The New York herald., 1875-12-29
HOLIDAY GIFTS.

HOW THE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN PURCHASING
THEIR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Tradesmen In all branches OF business are accus-
toned to look forward to this annual holiday
one of profit and hard work in their respective lines
The cother, the furrier the miner jeweer and toy
vender all expect that the visit Of Santa Claus will
bring their tills goodly harvest of dollars And
somehow or other, peoples hearts do expand about
this time of the year; money of less value and
objects that coveted whether they be useful or
ornamental, appear cheaper than at other times
When man thinks of the genial st-panted
face of old Santa Claus, and the joy which
his long expected visit will confer upon
the little people, he likely haggle about the
price Of toy the value of jewel the cost of new
dress Such, at least is the opinion OF prominent
business who engaged in supplying over more
than million citizens with all the and lux.
uries of life
THE HAT GLOVE AND FUR TRADES.
HERALD reporter paid visit yesterday to num-
ber Of business establishments Broadway and Sixth
avenue beginning Knox the hatter's, the corner
of Broadway and Fulton street Although the holiday
demand upon Mr.. KIox's extensive stock was large
st he has yet very tasteful and fine assort-
ment Of otter and sealskin jockey and other caps
peaked and plain. His Labrador sealskin double
banded cap extra dne is superb article Of head gear
Very choice ladies' seaskin sacques ranging from $120
to $3.50 which showed, ut for royalty to wear
Mr.. Knox says that this season a good deal OF
business has been done in mink lynx, and Alaska
seal goods He also reports reasonably brisk trade in
gloves particularly ladies' sealskin gauntlets Upon
the whole Mr. Knox satisfied with the holiday trade
and all things considered believes be as good as
could be expected
Mr. Burke, who carries business under the Park
Bank the HERALD Building says that terrible in
roads have been made by his customers into his ele
CANT stock during the last week. Nevertheless, with
his accustomed energy he has been able to bring the
reserves and replensh his shelves in such as
70 again present their accustomed attracveness He
furs hats caps umbrellas gloves collars buffalo and
bear robes Some otter and Shetland
sealskin muffs which he had looked the perfec-
tion of comfortable warmth one elegantly trimmed
| black bearskn robe, which valued at $100 looked
to be worthy Of encompassing the feet of princess
nav more than that OF wrapping the limbs of an
American soyereru's wife or sweetheart He has also
in fine lot OF chldrens furs for the youngsters
| to 60 TO school or the promenade in
! Mr.. Espenscheid. the popular iurrer and halter
whose establishment is at No. lis Nassau street. does
not complain Of the results OF the holiday trade He
has hand extensive assortment Of silk soft and
hard felt hats His stock OF high and low crown ID
Derby hats well chosen for the market aad the prices
| suit the times.
Dougan, tho halter is known by everybody, and not
wthstanding what he suffered by the late fire. which
consumed large quantity of fine goods at his store
corner Of Nassau and Ann streets, he dsposng
of some splendid articles head-wear his old Gus
/ TONER'S at No. 100 Nassau street Mr.. Dougan says
that he yields the palm TO no man in this city to
style and cheapness Of the stock which he has in
the market His umbrellas unexcelled for cheap
ness and durability His Invoices Of Dents, Jouvin s
and winter gloves are he says meeting with a ready
and rapid SALE beyond his own expectations when
we consider how dull times are everywhere just now
The patrons uf Santa Claus have been OF late very
| quenJ in their calls at Mr.. Dougan's.
i William p. David the American halter, whose
old place Of business Is at No. 2g9A Broadway, says
that If his trade has not been rushing at this
holiday time in other years, he at least is in the
same boat with many business houses in the various
branches OF trade throughout the city. Mr.. David
certainly gets fully his share Of the business that
going He has on hand fine assortment OF hats, caps
umbrellas gentlemen's fur seal goods, buffalo, bear
badger wolf, and other robes. The styles truly
American and therefore those who love TO patronize
home industry should examine them preference a
foreign-made article Of the same price and value. Mr.
David reports fair average trade during the present
| busy season
i JEwELRY
i Tiffany 4 Co. and Ball. Black X Co. who have had
quiet steady trade during the fall months, state that
than they had expected. These well known firms keep
hand perhaps, the largest best assorted and most
extensive stocks OF watches Jewelry diamonds bronzes
and works OF art In the precious metals, Of any two
houses ia America. With the Christmas week saIea
frightened up greatly in all the departments Diamonds
sought Tor With some eagerness and pretty good
number Of stopcs-though not Of large siZo--of the
first water were purchased. Both American and for.
egn manu- watches and chains went OF readily
| commanded the best prices and in the branches Of
silver and plated saes good for the articles
| were cheap The same, too might be said of music
/ boxes bronzcs and works Of art generally,