The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-18
Shop Talk.

There are so many pretty things in the shops at this season of the year, at such remarkable reductions that one is bewildered. Go where you may, you will find every sort of wearing ap- parel, from the simplest muslns and lawns to the most expensive materials on sale, and what is more remarkable, you will find a splendid assortment not left overs"-but fresh, crisp things that look as good as new, l whether they are or not At one of the big sh ops natural col ored pongee is on sale at s1.35 for an imported goods. which Is very closely woven and would be excellent for the popular three piece suit, or the much used long coat for motoring or travel ing.
 Pearl belt buckles in variety of shops may be purchased for 20 cents each. They are particularly stylish with the all white suit worn on a smart loud-embroidered belt. At the same shops narrow tan leather belts are to be had for 50 cents each. 
 The tan shoe, which seems sure to lose its popularity, is doing some good service at this season, and at one of the shoe emporiums very goodlook- ing article may be bought for s4.5O. The shoe is of the colonial cut, with a stunning good buckle, which finishes it very stylishly.
 xriai ties are also on sale at the same shop l for s3.5O. Then there are some smart 1 looking Suede oxfords in good shades 1 of brown.
 1 Some of the Ioveliest cut glass bowls are on sale for $3 (redueed from l $5), that can possibly be imagined. Of course they are not very large but the cut is unusually good, and they can be used for various purposes. Silver spoons in sets of six, beautifully wrought are to be had for $S.50. Vanity purses in shades of blue, red, green mode and black and. white are 50 cents. They are tiny and dainty holding just enough car fare for a mornings shopping tour. Some metal cases which are good im> itations of real silver, are quite effec- tive and are only 50 cents each. I Lace insertions and edges to match are 45 cents the dozen yards each. Some of the patterns are very good and the durability of quality Is assured. |
 Taffeta silk jumper suits are dis played at one of the large shops at the remarkably low price of ss.95. The taffeta is soft and lustreless, the skirt 1 cut amply and the jumper stylish fash toned, cut bias bands of the material forming a pretty net work over soft 1 blouse. s4
 Tiger head belt clasps with brilliants, alternately set in dull gold or silver metal are 25 cents each, and are very effect i've.
 l A good quality of black French voile may be bought at one of the shops for 75 cents per yard It is a splendid ma- teriat for the separate skirt, and makes up quite effectively.
 1 In the dress goods line another of the large shops will sell fine quality of black taffeta. 36 inches wide, at $115 per yard, which is the regular s1.75 quality. In colored taffetas any shade desirable J may be purchased for sl per yard.
 The Dutch collars, which are so much l in vogue, are displayed in a variety of styles at the small sum of 25 cents each. Some of them have colored borders, while others are embroidered in white. l | Silk stockings, reduced from s2b0 to $1.4s pair, have double heels and toes and are of thin. gauzy silk. Blues, white and popular shades may be found.