The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-17
Caheen Brothers

Caheen Brothers
 At Caheens all day the fashions were the source of admiration from hun. dreds of women and not a few men from many parts of Alabama. This l firm has been conspicuous part of Btrmingham's development since Bir- mingham has been Birmingham They have grown with the city since it was town. So that not only the name of caheen. Caheen openings. Caheen goods and Caheen models are known through | out the length and breadth of Birming- | ham but ell over the state They came yesterday and the opening was one of the prettiest they saw. The windows are unusually situated for display | They are broad, and bright, and beau tiful. Yesterday they were filled with gowns, both tailored and evening" hats. parasols faces and ribbon. As every where elsc in the building there were flowers, both artificial and natural. One especially attractive tailored suit was he one in a mustard shade which adorned a figure. The skirt was q stunning minarotte model with a short coat The hat worn with the suit was not of the same color but made a most artistic head dress for a gown of this tone.
 Another coat suit was of a light and
 
 the most modish seen
 Inside the building unusual taste prevailed and the display of the ma terials and goods was the principal form of decoration. True, there were flowers and plants, but nothing that took away from the attractive exhibi- tion of the regular wares of the store All through the building pink natural carnations were used in profusion, their delicious odor and beauty speak ing welcome to all visitors.
 Caheens exhibition of parasols is one of the best seen in Birmingham in a long while. There are pink ones, blue ones, green and striped black and brown. They are in the latest shades, too-the most becoming and fetching little creations one ever saw.
 The laces on the first floor were on display and showed them in white and mustard tints. The princess and rose and rose point patterns were in all over and edges flouncings and apli- ques, There was near this depart ment a number of the colored nets in both the new and old shades. The ba- tiste embroidered robes and flouncings in white and ecru as well as the soft shadow faces were shown.
 In the dress goods there were crepes, crepe meteior, soft silks and char mouse in every color and tone. One of the prettiest departments was the house gowns and lingerie. In the show case in this department is the loveliest of imported kimono, embroid cred in chrysanthemums. There is the loveliest of silk and crepe petticoats to match these and the daintiest of lace trimmings tucked up here and there with roses and embroideries. Tho boudoir caps are a part of the display and they, too, Ire dainty as can be.
 The millinery display shows a num- Der of stylish models. The tricorn is a favorite in the department One of the becoming ones lin this shape is black with a wreath of pink and red roses encjrcling the brim and tall ribbon stuck up in front. There is also a pretty brown model with bead and lose trimming. A splendid tailor eff feet is d midnight blue with crown covered ln soft taffeta silk which is caught in graceful folds and a cascade on the top making an original and most charming effect. The ribbon and veil and glove display is lovely and again the ready-to- wear department is full of pretty ready made things just inviting mi lady to enter and take her choice of innumerable designs and POlols