The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-10
SUNDAY IN THE PARK.

THE PRoMENADERs YESTERDAY AND THE NEW
ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED FOR THEM
Yesterday might be regarded the ''opening day''
1t the Central Park for the promise held out in the
morning OF soft airs and serene skies verified dur
ing the afternoon, AMI for gentle spring was
allowed to assert herself without being suddenly
ebowed out OF sight by chilly winds and ungentle
showers The fair weather had the effect or drawing
out promenaders by the hundred and all the avenues
leading to the Park actually throngcd From
till dewy the walks, bowers and
coscy hooks of the ctys great recrca-
ton grounds crowded with ladies' radiant
in smiles and spring dresses and young men who
seemed have just stepped out OF the fashion plates
to glvc themselves an airing. The soft but bracing
breeze the clear sky and sunshine lent cheering look
10 everything and frightened the faces OF the long
train OF dwcliers IN the CITY, to whom this geniay OF
weather was most acceptable after the unpleasant
changes Of the last few weeks. There there
released for day from office drudgery. and others
whose hours Of toll are long and burdensome and to
whom the afternoons stroll In the Park Is grateful
II only temporary remedy Tor lies carcR To these
and others in all the walks of business the bright
springtme Of yesterday was source Of real enjoy.
men Dame Nature herself has so often been deceived
OF late the reaksof the weather that she has been
little aggard IN assuming her customary gay ATTIRE
aud tho only indication as yet afforded OF the sea-
OF blossoms Is Frightening OF the
verdure and an occasional bud upon the trees The
Arsenal as usual became great centre of attraction
for sghtscers and all through the afternoon the wild
denizens OF tho Park submitted to the curious
gaze OF thousands There is marked Improvement in
the condition OF
MExACERIE,
and an effort 1t seems is made to guard as much as
possible against offensive odors aud to provide ade
quate means Of ventilation. Another want which was
ell long time has lately been supplied, In tho
shape OF bridge which opens way from the me-
nagerie to the Sixth entrance. Ono Of the
specifications In the original plan Of laying out tho
Park was tho establishment OF walks under or over
the drive that all accidents 10 pedestrians
from passing vehicles could be cnectually guarded
against This rule has generally been observed Ia
ructing roads, but until lately TO the MENACE
ne and IT'S environs was TO be obtained by people
ng from Sixth avenue only by crossing the carriage
way ut point where II Is most crowded The pro-
prety OF aiording some more way Of reaching
part o the Park which has interest for all visitors
was suggested TO the Commissioners. and they have
Just succeeded in completing the bridge and passage
way, which will enable people 10 go from the Sixth
gate direct to the Arsenal During
the winter the lower lake has been closed,
the wafer drawn of and the stoncs dirt
aud debris removed from The bottom. layer Of the
clay inches thick has also been taken out
and this is thought will render the water VI the lake
clearer and facilitate skating arrangements In the
months. Owing to the lack OF appropriations,
Of the schemes contemplated for enlargng the Parks
accommodations and supplying new features OF inter-
have been carried out but II is auth0rtatvely stated
that the requisite funds provided the
Art Nh cum and other edilccs IN course OF erection
will be completed.