Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-11
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 An Age-Herald reporter dropped into a prominent haberdashery establishment day or two ago and after the usual greet ing was somewhat astounded by hearing the tailor remark that men wear corsets. But he solemnly vowed 1t was fact that some men do wear eorsets. He said he had discovered this when taking meas- ures. But he spoke this as being very confidential and private and would give no names.
 The conversation naturally drlfted into fashions for men. whereupon he said: Tt. is a hard matter to get all men to dress like they should, for many reasons. some say it is too expensive, others that they don't care for dress"
 Continuing he said: Yet we see men on Sunday afternoon in lady's parlor with negligee shirts and Windsor ties and around them cireled men dressed In the height of fashion. Tn some circles these men would not be recognized. In summer there is but one thing for gen. tleman, who would be fashionable, to wear in the morning, unless, of course, he is to galf, hunt, ride, drive, or sail, or play tennis. It is the sack suit with trousers and Waistcoat of the same pat tern. The coat is single-breasted, with three buttons, the material used is the same as in years gone by.cheylots' tweeds and Scotch mixture. Any num- ber of styles are being brought forward by the tailors.
 Tn the afternoon during the summer two styles of dress are permissible. Ine first is simply a survival from the morn ing man can wear a ditto suit with the new cutaway coat during the day, provided he does not visit.
 "It will be remembered that the cuta- way in years gone by was considered as much full afternoon dress as the trocK coat. and men in top hats and black cut awaya could be seen at all the clubs. This is no longer fashionable, and is in fact now bad form. Black cutaway coats should be worn with shepherd plalds or striped fancy trousers.
 For evening there are but two forms of dress recognized by smart men. One is inc seni-eyening> dress for informal occasions, which consist of black trousers and waistcoat with tuxedo or coWes jacket. The other is the formal evening dress, with the swallow tail coat
 s.Fashion has somewhat changed this season. In fact, the world is restless, and is endeaVoring to find a custom Whlch shall be included in the wardrobe of gen slemen, but not that of servant-lt IS sad that such a distinction should have to be made-to prevent awkward ms takes.
 white gloves should be worn in even ing. brown kids for the afternoon and driving gloves of thick, smooth leather, either black or tan.
 White duck trousers and sack coat, madras shirt, tennis shoes and cap Is the correct tennis uniform. Duck trousers must be turned up. The violent blazer has departed.
 The new dress shirt for the summer is made in America with two or three button holes, standing collar, plaln, SUIT blossoms only. All collars and cuffs are attached to the shirt. Cuffs are straight, square and fastened with link buttons
 Trousers for all occasions have been treated in their various classes Dress trousers and trousers to be worn with black frock coats ordinary trousers and all others are, to repeat ones self, some what of the peg top shape, falling closely around the boot and bulging very grad ually to the hips. The crease should be hinted and not indicated.
 And here we have fancy let loose. So far the haberdashers have confined them selves to the club tie with ends. This IS to be worn with colored shirts and even with white at all times and seasons unt3 candle light Club ties tied double or in a careless bow are also popular, and none are so smart as the blue foulards with figures, red and heliotrope. Lawn ties for evening are very popular and taking the place of the bow already tied. Never wear white made up bow dur ing business hours To be strickly prop er you must only wear it with swallow tail coat
 "A straw hat with a cutaway coat should not be worn, but the derby is al ways stylish.
 Fancy red and brown lisle thread and silk hose are worn with morning and afternoon dress It is considered smart to wear the undershirt and undertrous- CTS and hose of the same color and mate rial for evening; black silk hose, dark blue lisle thread are the favorites
 For walking stick the shepherds crook, dark plain wood, with single silver band and tassel, is smart, and the plain stick of polished wood, with round sill yer top With monogram, is good form for older men,"
 It was jolly crowd of Bohemians that gathered around the festal board at the Metropolitan hotel lat an early hour yesterday morning-an hour well suited to their habits. It was jolly because the occasion fitted to mirth and good humor. The gathering was at the invitation of Night Clerk Victor Cugin of that we'll known hostelry. and the object thereof a stag dinner, the last in which MT. Gu gin, the host, will participate After all had been seated the announcement was made that Mr. Cugin would, in a few weeks, leave the ranks of the batchelor party of which he was an honored mem- Der and join the army of benedcts. The young woman whose fate will then be linked with his is Miss Fannie Boyes of Mobile, a beautiful and accomplished representative of the Gulf City, who is at present visiting her sister, Mrs. Sol Felix on North Eighteenth street. The announcement of the engagement was received amid clinking glasses and flow ing of wine, and many were the well wishes offered by those present to the fair bride and groom-elect. If all the good things prophesied to the engaged young folks come true they will surely nave a long life of health, happiness and prosperity.
 Only one of the three handsome bache- ors who planned trip abroad this sum mer has carried out his intentions. This mpenetrable target for cupid's darts left Birmingham last Tuesday for New York and will sail on the steam ship Norman 1ia of the Hamburg-American line, which leaves New York on the 18th and takes the direct route to Paris. His absence makes sad gap in many pleasures planned but 'bon voyage" and speedy re-