The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-19

Caheens display yesterday attracted
the admiration of hundreds. Through
out the morning when the rain in in
eermlttent showers, was discouraging
the plans OF the most enthusiastic shop
pers, little groups of men stood be-
Meath the awnings which shelter the
handsome entrance to the store, and
exchanged comments sartorial upon
the view displayed in the windows
And the exhibition was well worth the
observation and criticism of every
passerby for in the wealth of variety
ana the lavishness and richness of the
models nothing more could be desired
The leopard skin coat, which is flung
over the back of a chair in the cen
tral case. is the most conspicuous and
one of the most beautiful objects or
| exhibition. 1t is made of very hand
some skins and draped as 1t is care
| iessly over the back of the chair, MOI
only the brilliant and beautiful mark
! ing of the fur are shown to advantage
| but its magnificent lining of brocade6
satin. in the faint canary shade is te
| be seem 1t Is a fitting garment foi
| the wearer of the handsome evening
! gown which is shown in the same win
dow. This is built of cloth of gold
with draped tunic of gold and black
brocade beneath which falls a second
drapery of purple chiffon. The bodice
is constructed of maize chiffon ano
lace and outlined with briliantS
With the evening gowns and reception
toilettes displayed here are several tail.
ored costumes from the abundant stocl
on the second floor of the store one
| is built of champagne broadcloth, will
a square coat and a narrow skirt, whose
slight hip drarery rs visible from thu
seen in the opposite window-a tailored
gown of vast distinction. The color /.
taupe; the coat a brocaded velvet cut
| away. and the skirt in the same shade
| but of broadcloth. A small gray pusi
| toque is worn with this costume whicf
| gives 1t the final note of smartness.
| fits the head close and a quill made O
ribbon rises a the side. which a hand
some embroidery motif at the back is II
| a dull blue shade.
| splendid evening coat of champagne
shade. made of brocade in the lightes
weight and of the softest. warmest tex
| ture, has an edge of fur to match tha
is like the down on the breast of birt
| for lightness and airy texture. A ha
which exemplifies the variety and beaut,
of the winter colors is also displayed
| 1t Is one of the new beavers, silky ant
| soft as 1t Is blue and beautiful. Th.
crown and brifn are hat and 81 fame,
| feather of the same shade encircles tn,
crown and rises at the back A smaller
cnapeau Is d nSht green SILK beaVer Will
touch of black and fancy wins
at the sde--a model easily becoming t,
almost any face.
The store was in festive mood yester
day despite the inclemency of the morn
/ ing weather. Large palms sat at in
tervals about the entrance and the yer,
/ prettiest of the fancy ornaments, ant
F, the newest materials were brought ou
| into view of the callers. Neckwear ant
| ornaments, beads of many colors, ant
| shirnmery, shiny brilliant things in comb.
and buckles, fancy bags and handsom.
umbrellas were within the sight of al
| who entered and vivacious, interested
! young women We're there at an instant's
| notice to demonstrate and explain theli
values.
The materials ran the ganu. of all the
fancies and foibles Of the seasons styles
They were from grave to gay and lively