THE JERSEY SUIT FOR SMALL GIRLS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 205, 3 October 1914, Page 6

THE JERSEY SUIT FOR SMALL GIRLS.

IN Belgium last year, at one of 'the holiday resorts 011 the coast (writes a correspondent), I was struck by the number of children and their evident happiness and bonnie appearance. At first sight it was difficult to tell the girls from the boys, for they all wore the same sort of garments, namely, a jersey and knickers to match, crowned by a straw sailor hat. Theje are people, of course, who do not like the notion of a girl wearing what, they would term a boy's dress, but there are so many points in its favour that the wise parent is likely to waive any such objection. Imagine a small girl of, say, five summers apparelled in a scarlet jersey suit, her hair neatly plaited so as to be out of the way, a shady straw hat on her head, and sandal shoes on her feet. Nothing can interfere with her enjoyment' on the sea shore. Ifer skirts do not flap in the wind or in the sea when paddling, necessitating frequent visits to nurse or mother and much tucking up; her hair is not in her eyes, and generally she is equipped for her work —which consists for the most part of carrying sand to a given point to build a castle or form a dune behind the sand-pit. Her red-clad figure is as nimble and free in its movements as her brother's, and the sensible costume allows her to start fair in any game she is playing with him. Hampered by skirts she often is at a disadvantage. Decidedly a jersey suit is a holiday gift which will be appreciated by the small girl. New Paint for Old.—A little ammonia added to the water will make white paint look like new.