The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26
TIE 0pERlEG or THE SKATING SEASON.
The Central rark-No Skating-Grcat
Disappointment OF the yisiters-Reel-
mans ana Other Ponds--Hroolslyn rad
Williamsburg Ciubs--Good skating--A


ground with the hope that in ycster
day morning HERALD would prove faacious and bitter
was thor disappointment When they she octagona
house in the centre OF tho skating pond surmounted by
tho omnous rcd nag Of danger Further than this, the
wind had caused the break in the Ice TO aud
widen 70 very great extent, that large strip &C
water running from west TO southeast under the
bridge, incrsecod tho whole skating space or course
the disappearance Of the that had there all day
Monday led 10 number OF surmiscs as the cause
and some Of them ridiculous thcy wore mpro.
bable Two persons looking the leo the wire
fence oand the pond began remarng one TO the other
about tho brca, to the following effect
''Do you that opening tho ice ~ said tho rst.
Yes was the answer
70 And do you know the cause ?"
No, but | suppose they have been cutting 10 the ice
again"
$50 have boon told. Ana, further than that they
have sold tho ice TO contractors carry Il to Richmond
where thcy viii get high price for It. and u Is sad
that the receipts wi be divided among tho police OF the
Park to enable them 10 spend joyal New Years"
Wei, should not wonder
or course, such idea preposterous on tho face Of
IT. but maly persons led away by tales quite as
Ridiculous and strange say the greater the absurdy
The more readily Is il believed by tho disappointed
skaters.
Tho number Of visters TO the Park during the day may
be estimated at about thirty thousand, who amused
themselves with walking through the Raulbe and along
the various pathways OF tho Park driving along the
seven miles OF carriage road, which has been rendered.
if possible, hfmer by the recent frost While speaking
Of this road il may, perhaps. DO as well to
notice that, for the convenience of lady Visitors
Two plank walks have been laid from different par OF the
Drive 70 tho newly erected ladies' dressing house which
has this winter been especially built aud neatly lifted up
ilap arib andT ,,,
accommodation Of lady skaters. From this house. which
somewhat secluded separate stairway leads on TO
the ice, and police regulations will be put in force to keep
this for the especial OF the fair se aud those who &C
company them Thus although there will DO no reserved
ice for ladies, their comfort has been well consicrcl
Nearly opposite 70 Of these waits is the roal to trn
learners pond designated by large board with dcc
tors painted Upon It.
This foil wing police regulations havo been conspicuous
y paced around tho pond and toy 30 put into
force with some amount of strctncss call the read
attention TO l their own guidance and for the
beacGt Of all laitos,--
no 20 the Ice except by tho maths provided for
the paIp0se.
Use tho foot scrapcrs the gang plank before
stepping on the ire.
10 moi drop any ,ob 3cco SO ar stu,a,ss paDar nut
slIclis ~ other aTtic the ice.
Avoii crowds Even thick Is liaho to be cracked
| ana u ncirbcs Of persons crowd on side or
eac. IN ihc ICE il dceay tips ana eaaangers the lives
| oi ali upon il.
ionoi 70 h the vicinity of aborcss engaged in clean:
| inf the ioc
bhe lars Keepers provided with abundant means Of
| rcscuo ia sc o. scci onts.
| Cag ns directions iroa Park ec,per shoali b,
! ifnTadHiflv ccaf u 4 Win.
Any WAIT o, civil attention any charging over the
aose rates On the part the licensed Keepers of any
Of III tents Or rct,snent hcscs shout b. reported 20
| the Pa kcpfacls,
Alaliwil % loistsa to tho top OF tho pos meas IN,
| bell tower VIII never the leo is IN fun cosdnsn for
/ saatms.
/ ru,..
House u the middle Of the msa pord whenever the ice
inaJ he wascl upoa with SAFETY, wien porf can
| * 70 w.elrtt seriously .n5urins the ice.
No nreeAn remain np,n the ice with safety, or with
proper cgara 30 The general interest Ia maintaining the
g" 2 so1t order for skating, when tile natica nag
/ ayts.
4 gol hag Tie rcunl 10 50 aira,cs either That
III 100 Is very dangerous or tha it being Hooded
tie pefgcse Of formi face in Tho latter case
/ j. via he kept GyBg ami, io.ia.d. The red
tag WI! rot b. disp!, cd un.css tfo h absolute nc.
| ccss,y HAT the p.n should be ccared
ihc eboyc Instructions formed with a design to
paco no restrictions except such As nfc pccessa for
the presa walton q the ice in the best condition FOR
ga cfa ioymeEt, ana II Is hoped that they may be so
Willingly Observed by at that the occasion to
other measures TO secure their Observance VIII nsycr be
require.
Cs.1RsI PARK, December, 1861
These regulations do materially dicr from these OF
last season bat they ta for both the safety and
comfort Of the visitors, and should be respected III,
police headquarters will rsua be on the rex IN Tho
centre Of tho upper pcnd, aud the station house n. tho
northern end Of the same Any irregularities losses,
9th FOR grievance Should be there re-
ported.
The e the rcrre5len saloous aroand tic poad
o!eaed Their places yesterday ard certainly they have
nj. beenuiccy atlcd up, II would be nyilocs TO spca.
Of any one with particularly than another TAey
al very neat aud picturesque -:ns .apassf6d On
tie inside and decorated wiih cyergrocns Tags ccviccs
Chinese hntcrns, We arc sorry their business cf
yesterday dill no, repay thn for thcir outlay for tie
festive day, but Ihen
the good time is coming, boys;
Nais itte longer.
Aay yisc- rambling about the Park yesterday could
no. tvc ipcd noticing the vast improvements ami az
dons made during the past year lite Opening OF new
paths, The completion Of pretty arches and vaous other
toms Of Interest. II would take very long article to
describe and point ort all these nnutbe but would re-
ray Tic lime spent in ramble IL pessoas wouil move
about little with their eyes open.
the SEt0HB0RiNa roNps.
Every available sheet Of water with a surface OF ce
upn 7 vas taken possession Of yesterday by eager sat
very small pond a the corner Of Firy-ah stree,
aaa Eighth avenue had large number Of boys and young
men upon il, ana Bco<man's and the neghborinc
ponds were visited BY hundreds, perhaps thou
sands. The smaller and moro sheltered nonas
had Tho stronger ice, and consequently bet
ter palronize1 But even Pcclmans pond there
were many persona some few Of whom won't 10 their
homes with their garments in sorry plight; for thoy
would try the bathing process cold weather We
hope they found agreeable The general scene was enc
Of life AMI rapid motion Although the was not the bes
in the world, it the best that could be had, and was
accordingly put UP with for the present
THE BROOKLYN POND.
The pond belonging to the Washington Skating Club
noar Fifth avenue, Brooklyn well patronizcd
yesterday, which was the formal opening day. The ice
was good and as tho subscription list or the club had
been for some time filed, the number OF visers wa
grest 1t is thought that the gcnter ou.numbered
their sterner companions, and certain that the ladies
must have been practising for time paror skates
for marked improvement very perceptibe In their
graceful movements the frozen surface The pond
was III up last night, and presented brilliant scene
premium has already been offered for club licenses and
badges.
THE WILLIAMSBURG FOND.
The pond near Lee avenue church, Williamsburg was
formally opened yesterday under the personal supern
tcndcnce Of William H. Cammeyer ESQ., the President Of
the Union Skating Association before announced the
pond is somewhat exclusive and the number Of tickets
has been limited; and many disappointed skaters from