The New York herald., 1869-05-10
SUNDAY PLEASURE.

How New Workers Enjoyed the First sum-
merry Snbbntia-The Park and the New FOun.
tain-The Rural Retreats.
The gentle salubrity and signing breezes of the
tropical spring and northern summer seemed to be
united yesterday In one of the finest days vouch
safed to the metropolis for many q month. The
day opened clear and pleasant, and as it advanced
to noon no disagreeable effects were experienced
from the SUMS meridian rays. indeed, If 1t were in
the gift OF to Ordaln the characteristics OF the
weather. 1t may be regarded as certainty that yes
terday were the typical day. New York was busy
hive Of pleasure seekers, church goers pedestrians
equestrians and peripatetlc countrymen.
In the afternoon the Park wore something Of its
old summer appearance. The Drive was thronged
in the vicinity Of the Ramble, an unusually large
number OF horsemen being IN the procession. some
new and splendid turnous went rolling past with q
freight Of beauty and fashion in each and there
fine display Of those brilliant toilets that the month
OF May is accustomed to bring FORTH There was a
good deal OF fashionable lie in the Park yesterday,
but the Rambe and the Drive seemed to be the great
attractions LiverieS are growing common. Every
driver OF a team appeared to wear one, and some
that were tricked out in green and gold looked
especially imposing. LADIES on horseback were quite
numerous, and there was among the number
who attracted considerable share OF attention by
the wonderful brllancy of her complexion. She
rode with an easy grace and skill, that inclined
people TO think she must have come from across the
water. 1t was late in the afternoon before the Drive
A new institution has been introduced In the Park
in the shape OF mineral water fountain which
structure wherein this fountain holds its cool,
fizzing, effervesclng sway, Is, like everything
else in the rlaa Park original n design ana
ness Of color all over it. Tne ridges
of the roof are gllded and painted porcelain pannes
shape and 50 Is the fountain. The latter stands di
recty IN the centre, with handicapped counter
surrounding 1t. 1t is huge concern for soda
n
slab ofmarbe is inserted One OF these slabs IL very
beautiful, being peculiar mixture Of white and
various shades OF green. 1t looks like an Oil painting
OF a ripping sea. There are 1our soda water ar
rangements, permitting four men to draw at the
same time. That number can attend to the necessl-
ties of very large crowd. The fountain mounts up
almost to the roof OF the building and Is
intended to throw out stream OF water In the shape
OF an extended umbrella. There are windows on
every one OF the eight sides OF the building except
that whereat the entrance is. Sitting by any of
these windows the visitor finds landscape OF pas
oral beauty spread out before him. There is win
dow on the east side wnere visitors may sit all the
day long and never tire looking at the evershiiting
waters OF the lake or the green, grassy
lawns law ndv6 and budding trees on every side
uniform Of fine white flannel, with the letters c. p. s.
Central Park Springsl IN gold upon the collar OF the
coat In the course OF tine 1t the intention to have
a small museum represented In a few glass cases
containing curloslties OF the mineral springs petrl
Is st the thing the Park needed for its thirsty
temperance patrons. 'The avenue" especially,
never presented the various hues OF the rich and ele
CANT toilets, the lively contrast between the blonde
ana brunette between the nOndescript and the latest
arrivals OF the Celestial ladies from Japan, the last
phase Of the fashionable walk, French heels termi-
mating delicately turned ankles and sparkling
eyes, cheeks sunused with the glow OF health,
wandering dyspeptlcs and cross-graned candidates
Tor the gout, with q greater force and perspicuty
tlan IN the dense throng that almost creeped along
the crowded thorOughfare at the ending of church
services. One may i've in the city century, but
unless ne promenades Fifth avenue on fine sunday
morning, ne carries with him to the grave utter
Ignorance OF the beauty, grace and refinement OF
which New York Is Americas centre.
Those pursuing pleasure IN their so widely differ
ing spheres were unusually numerous yesterday.
The German took passage 70 HobOken to mbibe
the refreshing lager; the less easily satisfied
cCsnopolitan-we will call him-disposed of
large quantities Of the more fiery liquid. as
went to Coney Island many to Fort Lee on the Jer
sey shore; Greenwood had many pilgrims, who went
to perform the sacred Offices OF respect to the memo
rles Of deceased relatives and friends; East New
York quartered Its share OF strangers, and Green
point and all the suburban settlements lying on the
west shore OF Long Island catered to the amusement
OF considerable body OF the recreatve people. The
pleasant ride OF half an hour down the bay to
staten Island was seized by g0odly company as
another opportunity for enjoyment. All Of the
clrcumjacent territory about Manhattan bled
the island OF its busiest population, Third avenue
and some OF the other streets had excursion cars
running, and Lion Park, jones' Wood, High Bridge
Harlem and Spuyten Duyvil Creek were the deposto
ries where the passengers were conveyed, Harlem
lane was the scene OF good deal OF fast travel
ling, fast men and fast women. Thus II was that
bors OF the week-each according to his nationality
ia uax of ual