The Divided Skirt Comes to Seattle

Society still continues in a dormant state throughout the city and appears to have anticipated the Lenten season by several weeks. The young ladies who introduced the Boston rational suit, and whose moral courage was fully equal to facing public opinion while walking the streets in their novel costume, are meeting with success and encouragement. The reform has been a subject for discussion among all the women of the city, a large number of whom appreciate the advantages and comforts of the new suit but lack the moral courage to wear it. Already the movement is finding adherents at the university and at the High school. One young lady who attends the university wears the suit, and two who attend the High school; although subjected to ignorant ridicule at first, they have now broken the ice of custom, and before long many others are expected to follow in their wake. The young ladies deserve credit for their bravery and should be encouraged in what is evidently a move in the right direction. Another indication of the growing movement was seen at a party given by young ladies during the week, at which every guest appeared in a Boston rational suit, or, as commonly called, a divided skirt.