New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-20
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS AT LORD f TAY-
LORS.

! RICH SILKS AND LACES-GENrLEMENS FURNISH
ING GOODs-TOILET ACCEsS0RIES--CHILD-
REN's CLOTHING-LUxURIoUs FURs.
In the much-vaunted good old tines dry
goods store was place wherein purchasaole only
the plain prose- Of apparel. Heavy cloaSngs, sturdy
sheetiDgs comfortable Aanncls. modest moriDos quiet
cachemlres costly Silks and all grades OF shavs were
supposed to constitute their stock hand Nowadays
that idea Is denct best dry goods stores are pa
Ears overlooking only with practical responses TO
the demands OF sober matrous household and hos
ptable thoughts intent" but filed with the most fanci-
full and beautiful suggestions to sentimental sweet sly
she fits about her semimysterious tour OF
holiday shopping. Especially il this tho case about these
days Of the advent OF Santa Claus. and notable example
offered avorte store OF Messrs. Lord Taylor.
Behind the handsome plato glass windows Oh TINS EN-
pOrum samples OF the protty things wthin ana
their promise is than fulfilled entering Every
department affords fresh pleasure to the eye. and from
silks laces from shaws to toilet accessories there IS
wide inelusveness In articles useful and ornamental.
The silk department. Of COURSE has had many inroads
upon s varod stock for the OF the gay season Tor
dnnerparty, wedding, and reception dresses yet new
styles every day opened Pale. delicate tnts still
their PRESTIGE and those vita satin figured stripes
form effective toiletes. Black silks besprent with
Pompadour posos offered in exquisite combinations
for street wear and relief TO the Gus
tOmary suit OF solemn black within whose dusky folds
our fair promenaders appear II in ordained uni
form. These range from 81 IS 10 SIS per yard
To wear with all sorts Of silks, in an adjoining niche
may DO found laces OF the rarest and most exquisite de-
signs dmy mouchoirs ft TO touch tho perfect lips OF
Queen Tania herself; frostke collars and cOarettes,
through which should simmer some tender tint OF
satin, the somber softness OF velvet undersleoVes
barbes. dchus SETS with handkerchief to MATCH
and dantest VI jackets in real Lace which arc GnI
versaly becoming, fine lace adds charm 60 the
most hishbred decacy, and lends refinement even to
Tho taOmm nj Lace
aud valued tries put up pretty boxes all ready
for happy Smiles and graceful thanks OF tho for
tunate recipient. lace handkerchief always an ac-
ceptabe gift, and may be deicately presented con-
cealed in a bonbon case, or French surprise box.
But the fertile feminine fancy is often severely taxed
10 find satisfactory present for father son, husband
brother cousin OF friend For these bewiidcred danes
there Is especial provision made at this establishment
Gay smokingjackets, lu1urlohsy nneo quilteu anu
trimmed, becoming TO handsome men. ana handsome
enough TO make nOmey ones appear ess so are here eu
MP lin profuson Beside them lie dressinggowns, their
dark lavishly Powered with brilliant blossoms
aud endless vines soft IN texture and suggestive Oh hfe
ncckties in dazzling varieties, boxes OF haDdkerchefs,
either plain with handsome embroidered initials; fur
mufflers, all OF which rank among useful and
familiar gifts For ornament, case IA the genuemens
OF scarpins cravatsdes many OF the latter IN the
horseshoe style fauced by the Nilsson for her orna
ments sleeve-buttOus. studs rings, and umbreilabOd
ers, the latter just introduced convenience Tor gentle
men, which ladies have adopted for season or Two
past Possessing this mode or retaining that eVerrans
tory article personal property, may, without
se-cOndemnation, invest IN handsome umbrella, or
which there several styles. One. the Commune,
mas the hickest OF handles, after the style OF Partisan
poicemans baton. Among articles or less faucul
are pOrtemOnnales, cigarcases, Operagiasses card
cases. rayengbags paperweights, wristbands, match
safes and watchstands: many pretty novelties IN
bronZe fresh gilt, crystal, and Prussia leather one
counter devoted 20 al those pleasant toilet aces
sories which ladies' love; all things, IN fact,
To make them beautiful and Keep them aeat'
auch dentIriccs, powders and all
sorts OF boxes containing snowy pulls tor applying the
same German cologne IN undiscovered bottles, or the
long reenish TASKS long associated with the genu-
inc Jean Marie Farine cologne water, and upright
stands TO hold tnem countless perfumes or heay
Ter fragrance. one scent Is called Everlasting"
an economical sort, II It's Is 10 be depended upon.
In another neghbOrhOOd writingdesks, wOrkbOxes
nicely lifted up wOrk-tables musc-racks, lardinleres,
Lt. frames. tOilet-seLs eonLsnd Tor @~Ai'rA
Ascending the elevator one reaches the suit and chill
dren's clothing department, where olive branches
can be htted Tor their Christmas visiting and merry
making.
Among novelties designed by the taste which controls
suit young masters; IL is OF rcen and blue and
especially stylish. Another Is the Alfred" in olive
green The ladies' English walking jacket found here IS
be bad az other house, and has had marked
IN the fur department. there every variety OF
style aud material from the large costly seulsn sacque
10 the tiny boa for baby's throat, faryike muN
for the twOyear-Od fodder Heads or families refur
nishug for the New-Year can ind also fun line OF
handsome carpetngs and curtains for parlOr library
DedrO0ms In fact II the weather were lnclement, 10
would be quite easy task 10 furnish ones house. sup
ply wardrobe or the entire family anu obtain all the
gifts needul TO make each and all happy without te
diOus tramp from store 20 store, complete and ex
haustye Is The holiday stock OF Lord q Taylor.