The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Brilliant Display Of Fashions
 At Cdheen'S Dry Goods Store
Opinions Inspired By Visit to This Emporium Dap per Little Coats Motor Bonnets, Parasols, Lingerie Gowns, Foulards and Silks In Multi
 tudinous Array

| The exposition yesterday and Wednes- day of Caheen Brothers dry goods store
 heralded the advent of spring in a manner thoroughly satisfying to the hundreds of | feminine visitors who passed In and out of it's doors. The entrance to the em- porium is one of the most impressive In the south. Two large glass cases in front are occupied always with models that are the summum bonum Of elegance and smartness. These may be viewed
 from four sides. They are f1anked by other display windows forming a semi circle in front of the store and giving space for a dozen other models besides such novelties as the varied stock of 1 bodices, belts, jabots, shopping bags, I gloves parasols and the multitude of other accessories dear to the feminine the decoration of these windows, and the eye is never confused by a too-great
 variety of beautiful things. The aim of the decoeator is, rather, to make each figure distinct study; one that will catch the eye of some passerby and hold | her interest. That he succeeds admirably is proven by the number of people, both
 men and women, seen daily admiring the display.
 | In the especial cases yesterday were
 gowns representing two distinct types and each a masterpiece of the Parisian | shops. One was a marvel of Val Races and embroderies lovely, sweeping thing whose delicate lace border lay on the carpeted floor of the case in the
 back and clouded the daintily shod foot
 in front. A tunic of embroidery was caught up in the back with a soft bow of the palest blue liberty and a girdle of the same encircled the waist. A broad effect was attained on the trimming of
 the bodice by embroideries and lace ar-
 ranged in the semblance of shield. Tine costume was completed by large lin
 gerie hat. light as a bubble and white as summer cloud. The curling brim was of Irish lace and the low crown was
 topped by white willow pumes, while
 the black velvet streamers which tied
 under the chin gave character to the
 whole toilette. The opposite case held a
 figure gowned in magnificent creation
 for evening. Built of white satin, 1t
 was overlaid with black Chantilly lace, the short tunic of which was especially effective, showing, as 1t did, the ivory satin of the sweeping skirt. This is one | of the prettiest costumes that has come | to Birmingham from the foreign shops. Clusters of Killarney roses resting on | pedestals in each of these windows gave | T others of the famous Parisian creators are represented in the Caheen windows and again upstairs. A white tailored cos tune that was much admired showed an ella borate trimming. of braid. The coat l fitted snugly and was quite short in com parison with the attenuated models of the past season. hat which precisely suited l it was white Tuscan straw, small and with a pair of web-like quils made of
 lace and gold braid caught with a shim-
 mering cabochon.
 | A graceful wrap noted in the window
 was built of fine golden-yellow cloth in
 the cape effect and thrown back to ex- pose a lining of turquoise blue satin In pretty contrast with the yellow robe over | which 1t was worn. The chapeau, one or the large Tuscan straks, pistache in | color. Is rolled back from the face and | crowned with Paradise bird. A stun ming mustard tailored gown is elaborate ly trimmed in rattail braid, and the small chapeau worn with 1t Is flower trimmed. A black hat which was ex- travagantly admired was made of hemp straw curled smartly up on the side and adorned with one superb willow plume. The interior of the store is as spacious and bright as one could desire. With handsome palms placed among the dell cate fabrics and rich trimmings, the store
 was given the festive touch which spring