The New York herald., 1870-05-22
MUSIC ON THE MALL.
First Concert Of the Season at tho Park
Large and Fashionable Assemblage-Lovo,
Flowers and Enchanting Melody.

Flowers and Enchanting Melody.
More beautiful, more inviting In Its general aspect
tnan almost az any previous period, the Park was
yesterday afternoon the scene Of heartfelt enjoy.
ment. There Is probably no entertainment more
popular than an open air concert; but when to It's
attractvcness are added balmy and refresh
ing preezes, the incense OF fragrant now
ers budding forth in all their charming
variety, picturesque promenade. brilliant
assemblaNe, bubbling fountains. the merry twtter-
ing OF tuneu birds pleasant faces bright and cheer
ful companI0ns-when these interesting elements
are associated with the mellinuous strains OF an
orchestra the occasion must needs be remembered
Verify the Park, the pride Of the great American
metropolis, the boast OF experienced gardeners
the cherished spot OF the weary sojourner, was yes
terday perfect paradise In It's way II terrestrial love-
Illness ana Joyous surroundings could contribute but
single plant to the great garden soon hoped TO be
eternally regained 1t was opening day at the Park.
The new Commissioners, from whom, by the way,
so much Is not naturally expected, commenced
their reign and the inaugural ceremony was fraught
Uunae into he cg Of t sI
routes joyful roar bursts upon the ear, and
quickly ascending the brow OF gently soping hill.
the beautiful leaves meanwhile deiytng the rays OF
burning sun, sight reveals itself that at once
arouses feelings OF delight. Three thousand merry
1 a er6aG
their agile feats. Some dispolt themselves IN
racing, but the variegaed colors OF war caps
Further penetrating through romantic lanes a
rumbiing I sound warns the traveller that many
sauPsss % are Wss along some wei paved road
useG N all it5 splendor and now well bred steeds
gayly prance along tie way dragging fashion in the
wake. But the great multitude of people proceeds
toward the fountains where silver balls dance JOY.
fully, M ana sustained amid air BY never.seasng Jets
on high, and riyet their bright. little opucs
on the antics OF the glitering baub.es.
In anticipation Of splendid concert the assem-
blage momentariy increased, not only In numbers.
but In all the elements that to compose the throns
OF fashion, elegance and refinement Prettier bellies
never trlpped along more gracefully; the beaux
were fautess, and old couples smiled benignanuy
on the scene. With consideration worthy OF much
approval spacious tents were spread around
the music might not be marred by the hot
rays of the sun. Some, perhaps the best looking,
preferred to stroll along the promenades or wander
on the sward and yet not too lar away TO miss the
charming pieces so brilliantly being performed by
the Park Band consisting OF sixty pieces. The
effect was truly deightm for the music was superb,
rejecting the highest credit upon Graiula's well
trained nslrumentallsts. The.programme consisted
OF the following selectlons:-
Overture, sbie Frau sappe
M M - rnahn OF nnes s.nu Mos
"A'z lelesramms' PART II ''.'.'.''' strauss
@ orsrtare v|HS William Rassin
WALTZ Syener fieuien j. strauss
Gaop "Freikugeln" strauss
TO- Selections from "Orphee knfers OHenbach
H. ~ Duo Foscari," seiecton Verdi
H. March, "Commandeur". .Schnaboda
National Airs.
The greatest attention was paid to the admirable
rendering OF the various pieces, the majority OF
which were greeted with loud applause. Tie strains
spread beautifully, and long line OF carriages were
drawn up near the fountains, while their occupants
were listening to the selections As m inaugural
entertainment 1t was entirely successful, and un-
questionably AFFORDED much qualification. Happily
the weather delightful to the finish OF The pro-
gramme, but gentle shower gave timely warning
TO the assembage to depart. From all appearances
the Park Commissioners intend to spare nothing in
order that the citizens may be suitably entel tanned
during the coming months
The Department Of Public Parks announce that, II
the weather be fine, there will be music by the Gen.
tral Park Band In Tompkins square, on Tuesday
evening, from i've TO seven O'Clock. The following
Is the programme:-
Quickstep"Lile Of Paris" .Ofenbach
neroiu
Ar-"fhe Exile OF Erin". Moore
rappaSino roika 'Mozart
Grand selection from ''Traviata" Verdi
Ar " &c Iears ADJ
Galop "Militalre Auaque' kuhner
Grand March from "Tannhauser" w agner
WhltL "lfimorteuen' Uungl
Mazurks "Champetre' strauss
fopuar eigand
Musical entertainments Will also be given In Wash
ington square, on Wednesday, from five to seven
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