The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-04 00:00:00

SKATING CARNIVAL IN TORO:

The skating carniva dtoria Pond, Toronto, on the 28th itto
ofn Ftebhua
attracted a very large number of spectators, not less
competition the
than 1,000 ladies and gentlemen being present
during the afternoon, all of whom appeared to take
the greatest interest in the proceedings. A band of
music was stationed at the entrance end of the pond,
and played popular airs during the competition.
Owing to the heat of the sun and the thaw, the
1„ was not in very good condition, and the skaters
had
southern
d tsoo confineern id theirbe of h
operationst the
pond.
t o a
largesmall section
t
a
the was
formed by the spectators, the greater portion of
whom were
e ladies,
about h
t andree o
the competition
k.
Thefa
e forts performed
the prizes
by commnc
many of the young ladies and gentlemen were
perfectly astonishing. The laws of locomotion were
entirely reversed, and on their "iron-clads" they
propelled themselves as rapidly backwards as in the
ordinary direction. They turned and twisted in all
directions, much to the delight of the spectators, who
testified their approbation when any fete of an ex-
Importing Tea without colour on the leaf pre- traordinary character was successfully accomplished.
vents the Chinese passing off inferior leaves as in the usual
uncoloured, Of course there was a tumble now and then, but this
Tea is therefore, always
kinds. Horniman'sthe skater treated with the utmost nonchalance,
good alike. Sold in packets by 2..280 agents. and was as rapidly on his feet again in a twinkling
HOSPITALS AND CHARITY.—The most rigid purists and whirling about as rapidly as before. Particular
in political economy have always admitted hospi-
tals and dispensaries to be proper objects of the charity of displayed by Masters Perkins and Switzer, who took
the While ur
community. mention must be made of the agility and science
ging the duty of private charity, part in the competition for the prize to be awarded
ine the l
e form of upholding the respectability of the indepen- to the best gentkm P 1! skater. The movements they
d
ab-urer, in opposition to the public almsgiving by
which funds are confided to irresponsible administrators, tos' applause elicited. The judges were unable to de-
the r ceived
of the
great damage of the spirit of society, the economists .
made were perfectll astonishing and desening the
have always admitted that medical advice and surgical value. There was a very close
a prize of the same
treatment should be provided by the public for the benefit cide who was the most proficient,
teramnidnealdh rwith a
of labourers disabled by accidents, or illnesses for which i contest in the young ladies' matches. In the contest
they could not have been prepared, and for which their . for the prize to the best bdoyaskater under 14 years
means will not command the requisite treatment. We have is of age, the graceflulilamantienr
all acquiesced in this, and have helped to support the
county infirmary, or the city hospital or dispensary nearest
two uveniles under six
to our place of residence. By a movement, not of the eco-
trial of skill between t j years
admiration.wioner,MasteTr William
nomists but the neighbours and friends of the poor in two
~
which created a good deal of amusement
or three villages, we now see even some hospitals taken out t
o oargageAhe " children of larger growth:, Both the
of the short list of unexceptionable or inevitable charities,
littlea fellows did their beat to win,
competition. .
and the commit-
and placed firmly on a self-supporting basis. This is pro-giving a prize to eacb.—
Toronto Globe.
bly owing to the strong natural demand for the new insti-
tution.—Ottes a Week. tee acted properly in

and will. be followed
for, in eonveying the force
The first train to be employed
at the overage rate of six per hour.
from Brighton will start at 6.30 p.ta..
by others, destined alternately for V.ietorut and London-
bridge stations,
(By order) M, M'MITRDO.

War-office, April 2.