New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08

in1plies any derogation of dignity. let IL be dropped
for in shape mien. expression. these creatures
are as like real fesh-and-b blood horses and as
little like the wooden creatures of a decade ago
as can be magined. Certainly 1t would seem that
the likeness admitted Of no further improvement
The arch of the neck the shapely limbs, the
spirt the mettle in the thin dilated nostril. the
expression OF the face-everythinS from forelock TO
retlock hoofs hide and all. they are perfect. A
similar improvement is noticeable in all the ami
mails exposed for sale.
Queer sounds are heard in the stores nowadays
every one who buys doll or who is looking
around for one causes several dolls to give forth
the cry that shall declare the inward machinery
to be in order. Every one who buys sheep makes
It "baa' peously for the same reason, or, per-
chance. simply for the amusement OF hearing 1t.
Cows are lowing, horns blowing, whistles squeak
Ing ROSTERS GROWING ducks quackng, steam
boilers footing. mouth-organs whining and music
boxes giving out their plaintive strains.
rs there anything specially new in dols?" Is
asked a score of times during the day.
mo, except that they are using much more real
hair on them than ever before: hair without the
suspicion OF jute in it, and the dressing is more
complete individual. and Madam Dolls APP
pointmenis grow more luxurious each season.
MISS DoLLY's MANY ACCESSORIES.
No dolls outfit is complete without a writ
ng-desk az elaborate as that of any Ffth-ave.
dame. and fitted up with miniature blotters. ink
bottles pen-wpers wax hoders, pens, papers.
envelopes etc. In the matter o. toilet
fences Madam Doll is permitted 10 be most
travagant. \ bathtub the fac-simile of the
in her mistress's bathroom. Is provided, with fau-
Gets to turn hot or cod water from tank
above and with regard to chairs. OF all sizes.
shapes and coors, she has wide range to
choose from.
Her millinery. too, has assumed startling pro-
portions and TO opera coaks. furs lace nantes.
velvet canes silk waists, slippers, petticoats
other elaborate belongings. why. a large trunk,
with double trays and hat-boxes Is needed TO ac-
commodate them; sometimes two trunks.
Look here II you want TO see something
sweet" says a privileged saleswoman. and
cover is upfted. and an infant In yards of snowy
na.nsook and foamy lace IL displayed 10 view.
Each woman shopper remembers the pleasure that
hood and she smiles in sympathy with the shop
woman when some new and cunning imitation
81 want the prettiest doll you've got. dressed in
long clothes said stalwart-looking couniry'nan
dened, but he looked determined.
haired b oy Wa lifted out foT nsp e s
Well, II don't matter. That's pretty sweet
prettiest. and / viii e''
And while on the subject of babies. mention should
the way Of Christmas surprises Rubber rings and
raitles are not enough; these they have with them
up for their benefit, clowns whose aces and
hounces conceal music box that gives out tune
clowns that clap their hands toyfully clashng their
cymbals and dance and kick with genuine gtsto
II baby's mother doesn't want a dancing Image
to dazzle her darlings eyes. she get one OF the
genuine little wooy dogs. pure and white and
comely OF shape all decked with jinglng bells 10
proclaim the Joyous season All manner Of animals,
cats. sheep. mice, cows, are strung with these
Ginning bells.
WORKS OF ART IN RATTLES
What is the price OF this rattle?" asked a young
woman. looking at the novelties IN a showcase
Twelve dollars" the clerk Informed her.
What's that Genie? Twelve dollars for a babv'.