The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-20
THE P A r K.

Want OF RatM-Number OF VnttOrs-'
Those Basl<ets-The New Restaurant
Donations to tho Park-Thc Concert
Yesterday, &C., &c., &c.
The Park In August is somewhat different place TO
the Park in May. In the spring months the flowers,
trees grass and generally have put their
freshest and farest attire In August under the Of
burning sum- when Jupiter Puvus has not granted
his wat.ry favors q scale commensurate with tho
necessities of tho season. the vegetation has decidedly
wiltcd appearance Everything looks dusty and shrves
led As far as possible artificial means have been used
remedy of moisture occasioned by the long
continued dry weather. but the extensive area covered
by the Park renders almost impossible task to fully
compensate for month Of almost uninterrupted sun
shine The drives and walks were as usual, all thor
oughIy sprnkled thus rendering locomoon both cool
and agreeable.
THE VISITORS
yesterday principally from the rural districts The
beauty and fashion Of Brooklyn Hoboken Jersey City,
Staten Island and other suburban localities were fully
represented They commenced arriving very early and
continued doing SO up to the time the concert COM
menced At that hour the number increased by the
arrival Of thousands OF those residing In the CITY, whose
business does permit them leave for the seaside,
as so many their fortunate neghbors have done
There popularity noticeable among the visitors
yesterday which is worthy Of particular notice That
the large number and large size or the baskets they
carried The OF their doing so was discovered
during the afternoon when family parties would seat
themselves tho grass and inspect the contents q
their basket usually contained good assortment VI
edibes which were discussed with much apparent
relish Tho trouble attending the carrying Of dinner
to the Park WILL we believe be obviaed when the large
restaurant Is erected. The present one-The Casino
managed by Messrs Stetson Radlord Is wholly made
quent the Park Mr. Graen, the able and efficient Oo-
missioner Of the PARK, has already done much 70 make
the Park Of the finest In the world and at The same
time the public are greatly indebted him for much u
the pleasure they onjoy while there From, wha: Ne
short time set men work the foundation OF the
restaurant on the Eighth avenue side Of the Park
II will be one Of the handomes structures Of tho k,.s
tectura beauties Of the Park.
ADJUSTMENTS
The great hcat OF yesterday prevented very largo A.
tendance Of base ball aud cricket players on the eround
appropriated for their use ncarAfc Eighth avenue side
OF the Park. On the Lake, however busy and lively
scene witnessed All the boats crowded during
the whole day. and sail round tho Lake was onoyed ~
thousands.
Every week donations received by tho Park Con-
mssioners During the last few days colossal status In
bronze Of female neurc iypLiylns Commerce" has
the Art Museum but short time will be placed II
the open air, on massive granite pedestal which
being prepared for IT, From tho State OF Wsconsiu
couple OF large sized full grown badgers have been
cevcd and now to be seen among the soo"sca col
lection.
yesterday was usual excellent both 10 the selection
Of the pieces and also in the execution The Mall was
large audience apparently fully appreciated tho skill and
talent displayed by H B Dodworth and the llens
band leadership noticeable feature OF these
Saturday afternoon Is presence OF scores IL
school children, under The protection Of their teachers
Yesterday all the pupils OF the New York Orphan Asy
lum were present at the concert, and Appeared 10 b
highly delighted with tho music.
rHE BALLOON AscENsIONs.
Much excitement caused amongst the visitors OF tho
Park yesterday by balloon ascensioDs OF Professor
Love- who did such good TO armies by recon
NOTHING during the battles Of the Potomac Crowds Of
people Hooked the enclosure where the balloon
situated and ascensioDs made every half hour
through tho day The view from the elevation (one
thousand feet) superb and hundreds yesterday b.
scged the in order to explore the regions OF Tho
upper air.
Pilot balloons and balloons representing fishes, ele,
phants crocodcs, &C. sent up nj Intervals Great
ing much amusement by their grotesquc appearances
We understand Professor Lowe intends remaining here
some time, and would advise all who TO take
trip with HIM.