The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05

1uffy, f1urry, f1urFy-! See the Diving Girls-!r This way to the Indian Show
 Here's the Fat Lady waiting to greet you.--"
 Have your palm read by the worlds greatest artiste-." And
 So many more things that it would have taken a dozen people to decipher the dif- ferent thinks they were yelling. Mar Mar, kin have another sand wioh7'' piped shrill little voice near me. and looked around to see a chubby lit- tie fist pulling the dress of a nice matron- ly looking lady who had brought her fam fly of six to the Big Show. Flush. you've ct enough for today. , said the lady as she ignominously jerked the youngster along. Lets go to the Woman's Department
 and pay visit to Mrs. John B. Reid" Betty suggested Mrs. Reids the whole show, anyway, out here.' Suits me exactly" replied, enthusias- tically. T want to see ai1 those beauti- full specimens of neeoie work and handi- craft that Mrs Reid has the knack Of getting together on these occasions; We found Mrs. Reid, surrounded py crowd and much in demand, as she all ways is. and to our greeting she replied in her usual cordial manners Just make yourselves at home, and see all the pretty things we've got here this year.
 There were cases upon top of cases of the loveliest fancy articles, including en- bfoideries, crocheting, knitting and needle work of every kind and descrip- ton. T stand absolutely helpless before such art" Betty declared as we peered in the various showcases. Imagine taking
 piece of senseless thread and juggling it about with Crochet Needle and have it evolve into Pine Apple lace or liar
 Pin trimming" Did you ever see such display, was all that I could think of to say in my simple Bromide way. There never
 has been an exhibit like this before!' We fingered long over the gorgeous hemstitching, and Rose Point handker- chiefs Eyelet embroidery and hand em- broidered shirtwaists, and we were com- pletely mystified over the Crazy Quilt effects and stopped to count the new pat terms in the old fashioned Patchwork quilts.
 I'd give all the money I've got in
 the bank that I've saved to buy my win
 ter hat with if I could only make an
 Afghan like that" said Betty as she pointed out perfect duck of an Afghan in vari-colored shades and wonderful stitches.
 And do look at those samples of but ton holes," I cried enthusiastically. "The ones make always look like Pig Eyes. And do look at the Tatting! Isn't it old fashioned, the very kind that Grand- mother used to make? And the Honiton lace patterns and crocheted bedroom slip
 pers, arn't they all lovely?' Turning our steps reluctantly from these beautiful things. we directed our
 energies toward the Culinary Depart ment.
 "Heinz 57 varieties pale into insignifi- canoe beside these combinations or pickles and preserves and cakes that the Ala bama housewife has sent here for ex- hibition,' suggested as we glanced over the immense variety. l Look! Look!" Betty was exclaiming. Here's Cucumber Pickle and Water melon Pickles and Mangoes in shining jars, and do look at the Quince Preserves from Marengo County, and the DaInson
 Preserves from Butler County Aren't they all wonderfully And look at the cakes begged. The Angel Cake is rightly named, and its sister is just as heavenly" And here's a big black devil, Betty added, as she spied splendid cake that goes by that name. And here's Minnie
 ha-ha cake, and a Caramel Cake that just makes your mouth wato'i Don't
 you wish we could turn burgier and get
 inside of those showcases and sample
 the last one of then?' On we went, through the entire Depart ment and we were impressed more than ever with the capable and clever man. agement that Mrs Reid has shown in this work, and what has been accomplished through her zeal and by her inspiration. What she has done Is little short of
 wonderful and today Mrs. Reid stands
 e-eminent in her helpfulness and worth to the women of Alabama, who through her have been able to bring their talent before the public and show what they
 are doing.
 'Ill tell you what, Dolly" Betty was saying as we rushed to the car to get
 seat home, If I were man and look
 ing for wife, I'd go to the Alabama
 State Fair and pick her out by the pickles
 and preserves and cakes she can make,
 wouldn't you?'