28 JUNE 1902, Page 31

THE MYSTERY OF THE BRITISH MILITARY UNIFORM.

[TO THE EDITOR OF TEE "SPECTATOR."]

Sra,—I fully agree with what Mr. Westropp says in the Spectator of June 14th. The only time I was ever fully com- fortable in uniform was in that of 174.5. In 1845 there was a costume ball at the Palace, where every one had to appear in the dress of 1745. I went as a Grenadier Guard of that year. Even the knee breeches were tolerable, but the long flapped waistcoat and the long loose coat, with loops to fasten back the skirts for marching, was distinctly comfortable, and, to my mind, quite as smart as a dress that makes one look like a

trussed turkey.—I am, Sir, &c., C. M.