New-York tribune., 1922-08-28

because OF strikes in the mills of lead.
ing producers, are actively sought by
retailers and jobbers. Some reaction
against the fancy back cloakings in
women's wear have been reported, bu,
this was expected because Of the great
shift to production of these goods sew
eral months ago.
Furs
Good activity was reported in the
fur trade last week. Retailers are
placing new orders and some recorders
on goods purchased for their August
sales. Prices are decidedly firm, ard
in some cases are advancing slightly
Buyers are shopping the market foi
low prices, but. in many cases report
being compelled to pay advances over
the prices ruling a month or SO ago.
The raw fur market also displayed
some activity, with prices generally
firm. With few exceptions stocks OF
raw furs are held in strong financial
hands and there appears to be no large
surpluses in the market to bear prices
Indications point to light offerings in
the October auction in this country and
in Canada and Europe as we'll.
Apparel
The women's wholesale fall apparel
trade is swinging along at good pace
but business is spotty. Retailers are
looking for the utmost in values, and
manufacturers able to produce them
are booking goods orders. In some OF
the higher grade houses business is
reported to be much better than last
year, and in some of the low priced es.
adjustments gains in trade volume
also have ben registered, but medium
priced manufacturers appear to be
keenly. anxious for business.
In the mems trade slight setback
in the fall season has ben registered
and although cancellations have not
ben reported to any great extent as
yet the feeling Of confidence has been
shaken slightly.
Leather
Leather demand was more active las,
week. Sole leather was active, alth ouph
patent leather suffered slight abate,
ment locally, The fall styles display
a good line of satins and patent shoes
SO it is unlikely that present dullness
In patents will continue. Betting butts
advanced cents pound and sheen.
skin also showed an upward tendenc,
in prices. City calfskins dropped
Genus pound IN the early part of the
week, but advanced 5 cents Saturday
Tanneries are having some difficulties
in disposing of lightweight calfskins
Shoe factories are busy. Tanners have
been unable to get better prices from
leather manufacturers. The latter
have tried more or less unsuccessful,
to advance prices Of leather to shoe
manufacturers, who in turn resented
price advances. Local shoe manufac.
turers say that business conditions dc
not. warrant advances in shoe prices
and they are attempting TO keep down
prices of raw materials.
JeweIry
Popular jewelry continues in good
demand Jobbers report better buy
ing arcassite buckles, pendants and
earrings sold we'll. Chinese novelties
such as rings, earrings, cologne bot.
ties, cigarette cases aand belt buckles
of jade enjoyed. good sales. Diamond
prices were firm and cutters continued
to expand operations. Sapphires and
emeralds of small size are being used
in decorating platinum ring mountings
The demand for platinum and white
gold has caused a material decrease ir
the use of gold and silver by the
jewelry trade. American watches, del.
mar chains, pearl necklaces and pear
bracelets and beaded hags were in
popular demand. Prices show upward
tendencies. Jobbers report collections
better than a week ago.