New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
rxcp AvrNGs AND PRINTs-FIND WATCHES
MONARCH OF cHAMPAGNEs-A WEALTH
OF FLOwERs-ART DEALINGS IN


OF FLOwERs-ART DEALINGS IN
QUIET SIDE STREET
In certain branches of business, those that de-
pend more upon the intelligence and refinement or
customers than upon their mere numbers 1t is not
at all uncommon for tho best selected stock OF
goods to be found a little off the line OF trave,
stunning rather than seeking the noise Of the great
thoroughfares and the glare Of publicity Espe-
cially is this true Of art dealers many OF them men
to whom their art treasures become not mere
wares for sale to the highest bidder, but personal
belongings almost friends, not 10 be lightly parted
from a.,
north side Of Twenty eghth-st. between Fifth
st TO be- exact G KlackDer an art collector keen
appreciation and ripe judgment mas store b frnn
room are shown prints and engravngs the best IN
otances and most perfect proofs OF the most snro-
auctions Of some OF Meissoniers works, across the
room ara drawers and portfolios filled with un-
Ing and hunting scenes in "Merrye England" In
the next room, to tho rear Is noteworIhy u en
examples of we'll known artists native and foreign:
Still further the is large, lofty room, or
gs sbs While on the Walls Which are raped in dark
coors. shown oil paintings In Wei seec Elis
artist .'''" '"' ''''''' % '4O ~.
NAV 's study and seisct aided by Mr.. Klackners
trained perception and professional Judgment with
far greater satisfaction than IN the r yanEners
atelIer is not on the main thoroughfare he Is not
compelled to aix prohibtive prices to his attractive
wares.
HERE ARE GOOD TIMES INDEED.
Having good time is a pursuit in which the per-
sonal equation is so overwhelmingly large that but
few men would find their ideals alike. They diner
as widely us do the cheap factory made watches.
which they carry apparently for comparison ana
correction by the depot and street clocks.
To have the correct timer All! that is a different
proposition. and may be obtained by carrying
really good watch--such as the Jurgensen The
accuracy with which these pieces do their work may
be Judged from the remark OF one who deat IN
row path of absolute correctness, to the extent OF
one minute in month, they should be overnauied'
This, Of course, refers to Jurgensens when car
red in the pockets Of business men OF norman d ac
tivity and liable the shocks and jars or everyday
life AS matter of fact to praise the ia ~ sd
o They are 70 recognized the world
as of the highest grade Of watch made ana even
[ claim to be more than "as good as Jurgensen"
Human skill can go no higher. THESE watches arc
mr. Iureensen watches are sold by all prominent
Jewellers and carried by all sensible men VINO Dy
spendng a few dollars are enabled to economic
their time.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
The well known and old established firm OF Ben
edct Brothers of Broadway and Cortlandt-st,
are offering to the retail trade an unusually fine
selection OF the celebrated Jurgensen watches,
which they do not hesitate to recommend as nrsI
class tlmekeepers In addition they carry varied
and beautiful stock Of fine jewelry from Wnlch
Christmas shoppers may choose acceptaoie pres
ents.
FINEST WINE. OLDEST HOUSE.
The Ruinart Brut is the best of all champagnes.
and the house Of Ruinart Pere ct Fills is the Oldest
in the business. Henri Ruinart. a nephew estao-
lished at Rheims In 1879 the house which Is sti pre-
sided over by q Ruinart. Besides the usual quarts
and hints they carry half pints and "Jeroboams
holding four quarts. They secured the highest ana
only award for champagnes at the chicago WORM
Fair
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS
A snlendid collection of plants and flowers Is to
he seen at Alex McConnels, the well-known
florist Fifth-ave and Forty-ffth-st. Mr.. McConnelI
makes a speciality OF Partisan baskets OF growing
plants beautifully trimmed. suitable for Christmas
presents.