The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-09
SPRING SUNDAY.
FIFTH AVENUE, CENTRAL PARK AND SPRING
STYLES.

FIFTH AVENUE, CENTRAL PARK AND SPRING
STYLES.
The rather doubtful appearance OF the weather on
Easter sunday proved quite drawback to the annual
spring exhibition OF styles that is usually made
that day There were certainly somc few ladies' that
put their trust in Providence, and, arraycd IN the
brightest OF spring boanets vontured 10 brave the
weather but they suffered for their temerity those
not supplied with umbrellas looked rather out OF
son before they arrived home Yesterday morning.
however, gave tho most cheering prospects OF gen.
une spring tho genial forth his rays
at carly hour II to encourage all tho doubtful
ones to don their spring garments and take posi-
ton in tho line. The churches were all well
filled, as there Ii no place a lady has
greater preference tor than . church when
she knows she is well dressed Everybody has plenty
OF time look At her and appreciate tho graceful ee
gance OF her toilet Alter morning devoons tho dol
lar side OF became thckly crowded. and the
sidewalk between Twenty-third and Fortieh streets
was moving OF gay colors. There was not, per-
haps, the general display OF dazzling female toilets
seen in moro prosperous times. bu, still there was
enough TO denote that New York ladies still intend TO
maintain their reputation Tor being the most extrav-
agan,iy dressed women in tie world There appeared
to decided fancy for the ecl skim STYLE aud vel
We, and salius III black, violet and other shades
drawn on cut in that fashion and gavc far oppor-
,unity for observing the shape OF the wearcr There
we're also some rather pretty costumes In light cloths
with fancy stripes the skirt that were very adyke
ana quiet In style. The gentlemen were not
SO far advanced in The way OF dress
as the ladies, aud with the exception
OF a few the sober and appropriate black Prince
Albert coat was usually worm AS lunch time arrived
the upper ten disappeared from the promenade and
the middle classes commenced 70 flock in from tho
side streets aud moro gradually up toward the Park
Costume is often a really good basis from which to
speculate upon Tho wearcrs The pasecnae - easily
Distinguished a,red IN rich silks and satns usually
OF the brightest shades in the market ind piled the
back OF the wearcr with that absolute want oil taste
that money cannot G. Close by 10 lady, her caste
not be mistaken, although her dress Is OF cheap
material, every little detail OF arrangement is perfect
and plainly exhibits the breeding OF It's owner
Further on struts IN undeniablc Bidy, ar
rayeu in gorgeous cardinal satin, four LOUNGES
deep, aud her top knot surnountcd by hat trimmed
with flowers OF all colors oil tho rainbow IL Is her
Sunday out, aud wonderful change has been made
her wardrobe since the day she landed from the old
country, some twelve months back Tho little shop
aud miIncr girls trip brightly along arraycd, rs
rulc with remarkable good taste and although their
garments are, Tor the most part, composed OF cheap
goods, they have generally some hille bright trim.
that sets oil the costume and CIV es IL finished
appearance
~ THE rARk.
In the Park there was grand turnout OF the masses,
and every avenu3 aud walk was crowded with prom
cnaders enjoying the fresh ar and looking at the
bright scenes with which they were surrounded. Ma
just beginning to appear III all It's beauty, and
the fresh green grass and bright evergreens formed
pleasant contrast Win the uu anu uusty streets tnat
the pedestrians just left Immense crowds wandered
or In the direction OF The mcnageric and passed
pleasant hour inspecting tho animals and other curios
ties. OF course giving the popular avortesthe mon.
keys-a proper share OF appreciation. The Mall was
perfectly ammcd with promenadcrs during the entire
Afternoon and hundreds Of others loungcd around tho
lake. In the meantime the wealthy Olled IN their car
raacs and we're carried around the charming drives,
while Others, mounted on tho packs OF well broken
horses enjoyed the luxury OF the the saddle IL
looked II halt the residents Of New York had como
welcome the first burst OF spring Tho propretors
OF the Park hacks were doing thriving business, and
work carrying round freight OF children, whose
merry laughter showed that they affected by
the welcome change OF resident oil this city
might well have felt proud yesterday Of the beautiful
Park IN which he was joint proprietor as II would be
hard TO find us equal In any part OF the globe