They meant the Donning of festive ribbands by the women and children, the climbing into high spring-carts and buggies, and driving along the winding track from the hills to the township, where groceries, dress stuffs and household furnishings could be bought, and stowed in the back of the carts for the home journey.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard
Donning her hat and gloves, Stella sets forth.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
It was as the Donning of a mask.
"The Lamp in the Desert"
Ethel M. Dell