THE FIELD FROM THE ARCHIVES
Dress, generally speaking, is so much a matter of caprice, and occasionally involves so much more amour-propre that it would be hazardous to give an opinion on the subject. Almost everyone is influenced by his own taste and fancy, occasionally assisted by the deferential suggestions of a confidential tailor, as to what is most suitable and becoming, what is fashionable and what is not so.
But as regards to a shooting dress the matter altogether changes its complexion, as it involves not only considerations of suitableness, but also of comfort and health –
