The New York herald., 1861-12-08
sKATING IN THE CENTRAL PARK.
Immense Preparations for a Skating
Carnival in Brooklyn.
VICE TO SkATER
Ae., Ae., &e.

~ tho wnterf Balls, operas, theatres, assemblies,
Christmas parties New Years calls seighlng skating
kc, &c. To begin with tho list, dancing is a very good
way OF amusing young people, to bring into play
tcy Of stop and give grace to their carriage and mien
But then the crowded and heated ballroom atmosphere
= not healthy IN itself, and when the tired votary o.
Tcrpsichoro leaves the for homo he she met
with the chilling blast Of winter night early morn
ing, and the usual consequences severe cold, con-
sumption and perhaps death Tho Opera are
ect 30 bad for although the atmosphere may be much
closer than that Of the street, still the human frame
1as not boen tired out by muscular exerton nor
ever heated by exercise, and its possessor
r. better able to take the precautions necessary resist
che influences Of tho opposing elements Christmas par
tics and New Years calls time honored institutions
end when not abused form portion Of the social system
not easily 70 be done without thrown away The
young children look forward the former and those Of
larger growth take pleasure in tho latter Sleighng is
healthy and exciting amusement but have as yet
10 fog the out Of that pleasure need not
Gurther alude to than merely to remark tha. far
Ureferabe method OF enjoying ourselves to staying
FOR hours in heated ballroom theatre For the presen,
We will devote portion Of space the preparations
making for the revival Of the skating which is now
sbcus to open.
THE CENTRAL PARK.
There arc but few OF readers who have forgotten
shat enjoyed last in the Central Park by thon
sands nay by million vsiters during the twonty
six days that the skating lasted The enjoyment
Of skating became metropolitan furor. The citizen
began TO look upon the skating pond necessity; bu
when they really became aware Of It's value, presto
See broke up and the over. Our citizens vii
have TO be cautious that Ike mishap does not occur
during the winter oil ls6l-2 Life short so Is the
skating season; therefore let rs enjoy both as best
may
PREPARATIONS IN TIE CENTRAL. PARK.
Az far possible tie best preparations appear to be in
progress the Central Park make this feature of our
peoples garden pass OF th proper ecct The houses
Tor tho accommodation of the vsiters being erected
several Of thom being already complete Pavilons have
been licensed for the sale Of and refreshments ana
She well known Billy Raord and Waterman have secured
positions. Booths to be FOR the supply of
skates on hire to those who have neglect bring
ehem. Chairs are TO be allowed on certain por
Mons Of The Ice, but restrictions viii be made
ae TO the rate at which they are to be propelled
Domo further res trctions Will be ordered relative to
tkasss bsag used with dangerously pointed or orna
0sntai tips, Of nature likely 70 injury or an
1oyance 70 others wi thout benc6ting the Ger
SaAn regulations, to be eafter announced will be
adoptcd 70 aid in the general comfort Of the whole with
out materially interfering with that of the few The
whole twenty acres, which is the Of the skating
pond, win be brilliantly Illuminated on dark nights by
xhc calcium lights the number Of which be this
ysar Increased, OF least experiment and If found
70 work well will doubtless be permanent
PREPARATIONS IN BRoOKLYN.
Our sister city is determined not TO be behndhand
and several influential persons have joined together
AAvo enclosed pond 1--WE in extent In the neighbor
Ieod Of Fifth avenue, near what s well known the
Washington Headquarters This enclosure be lit up
with gas and band Of music will represent fine days
20 add 70 tho attractions Of the place FagstaOs have
been erected and Gags will be displayed thereon during
1Ae Miniature lagstans erected a intervals
along tho fence tho flags variegatng the with their
vivid hues Determined to commence the right away
club has been instituted. The following is the
CoynnvnoN WASHINGTON SKATING cIrn OF BRooK,yy
Article l. This association shall be known and desig
mated ~ the Washington Skating Club Of Brooklyn.
Art. 2. Gentlemen may be admitted to membership on
application with proper reference any Ike
cutivo Committee, or on introduction by member and
She payment Of tho initiation fec.
Art 3. Honorary members may be elected by a unapi
l0ou6 v0tc OF tho Executive Committee.
Art 4. Any member who shall be guilty OF dsrepuab,e
eonduct any violation Of the rules may
to expelled by the Executive Committee.
Art o. The officers OF this club shall consist of Presi-
sent, twenty hvo Vice Presidents Secretary Assist
ant Secretary and Treasurer, who shall constitute an
Executive Committee which shall transact all the neces-
sary business OF the club and shall frame reg
cations for Its guidance.
Art. Each ofcer must be elected by ballot and must
tcceive majority Of the votes cast.
Art, In case Of vacancy in any olco tho Executive
Committee have power to III it.
Art II shall be the duty OF the President preside
- all meetings and to preserve order.
Art 9. Vice President shall perform the duties Of tho
President In his absence.
Art 10. The Secretary the assistant shall keep ac.
Uratc minutes Of all meetings, all moneys the
club and pay the same to the Treasurer taking his
ceipt therefor, and keep register Of all the members
with their respective residences.
Art II. The Treasurer shall keep account Of all
moneys received and paid shall pay out of the funds all
bills incurred by the club when Instructed so to do by
&ho Executive Committee, and at each meeting shall re-
port the state Of the funds.
Art. H. The initiation fee for males fifteen years
age shall bc three dollars, and one dollar for those be-
tween ten and fifteen.
Art l3 The annual meeting of the club the election
OF officers shall be held the second Monday Novem-
oer at such hour and place tho President may desg
nate and notice OF such ting shall be published during
hhe previous week. Members fifteen years of age
eniy shall be entitled to VOTE Twenty-nv me mbers
Mail constitute a quorum
Art a. No alterations amendments OF this consti,u
yAon shall be made except by two.thrds vote of tho
4nembors present at the annual meeting the club nor
ehen, unless such alterations shall have submitted
IN writing to the Executive Committee at least week
previous 10 action on the same.
RULES AND NEGOTIATIONS.
Rule The club rooms will be at the old house corner
of Third street and Fifth avenue, known Washing
cons Headquarters."
Rule Ladies and children will be admitted by ticket
sudorsed by member. Season tickets can be obtained
Rule 8. All parties, accompanied by member Of ihe
club will be admitted to the pond and it is hoped that
ehis privilege will not be abused.
Rule 4. Every member will be required to his
badge in conspicuous place.
Rlle 3. Games OF any description prohibited
Rule 6. All persons visiting the pond particularly
requested not TO throw anything upon the ice
Rule 7. Tho President has power TO call y meeting Of
She Executive Committee at any time
Rule 8. Seven members Of the Executive Committee
small constitute quorum.
Rule No liquor shall be sold the pond within 200
6eet Of the ladies saloon.
Rule 10 Any member oaning his badge forfcts his
membership.
Rule H. The number Of ladies' tickets shall be limited
20 hve ior each member paying three dollars, and
end children. ~
SKATING As AN AMUSEMENT.
Skating is time honored institution, at first com.
nenced with very rude materials which have been inn
proved by time and genius the varieties OF skates of
che present day. On former occasion we deyotea
largo portion of space the history Of skating and
the gradual improvements made in the articles used
We will now-although the herald does not intend 10
make itself skaters guide--introduce
WORDS BEGINNERS.
AS skating in New York may be considered in its in
fancy few remarks culed from various authors may
not be deemed out of place Stonehenge in hs work on