The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-15
CHILDREN OVER THESEA
SOMETHING ABOUT THEIR PLAY
GROUND IN Paris.
Tennis, Toy Boats and Trumpets for Two
Cents-Music and Games for the En-
joyment of the Juveniles.

beautiful everyday gardens or playground
for all the people, irresr of age OF
condition. as In Paris.
In different parts of the city thes,
large breathing spaces are to be found
where all the babies of Paris are brought
each pleasant day TO breathe the pure
fresh air, and the children also. accom-
panied by their nurses. to run about and
play in the sunlight. Notable amongst
other Fairgrounds for its extent and
beautiful surroundings is that Of the gar
Den Of the Tuileries. formerly the site of the
palace OF that name. occupied by
Napoleon Ill. but since destroyed.
This immense tract of land is situated
upon the Quai des Tuileries, bordering
upon the Seine on the one side and the
famous Rue de Rivoi on the other, follow
ing a parallelogram extending from the
Place du Carrousel TO the Place de la
Concorde; being in width about that OF
Boston Common, and in length tbat of
the Common and Public Garden Joined,
II not longer.
1t is d great. smooth sheet of earth, laid
out in the most exquisite manner. Along
the sides of the parallelogram raised ter
are built and adorned with trees upon
the inner or garden side. One end of the
gSrden-that nearest the Place du Car
rousel-is taken up with beautiful flower
plats, exactly like the Public Garden.
and then comes the veritable playground,
occupying tie remainder of the area,
with the exception of the trees and OBJ
5ects to be hereinafter mentioned. Wide
graVelled walks intersect the garden in
every direction, and in different portions
trees are planted quite near each oIher
forming grove; all of which are regular
tn size and height, and under which no
turf Is TO be found, but simply gravel.
Here there are no pathways-one can
move In every direction. The trees are of
medium height, and planted seven, ten or
nfteen PAGES apart, giving shade to all
In several directions in the garden spaces
are LETT where there are no trees, and
IL is upon these squares devoid of trees
that the games at tennis, football and
FOOT races take place. At the end of the
garden, near the Place de la Concorde.
magnificent basin Of water, octagon in
shape, with fountain in the centre. at
tracts all the sailors who have boats
thereon.
In another part OF the garden is estab-
Iished little summer theatre, which Is
surrounded by a thick hedge, so that no
one can see the performance except by
paying at the door the usual ten CEN
times, two cents. And here at the door
Is pretty French notice, showing how
much this people think Of giving pleas
ure 10 their children in every form. II
is THIS; Parents are requested 10 per-
init their children to pay the entrance
money themselves"
In the thickest of the grove, upon GER
tain evenings. free concerts are given |
by regimental bands. and thousands of |
movable IRON chairs are arranged in cir |
cies round about the performing band |
any OF which can be occupied by the nav |
ment OF two cents.
Let me describe the garden Yesterday |
afternoon, upon one OF the loveliest DAYS |
or spring. Upon entering the terrace |
from the Rue de RivoH side / STONED 10 |
gaze a moment upon the surroundings. /
To my left was the little cafe placed lust |
under the walls Of the terrace, with its
gay cloth sun-protector spread out over all
It's little iron tables and chairs, waiting |
Tor customers who might desire a glass of
peer or small lunch. Further on the
left and front appeared the beautiful
mower gardens OF the enclosure with a |
mimic wild and impenetrable forest near
py. Here are TO be found all the conven-
fences OF iavatories and retiring places
Numerous marble statues upon pedestals
hdorn the garden in every direction, some
OF them of rare excellence and none COM
monplace. Large and magnificent bronzes
OF savage animals in natural postures are
placed at the numerous gateways leading
% the garden. and exquistely carved vases
adorn the balustrades OF the terraces
Descending TO the main garden and
walking forward a few hundred feet TO
the outskirts OF the grove / saw spread
put about the garden at least 1900 babies
lnd children accompanied by their nurses, |
who were ali enjoying themselves in the
manner: The nurses as a rule
we're seated on one Of the chairs hired Of |
ne old woman who let's them for two
cents, and were occupied in knitting and
watching the young charges who came
IND went At my right. as l took a chair
ipon the broad avenue of gravel. and
ust under the shade OF the trees OF the
rove. / saw little bit OF house as
zig as two or three sentry boxes In one.
ma upon which was written "Children's
sweets and Refreshments"-
no saw there laid out in tempting
fray Jumping ropes, tin pals. wooden
novels tops. whips. racquets. hoops,
rumpets, balls, balloons and sundry other
oys TOO numerous 10 mention. and glanc-
y at the crowd OF children that surround
q me on all sides / observed that each
gas armed with some one or more OF
hese toys
These children roll hoop, jump rope
lay ball. build forts. and very high. OF
ne gravel Of the pathway, dig and delve
'ith their shovels. race. run, MUNICH
tue cakes and bread. and. in short. have
elegant time for hours and hours to-
ether. their departure being scarcely
lissed on account OF the new arrivals
'at continually take their place. Dogs
70 also permitted 10 be present at their
ambols. but they must be restrained by
cord and are not suffered to run about
zee.
The French have a passionate love for
eir children. and II Is a wonder that they
'e not all spoiled. for they load them
'wn with toys and sweetmeats. and
ey seem TO rule their mothers and
'rses with rod OF iron. at least In
ildhood.
Besides all these mothers and nursea
10 care for the babies and control the
lidrsn from two Years Of are to eight