The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-30
THE MONTGOMERY FAIR.

THE MONTGOMERY FAIR.
 The opening at the Montgomery Fair yesterday In the millinery and suit de- pertinent was indeed an attractive one, and nowhere in the city is a larger and richer variety to be found.
 On entering the store the large win- dow on Court Street first attracted attention. Autumn leaves an fruit were used in the decorations. the coi- ors being most artisticaIly blended. Throughout the day. the window re- ceived much praise.
 Palms, ferns and brilliant lights made the exhibition quarters festive.
 Among the particularly attractive specimens of millinery on exhibition was a Georgette model. 1t was made of black Bengaline silk. with a white moire top. Encircling the crown and almost covering 1t, was a white willow plume which droops at tho side of the hat.
 Another hat which was much admir- cd was Virot model. developed in black velvet, with 8 white moire top, and trimmed in maribeau and ostrich plumes. It was Napoleonesque in shape and an Esther Meyer model.
 A Marie Louise hat shown was made of black velvet faced with pink silk, and trimmed with two black willow plumes. It was poke shape.
 There were many others on display. and also wide variety of feathers and flowers. which, however. will not be in as much favor as they have been.
 A visit to the suit department re- vealed beautiful things. A number of new features in costumes. tailored suits. trotter dresses, capes and waists are shown.
 Among the novelties in the costumes was three piece reception or theatre gown in amethyst cashmere de sole. and chiffon cloth made with tucked oyerdress, forming a semi-princess ef- feet and ending in the newest drapery.
 The sleeves and bodice were of hand embroidered chiffon with yoke Of chiffon and silver beads.
 The coat was made Of the same ma terial, hand-embroidered and trimmed with silk ornaments.
 Another handsome creation was an evening costume in black crepe meteor.
 The pointed bodice was elaborately trimmed with jet and silk roses. ana the decollete yoke was made of Venice lace.
 Tailored suits are featured very gen. erously this season, satin broadcloth, wide-wale serges, and Bedford cord effects in all the latest shades being the materials used. The suits with long coats In tuxedo effect are extreme ly new.
 suit which was much admired Is of chickery satin broadcloth with panne velvet tuxedo collar fastened on the side with a large button. The coat ls semi-fitting with the new pleated back.
 Capes seem to play large part Tn this seasons wraps both for street anu evening wear. Light and dark colors tr hroedcloth. and in other materials
 srha displav at The Fair Is wonder full and bewildering.
 A. s, KNOWLES
 DRY GOODS STORE.
 Tbosa who have been awaiting with interest the fall openings of hats ana suits found a place of beauty when they visited A. s. Knowles store yes-
 For weeks and even months the Knowles store has been preparing for the formal introduction to the Montgomery public of the favored styles of the 19o9-1910 season. How well the store succeeded is testified to by the host of followers of Dame Fashion who thronged the store yes- terday.
 The second floor millinery parlors were made bright and inviting with smilax, palms and ferns and a band played throughout the morning.
 The green foliage or decorations acted as a foil to the color scheme produced by the extensive showing of fall millinery.
 Among the dress hats. a creation of Reboux attracted much attention. A large shape. slightly rolled on side. with revers of velvet. trimmed with catochons of velvet and one large coach plume, effectively draped, cov- ering the entire crown. Carlier, Es- ther. Meyer, Georgette and Suzane contributed rare inspirations to the millinery showing. Among the tailor ed walking hats the small shapes pre- dominate. The Russian turban is one of the most original in conception.
 Beavers will be very popular from the prominence given in the Knowles