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 plaits; embroidered red and white towel of curious design hangs from the arm; these are worn on certain feast days, and can only be procured at the great fairs; strings of coloured beads and a gold cross and chain, or picture of St. Nicholas, complete this costume.

RUSSIAN SKATER. Round fur-edged cap; ruby velvet pelisse, edged with fur, opening en cœur at the neck, two fur buttons at the back of waist; petticoat of quilted grey satin; high boots edged with fur and bells; ornaments silver; a muff carried in the hand; silver skates attached to girdle.

RUTH, THE PIRATE MAID-OF-ALL-WORK (Pirate of Penzance). This costume is suited to a dark beauty; a head-dress of red drapery and coins; red and black short skirt, with much gold trimming; low black gold-bedizened bodice, and gold armlets, with chain of sequins from the shoulder to wrist. SABRINA. White spangled tulle dress over light green silvered tissue looped up with silver grass wreaths of aquatic leaves, water-lilies, and coral; head-dress, large water-lily leaf, and silver-spotted tulle veil. The make of this and similar dresses should approach, as nearly as is consistent with the costume, to the prevailing style of evening dress.

SALLY IN OUR ALLEY. Plainly-made cotton dress, with elbow-sleeves; mittens; muslin cap, fichu, and apron.

SALOME. Robe of salmon satin embroidered with fantastic flowers, loosely-tied sash; bodice square; hair interplaited, gauze veil and coronet of scarlet flowers. Or, yellow and black draperies, lined with red; head-dress, a kerchief of black silk, embroidered and fringed, gold band with falling sequins round the head and passing beneath chin.

SALT WATER AND FRESH WATER. Suitable dresses for two sisters; both would wear green and white evening dresses, with white tulle veils; for salt water, trimmed with coral, seaweeds, and shells; the other with water-lilies and grasses. (See )

SALTARELLA. Red satin flounced skirt, edged with gold fringe; pale blue satin drapery, trimmed with gold coins and fringe; tight fitting black satin basqued bodice, trimmed with gold coins and fringe; red satin cap, with gold net and coins.