The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-25
THE PEOPLES PLEASURE DAY.
Thousands Enjoying the Fresh Air and
Bright Sunshine.
NEW WORKERS OUT OF TOWN

and refreshing brcezos made glad the hearts Of the
thousands who sought rest and recreation at the
many Sunday resorts Of our citizens. From early
morning until late IN tho afternoon the crowded boats
aud cars carried their pleasure-seekng freight 10
various destinations Thousands sought happiness in
the lashing surf of the Atlantic; thousands more
betooK themselves to tho parks; hosts looked upon
refreshing sail on the bosom OF the blue waters as the
acme OF Sunday enjoyment, and multitudcs ramblcd
In the fields OF Westchcster aud New Jersey. Every
whore the same joyous feeling and freedom from
straint prevailed All types Of humanity we're repre-
sented. The paterfamias with his better halt by his
side, and their little playing around, were we'll
represented. Among all classes The same sentiment
exists Let tho week produce its trials and troubles,
its joys or msortuncs, all look forward TO Sunday as
the day which and hcartburuag OF every ma
whatsoever should give why to peaceful rest aud
pleasure.
CENTRAL PARK
A fsirer day could hardly have been wished TOR
stroll In Central Park, and thousands thought So
cool breeze blew most OF the time the broad,
duating expansc turf and walk, OF wood and
As early four and five O'Clock many were In the
park enjoying the braclng morning air During the
forenoon tho numbers began to increase, aud at mid
day large number were scattered over the walks at
the menagere or the lakes and in the various restau-
rants rho carriages At this hour we're few
cneiy livery ones with strangers from the hotels.
Not nntil afternoon did the throngs COM
mence to arrive and werc the drives flied with
Though many or the animals IN the menagcrie havo
leit summer tours with various circuses those that
remained attracted the usual crowds Tho absence OF
tho major part Of the inhabitants OF the monkey
house especially noticeable and regretted, and the
only three at present there found themselves the
exposure OF many eyes. mother monkey slept with
one eye opon anu pressing her offspring to her Breast
while below little newly arrived South American
monkey coughed dsnally, and, from his frequent
gances Mt the aicconatc pair seemed to say that he,
too, would like To DO with his mother The lazy seals
had their usual crowd of admirers while the lions ana
eopards nstunisAcd tho small boys From a
tion overheard between two OF these " Inferred
that animated conversation to the rights OF
surance companies 10 Gro crackers was gong on.
The carriage goats the Mall were quite fresh after
the heavy pulling OF Saturday, and made any number
OF trips One young lady OF six. WAC was handing the
ribbons with the aid Of the boy In charge seemed not
to know which TO admire the most, her team or the
TAR young equestriennes OF tender ages were
plenty The Park carriages aud lake boats
had many cnstsmcrs Tho family parties wore
numerous and the usual number OF Overlooked
couples began TO arrive early In the afternoon, pre-
cursers oil the crowds. Any number Of baskets and
suspicious looking bags were 10 be seen, evidently
containing edibles. AT tho Terrace restaurant bccr
sold freely and at the Dairy it ran even race
milk and ice The Green closed Tor
some occult purpose, a red flag announced. Al sew
eral places the seats disposed very sensiDly on
the grass under the trees, much to the qualification oil
sundry couples.
The park ilsclf looked well, but wanted little trim
ming along the walks and drives. Ii possible tho at!
the greater part OF the crowd had wendcd their way
there stll many left to enjoy the long twilight
HoBoKES AND THE PALISADES.
Thousands OF lager loving feutons availed them
selves oil the glorious weather 10 VISIT Little jersey
Tho Hoboken and Weehawken Jerry boats were
crowded from early morn with cxcursonists thsther
bound glad TO be 10 longer in populous city pent"
The sons and daughters OF Faherand wore cspcndcnt
Sunday clothes, while their faces boro the imprint
OF that happiness begotten Of ''Sunday QUIZ On
landing many OF The pleasure seekers made their way
to the lar famed Eysau Fields Of Hobokcn, where,
the beverage OF KING Gambrinus. The Sibys'
cave on the waters edge was visited by lovers OF cold
spring water and lager beer The swimming bath
largely visited by many OF the aud few OF
the fair The schucxen Park Al the Palisades was
largely visited and lager beer flowed in streams, whilo
the visitors listened 10 the "Wacht am Rhine and
other similar airs comprised In the sacred concert
by the hundred at Micksrt's and Koblcr n Kamcna's
brewerics IN Gutenberg, quaing lager and listening
TO other sacred concerts.
Up the SOUND.
II was gala day on East River and the Sound, tho
waters Of both lbelng lively with numbers OF gayy
deckei steamers crowded with Sunday mariners Of
both who 90 down occasionally 10 the sea in
ships. The steamer Seawanhaka comfortably
filed with pleasure seekers escaping from dusty
city 10 iuxuriate "thc glad waters VI the dark blue
sea-, or 10 pass the day ~ the shady hooks and CO
coves with which the shores OF the Sound abound
There signs Of seasckncss to mar the days
festivities. The Sound was as tranquil a. an inland
lake, though fresh, cool breeze blowing Soon
after passing He'll Gaze school Of porpoiscs was
disporting In the bay. AS landings were made at the
different points parties with amply stored lunch
baskets with lines aud nshing tackle, went ashore
TO picnic IN outrageous shades or wander
ut Will through virgin groves that came
down literally to the water's edge The Seawan
haka went no further thnn Roslyn charming little
place just such spot could take HIS otium
dignifaie IN with comfort AMI economy. Here Is the
pretty country seat OF poet William Cu Bryant
who has for his nearest neighbor mis- son-in-iaw
Mr. Parke Goodwin. Mr. Stephen Tabor and Elijah
Ward have also residences IN the vcini OF Roslyn
The cxcursionsts lett at the various stopping places IN
the morning picked up on the return trip to tho
city all reached New York In safety alter day OF
pleasure and enjoyment.
The various avenues OF approach to Coney Island
were throngcd With cxcursionists and although the
boats and cars made frequent trips seemed as though
tho multiudcs could not be properly accommodated.
Every train was crowded TO It's utmost capacity aud
every boat was loaded down until the guards grazcd
tho water The delightful SAL made tho passage
BY water particularly enjoyable, aud tho weather
was all that could be Desired clouilcss skies ana in
vigorating breczes being the order Of the day. The
SUI beat vigorously against The sandy shore, and the
lovers OF bathing were surIecd with the choicest Of
waves splusn,ng aud cngulnng all before them The
large pavilion recently erected by ex-senator Norton
was throngcd with signtsecrs who heartily reished
in the crowds OF ladies and gentlemen sport
ing the waves. For the reiresnment
and the saloons and restaurants rcapcd rich harvcs
TO leave Coney Island without having partakcn OF It's
luscious CLAIMS h justly considered by all lovers Of the
charming resort an objectionable SIM but, judging
irl m the loads consumed tho sinners we're compara-
uveiy iew Next 10 clans IN point OF popularity canc
lager beer, and key after keg disappeared in
itors, like Oliver Twist. cried Tor more. Al
tnough the shore lined with bathers many
RETAINED from participating through apprchcn-
O cold. The water looked Dluo and chily, but
those VINO pravcd II Tor the purpose OF bath were
unanimous In pronounciDe. Appearances Geceitlui.
The homcward trips did not fairly begin until alter
i've +. NJ, although hundreds left in carrier boals
Tho late boats fairly groaned with the mnltitudes
bearing them down, but the crowding and 1arnml ng
taken In good parts by the exeursionis and the
cheerful strains o music well served TO dispel all
minor troubles and make happincs universal.
koCkAWAy BEACH.
While devout Christians were worshpping thor
Creator tho heated city tho worshippers OF
culent Clam congregaed IN great numbers about Rock
away Beacn, arriving by railroad ana steamer. Tho
congregation which worshppcd OF tins shrine WIS tho
largest OF the season. fully 10000 persons bong DIS
tribuied about the hotels, paviiions, rcfrcshment
booths and beach. ON the arrival OF each steamer,
loaded down TO the guards with pleasure seekers,
lager drinkers and clam eaters. the passeng divided
into moving columns and lined all tho roads stretch
ing away to the beach and groves IA these closely
packed columns moved away from tho piers the scene
resembled an army corps depoying In limo OF butte,
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