The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-23

The cloudy and threatening aspect OF the sky yes
terday affected untavorably the attendance at the
second Of tho season in Central Park
yet the plumbers present go tar 10 prove that tho
people appreciate at their right value the open air
concerts provided by tho lberality Of the city gov
eminent. Tue atmosphere IN the afternoon was
suItry and somewna oppressive, rendering NIL
ment sirosomo ana unpleasant Tho air was warm
aaa damp, and 1t seemed at moments as If . heavy
fall OF ram would before the day passed oil.
Fortunately these appearances not verified, Tor
as the evening approached the sun shone out
ana frightened tho face OF nature with
friendly rays, dIssipatng all fears OF showcry
weather. THO people did not seom inclined
10 move about but sought the friendly shelter Of tho
trees, conteating themselves with listening atten-
lively to the music and watching the later arrivals
In nearly all cases the visitors were supplied with the
use umbrellas, and this mark OF want oi confidence
In the lar inteations Of the wouther was supple
mented by the TOO general adoption Of sombre
tune. But not~ ilhstsnd,ng the suen aspect Of the
rain charged clouds, which seemed ut evory moment
seekers the Eeighborhood OF tho Mail was tn ron ged
by large crowd, almost wholly attracted TO the spot
by love OF music.
The Mall did not wear ITS sualIy brilliant aspect,
tine ladies' evidently did not wish TO trust their
brightest plumage 70 the mishaps OF an Indictment sky
There was however, enough spring bonnets scattered
through tne crowd to relieve the duh uniformity oil
male attire aud give pctoresqueness ana animation
10 the scene Suil missed the well dressed and
fashion a0Ie euaders whose hirtatiOns wont
TO give spice oil excitement 10 the Mall concerts.
There were an uuusual aud decidedly comm on place
predominancc OF the maze gender with the IN.
eyitabie result OF uulncss. The young f0k werc
however force, and certainly did their best
make things iiveiy as possible. They rode IN tho
donkey carriages, and the goat teams had Inll loads
OF delighted youngsters, whie the older chiiarcn
forming themselves In groups, marched about TO the
music OF Inc band, or smusCd themselves rushing
Lther lhher. disturbing tste tefes and spoinug
the prctentous gravity OF the older promenaders.
Full OF life, the little ones cared mile Tor the over
hanging couds, aud brig htened the with thoir
In nocence aud joy Gus laughter.
POPULAR AIKs.
The music was uLucr the direction OF Dodworh and
Graiula and began precisely at Iour T.. u. 1t was
wholly OF popular character, anu was, therefore,
thoroughly enjoyed by people who wanted to be
amused. The programme consisted OF twelve hnp.
ply secctod pieces and was divided into three parts
with very short Intervals, owing, doubt to
certain aspect OF the SKY, Tor while inc weather
conditions became more favorable tho afternoon
wore on, tncrs Was certain rswnoss in the welcome
breeze tuat not TOO reassurng SIN the people
paid the musicians the compliment of waiting pa.
tiently till the note OF the programme had died
upon the evening before abanaonin9 their seats.
Before tho went down the cad Of tLa pr gramnls
was reached aud the people up corteuusd ana In
n vast poured out OF the Park To seek their
distant homes IA the ctty
Horiurin's alpine Echoesn was delightfully."- rem.
dered w the musicians, VINO received the well de-
az rnrabie inner IN which they had executed this
really beautiful composition. the nov Almost Tor
gotten .,Olt Ia the Silly Night" also seemed tn
AWAKEN memories lous dormant among q consider
nizcd this touching melody old and
favOrite air. WaIacc's Mauritania anu Bsh-
ops .'Sleep Genlle Lady" also drew forlh
expressions oil ptecation furnishing ample proof
II proof were ncedcd-that what the people want ID
music they understand, ana which mas not merely
echo but n iansu sge In tnetr hearts.