My take on reading the script mentioned seems like it is refering to an "outing" perhaps like a "caravan" to a destination,organised by a Host. That Host would be the "Whip," keeping all the guests from getting lost or seperated ,and on the right bus or touring car and any independent cars from getting lost. It is taken from Fox Hunting, "The "Whip" originates from Fox hunting terms. The Whip(s) are members of the hunting staff who are responsible for keeping hounds in order and focused together. If hounds attemptto split off from pack or pack becomes disorganised, "Whip"(per-ins) redirect hounds back under the direction of the hunt leader. Whips keep partys focused and on task." As 1914 probably didn't have alot os road signs ,good roads or good drivers...someone leading the pack may have been a real necessity. My 2 cents for what its worth. Melody
________________________________ From: "penn...@costumegallery.com" <penn...@costumegallery.com> To: h-costume <h-cost...@indra.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 9:41 PM Subject: [h-cost] What is a Whip? I am working with a 1914 etiquette book and a person titled Whip is used in the section about Dress When Driving. What / Who is a Whip in this context? "Men who are guests on a coach wear morning or afternoon dress according to the hour of the day on which the vehicle makes its start. The whip, if the host of the occasion, is usually arrayed in distinctive costume. A gray suit is the usual selection for spring and summer, brown is a frequent choice for the autumn.. In the country, and in summer, a gentleman whip wears a light colored and light-weight suit, with brown shoes and gloves and a straw or panama hat. For touring, or driving an automobile.No ceremonious costume for men has yet been evolved to approximate, in style and completeness, the formal dress an amateur whip wears." Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites <http://www.costumegallery.com/> http://www.costumegallery.com/ 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history FaceBook: <http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery> http://www.facebook.com/TheCostumeGallery _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
