The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-30
CONRAD'S PARK.

enng OF the weather. the beauties Of the vicinity,
dressed in the full display Of their Sunday nnery turned
out their bewitchng and elegant style. The majority
of these were ladies from Holland and other points of
aderland but they were none the less attractive be-
cause Of their jolly rotundty During the earlier part OF
the morning there number Of oungers 10 be seen
about the park none of whom remarkable for the
beauty or symmetry their external decorations Some
were putting the eight Havana" or rather base
substitute for that fragrant weed, while others
conisnted themselves with stumpy "dudheens," that
had evidently service enough in their day and gene
ration OF course there not single drop Of lager
on hand The Ginning Of the merry church bells which
summoned the devout their prisons drew forth whole
troops Of fairy FORMS tripping their cheerful way 10
their affairs and their beads The lazy ders, with their
tobacco and SMOKE dwnded away before the array
Of eittering fairies that invaded the Park The parks Of
the city, conveniently situated in the very heart OF the
metropolis may well take credit 70 themselves for their
beauty and their myrads Of gay admirers; but let II be
known unto all that Conrad's Park, al.
though q suburban retreat, Is by no means be-
hind any OF It's favored sisters in point OF at
acveness or the Of It's visters Its charming
scenery cannot be surpassed II s delightfully."- situat
ed as any park in the city, and the "fair women and
brave men, OF It's neghborhood have az much reason to
be proud Of It's beauties as are our enthusiastic friends Of
parison and none meant only give unto Cesar that
which Caesars Had IL not been for the dark and gloo
my state Of the atmosphere there beno doubt but
that Thousands would yesterday have reveed amid the
cooling breezes Of the Park. As 1t was, there was
goody number present. but from the numerous gances
made by the ladies at the rownng clouds was evident
that their hearts III at ease for the safety OF their
bonneu and their silks and their promenade was there
fore curtaed Of lie fair proportions. As general thing
the Park Is regular resort Of the wearied artisan and
mis- family After a long week Of continuous toll they all
look 10 Sunday day Of relaxation, recreation and
rest and when the religious duties Of the day are over
thousands Of young and old folks may be here seen nno
Gently enjoying the sweet breezes Of summer and min
cling together in those aectonate relations Of friendly
fellowship better known TO the poor than 70 anybody
The latest Partisan books Of fashion certainly not
unknown 10 the dcnizcns OF this vicinity Al least the
miners up 70 their work for maj len ana maron,
rad PARK were dressed In style that would not shame
the noet blooming belle OF our princey avenues was
indeed ,hng seated ike 60 many swans through the
green eadcs and meanderng paths OF the irregular enco
sure In the absence OF the young hour on ne county,
with the sofenng peach bloom ON their cheeks there
are no other earthly that can give US an ade
quate idea ohcah ncarnats than the rosy laced nympns
or,ups,e. they sre'hc same Happiness and content.
mcnt seem 10 dwell In their agile movements ana tneir
laugh and q each ono may well oe sa was spc ~
these we learn hsrdworkng honest and INDUSTRIOUS
giris many Of them aiding In the laudable
work Of supporting their aged PARENTS and ye'
by din Of care and frufay they have oeen aole 70
comfortable provision for their own decent appearance 10
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ouiet and orderly sylvan retreat The people mere seem
10 have areat respect for themselves and therefore o
he rsbts OF other oitsens. Nobody goes 70 the P1s
for the purpose Of causing annoyance 70 his
a. is unfortunately the case 10 some places , gu
each person seeip 70 take mucn Hesl
| air a. he individually can, ana ieav@ w
people who visited the Park yesterday were all 10 the
1 Of spirits. they an seemed TO be In the MOOD ior
thorough enjoyment Of their weekly holiday, put a. o'
/ Jupiter Pnvius was skuking about the tree tops
/ with wet blanket 70 throw over them, tne'
could not enjoy themselves 70 the extent ina
they otherwise would. This was too bad OF tn
/ pluvisi god, and sad 20 1T the time and mad
no bones Of u, and d,nt care ne leaf IL mai an