The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

One of the most popular and elegant shops in town which has the exclu- s1Ve right to the Gross" goods is mak- ing wonderful display of Christmas goods and in the most artistic and beautiful manner
 Handsome glass showcases attract ively arranged show the most superb "Cross' offerings ever seen in the south and includes:
 Hand Bags for Street, Motor or Shop ping in Pigskin, Morocco and Seals: Sewing Stands, English Willow Frame Work, Morocco Cover; Sewing Stands, fitted with Pad, containing sewing ar ticles; Work Baskets, Work Boxes. and Sewing Rolls, Scissor Cases, Manicure Sets, Handkerchief and Tie Case, Writ
 ing Portfolios, Writing Cases. Desk Baskets, Waste Baskets, Garden Bas- kets, Household Baskets, Library Sets CT Scissors and Paper Cutter, Cut Glass ink Wells, Medicine Cases, Travelling Clocks and Travelling Watches. Rill Folds and Wallets in Pigskin, Seals ard Patent Leather; Smoking Sets. Ash Trays, English Coffee Sets, Cocktail Sets and High Ball Sets, Clothes Brushes, Whisk Brooms, Clothes and Hat Brush in Cases. Comb. Brush and Clothes Brush in Cases. Clothes Brush in Cases, Music Rolls. Razor Rolls, Tol- let Cases in Pig, Walrus and Plain Hide; Suitcases and Travelling Bags. Cross Monogram Stationery, Serving Trays. Willow Frames, Glass Bottom: Smoking Tables, Tea Tables /Collap- sible Drinking Cups, Motor Cups. five in one; Fitted Implement Cases, Per petual Calendars. Cigar Boxes. Cigar cite Boxes, Collar Pouches, Motor Books, Tie Racks. Gloves for Ladies and Gentlemen, Plate Glass Mirrors in Leather Cases.
 A gift 'fit for King" is a 'sCross', conception which is shown at this shop. fashioned of red morocco and arranged as a Jewel and Handerkchief case, It is lined with white moire and its elegant ly brass mounted. It is built on what is called the Bellows" style meaning by this, that. it expands sufficiently to carry all the ties. jewels, and kerchiefs. that the most fastldious Beau Brummel might possess.
 For My Lady" one of the most useful as well as one of the beautiful things that Cross has made recently is the new hand bag. One for practical purposes Is of patent leather, tipped with brass. It is moire lined in any color My Lady" choose and is fitted out with coin purse, card case and smeller purse
 Another bag in dull green, Royal Pur- pie, Kings blue or black, is smaller in design and is exquisitely trimmed in gold with the purse to match.
 A novelty that Is most alluring and could be used for a Christmas gift for either a man or a, woman, is Portfolio" of patent leather lined with brilliant crim- son morocco. It is perfect in every de- tail.
 There are compartments for paper and envelopes; pen, ink, and erasers, stamps, blotters and ink well, calendar, letter opener and in fact when you say that 1t Is a ''Cross' portfoio-"Nuff said"
 A dainty little tray in nicl1le is composed of combination set for Coffee and Liquor. The upper tray contains the Golf fee pot and Brandy decanter, with the tiny glasses and sugar bowl and cream pitcher, while the lower tray contains two tiny cups and saucers just ready tor g delicious "brew" of coffee.
 An English Wicker Work is another very handsome "Cross'' conceit. It stands about two feet high and is lined with Royal Purple Cor any color one wishes) and is completely fitted out with every 1 thing that is necessary for the work ta- lbie Serving trays of Mahogany and wicker are among the pretty novelties for the dining room, which Cross sends out thric ff77oc nrA nr