Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-16

naples, poplara, lindens, elms, magnollas,
ayoamores, oaks and ehsatnuta FurthsT
along and crossing Ohio street, you see the
eonasryatorIes glIatanlng in tho sunlight,
while on the Loft ID what appears 10 the dls'
tanee 10 be the primsval forest, but IL ~
reality q succession OF platsauI umbled
with trees enough 10 afford grateful shade
without spoiling tho prospect Here
bridge, there O rustic summer house, be,
yond q silver ribbon, that, appssri lug and
disappearing ftfally among the trees, 10
recog Fable % an ornamental lake. THESE
are what the visitor sees as he strolls along,
with the conservatories on his right aud the
occasional puffs of white smoke on his lelt
bstoksning the proximity OF hidden rail-
road.
He turns to the right, passing the en-
trance TO the conservatories and hnding
broad avenue Of trees whose branches meet
overhead In many places, walks toward
what are known as the East Parks. Here
fountains, statues aud beds OF gorgeous bios
SONS catch his eye until, having described q
csfn pIete circle In the course OF, say two
hours, he finds himself again on Federal
street, having walked several miles Win
out leaving the parks at all, save to cross
two or three streets that Of necessity inter-
sect them. Considering the artistic manner
in which they are laid out, 1t is perhaps no
wonder that the 100 acres seem as II tney
might be 800, but nevertheless everybody
who walks through the Allegheny Farks
for the first time finds il hard to believe that
thew do not cover larger area than that
stated.
The parks are rich in fountains. A very
handsome one of marble is in the East Park,
near North avenue. It is in the center Of
yery beautiful parterres, in which blossoms
of thousands Of brilliant hues can be seen
throughout the summer. 1t is one OF the
fayorite idling places of those who know the
relative attractions of the parks. Lower
down, toward Church avenue, there is
stone fountain, with steps and large basin.
Then there is a smaller one on Stockton
avenue, and a very large iron one In the
West Park, near Ridge avenue. This is in che
center of an open space, around which seats
are ranged, and is generally the resort OF
hundreds Of children and their nurses in the
afternoon, who give way to young couples
in the evening. 1t is safe to say that Cupid
is the ruling spirit of this corner Of the
parks, as indeed he is OF every other where
lovers can sit in semi-retirement.
In the West Park, near Sherman avenue,
and at the end OF the conservatories Is cir
cular space, 200 feet in diameter, paved
with asphaltum, which is always crowded
on band afternoons and evenings. In the
center is handsome music pavilion, COM
modious enough for large orchestra Con-
certs are given throughout the summer, the
cost being betrayed by citizens, many OF
whom take the concert upon their own
shoulders for some particular day in the
season. There is no lack OF public spirit IN
Pittsburg and Allegheny, and the concerts
are given at very frequent intervals.
The asphaltum space, besides afording
pleasant and convenient promenade for
the enjoyment OF the concerts, is utilized as
playground for the children, The
children, IL need hardly be said, consider
the parks their particular property, and
they are encouraged to feel so. Therefore,
they. are not confined to the space about the
band pavilion. In different parts Of the
park they are allowed TO play on the grass
on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons,
when the weather Ia favorable, and many
good romp do they have upon the green's.
ward on these rsd.lstter days OF the week.
Once q year. TOO, there 10 O Jubilee Day,
when oil the sohoei children Of the two
cities have the freedom OF the whole 100
acres, and run about where they will for
few hours