The New York herald., 1875-12-23

evening eostnmes the sk il disposed or al prices vary
ing from 81 p upward Then, too, there are special
invoices Of American and imported goods given al 81 IS
and 81 yard Originally these were worth nearly 81
yard The dark fashionable shades are also
offers excellent goods at sixty cents q yard
and upward, and Il may be said IN this
connection that these goods the cheapest pre-
scnted 70 the public. Light grenadines gauzes and
tissues Tor evening costumes rendered lOw so
cents yard, or half what was formerly asked fer
them, Then, TOO there - q large stock ot
the best designs Of brocades, demasse and mat
easse, which Is now being sold At marvel
lousy reduced rate. While silks are nearest 70
the female heart furnishing goods for gentlemen have
strong claim on the public. In this line At
may be gratided Robes des ohambre for the ex-
quises OF New York IN brocade OF silk and the lead
ing coors and styles are cheaply onored BY me sales
men in this particular department so also are mate
lasse jackets and navy blue seal brown, plum black
with silver md gold tensls lined with silk throughout
70 match For holiday there are gentemens hand
kerchiefs, with PLAIN and initial borders; Alexander
kids, OF one and two buttons, 60 be be
slowed by admirng maidens on their oachelor
friends as marks OF esteem ana Chrstmastde Dress.
Ing cases and toilet articles OF choicest fabric ana
manuiacture, umbrellas celebrated as oelns those ot
Martin and Sangstcr, with the periumeres oil Lubln
and Gerlang, and those famed as the begetters Of
sweetest odors invite attention and indicate % friends
how best they may expend lew dollars upon young
gentleman at this season. There are besides these
De Joinvc scaris, hosiery, shirts Of most elegant
make, cardigan and billiard Jackets, and everything
in the most approved style that could be oesred by the
asdious young swell about town They are sold
cheaply ana in great demand. But, having glanced at
the dearest of little bonnets, sweetest Of millinery,
and All the mysteries appertaining 10 lovely
womaus toilet. the shawl department, under the
guidance Of Mr. Major invited the most careful
and astounding inspection. There shawls,
and shawis Of fabulous value and texture. They
have been imported from India and are marves Of
color and beauty. IL would puzzle purchaser with
plenty Of money 70 select from them that which s
best Each Is best until something else Is shown
Ihore is, for example, the latest STYLE known the
Cheeta Indian shawl, cashmere cames' hair and most
ingenously tinted and woven Then there Is the ac
tua valley cashmere Of finest make, worth All the way
from 81, 200 10 $4,000 This garment II Il may be
SO called gem itself. being reality four shaws
That aady Tie fortunate possessor OF one
II each time she dons il, make nor friends
believe that she has four cashmere shawls
There are no less than four different pat
terms into each OF these wondrous
shawls. They expensive, but may be par
doned for saying that they also seem 70 be invaluable
and exiravagant enough in this city according TO Mr.
MAJOR, 70 use them as carriage iootwraps lie said
that one TO whom he sold s. 500 shawl IL for
that purpose to-day Happy shel Then, too, gentle
man gave 800 yesterday afternoon for one OF these
shawls, which ne sent 70 his lady love, II Is pre-
sumed as Christmas present So there is another
happy shen But less bHssful!y endowed NOR
tails have been forced To content themselves with the
Dscca shawl also from Hindostan, which can be OBJ
tanned at A T. Stewards prices ranging all the way
from SIS to $780, and should those be too DEAR why,
anybody buy his sweetheart pretty Scotch plaid
at very reasonable figure. In cloth goods
such as sacks French shape, half fitting I
back, long, loose pointed Fronts single
and double trimmed with Titan braid silk and fur and
others in colors, in silk and fur lined there great
bargains. Circulars trimmed with silver beaver, fox
somey embroidered, trimmed with fringe and =
b,naton OF velvet and silk, likewise dolman shape, /
second 6oor OF Mr.. Stewards establishment and marked
at very low prices indeed Besides these elegant
wares are bewtchng suits Tor every hour in the day,
OF every huetea rose blue, light green and pearl
in the hands OF careful ladies' who have been in
structed TO dispose of them moderately at about $3.50
apiece. volume might be written Stewards /
holiday stock without dong II that justice to which 1t
is really entitled On sixth avenue is the house of
rHR STERN BROTHERS,
a AM in
city They are importers and retailers, at Nos 33l
S33 and 335 Sixth avenue, not far from Twenty
street Yesterday afternoon their establishment
actually crowded by the finest ladies in this city
than nnetenths OF the other places in our
women were kept as busy as they could be
and tho cash girls we're fitting TO and fro bewderngly
mated Good customers, prompt attention and capital
merchandise As an indication OF the latter may be
mentioned the Parsian and Viennese fancy goods,
smoking sets, oxidzed and gilt goods jewel cases,
inkstands toilet cases, portemonnaes, Rus
sa leather articles; an elegant collection of
in painting Pretty bjoutere and articles OF vertat
gilt silver and inaid shells real and imitation aces,
capes and sreamers Duchess ties and ends; Couro.
Windsor OF different coors and styles and thousand
and one things in great demand at this Of the
year. Besides the above should be noticed the
splendid collection OF ribbons, silk handkercheis.
muafers, gentIcmen's furnishing goods ladies'
hoziery and tres such as are best adapted for holiday
presents Tie crush Sterns very great yet IL
was greater, the reporter informed than had
upon the class Of customers that that
moment attending his store 1t was such as usually
comes TO buy, not TO crafty mere idle curiosity
RICHARD MEAREs
lower down the avenue Nineteenth street. at No
3o7, there was the same busy stirring scene. The
place was tbronged by ladies' and gentle.
men, and they were for the most par.
purchasers The help had scarcely moment to them
selves; but we're engaged all the time Certainly the
very ane collection u goods warranted this popuartay
and one might be pardonod for specially
indicating the papabe excellence OF the ladies'
OF the different articles TO
be had at Mr. Meares would take space than any
one journal at the present time really spare There
are large assortmens of elegant costumes OF the latest
designs varying value from $50 TO $500 each. There
are sk costumes suitable of carriage dinner and
and silk suits Of all coors very stylishly made, and
costing only s25 and $50. swiss suits OF good make
and nne fabric, trimmed with lace, are sold for
$40 aud $50, and trimmed hats, from the hands
OF the most celebrated ParIsian modistcs marked
down low $40 or $50 This house imports largely
in silks making Il 4 rule to have the newest shades
when first they introduced Colored gros grain Is
sold by Mr. Aeares al this tune as low as al Is and a.
high 81 so per yard Besides these special features
there exhibited yesterday dress goods every
ETY. many having been imported and purchased for spe
cal holiday trade 70 be disposed prices ranging from
niieen TO hity cents yard Ia this connection It
would be just to remark this preparation the way OF
laying u good stock for the season made by
the head OF the hrm to secure such articles would
be most suitable for holiday presents. There the
Chancellor the Crecdmoor the Argyle scars for gen.
emen IN different colors at IL 81 p and 81 so each
Beautiful silk handkerchefs are sold at sixty 4
five, seventy eve and eighty y-eght cents each. I
There also the different varieties Of fine laces in
point point d'aDplique thread and the fashionable +
white cashmere laces They sold 50 cents and \
81 yard. The assortment Of ties for ladies very
large and fine and the class Of customers such might
be desired BY any firm IN the city. Mr. Meares Is sell
ing his stock OF toys At great reduction TO close them
out, and he says he does not intend keeping any but
the finest class OF goods after this season.
AT THE PALAIs ROYAL.
corner Of Broadway and Fourteenth street, Mr. Lss-
ners elegant fancy goods store there grand display
OF splendid wares emnently suitable for holiday pres
The collection OF fans is remarkably unique They
OF pearl IVORY ebony, aud white ostrich feathers
with amber shell sticks. Chatelane watches In crystal
balls she'll ebony and silver pretty things cheapy
sold and really valuable The assortment Of shell goods,
such sets Of necklaces pendants neatly carved combs
imported from Naples card cases work boxes, tablets
pockebooks cigar cases and match safes, Of the
very best quality The ivory dressing cases jewelry,
toilet ornaments bronzes, Russian leather articles