The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-15

g look around him 10 sec II any was looking and
fughiug and If he found ho was observed he would
show on his agility rising TO his feet and II able would
make grand effort at "fancy skatngn 10 show he
was novice Speaking Of fancy skating, although
there great attempt made ~ cut hgures the
zee, except such have before described, which
mostly figures Of fun, there a good deal OF
Dutch rolling /" "baok sliding and "curving, besides
"straight running
HAMILTON SQUARE POND.
Was sheltered from the wind than ,he last men.
toned, and consequently rather more an object
al attraction than that. 1t situated the OPP
Iosite side of the track farther up town. and this
sheet Of ice large number of persons engaged
playing at hockey bettor known by the boys under
the name Of shining" IL good game for exercise
when played in had, but is when the ice,
the ball seems to go farther the players move
certainly, swifteT, and much fun is caused il in the
struggle to hit the ball number OF the players 90 roll
ing each other During Of the games player
aimed at the ball. but struck his neighbours shins As
he did so he said: 0hl Jehu, there's miss mo by
thunder, said he who struck he rubbed hi leg
at was q hit or know nothing about it,"
THE LADIES.
or ladies' present and in many instances
ttook shine completely out Of the gentlemen whoac
oompanied them, skating along without support, and IN
more than instance having TO assist the fallen
Of the creation" to rise 10 his feet In soIne
the gentleman apparently bore parental relation the
fair other the brother doubtless guided and
escorted the sister; but in than Instance the
speaking eyes" would betray that the yonng couple
ovcrs skates II is pity that the ladies' viii
not adopt appropriate costume for skating
than the long trailing dress, which may be all very well
TO sweep the streets with, but is very awkward when IL
gets entanged with the skates, bringing the
"a rest not intended by them Why not the Polish
skating dress the Russian? Who will the fashion,
The dress is picturesque and when the feet encased
in a pretty boot, neatly trimmed with fur the owners
need not be ashamed to show them II they 10 like
anything foreign, what about the 'Boomcrf' Anything
better than seeing ladies who really good skaters
measuring their length the ice. or risxng
the breaking Of their precious limbs through wearing
long dresses. Now Is the time for the "dcar ones
Of our rugged masculine hearts to create sensation
and, when their flowing ringiets, surmouned by fur
and velvet hat played with by the breeze they
glide along the slippery surface, let those yong
who have their hearts whole take they
broken before they leave the Park ii they Gully
leave them behind, taking another IN place thereof per
haps it will not be serious, though tina, is serious
enough occasionally Many cold meeting the ice has
warmed INTO friendship and love. So girls, look ont
Ditto young men.
Before concluding viii cali attention to the regula
tons Tor the mutual benefit Of an our citizens whie
enjoying The
SKATING AND WINTER SPORTS THE CENTRAL
PARK
If there should be unfay orabe change the weather
the skating season on the Central Park viii commence
today.
The area of ice is somewhat larger than last year and
the arrangements Tor tie 81 the public more
complete.
aoctSs ~ riE icr.
Broad platforms resting upon spies at IhH ocr edges
10 bridge over the ice near the shore where Is
usually weak, have been placed az three points 10 give
safe one Of these ~ the Terrace landing,
poste the head Of the Mall Another extends the wa,e
length OF the south beach west OF the iron Bow bridge,
ard opposite 10 the Circle. This ~ intended for the spe
cia accommodation Of those coming IN carriage. which
viii in the Circle The third IS at the North beach
SKATES, ROOM and REFRESHMENTS.
At each platform tents being placed at which
skates and straps be obtained be checked
and left and hot soups and coffee Will he served a. fixed
moderate prices Sliding chairs for ladies' viii also be
provided.
portion 81 the ice, the Bio,ny bridge, viii be
FOR adicsa special landing platform and dress
g house with woman in attendance, provided. The
entrance win be found few rods south Of the B,cany
bridge on the east tide ~ tho Drive An open fouca
viii separate tho ladies' ice from the main holy. An
opening n the fence viii allow ladies' 10 plss into the
main pond, aud il hoped that ~ this arrangement Ii.
dies viii be induced TO the ca The main hoiy 81
the lake still more freely than last year.
gssSKRlFD CE FOR CHILDREN AND LEAHNTRs
The bag ast year reserved Tor aies west 81 the ain
lake, viii be reserved for children and nics ancng
To learn o skate The arrangements are such that those
upon 1t wal h. subject % hnt little observation IRON The
shore The approach = VIII b. BY path leaving tue
lIAf. tf1eie tllt 70 Attler cottage anu INNING
CURLING
The pnud az tho south END ~ tho Pfk vii b.
served FOR The o the cufg AMI other cgos, ana fer
The Mas 81 gad, huckic Ilc clubs using IL viii each
D. gncd much OF the Is necessary their
parpos which they VIII b. required ia keep 10 order
The Gugp stiou whl,h las been made that this poRl
shouG be given 10 the lales, IS not approved. Cs
ground that distinct removal Of ladies' from Others
using the ice Is desirable the whole for th, party
AMI that Il woaa BE- unayorablo e. good ami
gepd order on the Park.
II also thoGght desirable that games Should NJ. ~
prevented in the Park which would be dang IL pir
sued the usual crowd upon the ke, bit which ter
favorable Restrictions highly interesting and whole
and manly IN their tenicncy.
bell whenever the ice In fair cpnition for ekai
ing
A white peunant win BE- KEEP; hois,ed over
the roi.nd house in The middle of the mtn |
pond whenever the icc may b. walked upon with |
safety by several persons together skating be az
tempted without serious detrim mt - the ice whatever
may be il condition IN other respects No one re.
main upon the Ice with perfect safety, with proper
regard 70 the general interest In maintaining the ice in
good order for skating when the white pennant Is not
lying
a red peunant over the round house indicates either
that the Ice Is very dangerous that u being flooded
for the purpose ~ forming surface. u tn latter
II viii he kept dying until new ice Is finally formed
The rcd pcnuant VIII Mt b. displayed unless there 4
absolute necessity that the y nd should be cleared