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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
BURGER DRY GOODS co.

Shopping parties of smart women were
seen all day yesterday at the beautiful
show windows of Burger Dry Goods COM
pany, which is one of Birmingham most
popular shops for women's ready-to-wear.
This being the fall and winter opening,
the display was very beautiful.
On the second floor many stunning
gowns were being shown. Among those
attracting more than the usual attention
was a Hickson model of slate blue
trimmed in Kolinsky fur. The coat was
cut at the bottom in irregular lines and
deliberately embroidered The sleeves
were cut triangle at the elbow and
trimmed with fancy buttons The skirt
was made plain.
Another model which was pronounced
stunning by all who viewed it was a
Hickson gown of georgette crepe hand
somely beaded in white and blue. The
skirt was double draped effect.
Many coats were fur trimmed, as were
the suits. The evening dresses were in
brilliant hues and trimmed in gold and
silver lace. The afternoon frocks were
in more subdued colors than those OF
the past season and many of the sleeves
were three quarter length. Many hand
some capes of mole, seal and fox were
displayed.
The hats were very attractive. One OF
| the most admired was a Moorhead-
| Jardine model-a street hat, sailor shape
! in purple. An evening hat Rawak
| model of blue brocaded silk with slight
| ~ rolling brim, was very beautiful
| A Regina model with a brim trimmed
with ostrich feathers and a crown OF
plaid velvet with a bag to match, was
| shown.
| Another pretty pattern hat was a
large rolling brim sailor of Niger brown,
trimmed with three ostrich tips and the
| crown was a pleated one
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
News of Society and
Activities of Women

that although she was painfully injured,
though not seriously hurt, and that she Is
improving.
Mrs. C. W. Richardson and little
daughter, Edwina. who have spent the
summer in Michigan. have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Hood will occupy
the Frances Latady home for the win
ter.
Mr.. Edward Brownell and two children
are the guests of relatives in st. John,
Mich. Upon their return next month
they win be at home on Cliff Road.
Mrs. Asa F. Hull is suffering from a
fractured collarbone, the result of an au-
tomobile accident Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs T. A. Dun
can will be sorry to learn that she is i'll
at the Davis infirmary.
Mrs. LeBarron Lyons of Mobile spent
yesterday in the city as the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Snow, en- route to
Chicago, where she will visit her sister,
Mrs. Howard Kolb. Her father Mr.. E..
j. Snow, is also in Chicago with Mrs.
Kolb
DR.. j. G. Hopping is now in New York
taking a post graduate course.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20

m NE of the attractive weddings Of the
III early fall which is of more than
usual interest to a very large cir
Gle Of friends and relatives yesterday was
that of Miss Elizabeth Prince, eldest
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. E. M. Prince
and Mr. Emmett Collins, son of Mrs.
Robert Emmett Collins of this city, which
took place yesterday afternoon at the
Independent Presbyterian church,
The popularity Of the two young peo-
pie and the prominence of the families
gathered large assembly of society folk
for the ceremony, which took place at $50
o'clock. The decorations were very hand
some and most artistic, ferns and stately
ferns being used while here and there
were pink roses against white back
ground.
The ribbons were marked by large
empire baskets of pink roses tied with
white tulle.
Before the ceremony Mr.. Owen Gillespy
sang Because" and Mr.. Emile Levi pre-
sided at the organ.
The bridal party entered to the sweet
strains of Lohegrin's wedding march, led
by the ushers, who also acted as grooms-
men. They were Mr.. William Vaughn,
Mr.. Louis Ebersole, Mr.. Shirley Harris
and Mr. Percy Hilhouse.
The bridesmaids were Miss Josephine
Evins, Miss Leila Robinson, Miss Eliza
beth Hudson of Montgomery and Miss
Gillian Goodall, They wore pink georgette
crepe frocks deliberately beaded in white
beads Their hats were white maine
with pink roses, and they carried
lovely baskets of pink roses and valley
lilies
Miss Jordan Prince, a younger sister
of the bride, was the maid of honor, and
wore frock of pink georgette crepe
handsomely beaded and ruffled. Her hat
and flowers were similar to those of the
bridesmaids.
The bride entered with her father, by
whom she was given in marriage, and was
lovely in her smart travelling suit OF
silk velour mouse shade with hat and
shoes to match. She carried shower
bouquet of valley lilies and orchids.
Mr. Collins was attended by Mr.. Sharpe
Gillespy as best man. and the Rev. DR..
Henry M. Edmonds performed the cere-
mony. Immediately afterwards Mr.. Col
Inns and his attractive young bride left
for the east, and upon their return Will
live on Hanover Circle with Mr. Collins
mother.
Mrs. Collins was one of the past seasons
most popular debutantes and has a large
circle of friends Mr.. Collins is promi-
nent young business man and socially
very popular
The following invitation has been re-
ceived:
Mr.. and Mrs. Guyton Munroe Bowers
request the honor of your presence at the
marriage of their daughter, Mary Perry,
f. VI William Hooper Collier on
Wednesday, October 8. at o'clock,
Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, Bir-
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
LOUIS PIZITZ

With some firms their large clientele
are prone to associate certain words and
with the Louis Pizitz store the words
reliability, quality and good taste come
easily to the mind and at their fall and
winter opening of 1917-1S yesterday, when
the big store was crowded with hun
dreds of eager customers and the hand
some display of merchandise was ex-
hibited for their approval. the general
consensus of opinion was that the Louis
Pizitz store deserved the encomium of
praise which have been bestowed upon it
and that never before had good taste
and discerning judgment been shown
more clearly than in the selection of the
merchants this season.
In every department there were beauti-
full things TO be seen and especially at
tractive were the millinery and ready-to-
wear departments, which showed the lat
est and most up-to-date effects.
In the millinery department some very
pretty creations were shown. among them
being a hat OF taupe in a French model
rolled at tie sides and in the back with
a wonderful trimming of feather fancies
in stunning high effect.
Another hat that attracted considerable
attention was of two shades of purple,
the brim being of deep purple velvet and
the crown of pale lavender plush; single
handsome ornament in the front COM
pleted the pretty creation.
A broad brimmed sailor of Lyons velr
vet was trimmed in a shaded uncurled
ostrich feather in shades of purple, a
tiny gold rose at the front completing
the effect.
| In the ready-to-wear department a
stunning model was shown in black satin,
the coat being quite long and the skirt
quite bouffante. The beautiful silver fox
used as a trimming was of an exquisite
quality and the gown. was one of the
most attractive on display.
| An elegant coat Of Baffn seal cut on
| the very full loose lines with hand
some brown fox collar and cuffs was
much admired.
| An evening gown of American beauty
| Panne velvet was stylishly draped. the
corsage being of silver lace velvet. A
large rhinestone ornament was used al
| the waist, givin it stunning finish.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
THE NEW CALOMEL
IS DELIGHTFUL
IN EVERY WAY
All Of the Sickening and DAN
gerous Qualities Have Been
Removed and the Medicinal
Virtues Retained and I'm
proved-Calotabs the New
Name


You have heard of smokeless powder.
colorless iodine and tasteless quinine-
now get acquainted with nausea less
calomel--a calomel tablet that is
wholly delightful in its effect, yet re-
tains all of the system purifying and
liver-cleansing qualities Of the ordin-
airy, old-style calomel
Your doctor will tell you that calomel
is the best and only medicine for bill
iousness, indigestion and constipation
ana now that It is pleasant to take ev-
erybody is taking Calotabs--the i'm
proved de-nauseated calomel tablet.
One tablet on the tongue at bedtime, a
no danger. Next morning you wake up
feeling fine your liver thoroughly
cleansed. all biliousness, constipation
and indigestion removed. Eat what you
please-no danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original.
sealed packages, twenty doses for thir-
ty-five cents. All druggists are author
delirhte1 ~-'-'~ T.'~*- Re Adv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
BARNUM'S FACE is
KNOWN TO MILLIONS
His Circus, Which Comes to Bir-
mingham Monday, Is Monument
to Man Who Is Gone

Phineas T. Barnum has been dead this
ouarter-century, but he continues to live
in the memories of the old-timers. and
even the younger generation, which sees
his fare and name periodically plastered
on fence and barn, are not so positive
hi. what this great character IS some
where around the big circus tent, CIV
ing orders as to how the elephants
should be watered.
1t was once said of Barnum, or maybe
he said it himself, that there was no
other face the American people know
so we'll as his, with the exception of
that of George Washington. There
were Presidents of these United States
ccntemporaneous will. P. 7. Barnum,
whose names are forgotten.
1t was Barnum who said that the
there was never time that the public
did not regard him with good-natured
admiration, and even a genial, half
merry attachment.
Upon the minds of the millions who
have seen mis- face only in the counter
felt resemblance on billboards, Barnum
has been stamped as universal pro-
WIDER of human sunshine, mixed as il
also might he With human moonshine
And now ali over tho town may be
seen the same old face again. amid giant
lettering. announcing the coming of his
famous old circus.
HIS monument is the big top which
iea y
it will come his bequest to the American
people, fBarnum G. Bailey's Creates
Show on Earth" and the promise of the
present owners is that the big show
will this year outshine its own un
equalled records of the past. The her,
aids announce many startling novelties
The capitals of Europe have beer
searched for all that is entertaining ant
amusing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
CAHEEN BROS.

Among the many attractive fall and
winter openings which the women Of Bir-
mingham have enjoyed this season none
have been more replete with splendid
taste and excellent style than that of
Caheen Brothers, which was held yes
terday.
Mr.. Julian Caheen. whose Judgment
and beautiful taste were shown in the
splendid selection, has placed himself
in an enviable position in the mercantile
world of this city, was warmly con-
graduated by his many friends yester-
day upon the wonderful assortment of
ready-to-wear garments which he has
purchased for the fall and early winter
season.
Everything that is modish and up-to-
date was exhibited; fur trimmed suits
and coats, spangled and beaded even
ing gowns, fur trimmed tailor-made and
plain suits, lace blouses, georgette crepe
waists, many deliberately beaded after
noon gowns, beautiful in design and ex-
elusive in style; in fact, everything mi
lady could desire was shown.
handsome French suit, a Devert de
Laine model of taupe, shade-trimmed
with beaver. Other stunning suits were
of silver tone blue, brown and grey,
some trimmed with fur, other plain
tailor-made.
The hats were among the handsomest
ever shown at a fall opening, some be-
ing in black, others in turquoise and
~,
a Joseph model of brown net trimmed
with gold lace with brown velvet crown.
Another stunning one was Rawak
model with wide brim, bound with fur
with caster HEAVIER crown adorned with
a single jade ornament.
Another pretty hat was a Bruck-W eiss
model with large brim of real lace, with
a draped Tam crown and a single jet
ornament
Still another smart hat was a Joseph
model with an orange top, faced with
black, trimmed with seal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
sAKS

If the beautiful Saks store, which Is
one Of the handsomest and most com
plete In the south. could surpass it.
self in exquisite offerings of mer-
chandise over past seasons. the palm
must be given to it this season, Tor
never in the history of this superb IN
stftution has more stunning array
Of garments, furs, b1ouses, wraps and
footwear been shown to the fasnIon- :
able women of Birmingham than az
the formal fall and winter opening OF
1917-1S yesterday.
Throngs of people crowded the spa
cious store and everybody was pleased
with the beautiful styles and exclu-
sive fashions which Saks displayed.
Among the handsomest models
shown in the ready-to-wear depart
ment was an afternoon gown or MD
night blue gorgette over orchid chill
fon. The very bouffante skirts were
draped with graceful panels hand
somely beaded in self-colored beads,
The corsage was heavily beaded also
and the loose, graceful sleeves were
most attractive and becoming.
Another afternoon toilette was of a
beautiful shade of brown georgette
over self toned chiffons The bronze
| beading was attractively and elaoo-
i rately used both on the TUNES and
| the COTSdS6, willie az Liz Wptot AtAAS
| a tiny touch of Peking blue velvet
ribbon was used, giving stunning
| effect combined with a cloth of sill
yer draped girdle.
| A handsome evening gown was OF
black Panne velvet built on the new
model of the draped skirt and very
bouffante hip draperies. Gorgeous
beaded trimmings were used in broad
bands. the dull colds and oriental
| shades being dominant. The corsage
was very plain but stylishly fashioned
and the loose short sleeves were OF
! black tulle.
| The blouses shown were perfectly
| stunning, among them many in flesh
| color as well as cream and white Ono
especially handsome blouse was OF
white georgette with an elaborate lace
trimming down the front In crochet
| lace, finished at the ends with black
satin ornaments, while a black satir
girdle was used as a trimming.
Another stunning waist was Of white
georgette with a large sailor collar
effect of fillet lace. while the narrow
, bands of fillet were used down the
front.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20

Is. Wednesday the initial day. hundreds
Of women visited EIirschs and were re-
called with a display of millinery which
was delight to the eye and a joy to
the purchaser because of the good style,
reliable quality and excellent taste dis
PLAYED in the selection of the millinery,
and on every side the most lavish COM
pliments were heard, which must have
been pleasing to the Messrs. Hirsch, the
popular heads of this well known firm,
who are among Birmingham's most pro-
gressive merchants.
One of the most admired models shown
at Hirschs opening yesterday was a
Joseph hat in the new poke bonnet
effect of black Lyons velvet trimmed in
a cluster of gorgeous ostrich feathers in
the delicate orchid tints.
A "Rurzmann'' hat, very much adj
mired, was a copy of a Paul Poiret
model, of purple velvet rolling brim very
small and chic. The trimming about the
rolled brim was in the pastel shades Of
green, purple, rose, pink, blue and silver
roses They were made of these shades
of velvet The same tones were used In
the tiny cluster on the top of the hat.
A Madame Mari Guy" model was of
cloth Of gold and Peking blue brocade,
in the becoming mushroom effect. 1t was
handsomely trimmed in moleskin and was
very attractive
A "georgette" model was of black vel
vet in stunning shape, slightly turned at
the side, with single Japanese aigrette
in black, which was beautiful.
In the Misses and Children's Depart
nent." for which Hirsch's is so famous,
were shown many charming models,
among them a sport hat for a young
miss of brown velvet lined with brown
and white striped velvet and band
Of deep yellow gros grain silk ribbon was
used around the crown as a trimming.
Another attractive model was back
velvet hat with white beaver crown.
and simple strimming of ribbon and
ornaments
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
KAUFMAN,S

Kaufman display of winter and early
fall readyto- wear for women was one
of the most beautiful in the city yester-
day.
There were numbers of exclusive mod
els in suits and coats waists, street, aft
ernoon and evening dresses which were
greatly admired by Mr. Kauffmans large
clintele.
The shop was thronged from early
morning until late in the evening by
many of the smart set eager to get a
glimpse of the very latest models, OF
which this popular shop makes spe-
cialty.
The most striking suits were of silver
tone, navy, brown and oxford. Many OF
the mannish suits were in rough mate
rails.
The evening dresses were in brilliant
hues and one especially pretty one was a
Dolly Warden effect made in the quaintest
style Of I'VE days gone by" while others
We're made with the girdle effect and ma
line sleeves.
The afternoon frocks were most elao-
crate; many blacks were beaded in many
different colors, and others embroidered
in silver and gold. The street dresses
were of serge and other serviceable ma
terial, many of which were beaded in at
tractive designs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
RIFLEMEN WILL N
PARADE SUNDAY

In the patriotic parade Sunday after
noon in honor of the second local con-
signment of men selected for military
service, the Jefferson Rifle association
has been asked to participate.
I.ucien Brown stated yesterday after
noon that as many as so members would
take part. He has asked the members
to report with badge and rifle at First
Avenue and Eighteenth street at l:3O
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The members of the association, Mr.
Brown added, would not wear uniforms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
FALL OPENINGS YESTERDAY

ette crepe both plain and beaded. many
peIns trimmed with handsome lace.
Ines u1ts We're very handsome, num-
Der being fur trimmed and others man
nish in style
Inc evening dresses were in all the
eoiors Of the rainbow and quite fetching
trimmed with lace in gold and silver,
with elaborate beading, both on the skirts
The coats were very handsome and
greatly admired, many having the large
cape collar of fur
There was beautiful display of medium
priced street dresses of serges, trimmed
with satin and beaded
The hats were stunning in design and
style Many black and colored ones were
In sailor shape with simple trimmings as
Well as light colored ones most elaborate
~ trimmed for evening were admired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
6 A WILLIAMS & co.

Yesterday the Williams Cloak and Suit
company threw open it's doors to it's
many patrons, displaying its early fall
and winter styes, which are among the
most admired and exclusive in design
The windows were filled with beautiful
suits. coats and hats in the latest models
There were new waists galore in georg-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
-
Letter Posted in Washin ptnn

The "red hand letter received by
George B. Ward read by him to po-
litical audience at the Jefferson theatre
Tuesday night which stated, Our spies
are watching you and other halfbreeds
and your Jew voters was posted in
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There. will be meeting of the Ullman
school teachers and parents association
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Business
of Importance will be discussed and all
members are urged to attend
All members of the Twentieth Century
may secure the new year books at the
Birmingham public library.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
RANDOM NOTES

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
c. Cross will be panied to learn of Mr..
Cross very serious illness.
Friends of Miss Mary Webb, who was
recently injured in an automobile acct
dent and was carried to local infirm-
airy for treatment will be glad to learn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20

oped in mystery there's the mystery Of
ssThe Flying Dutchman," THE Lady or
the Tiger" How Old is Ann?'-all Of
which have tormented older people and
threading raven locks with silver in
duced by fruftless thought on the sub
ject
It is the same with the nursery mys-
terry of the 'tuffet,'' how many children
have wondered distractedly what manner
of thing this was; how many more chill
dren will keep on wondering in years
to come?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
HIRSCH

When the fashionable women of Bir-
mingham want exclusive models in hats,
the name of Hirsch comes vividly be-
fore them. for at this splendid empori-
UNI of stylish millinery the latest and
most up-to-date creations are always to
he found, both from the foreign ateliers
as well as Hirsch's own fashionable
workrooms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20

Ole Miss, dar's er heap Nv
Lazy Men Folks dat thinks
hits er heap Easier ter DIE
fer err Gal dan to WURK for
her! Yassum!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-20
LIGHTFOOTs


At Lightfoot's, the exclusive ready-to-
wear shop, yesterday the initial day of
the fall and winter opening for 1918,
a most attractive display of gowns,
! "taior-mades, and blouses greeted the
scores of fashionable women who
thronged to this popular place.
| 1t was quite perceptible that the usual
good taste and discerning judgment had
| been used in the selection of the stock
this season, which is always one of the
drawing cards at Lightfoot's, and all the
latest styles were displayed, from the
most Inexpensive garments to those
which were more expensive and exclu-
| sive
/ The most fastidious woman can find
what she wants at Lightfoots and the
| woman of good taste whose. purse is less
| generous can find also to her liking
many beautiful things to select from.
very much admired gown at Light
foots yesterday was blue serge OF
! beautiful quality trimmed in wonderful
shade of American beauty broadcloth
and embroidery in the oriental shades.
I The long, straight lines Of the gown
n We're very attractive and the belted eff
feet at the waist and sash gave very
stunning finish to the garment.
An evening gown was very much ad-
mired, fashioned of orchid tinted taffe-
tas, the very bouffante skirt being built
in the latest STYLE The corsage was OF
silver lace and a tiny band of rose vel
vet was used in the trimming. A single
cluster of French roses completed the
very pretty gown.
A handsome coat of "sealette' very
wide and bouffante had gorgeous Ko-
linsky collar as becoming finish about
the neck, while the broad belt gave it a
jaunty style which the long coats of the
season require.
A stunning ''tailor-made'' was of taup,
cloth with handsome embroidery in sell
tones. The collar and cuffs were O
silver fox and the suit was very Jaunty
and stylish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-13
DIED

On Thursday morning at nine
O'Clock, Miss Noelie Marie Bien-
venu died at the Tpuro Infrmary,
New Orleans, at the age of 81
years.
Miss Bienvenu has been sick
for several months and her death
WAS expected.
The funeral took place Friday
morning at nine O'Clock from the
Catholic Church. and high mass
was said which was largely atten-
ded by relatives and friends,
The Children of Mary of which
Miss Bienvenu was member at
tended the funeral in a body.