The age-herald., 1898-12-13
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

reason pajamas are barred by wives who
 go shopping.
 Speaking of the ladies, by the way,
 here is something that is the latest and
 most fetching in woman's wear These ex-
 quisite silk petticoats or underskirts in
 perfectly exquisite. Corsets and hosiery are
 worn to match. The fortunate women
 needn't to care which way the wind blows.
 The skirts are all the rage in New York. Women find them not only very beautiful,
 but most comfortable Cost? They are not expensive, the highest priced being about twenty dollars The holiday trade is on us
 now.,, concluded MT. Caheen, 'and needless to say, we are prepared for it.'' s
 ''The latest fancies in mems wear are in vests and scarfs," said Dan Rogan, of Ro-
 gan & Co. "These vest patterns in varying shades of lavender and heliotrope brocaded silk have come into existence at the bid ding of the Prince of Wales. They are for full evening dress and are distinctly the most attractive innovation in mems wear that we have had for a great many years. The cost of them is twenty-five dollars each.
 "Designs in neckwear are very striking. Scarfs are in various bright shades, and amongst the designs are embraced the coat-of-arms of Diane de Poitlers. favorite of Henry II of France; the monogram of Louise XVI, and also of his queen, Marie Antoinette; figures from the tapestry in the apartments of Anne of Austria and the table service of Bernard de Pallissey. "The importations from Paris in umbrel- las and walking canes extremely hand some The handles are of sterling silver, beautifully inlaid with pearl. A very hand some umbrella can be obtained for from twenty-five to thirty dollars. A fancy in travelling bags from England has case containing a pair of razors, with combs, brushes, manicure instruments and every imaginable instrument or utensil used by
 men in preparing their toilet Smoking jackets and bath robes are very handsome" "We are selling better class of goods and customers appear to be more pleased at buying than for many years-probably since we began business in Birmingham" said M Joseph of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb III all lne uSpdllIueLlS Ol Oui otoiSo DNSi- ness is satisfactory, and in some depart ments, such as furs and silverware, for ex- ample, business is going with rush. This is true also of our extensive toy depart
 ment, and with Christmas goods generally. Purchasers are more cheerful than hereto
 fore; and hear no complaint at all. As a matter of course, this is the dull time in fancy dress goods. Dresses have to be lad orJo orad in tober and November principally. "If trade keeps up as it is now merchants and everybody else will have great cause | for satisfaction. Whatever helps the mer- | chants helps the public We have a fine city; but we need to get together. Give us twenty good men willing to work as one man, and in year they would recreate Birmingham. We need cohesion of action in building up Birmingham
 The broad sidewalk in front of Loveman, | Joseph & Loebs big store in Nineteenth street, was blocked several times yesterday l by eager crowds viewing the show windows. In one of the windows was snow scene in which Santa Claus was going the rounds | followed by a troop of merry children. The | thing is very cleverly arranged. "We are ready for Christmas, and are | enjoying our share of the very satisfactory 1 holiday trade" said Dr. Francis c. Nabers, | of Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige. For pres l ents there are many new and pretty de- | signs, toilet articles, cut glass and boudolr | ornaments, such as small picture frames in | silver and gilt. People are compelled ordi- narily to have drugs, and this year they l seemed to be compelled to buy Christmas | and New Year presents"
 l q can't tell you what trade will be like l at Christmas" said Louis Saks; but Saks l is always ready for a big trade and always l does it''
 | Herman Saks of the same great clothing | house, when asked as to special features of l the trade, answered by saying: Look l around you," reminding one of the proud | distinction of the architect of St. Pauis | cathedral. "This cathedral was built by I Sir Christopher Wren Reader, if you would seek his monument look around | you" Therefore Saks point is well taken | Hook around you" Saks is now enjoying | his fourteenth anniversary, and it is of | interest to every inhabitant of Birmingham and the district.
 | "Flowersw declared John L.. Parker
  | druggist and prospective mayor, likewise a | dealer in rare flowers. Come with mel" | He led the way to big refrigerator and | opening it displayed superb mass of | roses, carnations and other flowers. One | bunch of white roses there would ave | softened the heart of any woman under the | sun.
 Tn our floral business" MT. Parker said, l ssxua 1alx noa Of tha ,J; | tance telephone, and save time. The other | day we had large and urgent order for | flowers, and l called up our Chicago agents and gave them precise instructions. The talk with him cost s7.5O, but we got the | flowers on time. Flowers are the feature | for the holidays"
 Designs in smoking jackets and neck wear are beautiful" said M Veil, of M. | Well 6 Brothers. eve have them in stock