The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-23
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Although the days OF the yuc log, the boar's head
ana the carol are gone forever merry old Christmas
- not neglected, at least in this city. Despite the
ocscendants OF the New England rounGheads. who
"ou'u nam persuade us that Christmas il 'a-boin-
'iE''oh" that laughter, merriment and pleasure are
"e'ees OF the arch enemy that we have been sent
ii,o TINS world AZ scarecrows 10 all JOY and glad
, a"u tiht our principal, nay only, occupation
~ 1.' De isain-singing ana turning up the whites
on our q es, there are still true Christians e among
anta "ia we birthday of the Babe OF Bethlehem.
,an'a Ciaus mas many enthusiastic adherents in
,nis CITY, ana nowhere Ii he hopored In such gala
a manner as at The Central PARK Garden. For real
appreciation OF amusement ana observance Of great
FESTIVALS commend us the Germans They 40 about
Jun manufacture "a II II were the most inportant
and hold nu Moiia dney SIT down in solemn council
anu iioiu grave conciave over the arrangement OF
groiesque cartoons burlesque ballet an indascri-
Danie costume, phenomenal Christmas tree or a
potpourrl OF everything that ~ Ridiculous in ite
heaven above the earth beneath or the waters under
,he earth. In the end they give more variety. mt
i..lst vi amusement, than even the mercuri;L chill
dren OF France. Mr.. Goschc, the manager OF Central
iark Garden, anxious to ind out some inciucement
lof people TO travel Parkward In the winter has en-
gagged santa Claus at an enormous expense and has
gwen the arrangement OF Christmas palace inLn
nus hands. Let MS see how the o.d gentleman
mas succeeded First he has enclosed the beautiful
summer garden ana nanked it with two tl,eatres
one OF which reOices in very extraordinary autOma-
ioi hgares which are always prompt aud never dis
appoint the audience. The other has q treasure in
tne person OF certain celebrated American comic
singer named Williams. From the roof Mr.. Claus
the Delavante Brothers. who every evening make ,he
host desperate attempts 10 break their necSs, but
VINO nave so iar happily been unsuccessful. Then
tiere are real Tyr0ean singers, nine In number
under the direction OF Mr.. Schoepfer lnea descend
anI OF lioier and remotely connected with William
ieii By the way, speaking OF William Tell here liz
good opportunity for Theodore Thomas to dis
.inguish himself. He might bring out the .Ranz des
Naches'' 18th real Tyroleans and the mammoth OK
which ~ another feature OF Santa Claus. Place
volonceist on the back OF the animal and with the
neip o. Mr. Schroepers SINGERS and an occasions al low
nv n
might be obtained. The nail Is beautifully decorated
WIN carcatures as large rs life, bazaar OF everything
tiat can cheer the juvenile mind, Punch and Judy
q clown (Which hts name is Parker,n comic gianis
christmas tree OF Cycopean proportions, and last
blt no. least there IL tn mas orchestra. The varie
" OF Christmas presents and ingenious toys on the
stands Is remarkable Those OF tender years alone
can realze the full extent of the inventive powers or
signor Claus. Dolls, soldiers, mechanical combine
ions ana candy In sculpture there In thousand
Shapes Tonight the celebrated Zanfretta family
ana number OF performing dogs viii appear for
the iirst Tune. The festival viii last until New Year.