New-York tribune., 1874-12-12
ARNOLD, CONSTABLE g. co.

ANNOID, w.
Inquiries made at the retail store OF this
weknown firm at Broadway and Nineteenthst., OBJ
taned the information that the trade OF the last few
weeks had not compared unfavoraby with that of the
corresponding time in 1873. Even on unfavorable
day the number OF buyers In this splendid store and
their readiness 10 purchase showed the envenlng eject
OF the approach Of the holidays and the patent
attractions OF choice goods at much lower prices than
those which they have been held for many years be-
fore. While this house makes little parade OF holiday
decoration and does not include IN us stoca some ue
partments Of fancy goods and Christmas trifas which
is abnndant variety 10 the broad spaces of its elegant
wareroOms and the substantial excellence OF the STOCK
very attractive 10 the discerning VINO are In beacn
Of satisfactory holiday gifts. In the lace department
there remarkable collection of the danest fabrics
dresses in price from IS 10 SEQ per yard aprons from
this cost FROM SIS 10 $780, and are made with sleeveless
delicate bandiwork shown this has como recently
into repnte novelty which Is asserted to be exclu-
designed for evening wear ms Is IN all decato hues
aee %S Uur n Vide SO per yard and
elegant INSTRUMENTATION Is now SO generally
S per yard = nH19s @ TaS ssoav % PSSe on
aud its neness would be hard 10 surpass on this
valued at 500 per yard Most admirable is the black
Chantilly lace, worth $50 per yard; On counter
French and English silk umbrellas for ladies and
temen. Some of these have ingenious sliding catch
for ribs, which keeps the umbrella shut withonta
spring in the lower part tue stick Handles with gold
aud silver mOuntings and handles Of ivory most
infinitely carved In the Egyptian STYLE raise the
OF these umbrellas TO so ana s22 while there are plain
but well-nade ones low as 81 and IS. Admirable
holiday tokens may found in the Handkerchief depart
ment in fine French handkerchies with the pretiest
of embroidery aud other ornamental WORK pure
white In coOrs and OF values, from 81 To $50
Initial cambrlc handkerchies IN pretty boxes. with
delicate embroidered lettering much less costly,
being sold prices from 81 10 SIC the half dozen. ANY
Initial can be embroidered desired. On opposite
shelves is part OF the large stock OF bro
cades and silks, suitable for street evening
COWS with rich velvet, plain and striped, near by
skin in appearance. Embossed vevets silk and
grounds are studies III rIch material, while the rich
hues studies In color In black silks
all desirable grades In stock large department.
prepared for the holiday trade i5 that OF patterns
from caicoes up fine dress goods, which Beng ut
from 25 to SO per cent less than the cost OF Importation
In the department OF furnishing gooas there heaps
of mufers and silk handkerchief In the most delicate
shades and of neckwear OF all descriptions for ladies
and gentlemen In dressing and mornidg Jackets
for gentlemen there Is q brilliant display. In the second
floor considerable space gwen 10 India shawls, the
cost OF which much lower than for years past, The
uDspariDg labor which has been put into these maryes
OF Indicated by their neness With plaid center
and elaborate border they In price from 500 up
ward: with filed center, from sl25 to 500 or other
shaws OF different materials there is large assortment
Gu this floor is the fur department. in which is some OF
the best work of the frrer, working with the best
materials. Farther back is the department of suits
PoloDaises OF Datelasse silk with feather trimmings
the eye here On the third noor the carpets
and upholstery. where shown some marvellous work
In design and color. very extensive assortment of
rugs and mats. which very often renewed about
New.Year's time, is bere exhibited.