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216                 one rides fast; if worn, however, it should invariably be ventilated and lined on the principles described (pp. 199, 200). To my mind hats of the shapes shown in Figs. 19 and 20 are much more becoming and prettier than the conventional riding-hat. Mrs. White makes both these shapes in soft elastic felt, and they are therefore exceedingly comfortable and healthy. They look well in black, but are charming in light grey or dove-colour, to match habits of the same hue. Of course light-coloured habits are healthier than dark ones, in accordance with the facts mentioned in Chapter VIII., but whatever colour be chosen for the habits, these hats can be made in felt to match. The brim should be wide enough to shield the temples and nape of the neck from the sun, and when the sun is very strong a "puggaree" should be added to serve the same purpose. Indeed, in all out-door exercise when it is impossible to hold up an umbrella or parasol this rule should be observed, for the sun's rays beating down upon the nape of the neck are very apt to cause sunstroke, a dangerous affection of the brain resembling apoplexy, and which is generally followed by serious aftereffects.

TRICYCLING.—The tricycle affords both healthy and delightful exercise for women, for whom it is especially suited by the absence of jolting, and the