The New York herald., 1879-08-11
LEFT THE CITY.
THOUSANDS OF PLEASURE SEEKERS AT coNEY
ISLAND AND OTHER REsoRTs-AIR, BEER,
CLANS AND MIrsIc

THOUSANDS OF PLEASURE SEEKERS AT CoNEY
ISLAND AND OTHER REsoRTs-AIR, BEER,
CLANS AND MUSIC.
The thin blanket suggestiveness of the early air OF
yesterday morning almost persuaded tens OF thou
sands of would-be excursionists that New York was
better place than of tho outlying temptations
hereabouts. but spite of that the boats started
out with fun compliments. and as the day
wore on everybody seemed upon the move. In
fact. it was kind of colossal May day. only there
was baggage on the trains. 1t would be difficult
to imagine more beautiful day than yesterday.
Without being chilly the air delightfully."- cool.
with bracing tendency and flavor of fallish nip
that mildly suggested thin overcoats and
ladies' wraps. As usual the Coney Island con-
veyances secured the better share of the out-of-
town traffic. and by four O'Clock that long. horn
shaped island we'll filed it has been at any
time since the crowded Fourth of July. But people
who went to Coney Island with coats and wraps
were glad to exchange them for hotel checks.
The heat was excessive. and it was not
until the sun went down-and IL went down
in blaze of glory that illumned the
sky with most exquisite tints and spread its
gorgeous colors in marvellous pictures from east
and west-that anything approaching comfort was
enjoyed There was more bathing 1T Norton's than
at ali the other places combined The beer drinkers
favored Paul Bauers. where the bartenders had
almost much to do the pretty dairymaids
had their hands and hotel filled, and the sweet
of Lberat drew its triple without the
least difficulty. President Murphy entertained
large company with characteristic hospitality, and
Congressman Bliss was host to q score OF nota-
bes from the capital.
The Sea Beach Palace had too much to do and do
1t well. This dollar table d'h6tD draws immense
crowd, and il seems to be difficult to q large
crowd with hot food. To-day Colonel Abbott begins
to decorate and prepare for the great Liederkranz
midsummer night festival of the 2lst. fairy
and an immense attendance Is anticipated. The
Manhattan Hotel also well filled. although it was
noticed that the beer kegs were not piled up fast
usual. Jules Levys "frozen lip IL entirely well
and he played exquistely. IN fact. with Arbuckle.
the chaste and substantia Lberati. the fastidious
aud fanciful; Levy, the monumentally manipu
lative and Bent the boisterousy brazen. one and all
does well to horn shaped. 1t certainly is horn
craZed.
HORNS AND PIERS.
There now three successful piers. The first,
ana oldest. built by Engeman, Of wood, and
affords rest and relief to thousands. The second,
and longest OF iron, is the great tubular pier at
which the combination steamboats, land their pas
sengers and the third is a one just finished by
Scoheld L. Jarrett, of wood, at which.the Plymouth
Rock will regularly STOP Yesterday all three were
busy and profitable.
Take it altogether, in spite of some drawbacks.
bad sewage impertinent servants, too much froth
for the beer and concourse which the dust rests
some four inches thick. Coney Island is keeping up
its reputation. The Park Commissioners deserve
public condemnation for the infamous condition OF
the drive between Brighton and vanderveers. It is
q disgrace to decency.