The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22

in the shape Of revo,vers doubtless intended for
| young ladies who perfectly killing" Some Of
| the sticks pearl and the satin mountings show
marvellous beauties in painted designs. The manu-
featuring of fans shows how sort OF labor i sub
divided Twenty different processes are required 70
make ran which sells tor three cents II so much work
necessary this sort OF poverty article what must
be the results in this direction OF manipulation when
the fan marked At 500 Altman. Of sixth avenue.
! has fine coecron OF these goods a. also choice
variety hronzes IN every conceivable design Pho
tograph IN satin painted by hand: tine ivory
shaving sets for gentlemen IL Russia leather boxes,
lined with satin and holiday goods OF all kinds are
1 literally displayed.
wA1srp.Sps AND B.es.
Very beautiful forms belts and side pockets are
offered Leather bags are embroidered and attae he'd
TO belts TO match. and satin and velvet are richly
adorned with needework in coors, the design being
completed upon the belt Bags q yelvet and silver
are much sought for among the GIT makers ana upon
some OF these the silver designs are eAquisiteiy
wrought. Altman. Meares and Stern Brothers show
elegant novelties in this class of goods.
FEATHERS FLOWERS SILVER JEwRLaY
The houses Of Rothschild and O'Donoghue. on East
Fourteenth street are receiving full share holiday
patronage. The former is supplying the demands OF
ihe far for ribbons and flowers for evening dress
garnitnres while at the latter house variety OF hand
some knckknacks was secn--but only by standing on
tptoe and peerng the shoulders Of two or three
oeep-ail through the store A handsome assortment
OF silver 9ewelry noticed including the fashion
able silver back comb n designs.
CAMPS AND TOYS.
You can hnd cows that switch their tails and kick
OIL dies with their left hind every seconds by
the watch At Malleys, on West Fourteenth street
Undoubtedly there mechanical toys that are use
tul ana instructive and serve . good purpose not
only IN furnishing amusement but in showing the
methods OF doing real work, but one should select
according 70 the tastes OF the child for whom they
purchased The acrobat is very good thing of
the kind but the dstrctec SCHOOL is still better This
last suitable for both girls and boys, and in fact
girls will be likely to enjoy it the most, as they take
naturally to district scnoolmarning. Scrap books,
ana they ending source Of delight TO chill
dren, who stories and scraps from papers and
intersperse them with beautifully colored pictures
bought in packages for this purpose Games OF all
kinds form pleasing Christmas gifts to the young,
and the new Jerome Park steeplechase game cannot
fail to please the boys
CHRISTMAS on rHE EAST SIDE.
Come with us 10 the corner OF Grand street and the
Bowery, and. II you think You can stand the wear
and tear of disposition and clothes, walk with US
short distance ..Oh myl" what JAM" Each
knocking his ueighbor with basket. bundle,
rocking horse for little Johnnie dolls cradle for
Mary Ann Dolls carriages sets Of furniture cook
ing stoves baskets, brushes, candies and ''preses
cried out for sale by the sidewalk spectators,
who each and all determined 10 sell their goods.
year tor these merchants. '''Eres your whole
set of wooden ware for five centsi THIS includes
chopplng bowl, potato masher. rolling pin, cook
ing spoon and fork. These OF course are
for Miss Dolly. Here of PIC
ture books spread out Don't forget the Mite
world of pleasure is hidden in them for the dear
little ones for whom they bought. The illustra-
ons i'll these books thrill the tiny breast of the poor
mans darling, and present Of Cinderella and the
Glass Slipper, "The Three Little Crows, 1.-The Three
Little Kittens, that couidn have any run be-
cause they lost their mittens The House Jack
Built or "Bob's School days., gives more Joy than
many enthusiastic scholar feels at receiving hun
dred dollar copy OF Dore's or kaubach $ illustra-
tions. only ten cents for watch that VIII wind up,
tencent hand Harmonious china match boxes IN the
shape OF altar and for ten cents bird cages with
a hnttering wooden bird within. only three cents"
five cents will buy trap with little mouse
trying 20 make us escape ana an endess variety OF
hve-cent jumping Jacks are offered o. the most IN
genious and amusing construction. With eager eyes
these things devourcd by the groups OF poor chill
dren merrily trooping by.
THE DISPLAY OF DRY GOODS.
The entrances 70 the various stores are almost
spread out in the most seductive manner. suits
ali marked down for Christmas, lady; buy EN- cheap
now-waik right IN Give you nice Atwood emit,
go into Grand street with $40 and buy more
tnings'than you can conveniently carry away. Here
is the long established house of Lord Taylor,
and here offered unusual opportunities TO secure
handsome presents in costumes, walking suits and
Either of these articles would be remembrance
highly appreciated by its recipient For humber
and servcesble presents thousands OF yards Of
calico have already been sold. Besides these. bar
gains shown in comfortable PLAID and broche
shawis, which. II rather passs viii serve to keep
some humble shoulders warmly, and hearts ~
wei. this Christmas weather.
ST. NICHOLAS AND HIS WORKSHOP.
19e cry OF hard times heard on almost every
corner for the past few years has had de-
pressing effect on santa Claus Tor he appears with
business air swapping his fingers at the hard times
and has apparently selected for his workshop one Of
his fasorite resting places the east side establish
meut of Ridley n sons. Here he has spread his
tempting s&re WIN everything 10 ueigul ana
aiause the .young idea. and presides over all him
self in his familiar habit aud looking not day
Older taan he did thirty years ago de holds day
and evening receptions and an equal welcome 70
the boys and girls The display of toys IS re-
markedly rich and attractive, aud the supply Of
dolls!-why girls of five years old,
With SMALLER chits 90 shy,
Dcar Eftle tots. with curling hair
And pretty babes that cry.
Dolls insstate reposing sumptuous couches in
luxurious leisure. dolls with heads and without
heads. gay and lively dolls and dolls that talk
selling at eighty cents each Cheap dolls more
strongly put together than they used 10 be. and it
difficult for small children 10 yaIlk their heads
and legs Off baby Louse Is OF the most COM
plee, most useful of toys. If it's sansby furnished
use. and the little - senSibly taught how
TO take Of and keep II in order. Little stoves
now made with much perfection for the adult
hosekeeper and these and washing utensils furnish
i natural little housewife with and occupations
that an eternal source Of enjoyment and inigh
suggest TO older persons that cares may sometimes
be- made pleasure There are fancy articles, too
for the older folk. such writing desks and work
boxes. in bne woods and knsria leather, Japan
goods, cabinets, BON bon boxes, and fine stock OF
books for children aud adults.
BOUND MILLION SPENT.
il Is safe TO say that during tue past week the two
hundred thousand heads u families Of New York
have spent least average OF 50 each for Christ
presents, and from the nelghboring towns the
people have come pouring IN To bny gay, gilt
tering holiday mart. surely shopkes pers ought
to rcjoice IN the prosperous DAYS they appear be
now ensopng, and should meet Christmas with
brightness and good cheer. Let us make our homes
as attractive with loving Kindness and the
exercise Of all those qualities which end an addi-
tional charm even TO merry Christmas.