The New York herald., 1862-01-05
FIRST SATURDAYS SKATING ON CENTRAL PARK.


Freezing Up-Police Regulations for
Rescuing Peysons Who Fal Through
tho Ics&skating I'm Brooklyn, Will
Hamburg, Jersey City, Outside ststsss
Canada, &c.
Yesterday the first fine fashionable day for skating
that we have had this season, and well appreciated it
by numerous skating friends. The weather
very STILL but steady frost plainly percepbls-a
frost that the ice hard, but although chilled the
toes fingers and Of those the ice did bite
into the marrow OF the bones is generally the
when the cold wind blows The shone brightly, but
| not too warm. Altogether It was pleasant day.
The number persons who visited the ice of the Central
Park yesterday estimated at about fifty thousand.
At least in ten Of these ladies' and prey they
lock the and fashionable skating dresses their
hair hanging in ringlets neatly braided under
charming skating hat and feathers Some OF these hats
were trimmed with swans down furs; others werc
ornamented by waving plume partly fastened by
bright buckle to the side Of the hat,
and still others decorated with ribbons.
But the greatest ornaments of all tho rosy checks
and sparkng animated eyes that peeped under the
hats healthy glow, combined with ono Of pleasure,
appeared on each countenance and many merry laugh
resounded the field of ice especially when their male
coSpanions measured their lengths upon its surface It
was pleasant sight behold and stl peasanter
TO participate in.
We pleased find that the ladies have gotten over
the habit of wearing long, trailing dresses while upon
skates Not onehalf the mshaps occurred yesterday by
ladies' falling that be observed last They
seem TO have decided to have clear field how and no
Speaking Of clear fields the ladies have the Of
the whole surface Of the ice there being especial ladies'
pond and general thing is considered improve
ment upon last year. The ladies skate now from tho
Oak Bridge tho Terrace and nothing Is thought Of 1t,
while last season. if lady stepped from outside OF her
reserve she object Of curiosity The whole thing
now works well.
Ono lady yesterday caused number Of skaters to stop
in their rapid her graceful
on her runners. Not only she swift in her fight,
but she performed 'thc rolf she moved with much
ease as a ship in the swell of tho Sho may be said
been the belle of the pond. This lady Miss
Morris Another lady in a blue skating and black
peisse, also moved with much grace and h ID many
admirers Our reporter did not learn her name Three
young ladies', apparently ccmpanions, also skated very
Waterman and Miss Lizzie Marshall the last from New
ark, n. Y One little girl dressed in an erininc cape,
with her little sister, both scarcely ten years old excited
no little wonder by their proficiency. lady. with a
parasol-a queer thing ceexciie cd some atten
ton, and there many others that might parcu
| larze did space permit. 4asF
| Among the gentlemen some in military uniforms,
many Of tie patterns Of which unknown TO the
generality of the vsiers, and did 10 belong 10
recognized force two skating gentlemen caused little
fnror by their eccentrictcs their skates. All we
couti learn Of them that they were 'Tm and me;'
and Tim and me rsed themselves and others at the
samo time nnuhtieas these gentlemen VIII appear again
| on the ice during the season.
Being holiday from school, the boys were there in
goodly numbers, and for a wonder behaved themselves
| with great decgrum The boys are improving rapidly
both in skating and manners Occasionally if they saw
gentleman who did not seem to know whether il would
be batcr set the ice or kcepon his feet they would
eacnlate similar expressions heard yesterday
''Moly Hoses, there's skater; hasnt you better go
home y &c. But WAS said in a manner less mper-
| nent than heretofore and taken in good part
The break in the ice bcgan closing rapidly yesterday,
and should the wind keep still we may EXPECT to see 1t
| ppori golid o-d1 A
claimed from the waters yesterday. To prevent acc
dents guard Of seven police were stationed at different
around the break about dozen sets of corks
half ladders and twenty hooks kept close at
hand tho ice to rescue any unfortunate who might
Ct bs are being formed rapidy--the Tanzcy Gliders'
| and Union Club already in working order. Their
| headquarters at Railofd's.
Ycsterlay was the seventh day Of skating, aud yet
no arrest has found necessary o be mado by tho
| police except in the case of lew boys who radcy
pushed against the comers under the pretcnce Of
putting skates, and who were Immediately turned
from OF the pa k sufficient number Of boys have re-
permits for this purpose, and none Others Will be
al owed OH the pond in future.
The rerroshment and skate did thriving bus-
ness much that Walton found II necessary TO send
down town for double supply of skates, although he
had already brought up large stock. Cider, ale, hot
lem made and coee all the demand and soon dis.
poseo Of
on THE LOWER POND
number OF skaters present during the early morn
ng: but when the hi nables ARRIVED they on moved
up higher. The curriers' used their portion o. the ice yes
criay kept up the sport Til long after dusk, using
The number Of carrag along he Drive, Circle, &C..
was considered larger than any time OF last season
The Official returns Of the number did not reach US Ia limo
| for this article.
Bockman and the neighborng ponds we.e noarly %.
Serted except by few rough boys VINO cid not IKE the
police reserve Of the Pak
THE BROOKLYN POND.
The attendance of ladies' the pond Of the Washington
Skating Club increasing fast that new buildings have
t. be heS convenience. The lighting up at
night been improved but is not yet up to the
mark The only drawback the Of this enter
prise is the dust that arises from tho cxicn,on Of
Fourth avenue The Executive Committee ought to de-
yiso some means prevent the dust from spelling tho
si,nay during the day the nuisance might be obviated
The President, Mr. oaman who takes great interest
The surrounding outside ponds much used by those
who do not belong to the club. large number were
| present yesterday.
TIE WILLIAMSBURG POND.
The members Union skating Club are in full trim,
participate in and watch their movements. Tho williams
burgers determined to make their pond as much
| furor the Central Park
Lincoln Park has been much patronzed by the respecta
portion Of that vicinity small fee (en cents be-
ing charged for admittance keeps select and tho pro-
cecds are spent in lighting up the pond, sweeping the
cc erecting booths &C. The area rs entirely Fenced IN
and kept in good order.
The skating opened in Providence on tho 3lst
ut under the auspices Of the Providence Skating Club
The ice field selected the south end Of Mashapaug the
ice was good condition and safe The wind however,
has been time serious drawback, and but few
were al frst niuccd 10 partcpate IN uhc sport nas,
however been successful since the opening OF tho
new year. UII
TORONTO, c. W.
The skating may be said to have commenced,
Notwithstanding the unprecedentedy mild winter lately
enjoyed Hundreds of skaters including many Of the
| fair sex, flock daily to the Don river aud
| Ashbridge's Bay where the ice is very smooth and
perfectly safe Toronto Bay is also very largely parnzed
QUEBEC, @. Il.
Tho Skating Rink, outside 81. Lewis Gate, OF Que
bee has been completed and opened the 31st ut
at eleven o'clock A. NJ. II also lighted up In the
ming from seven eleven O'Clock. large number Of
persons enjoyed skating not being apparently very much
afraid Of attack from the Yankees. They expect
good skating season.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ID TEAS, GROCERIES, FLOUR AND
PROVISIONS.
1900 bbls. Flour, at SO 81 Per bbl