The New York herald., 1862-12-07
JACK FROST UPON US.
preparations for the Winter
Amusements.
ALL THE WORLD "G0NG A SKATING" +"
Public Ponds Here, Private Ponds There, and a
slippery Population Everywhere.

Public Ponds Here, Private Ponds There, and a
slippery Population Everywhere.
The Central Park Again 10 b In
Its Glory,
10, &o.. Go.
Aftcr few slight attempts at ''coid snap" we at
last Gnd that the icy monarch is beginning TO have
little hold upon US In this city We have heard OF him
in the North and "out West" aud recently adown
East" has felt little Of the effects OF his presence
The Thermometer in Montreal nearly dropped to zero
and skating has been enjoyed extent In Maine
for some days past. But he has come to u.s. and
those who have good supply Of coal In their cellars need
not fear his visit. ~
But what preparations have we made to enable 70
enjoy tho pleasures that he brings with him. Along his
track tho running brook and the sylvan lake become
solid masses Of ice Are ready to take advantage Of
this and enter upon the healthful and mirh inspiring
sports The question really is, you going skate
or not to skater Well, you going skate, where
do ven intend 70 60 70 to be able get the
pleasure possible during the short skating asts
Although the season may be somewhat carly this year
sti may not have many days Of good skating There
fore had better take time by the forelock and be
happy while we may.
LET THE LADIES AND CHILDREN COME OUT SKATING.
In accordance with the popular idea OF casthenics
skating is an accomplishment that young lady devoid
OF rheumatism should orego II is essential for sweet
seventeen to the paralelogran the ga
NUT. She must know how lace up her skates as well
as how to lace her stays They do say that BY breath
ing the northwest air when il is full Of needles, and
drou aalodo
which never before entertained anything carbcne acid
gas in the ballroom furnace heated paror or that
gave out anything stronger scraps Of the
casa diva Ever Of Thec"they do say that the col
lison with winter will give these feminine lungs robust
health, will plant peones in the cheeks fresh varnsh the
ctce and add Promethcan fire 10 the already dangerous
eyes which dumb bells never dreamed Of Skat
ing Is the most concentrated form Of gymnastics known
Skating really the only poetry Of motion. motion
according TO Hogarhs It is winged pleasure that
feeds the blood with ozone, and puts extra spring in
the constitution Therefore let the rising generation
skate Lot the tender branches be grated the latest
patent and carried TO the ee let the children
dividually and collectively. The schools should have
skating days. Indeed, we not sure that skating
would not improve our matrons. How much better
would it be for the middle aged responsibilities 60
gliding the ice than TO be attending scandal talking
societies. II the city officials would skate nnan.
cicr less who knows but we should ali be better on
New York.
BOT WHERE CAN WE SKATE,
This question that will only be asked by those who
not posted But still there who may be in
this bsssu state OF ignorance For their information
We will describe few Of the principal places in and
around the city AZ starting point we will take that
never-to be forgotten Il once visited spot,
THE CENTRAL PARK.
The Commissioners OF the Central Park have been
doing all they possibly TO have tho skating
pass Of bore with eciat The ponds in the Park have
been put order the and birds removed and the
water lowered TO the proper winter or skating depth
Nothing stands in the way OF skating except the
proper degree cd rs the intention arrangements
caa made in time, have the gas laid around the
upper pond, to have il properly lii up on dark
nights What the Commissioners may meet with
this scheme only be ascertancd by further expc
rience To prevent any disagceable annoyance with
gard the sale Of refreshments and the hiring skates
and chairs. the Central Park Commissioners have taken
the matter their hands, and placed responsible
parties the head Of each department. that should
any cause OF complaint arise it will easily be known who
Is the party really blanable
xEvRkzzxBNr DEPARTMENT
Of the whole Park has been given into ,he hands Of M
etson the Astor House, who has had charge OF the
under the personal superintendence Of his SON. MAJOR A.
setscn. aud Mr.. william Radford, who has earned his
celebrity that pond during the pas. two seasons.
Above the bridge large Casino Is being erect
ed 125 feet n length by forty feet in Depth At the ter
race another building will be constructed having re-
treatment saloon unety feet in length by correspond
ing DEPTH and at the pond near the terminus u tho
Sixth Avenue Railroad a third building Is 10 bc put up
also Of large dimensions At each OF these three estab
lshncnts refreshments Of all kinds, except spiruous
liquors. viii be dispensed at price regulated by the
Park Commissioners and being fixed and advertised
ovcrcharges can without being known, print.
ed bs Of fare will be freely circulated and posted abou,
tbs buildings. Attached to each saloon will be well
regulated coakroom where persons may. while they are
skating, leave their coats shawls, &C, st reasonable
rate charge and be Of finding taem whom their
sport is over.
THE SKATE IMPAIRMENT.
This department has also given into the hands OF
one arm and under the regulations OF the Park Com
mssioncrs Messrs. Walton Brothers, whose mode Of
business gave satisfaction last winter have been appoint
ed to attend this entire department during the coming
season There WILL therefore, be sny one party RESPONSE
BILE for extra charges caused by the breaking Of skates
other accidents and ali disputes IL any should arise will
be promptly settled by the Park authorities. Conse.
ouen.y nothing but fair dealing proper rates for
good sized two story building being erected as skate
house, the upper story bo devoted to the use Of adcs
40 that they may witness the sport from the windows,
without being subject to the chilling influences OF the
atmosphere. This is certainly Improvement many
lady unable to skate herself, yet anxious to watch
others katng has caught cold by sitting tho
steps leading to the pond At the terrace skate
house will be attached to the same building as the
refreshmcn saloon though totally distinct from H., aud
at the lower Fifty ninth street pond the skate house
will likewise be in the building the rsfreshmsn,
saloon cloak will be attached to each skate
house, so that skater may, he pcases leave his
or other extra garment In charge and acting a. security
for the return d the skates paying the rates Tor
,akng care OF IL charged in the refreshment sa.
,oons This system Of conducting thsiepartmcnt during
the coming cannot fail to give satisfaction and be
placed 70 the credit Of the Park through
their Comptroller, A. II. Green, Esq.