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Suit Costumes

In Suits the three piece costume has rather the better of it at
present, perhaps because of the low waist line effect being sus-
ceptible to easier accomplishment through having the blouse
joined to the skirt and giving more comfort to the wearer. How
ever, there has been a marked tendency recently toward the
two-piece Suit because of the greater latitude in point of variety,
the twopiece garment permitting a personal selection of blouses
for various occasions. On the Pacific Coast especially it is noted
that twopiece Suits are mostly in favor as against the three-piece
costume in the East.
AS a rule the latter are somewhat more elaborate in manner Of ornnmen-
taton, and a little morec olorful in general effect. -
The suihngs most favored for street wear are Poret and other wills,
hghRrade staples which it seems impossible to supphnt. However, many
fancy fabrics are IN vogue especially in lighter materials, the garments made
from which being vaiously called dresses " suits according to the dictates
Of the shopper or arbitrary designation of the manufacturer.
Jackets, generally speaking, fall to the hips and flare somewhat usually
forming a reversed "y1 at the front to show ghmpses Of the blouse in tho
longer with strhghteT lines and designed to button more closely particularly
in the walking models.
Skirt lengths, except in the sport models, average about seven inches
Tan, gray, nut brown, blue and black are the principal coors
Bell shaped wrists and various flare effects are featured in the sleeves.
A wide variation is found in designs from rather elaborate trimmings to
severe tailored styles without especial embelishment.
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Slippers Are Foil
To Elaborate Conn

Slippers are tho foil to mes gown
tho touch OF finesse to proper appear
onee the ARTISTS last dab OF tho
brush, as 1T were. Slippers give the
careful toilette the soontaneou touch
OF Freedom. that makes for natural
charm and cas- manner.
And so It is that mam'seile looks
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Millinery

Hats, particularly for Easter wear, are a matter of
style and color, rather than material.
A marked feature of spring millinery is a tendency to shorten the
brim at the left side of the hat, leaving the right i'd much WIDER IN
comparison. The short back treatmnt of both large and small shapes
continues. Poke shapes of all kinds and sizes are prominent.
Black continues to lead, followed closely by Lanvn green, clover,
Madeleine rose, fallow and other bright and delicate shades.
Trimmings are largely of flowers, and ribbon fancies.
Wells ae used quite generally, the past two weeks marking a
decidedly increased demand.
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At one time tho general use of
canes or walking-sticks was forbidden
in Rome by imperial edict, except to
persons OF patrician rank. thus max.
ing 1t a privilege which came to be
popular among the nobility and even
tunllY a distinction.
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One of the most extraordinary
plants known is the travelling pants
which has a root formed Of knots. by
which It annually advances about an
inch fro mthe place where 1t was first
rooted.
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BY MARY BROOKS PIckEa

This voils trock Of cool almond
green leaves little to bs de-
sired for midsummer afternoon
wear. for its simple design seems
almost as refreshing as its color
and material. Dravn-thread work
is used for decoration and to mark
the top of the deep hem.
Groups Of pin tucks placed at
each shoulder give q little surplus
ILLNESS across tho front. which 10
desirable In q material as sheer
as voile. In the skirt. side plaits
dispose of an abundance OF full.
ness with very pleasing results.
The sash Ia OF narrow ribbon
tied at the center back and trim
med acros tho front With ribbon
rosebuds.
Completing this costume 10 q
NeapolitAn pressed body hat. its
'generous-sizsd crown being dsnted
down In telescope effect The
brim edge rolls slightly on tho
right side. where two large hand
made roses Of shot tAnetA. shading
from almond green 70 dull yellow,
are attached.
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is embodied therein can DO adapted
to the demands OF almost n figure.
The material is the big idea for so
great Is the simplicity of tho modern
spring dress that It gives its fabric
every chance TO hold the exact center
OF tho stage.
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Sports Wear

While the season in this locality has not yet reached its
height for sports wear, in warmer regions sports clothes are one
of the chief features in spring costumes.
Heavy pile fabrics yelours de laine, plain velOurs, eamels hair. polo
cloth and heavy tweed mixtures form the main stays in sport coats. Lengths
arr generally shorter than for dresier wear, and colors gayer.
Dresses in knitted fabrics, of silhouette type, and in fancy woven mate
rails such Is "frufru" and "roshanara" will be much in demand in tms. sec
ion a little later. Skirt lengths, as noted elsewhere, are in the neighborhood
Of ten inches above the ground-in som instances ever shorter.
Camels hair skirts are in the ascendancy, although sport suits IN
tweeds n fancy mixtures of various brown and graz tones with knckes
or skirt, show evidence Of popularity in the mountain region following
heavy demands in the east south and Of the Pacific coast. Separate knckGs
to be won with sweaters will also be featured.
Silk sweaters, as always, are in vogue and will be more in demand as the
season advances. Styles are largely tuxedo, although the slp-over will also
be favored.
Sport hats Of soft, loosely woven straw, and Of braided cloth, are being
shown principally for early wear. Colors are bright, in many instances vivid,
although white viii, Is ever, probably be in good demand.
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COATS

The heavier materials appearing in the spring wraps are, of
course, also shown in the dressier coats, although in the latter a
somewhat greater variety of materials is found. Arabella, vari-
Gus members of the twill family, Ormandale and other high
grade fabrics in addition to those enumerated under wraps are
in the foreground for spring.
scribe that the use of fur shall rather be by the addition of separate neck
pieces.
Blouse back Is well as straghtIne effects with skirts either straight
silhouette OIL "wrapy" continue through from the fall and winter season..
Contrasts through the use of heavy embroidery, brocaded patterns, "setins"
and various trimmings, give tone and color to these garments.
Tan, nut brown, cocoa, gray, blue and black lead off on the color card,
although various other shades and tones are % be found among the smartest
modes.
them are II ample size to permit either a choker or softly enfolding effect
as desired.
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III

Fur neckpieces are more in
vogue this spring than for sew
eral seasons past, and add a
practical feature as we'll as a
charming touch to the costume.
Hudson and Jap sable, Baum
and Stone marten, Platinum
and Brown fox, Jap mink and
Gray squirrel are among the
most favored skins.
The choker is worn loosely
over the shoulders except when
drawn close for protection
against the cold.
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Blouses

Fabric and color are the thing
entirely. Very little trimming
is used. It is unnecessary
since fabrics-especially in the
gay prints-and styles alone
combine to give stunning and
beautiful effects. Various silk
crepes, voiles, georgette and
chiffon lead in popularity.
Designs are loose, with flow
ing sleeves greatly featured.
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Presents these abbreviated style notes as hduing
been carefully gqrnercd from, the wolds foremost
fashion magazines, and from personal observations in
the counhy's principal fashion centcrs.
Obviously it would require pages to touch at any
length the great mass OF details pertaining to all the
elements that enter into the making Of uonen's dp-
puel-and tew you'd be the women Nth leisure
time TO read them.
This information, is to the best OF our knowledge,
accurate and may be followcd With confidence by the
ladies and misses of this community.
The season, as far as styles go, seems reasonably
ueH settled, and ue belieoe no radical changes WM
occur during the coming spring.
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Wraps and Goats

The steadily increasing favor with which dressy, Wraps are
meeting throughout the west as we'll as in eastern fashion centers
denotes their ability to remain firmly in demand throughout the
spring and summer seasons.
one hand silk crepes such as ROMAN, mnrocain, flat and satin, with black,
gray and brown leading in color, and fashioned largely in loose, flowing
effects are used to a considerable extent mainly for tn more dressy occasonsi
while oil the other hand such heavier materials as mohair wool rel bolivia,
yelverette and velours are among those chiefly used FOR street wear.
Innings are an important feature in the heavier wraps and many of the
higher grade silks n plain and fancy patterns are used with becoming effect
especially n the better garments. Among these wraps the dark colors still
are mos. fancied, although tans, browns and grays are in considerable de-
nand. Long, straight lines, as in dresses, are largely featured. Blouse back
and "a pc effects naturally are both used to advantage.
Embenishment is usually rather simple although pretty contrasting effects
are frequently secured from embroidered or braided patterns and brightly
colored buckles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
"One Trick q Day"
A PENNY TRICK.

Borrow hat and throw into 1t a few pennies Holding the hat be- hind you shake up the coins in the hat. Then ask anyone in the com pany to choose one of the pennies. Mark it for identification and then pass it around. so that it may be examined. Remember that the secret of the trick lies in the fact that the more the penny is handled the easier it will be for you to sesregate the chosen one from the rest.
 After a thorough coordination by all. let the penny be replaced in the hat with the others.
 Shake again the hat and pennies, and placing the hat behind you and holding it with one hand, with the other reach in the hat and with a gesture of unconcern pull out the marked coin.
 This is easy because tho penny that has been passed around and examined will be quite warm while the others that have remained in the hat will be very cool by com- DariSOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
\ THREE DAYS' COUGH |S YOUR
 DANGER SIGNAL

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote that is pleas ant to take. Creomulsion Is a new medical discovery with twofold ac- tion. it soothes and heals the in- famed membranes and kills the germ.
 Of all known drugs. creosote Is recognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for the treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. Creomulsion contains in addition to creosote, other healing clements which soothe and heal the inflamed membranes and stop the ir- ritation while the creosote goes on to the stomach, is absorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of the trou- ble and destroys the germs that lead to consumption.
 Creomulsion is guaranteed satis- factory in the treatment. of chronic coughs and colds, bronchial asthma. catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung diseases. and is excellent for building up the system after colds or the flu. Money re- funded if any cough or cold. no mat ter of how long standing. Is not re. lieved after taking according to d. rections. Ask Your druggist. Creo. mulsion Co.,. Atlanta. Ga.-tAdv.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

yorce in that Of girls, the end or a romance which gave you more care and anxiety than delight. A married woman who addresses the tag on a trunk will leave her husband. If a drawer which she has opened. falls to the floor. she will have a violent quarrel with him, and if things be- longing to him tumble out, he will leave her.
 To open trunk or drawer and to be amazed at finding it empty, is sign of money troubles. If something dis gusting reveals itself, there will be sickness in the home. If some one stands beside you in one of these dreams, you will be in need of help and will seek it with tears in your eyes.
 Tos see a trunk handled by man, carried out, thrown down or smashed is considered an omen of unsettlement. of q problem which may involve your separating your self from many of your present asso- citations. If you sec many trunks piled up. as in a railway station, you will in all Likelihood become one of a party on pleasure tour of many days duration.
 To buy a trunk means to a cer- tainty that your days of peace and rest are numbered and that there are many difficult tasks and nerve-rack- . ing days in store for you. But to re- ceive 8 gift of a trunk is quite a diff ferent matter. This means that you will be made the object of lasting friendship. It is as though someone were giving all his or her belongings in your keeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
Fauorite Recipes
 of Famous Men
CHARLES PENNY JACKSON
 Author
 CHRUMp CREnI.Uy

This favorite dish of mine is typ ical of New Orleans cookery-it seems rather to have hung in my gustatory memories. pass it on just as Ferd J. Alciatore, Jr. (of the third generation of Alciatores who have conducted the Cafe de la Luisi- anne) gave it to me. I have eaten shrimp Creole on the rue Burbon and down Bayou Barataria under the palm thatch of an alligator hunter, and it was always spicy and flaky, steaming and appetising-and it hits me strong!
 And now the how: Use one pound of shelled fresh shrimp, take three closes of garlic. two good sized on- ions, minced fine and brown them in one half tea cupful of first quality olive oil.
 After these are we'll Drowned add four fresh tomatoes or one small can of tomatoes, two sweet peppers, minced fine, a stalk of fresh celery, and few sprigs of parsley. Cook until the mixture is well reduced, then add the shrimp and a pint of boiling water. Salt and black pep per to taste. Cook about thirty min utes or until the shrimp are tender. Boiled rice, Creole style. is served with this dish. To insure that it is flaky and the grains separate cook as follows: Place one cup of the best rice in salted boiling water. Boil without a cover for twenty minutes. Take off the fire and fill the vessel with cold water. Allow to stand for few minutes. Drain the rice in a collander. and then place 1t in the top of a double boiler and cook for twenty minutes more. Serve it hot with the shrimp Creole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
TRUNKS AND DRAWERS ARE
 HOME-LIkE DREAMS

Often 1t happens that, in our dreams. we rummage in old trunks and scan the contents of cheats and drawers. This act in itself has sig nificance, irrespective of the con- tents of these receptacles and the incidents which may amplify vision. To rummage in trunk. or to handle one. is certain sign of a trip: to busy yourself with a drawer means, without fail. that you will visit a friend or relative and make an ex- tended stay.
 Naturally. the things you handle in the course of such a dream, de- termine its meaning more particu- larly. It may even be that the basic interpretations given above are en- tirely, vitiated and the best way to judge is to think carefully whether it was the trunk or drawer, or else their contents, which occupied most of the dreamer's attention.
 If it is clothing which seems to predominate, you will make prepa- rations for your wedding. or, if you are a married woman. for that of a relative. If letters pass through your fingers, you will receive mes- sages from people you have not seen in years. Emery of the flimsy sort, especially undergarments. are a sign of trouble through an attach ment which would not bear the light of day. If you take a doll from trunk or drawer, q child will die, and If hat or bonnet. you will say fare well forever to some one you hold very dear.
 To lock trunk means that you will close chapter in your life which has long been burden In the case of married women, it means di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
DUNCAN-SCOTT WEDDING

Before lovely arch of dark green palms and white flowers the wedding of Miss Grace Riviere Scott, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. George Gaston Scott, and Thomas Edmund Duncan, the son of Senator and Mrs. George Webster Duncan. of Athens, Ala, was solemnized Tuesday evening at
 Preceding the ceremony a musical program was given by Miss Mary Frances O'Connell, MT. T. c. Gallo way and Miss Helen Well.
 Mrs. Arthur Pope, matron of hon or, was beautiful in a pink and blue French taffeta. Miss Mary Belle Scott. sister of the bride. and Miss Juliet Duncan of Athens, Ala, sister of the groom, wore handsome frocks of pastel shades. The ushers were Wallace Malone of Dothan, Ala, Am brose Smith of Atlanta. F. Milton ruff of Athens. Ga, and the grooms- men were John Durr, Jr., and Arthur B. Pope.
 Two pretty little flower girls, Nan cy Sanders Scott and Anne Gilchrist. wore flesh-colored frocks of silk, and following them the little ring bearer. Annie Halls, in an airy pink chiffon and lace dress, appeared.
 The bride entered with her father and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Edmund Garrett.
 She was radiant In ivory satin, en- broidered in iridescent and pearl, and yelled in the self-sameN lace veil worn long years ago by another lovely belle. Miss Nancy Sanders of Ken lucky, when she was married to John Wade Watts of Montgomery. A shower bouquet of bride roses. or chids and valley lilies completed her costume.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Duncan left for their bridal tour. and will return in sev- eral weeks 10 Montgomery to be at home at IA Semple street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
-----------.o.--- THE FLUFFY GIRL
By IMAGERY WELLS

Some girls fairly thrive on sur- roundings of fluff. Without soft layers of chiffon and lace their per- sonalities would be as nothing at all. They would pine away and die if at least during some portion of the day, they could not wear clothes with flowing, filmy lines and transparent meshes of nothingness.
 Of course the extremely fluffy thing cannot be taken into business. It looks much too forced there and it is really not very appropriate But to the dress that is otherdwise ex- tremely plain there can be added a guimpe arrangement that is just as ruffly and pretty as the fluffiest girl would want to have. That sort of an arrangement saves the day for her. It makes her soul happy when she looks down at it's laciness and can take in the effect of it's charm and softeness
 Then, if she wears a suit why she can indulge in the blouse hat is frilled about the collar and cuffs, or she can have one that has collars and cuffs made of filet or Irish crockett. These edges, ten. can fold over the cages of her coat. giving her all the prettiness that sl1e can desire at least for a business occasion.
 Fur is something to be prized for ever by the girl whose nature loves fluff. Summer or winter, rain or shine, she should have some bit of fur under her face or rather around the throat. It would be well for her to own one of those light colored (either tan or gray) for animals. for whenever there seems to be too little fluff about her costume she can don the fur. laying it over her shoulders quite casually and, behold, the needed fluff has been supplied. Then there is the idea of using fluffy inarabou for edges for her gowns and fur that is long haired and puffy. For the col lars of capes or cape marabou can often be substituted and stunningly too-for fur. It makes a flattering and becoming edge or background and the expense of it is far less than the price of fur would be.
 A girl who wears a rather plainly cut suit and then has shirtw aist with pleated frill all about the neck and reaching her waistlne and who then puts around her neck one of those thick fox furs and who then adds little hat with lace frill about the edge, can depend upon it that all of the fluffiness by which she and her personality set so much store will come out to remarkable degree.
 But the fluffy girl comes out best in evening clothes or when she is wearing negligees about her room or hostess gowns about her house. In these three classes of dressing she can best express herself and if she is thi type then she will do well to indulge herself as much as possible where fluffiness and the chiffon line is something that leads the char acter of her dressing.
 Take, for instance. the evening frock in the picture. Instead of be- ing merely a straight or a draped piece of all-over lace, 1t has been de- signed with row after row of flounc- ings. The line is just as straight and the silhouette lacks nothing in the way of fashion but in the ruffles and in the flowing cape line that reaches across the shoulders and to
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water and lay it in half-size black iron spider. (There should be a table spoonful of the water. Add little more if chop is likely to burn) Put on slow fire. Scar one side for one or two minutes-then the other. Keep turning. so that it broils to a golden brown and keeps most of the juice inside. Of you are on the top floor and there is dog or cat in the cellar it will be sitting by the stove ex- pectantly waiting-chops drollins- in less than five minutes after the pan is on the fire. Your own mouth will be watering at the same time from the fragrant odor.) When cooked. add a little more water in the pan and scrape the bottom as the water boils-for perfect gravy. Pour this over the chop and sit down to eat it at once. Generally speak ing. one-third of the chop Is sufff- cient tip for the cat-though he's sure to ask for more--and you be- gin to wish you'd cooked two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
.PANDOM NOTES

MT. and Mrs. J. s. Conner of Alex. ander City and children, MT. ant Mrs. Hugh Conner, MT. and Mrs. Don. aid Conner and children, and Miss Catherine Miller are all going to Florida for several weeks. to be the guests of B. B. Conner.
 Mrs, Frank Smith of Brooklyn N. Y, will be the guest of Mrs. Hop kinson smith, 11os South Thirty third street, for some time.
 MT. and Mrs. John Crouch have returned from Columbia, Tenn. where they were called on account of the death of their aunt, Miss Eliz- abeth Chafin.
 guest of Mrs. K. A. Threatt of Co., lumbus, Ga, has returned.
 Mrs. Ella Douglass of Montgomery was the weekend guest of Mrs, D c. Hubert and Mrs. Frances Douglas recently.
 w. w. Stringfellow of Anniston spent few days in Birmingham this week.
 Miss Frances Mast of Denver, Col. is spending several weeks with Mrs G. P. Small on Lakeview avenue.
 Mrs. c. r. Cross. who has beer visiting relatives in the city, has re- turned to her home in Gadsden.
 Mrs. R. A. Posey has returned from a visit with her brother. James Dark, in Alexander City.
 MT. and Mrs. William Morton will arrive from Anniston soon to make their future home in this city.
 Mrs. Beatrice Tate Wright will re- turn today from Anniston. where she participated in lovely musica event.
 Mrs. Horace Hammond has just re- turned from Florida.
 Mrs. Robley c. Munger is visiting her sister. Mrs. Eugene Northington in Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

Instant chanReabll1ty from stand ard-size moving pictures to double size still pictures, through aperture and shutter control; adaptation of the intermittent movement, replac- ing the customary claw movement reduction in size. increased capacity, daylight loading; wider range of utility. with elimination of tripod. if necessary. are features of a new moving picture camera designed by a Seattle war veteran who served as aviation photographer in France for fourteen months.
 The new camera, described and H. lustrated in the Popular Mechanics Magazine, can be carried about and used for snapshot or still pictures like an ordinary hand camera. Used in this manner, it has a capacity of 3.200 pictures. either standard nov ing picture size. @4 inch by inch. or double size, ia inches by 1 inch which latter can be enlarged with sharpness up to s by 10 inches. About 200 snapshots can be made in the time consumed In taking six with the ordinary roll-film camera. This is perhaps, the most import ant feature of the new camera.
 Hashish, the narcotic of the East is made from parts of cultivated