Owing to the extreme variations in climate, two outfits are required if the hot weather is to be braved. If not, an ordinary English outfit is all that is -required, with the addition of a sun hat, a white umbrella cover, and a few more underclothes. It must be remembered that in the cold weather many people have fires in their bedrooms, and that a double blanket is necessary. In the hills again, it rains on end for two months. Between these extremes lies a glorious, sunny, bracing climate, in which neat, bright, summer cos- tumes show at their best, and life goes on much as in England when the clerk of the weather deigns to supply sunshine. The least supply for a residenee dui'ing the whole year in the plains is, for a station where there is society : — 6 Calico nightgowns. G Silk or wool „ (For hot weather.) G Calico combinations. G Silk or wool ,, 6 Merino vests. G Spun silk ,, 6 Calico slip bodices. G Trimmed muslin bodices. 12 Pairs tan stockings. 12 ,, Lisle thread stockings. G Strong white petticoats. G Trimmed petticoats. 2 Warm ,, 4 Flannel „ 3G Pocket-handkerchiefs. 4 Pairs stays. 4 Fine calico trimmed com- binations for evening. 2 VV'^inter morning dresses. 2 Winter afternoon dresses. 2 ,, tennis ,, ? Evening dresses (to taste). G Summer tea gowns. 4 ,, tennis gowns. 2 „ afternoon gowns. 1 Riding-habit, with lighter jacket. 1 Ulster. 1 Handsome wrap. 1 Umbrella. 2 Sunshades. 1 Evening wrap. 1 Mackintosh. 2 Pairs walking shoes. 2 ,, hoots. 1 „ tennis shoes. Evening shoes. 4 Pairs house shoes. 2 „ strong house shoes, 2i6 The Complete Indian The present style of blouses can be confidently recom- mended. A goodly assortment of them to a serge skirt or two IS really all that is needed for tennis. Evening dress should always be really smart and good, even when it is demi-todette, as people dress more in India than they do at home. •’ The best cholera belt for night wear is an ordinary silk or woollen piigree wound several times round the body outside tlie nightdress. For day, shaped knitted ones. Many people never use them, except during epidemics. They are only a precaution against chill. Finally, a few hints as to the dresses, &c., may be given. The ulster should be smart and warm. In railway travelling‘s which in India lasts for days on end, it will be found invalu- able. The travelling cap should match. The jacket should be fur-trimmed and warm, as it will be used chiefly for putting on after tennis or dancing. Sunset brings a distinct chill with it, except during the very hot weather. Even then a white flannel tennis coat or a light shawl is advisable. For early morning drives, too, a warm cloak of some kind is comfoi table, and in most parts of India a sealskin or fur cloak will be found most useful. It is only in the extreme north of India that either jacket or cloak is needed during the calling hours (from twelve till two o’clock). Therefore, except for church, which is often chilly, a smart confection is not required, and the costume should be complete" in itself. In regard to the minor accessories of the toilette, it must be remembered that lace, ribbons, gloves, &c., though not to be had in great choice or of the most novel description, may always be procured at very reasonable prices at the great Calcutta houses, such as Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Company.

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Owing to the extreme variations in climate, two outfits are required if the hot weather is to be braved. If not, an ordinary English outfit is all that is -required, with the addition of a sun hat, a white umbrella cover, and a few more underclothes. It must be remembered that in the cold weather many people have fires in their bedrooms, and that a double blanket is necessary. In the hills again, it rains on end for two months. Between these extremes lies a glorious, sunny, bracing climate, in which neat, bright, summer costumes show at their best, and life goes on much as in England when the clerk of the weather deigns to supply sunshine. The least supply for a residence during the whole year in the plains is, for a station where there is society : — 6 Calico nightgowns. G Silk or wool „ (For hot weather.) G Calico combinations. G Silk or wool ,, 6 Merino vests. G Spun silk ,, 6 Calico slip bodices. G Trimmed muslin bodices. 12 Pairs tan stockings. 12 ,, Lisle thread stockings. G Strong white petticoats. G Trimmed petticoats. 2 Warm ,, 4 Flannel „ 3G Pocket-handkerchiefs. 4 Pairs stays. 4 Fine calico trimmed combinations for evening. 2 VV'^inter morning dresses. 2 Winter afternoon dresses. 2 ,, tennis ,, 2 Evening dresses (to taste). G Summer tea gowns. 4 ,, tennis gowns. 2 „ afternoon gowns. 1 Riding-habit, with lighter jacket. 1 Ulster. 1 Handsome wrap. 1 Umbrella. 2 Sunshades. 1 Evening wrap. 1 Mackintosh. 2 Pairs walking shoes. 2 ,, hoots. 1 „ tennis shoes. 1 Pair evening shoes. 4 Pairs house shoes. 2 „ strong house shoes, 216 The Complete Indian The present style of blouses can be confidently recommended. A goodly assortment of them to a serge skirt or two IS really all that is needed for tennis. Evening dress should always be really smart and good, even when it is demi-toilette, as people dress more in India than they do at home. •’ The best cholera belt for night wear is an ordinary silk or woollen pugree wound several times round the body outside the nightdress. For day, shaped knitted ones. Many people never use them, except during epidemics. They are only a precaution against chill. Finally, a few hints as to the dresses, &c., may be given. The ulster should be smart and warm. In railway travelling, which in India lasts for days on end, it will be found invaluable. The travelling cap should match. The jacket should be fur-trimmed and warm, as it will be used chiefly for putting on after tennis or dancing. Sunset brings a distinct chill with it, except during the very hot weather. Even then a white flannel tennis coat or a light shawl is advisable. For early morning drives, too, a warm cloak of some kind is comfoi table, and in most parts of India a sealskin or fur cloak will be found most useful. It is only in the extreme north of India that either jacket or cloak is needed during the calling hours (from twelve till two o’clock). Therefore, except for church, which is often chilly, a smart confection is not required, and the costume should be complete in itself. In regard to the minor accessories of the toilette, it must be remembered that lace, ribbons, gloves, &c., though not to be had in great choice or of the most novel description, may always be procured at very reasonable prices at the great Calcutta houses, such as Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Company.

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