The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
NEWS OF THE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Summer Time in the Wom- ans Exchange
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THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Entertainments for Visitors = Box Parties at Bijou-Miss Gary an
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 Notes and Personals
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The Woman's exchange, which IS sup posed to provide a small Mecca for the Christmas shopper, has been an inter- esting place all summer, for the gift shop has been kept filled with novelties to tempt the intermittent buyer. Many of the card prizes which have rewarded the players of veranda bridge during the season were secured at the exchange, which is always rich In pretty trifles that make perfect souvenirs of a morning g pleasure A peep in the case which stands in the exchange cafe, the other morn ing disclosed an astonishing variety of
 hand made objects-things that bespoke somebody's industry this hot weather. There were dainty crocheted bags of the
 kind that are so popular with the white and colored frocks that can be dubbed" :" There were table mats woven in the character and of finer or heavier thread as the taste might demand; hand em- broidered bags in the most fragile of patterns, pin hushions, bodioee, baby frocks and caps for the tiniest heads; drawn work in the form of table covers, tray cloths or lingerie; and the most fetching outfits for doll families. Some of the novelties include pincushion imam mies'-Quaint black dolls dressed ban dana fashion. and with shawls and aprons, holding basket trays which sug- gest clothes hampers, but are intended as receivers for pins, and cunning ''so- ciety girl" dolls in elaborate frocks and bonnets. In the gift shop which ad- joins the cafe one finds fuller display of wares, all attractively displayed so that one Is at liberty to investigate their attractions at any time. One of the most exquisite articles in the display at the moment is frock for very little girl. It is fashioned of the sheerest fabrics trimmed with the softest of embroideries and lace, and embroidered in the most delicate pattern possible to conceive. This is one of the handsomest and most cost ly articles in the exchange. There are other frocks of far different type which have received as much admiration. They were made by German woman and are sure to make the little person who .weas them appear a typical Dutch kiddie." A white cloth of close fibre is used to make them, and the simple design, with short kimono sleeve. admits of trimming of hand embroidery in several colors around hem of skirt, sleeve afd neck They are quaint and attractive, as much so as the little English sunbonnets of pink and blue in which one fancies tiny rosy face peering out as the little wearer plays In the sand or rides in his cart on sunshny mornings. A number of Bir- mingham women provide their tiny tots wardrobe almost entirely from the Nom- ans exchange shop. Many remember the exchange when buying card prizes of hand painted china or lingerie. The insti- tuition deserves an even better patronage, for it is a boon to many dependent woman. The articles which are sold, not only fancy articles, but cakes and bread, are furnished by gentlewomen who are endeavoring to earn money quietly at home. The proceeds from the lunch room, in which breakfast, too, is served, pay the rent so that a place is provided in which their wares may be exhibited and sold. The exchange has long been man. aged by Miss Janet Walters, who is most capable in directing it's affairs and rep resentins the association whose mem- bers include some of the well known women of the city The board of the Woman's exchange has a membership of prominent and charitable society women., to whom the welfare of the women it serves is of ginune interest Its purpose is. to all who understand it. a most ex cellent and deserving one. Helping wom- en to care for themselves and yet to do so in a way which enables them to give 'value received,' this is one of the most genteel and most dignifed of the institu
 tions which have at heart the welfare of the people. It does not give charity, but something many times even better indenendence.