Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-14
The Outdoor Amusements of Paris
From the Continental Gazette.

From the Continental Gazette.
The outdoor amusements of Paris du
ring the summer months add much to th,
gayety of this capital. In London, with
the exception of the Geological Gardens
by day and Cremorne by night, there il
little to render less melsnc holy the
gloomy monotony of that sm oky city
The Crystal Palace, one of the chief at.
fractions to foreigners in England, with
its splendid flower gardens and treasures
of industry and art, is too far out of town
to be available to the general public after
the tolls Of the day so that painting Lon
doners content themselves with attempt
ing to obtain fresh air in the outskirts on
Sunday and on the few great holidays
with which England allows herself an
nually to be enlvened. In Paris the se-
ries of races attract thousands, and as the
race course may be considered in the
town, all can avail themselves of its en-
joyments.
The Jardin d'Acclimation in the Bois
de Beulogne is especially attractive, and
we'll worthy of visit from strangers.
This establishment has scclimstized in
France several species of animals at
present much appreciated in this coun-
try. The beneficial effects of the science
of acclimation have from time to time
been felt with respect to the vegetable
kingdom. Nearly ell of our culinary re-
sources are conquests of this art; for ia
stance, the potato and the pineapple, so
common at the present time, we're rarities
ON the table of Louis XIV.
The Jardin des Plantes is open from
morning till dusk, and, with the galleries
of anatomy, anthropology, zoology, ge-
ology, minerslogy and botany, combined
with the conservstories and menagerie,
offer to the student and general public
attractions of no common order.
The Champs-Elysees at night present
an animated appearance. Crowded with
pedestrians and countless carriages, with
their myriad lights, that splendid avenue
presents to the occupants of the chairs
which line the roadway from the Place
de la Concorde to the Rond Point, a
scene unequalled in any town in Europe.
Weighing machines, stalls for the sale of
toys and cakes, lotteries, games of all
kinds, "Punch and Judies" and other
shows, the Cirque de pImperatrice, the
cafes chantants, the concert Musard, and
Mabille, are within reach and are adapted
to the tastes of all. Multitudes nightly
avail themselves until late hour OF the
hower-scented atmosphere of this unique
public promenade.
The public gardens of Paris afford
breathing space and agreeable relief for
the eye TO the toil-worn citizen. The
Pare Moncesux, the Jardin des Art ct
Meters, the Jardin de Ia Tour st.
jacques, the Jardin du Temple, the Jar
din de la Place Richelieu, and the Pare
des Buttes des Chsumont, with its lake,
cascade and grottoes, and that little tenn
pie surmounting the rock which rises
abruptly from the lake, are the pride Of
the Parisisn and the envy Of the foreigner.
Mabille is the summer casino of Paris,
and is worthy of visit in order that the
stranger may fully appreciate the eccen-
tricities OF the Partisan public when e4-
cited by the strains of lively music.
On Thursday, however, 1t is consider
ed de bon ton for the amateurs of this
style Of enjoyment TO make their appear
ance ct the Closerie des Lilas, situated ct
another part Of Paris. In that quarter,
frequented BY students, youths destined
hereafter 10 be celebrated 10 the army,
the bar, the arts and sciences, have all |
passed the gates Of the Dloserie des Lilss. |
The frequentsrs Of the Oloserie des Lilas
dance because they enjoy themselves
the habitHes of Mabille dance for effect.
There are many other establishments Of
the same character, but Of less renown,
in various parts Of the capital; some
frequeuted by lacqueys aud ,feDlmes de
ckcmbrs, others b. clerks and work
women, others BY the loves. order. We