The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-02


 coat, the lines of which are very be- coming. The cuffs and collar are of heavy black satin and the most sty- fish of dull brass buttons are used for the fastenings while few of a smaller size are used on the cuffs and collar.
 | Another is of black and white stripe material hanging from the shoulders in bag-like looseness, yet it is given graceful swing by the sloping shoul- der seams, lapped and buttoned with large black satin buttons. These but tons are also used in the trimming of collar and cuffs. while modish touch of black velvet outlines a big storm collar which when not turned up about the throat gives 1aunty appearance to this stylish garment
 For the woman who desires a less conspicuous motor coat than the black and white effects the mannfsh mixtures or neutral colored goods are very att trac ctive. These coats are cut on loose hipless lines with tapping side searns and front closing high at the neck as protection from rain and dust. Although the aeroplane craze will attract many In it's wake. terra firma to many will always be preferable to tossing about in the air with only the will of Boreas for motive power. al- though if we laugh at the idea of being tossed about in the air and pooh-pooi, the possibility of owning an airship we will be classed with those who 15 years ago declared that being propelled through the streets in our own private vehicles by electricity or steam was ridiculous
 There is one thing, however, about q motor car that Is strangely akin to nav igation through the air and that is the question of head gear, and what used to pc problem to the motorist as to how she could keep her bonnet on is no longer so, since the Parisian millners have concocted the loveliest and most be- coming bonnets which every fashionable woman of today is wearing.
 It has taken several years for these clever people to arrange hat that would withstand the wind, and yet be becoming and the ordinary sailor or mushroom hat, tied on with a veil has had to answer tie purpose
 This season the bonnets are simply love- ly and so tremendously becoming. They are of straw, linen. flowers and all sorts of pretty things and hug the hair like little Teddy Bear, with never a hatpin or anything of the sort to keep it in place. A beautiful model of this kind is shown In rose colored straw, and faced with silk of the same shade A three-yard veil of the same colored chiffon Is folded across the front and knotted in tine fluff fest of choux at each side, fastened with the daintiest of pink roses in clusters, while the ends of the veil are tied in a bewitching bow at the side. The coal scuttle bonnet is still a fa- vorite shape, particularly with ultra sty- fish women, who like unusual and stant- ling effects. One in the new burnt straw is chariningly built with golden brown chiffon to be tied in the proverbal- ly coquettish bow at the left side With the newest motors entirely secure from the rain and bad weather, no longer Is an obstacle In the daily ride and for such occasions there are the most practical and becoming things to be worn and this season has fairly outdone all others in contrivances for this especial purpose.
 Mohair is now rubberized as we'll as silk and coats of either material in the shep- herd plaid with tapering sleeves to slip beneath the wrists of guantlets and double breasted front securing the wear CTS protection as to throat and chest. makes a desirable garment
 | For the few indictment days there are the leather motor hats. flat on the top. so that veil may be drawn snugly down over them. and leather hood-shaped arr engagement over the back to keep the hair from getting wet. and single trickle of rain from penetrating the wearer's collar Finally there are all the newest small belongings which add to the motorists comfort, such as goggles of different kinds, gloves. veils, and for the inner man there is the satisfying luncheon hamper which includes every single thing imaginable from . salt and pepper shaker | to complete tea brewing outfit. These hampers come in sizes large enough for just a couple. or up to a dozen people. ranging in price from s5 to $150.
 The most convenient thing for the woni- an motorist and one that Is almost indis- pensible is the leather case, containing everything in the "bcauty' line. from cold cream and witch hazel to lip stick, rouge
 powder and manicure set, while dainty little flasks are provided to carry liquid refreshments, and couple Of decks or cards are also conveniently ensconsed go that nice little quiet game of bridge" may be enjoyed wherever one feels in