St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-21
A FEE ASE OF FANCY


Holiday Preparations for the Fas-
tidiOus Gift-Givers of the SANITY
City.
This is the time of year when brothers
begin to think about sisters and about the sis
tiers of Others. and when the ideas of the fem
mime sex run more ardently than ever in the
direction of pleasing the masculines. 1t is
now, also, that mothers and fathers note
the artistic tastes of their sons and daugh-
tiers. for there are few youngsters who are
not to their ''elders," among the best that
ever breathed. That fraternal feeling is
generally reciprocal, especially during the
happy times of the joyous holiday season.
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Years are near at hand. Many
social and hymeneal events are
crowding upon us. and the people whose
hearts are awakened more than ever at this
season are many in st. l'aul. They are out
in force seeking the newest novelties and
the most pleasing presents wherewith to
make others glad during these carnival
days, when the pleasure of making others
happy reaches its height. Shrewd dealers
in fancy articles have searched the most
popular Eastern markets for the finest
but the most unique that can be found.
Eastern manufacturers take the greatest
care in filling such orders for this city, and
the result of the demand is the
possession of elegant goods by
those who make speciality of articles for
the holidays The most popular among
these articles are ladies' and gents COM
bination toilet sets, including all the latest
novelties in designs of perfume. jewel,
work and manicure cases. beautiful tripli-
cate and wall mirrors, smoking and card
sets, whisk broom holders and collar and
cuff sets. The most stylish. most fashion
able. of these articles are finished in very
elaborate and attractive designs, with all
of the latest shades of silk plush and silk
and satin lining. The most successful
opening of holiday specialtes this season
was made last evening by Messrs Hippler
& Collier. at 1919 East Seventh street, corner
Sibley, where the above named firm
displayed a remarkably tlne collection that
included all of the elegant articles that
have been enumerated, above among the
fashionable goods of the season. Their
display is repetition of their effort of last
year in this line, but upon a much larger
and much grander scale. Messrs. Hippler
& Collier met with extraordinary success
year ago, but this exhibit and the favor
with which it is received preSageS very
enthusiastic appreciation on the part of
their customers Some of their finest
goods were eagerly secured last evening by
leading society people OF the city, and they
have already disposed of portion of these
goods for wedding presents and
other demands Their stock. however. is
extensive and heavy trade will undOubt-
eddy select from their goods, which for ele-
gance. beauty. finish and moderate cost are
unequaled. The firm buys in large lots
and can afford to be reasonable in their
prices for such fine goods. Their stock is
not eXcelled by any similar line in the city.
MeSsrS. Hippler d Collier carry this line in
connection with their well known drug
business at the above number, and have
made phenomenal record during the less
than two years that they have been located
at 1879 East Seventh street They are
convinced that their patronage war
rants the finest makes and the best
goods in their lines and they act accord
ingly in catering to the wishes of the peo-
pie. In their stock is one toilet set which
is the largest, finest, most elaborate and
best fitted that was ever brought to st.
Paul. This they propose to rattle. 1t is
arranged for toilet. manicure and work re-
qurements, together with compartments
for Jewels, handkerchiefs and gloves; other
compartments provide for the convenience
of the most fastidiouS lady, and an elegant
music box is added to please her with the
choicest harmonies while preparing her
beauteous self for the enjoymentS of So
ciety 1t is an exceedingly handsome
affair. Every one of these elegant articles
is a study for those who love the
happy combination of art. beauty and util-
ity, and the gentlemanly exhibitors will ell
deavor to retain the attractive features of
the collection for few days. until the
general public has had an opportunity to
see its many features. Among the most
unique of the smaller articles of the colec-
ton are handsome purses with expansible
opera glass holders attached, and perfume
boxes made with ivory tops upon which
those who delight in art can paint such pic
lures as will best please those who receive
them during the gay and gladstone gift-giv-
ing season.