The New York herald., 1875-10-18
THE PARK IN AUTUMN.

THE GORGEOUS PICTURES THAT GLoRITY THE
APPROACH TO WINTER.
At this time Of the year it would be difficult matter
find place within easy reach of this city deserv-
ing of a visit the Central Park. Almost everybody
whatever his errand whether Of business recreation
who finds himself among at earlier period OF the
year. is introduced to the full charm Of its summer YER
dure and bloom, the refreshing cooness its shady
places its placid lakes and winding walks; but they
comparatively few in proportion who make themselves
familiar with its Autumnal glores In every phase both
seasons are vivdly reflected here and if has
more flowers for its garniture that fade with its de-
parture, autumn touches the leaves on every tree
with multitude Of hucs ever varying to mark
its progress. Thus far during the present
time has not dealt severely with the foliage Of
Central Park The vines and creepers are dead here
and there bare points its skeleton branches at
comfortably covered neighbors and the fallen leaves
lie the sward, embrodering the edges Of many
pathway Yet the warmth and richness OF summers
full bloom but slowly fading 1t is in the vigor OF
its coorng that the presence Of autumn is
bly, felt now; in milder Moons and cooler evenings
There is something Of thoughtful repose, too in the
amosphere-the fruit Of faint suggestion OF depart
ing bloom Yesterday was time peculiarly adapted
to the enjoyment Of ramble through the Park. The
weather very peasant-clear, cool and invgorat-
ing-well suited to a walk or drive. The sun shone
about midday with a welcome warmth for q few hours
and It's declining rays enhanced the charm of the
scenery.
nLESryG I'm BEAUrEous TINT
the colored mass = The admirers of nature improved
the opportunity for the collection of leaves sprays
of fern. great many Indies and children carried
OF selections. Petty trespasses committed
and then and decay was occasionally anticipated.
The rarer plants at present need careful watching.
There persons that would not hesitate to pluck
d leaf or branch and ruin the parent stem. splen-
did panoramic view u afforded from the more elevated
portions OF the park every change opposition present
ing fresh picture not seen before One cannot
briefly mention the many scenes that would amply
pay the trouble of visit But there is spot, and
of color may be viewed Standing on the broad stairway
leading downward to the lake from the Mall you
the picture spread along the opposite shore such
picture the hand Of autumn alone could paint Quit
ting these for the Carouse the swings the
vicinity the geological collection you find crowds of
people drawn each place by the different attractions
attention visitors gaze at repusive grizzly bear
they have seen q dozen times before, stupid
looking
that hobbies 10 and fro IN his cage But, beside the
old stock Of animals thcre many curious and
interesting ones on exhibition in the Park For some
Of these new building has been erected re-
Gently the previous accommodation not being
sufficient for the coming winter. This structure
is somewhat like tho others already erected II Is sit
uaed back Of the large house that stands TO tho west
ward Of the arsenal Although not completely nnshed
IL contained yesterday Of the animals that have
heretofore been crowded In the basement OF the old
building and few Of those that occupied cages IN front
OF IT, Nearly the entire collection are now housed, and
the cages Of those still exposed have boon lifted with
glass doors Not far from the museum there Is small
lake Tor whose Improvement something Is needed II
is q remarkably dirty little lake, coated with green
slime and decayng leaves, and foul spot for fair
place When the sun declined yesterday the cool
breeze thar prnvaed in moderation during tho day in
creased and chased away the late sojourners TO
more comfortable quarters.