Under our grey English skies flashes of bright colour come as a welcome relief, and should do much to lighten the gloom of dark November days.

As a nation we are a little too much inclined to be afraid of vivid tints. We take our pleasures sadly, and are disposed to echo in our garments the dull, dark tones which too often seem part and parcel of our English atmosphere.

To break away from this tradition is to benefit our fellow-creatures, and the woman who is hesitating between Quaker-grey and a brilliant shade of crimson for a winter walking-gown, will do well to choose the latter, for she will be doing something towards lightening the dulness of our streets.