighter than is Housekeeper and Cook 215 necessary in England. Tan leather tennis shoes with a strap across are the neatest for Indian wear. Before o-oing on to consider the question of boxes and dresses on^the voyage out, the authors give a few hints applicable to the various Presidencies, which have been obtained from reliable sourees, beginning with the Punjab and North-West. This is compiled from the author’s own experience. Punjab and North- We.st.

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panics her husband, she may like to dismount and walk with him. 1 horns, sand, and snakes make topboots a great comfort in such cases. For the hot weather a lighter tweed habit may be taken ; but one of the authors, who, during her twenty-two years in India, rode every march up to thirty miles in summer and winter, found that she was far more comfortable in the saddle in her thick cloth habit skirt with a stockingette habit body to match made without any lining, and worn over a white spun-silk vest. Light cloth habits, even if made by Wolmershausen, are apt to ride up with the best riders, and only those who have spent hours in the saddle know the annoyance of wrinkles. Whilst on this subject a word of warning must be given as to the fitting of habits, lo ensure a fashionable cut, the armholes are often so tight that any unusual exertion, such as pulling in a runaway, results in numbness and temporary paralysis of the muscle. As this may mean life or death when the country is nasty, we warn ladies to see that they have plenty of room across the chest, and that the sleeves are not too tight. The loose-fronted jacket with a waistcoat or shirt is far the best country habit. Again, to ensure what is technically called “ a skirt like a board, it is often ten minutes’ work to get the various gussets and gores over their respective pummels. Now, if a lady cannot reach her saddle, settle herself into it, gather up her reins, and be off almost as quickly as a man, there is something amiss with her riding or her habit. Generally it is the latter. They are too tight for real honest work. One of the authors holds that if a lady is not able to mount herself anywhere and everywhere — provided, of course, that her horse be suitable for a lady’s riding — she ought not to ride across country. Again, it may be fashionable to show one’s boots under a short habit, but it is very cold work on a winter’s morning, even in India. For station riding a billycock hat is usually worn, and for country work a double terai. Shade for the eyes is imperative if you ride far on into the day. In the matter of boots, your choice will depend on whether you are going to keep up your English habits of walking occasionally. We believe that the sudden giving up of an exercise to which most girls are accustomed has much to say to the ill-health of India. But, except for shooting work in camp, boots need to be lighter than is Housekeeper and Cook 215 necessary in England. Tan leather tennis shoes with a strap across are the neatest for Indian wear. Before going on to consider the question of boxes and dresses on^the voyage out, the authors give a few hints applicable to the various Presidencies, which have been obtained from reliable sourees, beginning with the Punjab and North-West. This is compiled from the author’s own experience. Punjab and North- We.st.

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