The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-23

4 A recent picture of MT. Adolph
 Hirsch, who has just returned from
 delightful visit to European coun-
 tries (the picture was taken for his "passports").
 Also scene from the stunning
 French Extravaganza Theatre De
 La Chauve- Souris De Nikita
 Baileff' at the "Theatre Fop ina, !"
 which is the Parisienne equivalent
 of the "Ziegfeld Follies" in New
 York, and which MT. Hirsch pro-
 nounces the most artistic thing he
 saw in Paris.
 The picture shows Madame Kar-
 abananova and Monsieur Gorodetz-
 ky in La Lagon De Ravane' an ex-
 quisite pastel.
 great ipg Switzerland, Holland, Swe- den. Norway, England and other for eign countries. The value of their money is so low that the foreign | countries seem to be taking advan- ] tage of this, buying large quantities of all kinds of merchandise hal several conversations with people from all parts of Germany and they are at a loss to understand why the peace treaty with America has not been settled and executed. They sesIn to think that it is more politics than 1 any thing else, as they are paying 1 up obligations as promised.
 1 "The poorer classes of people in l Germany" MT. Hirsch continued
 are very much in need of food; they 1 have hardly enough to keep them alive also the professional people ] get very little for their services landlords get very small rents for 1 their buildings and houses and can | not raise the rents without permis- sion of the government nor yet get ] any person out of house without 1 permission. In general, thesmerchants l and farmers are better off than any other class; they made a great deal | of money during the war. The taxes | levied upon the public are tremend- l ous and reach about 70 per cent or l their income which leaves them bur 1 a very small sum to use for liv- l ing.
 1 T returned to Paris on June the 1 first" said MT. Hirsch and remained there 10 days buying millinery and { succeeded in securing beautltut as | sortment of classy models which l shipped over by express. The styles Al -alilllHtI4 dit Ntiy SOCt ohN Ni'N l colors and combinations are simply beautiful Tine standard colors such
 as brown, blue and black seem to take the lead in the most fashionable houses in Paris, while flame color and paradise red are i'll evidence Tor immediate wear. The Spanish note i Is quite in evidence in millinery and jet and fur popular as trimmings. While in Paris1 noticed the new gowns which at that time were fash- toned of silk fabric trimmed in fur and also a few tailored suits with skirts about the same length as are being worn now; lew saw perhaps one inch and hall longer. that last seasons styles. While Paris IS very beautiful and bewitching, the ladies are not near as stylish looking and fascinating as our own American girls, who are talk
 ing the lead over all nations. The
 franch people as class are not near as energetic and industrious as Ger
 mans. The working class observes during these hours, being very slow at their work. This informa- ton. l got from reliable factories. After spending some time in Paris, I returned to Berlin. Germany by Co ilogne. This city. I found more beau uful and much cleaner than Paris. Here l met a great many Americans who co operated the same statement !. with me about the comparison Of Berlin and Paris. They have som.5 Very large department stores and tthey are perfectly beautiful ana very low in, price, much cheaper than Paris.
 Leaving Berlin, l went back home to the southern part of Germany and took a trip to Wildbad. which lies in ! the. Schwarzwa1d. in English Black Forests. was accompanied by four of my sisters and here l spent three Of the most glorious weeks l ever spent in my life. This place is renowned for baths, good for rheu-
 matism: and the mountains for their invigorating air. It is surrounded by some of the highest mountains IF Europe which are reached by electric cars On top of the mountain, they have beautiful hotels where excellent meals and plenty of beer, wine and champagne are served. Everybody
 seemed to be happy and in good hu- nor. The Germans as class. in spite of lheir great financial troubles. seem 70 take matters cheerfully and expect so be the coming people again lslr 70 o- 2l years hence. They are very,