The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-10

I the Park-AddftIonal Accom- nm cd q lions
for All Classcs--A slide for the Boys, SO.
The cold snap Of Thursday night had the effect OF
rousing the enthusiasm Of all who delight to glide over
the smooth aud slippery ice ON skates All persons
owning pair Of skates made up their minds yesterday
have them polished and ground in readiness for
the first time the ice is sufficiently strong to bear Hard
dealers brought out their stocks Of skates and bun
dies Of straps displayed in the windows Of every
shoe store In dry goods and fancy stores were dis
played the latest styles Of skating apparel for ladies'
Talors brought out t'skatng coats' for gentle
men, while hatters and miners taxed their ingenuity
and taste produce something both novel and stylish
for 'skatng hat" Judging from the past these pre-
paratons all in good time. During the last seven
winters the ice has seldom been in good skating
dtion before Christmas Day The only exception to thi
almost invariable rule the winter Of 1861 when
| skating took place December IL.
PREPARATIONS AT THE PARK.
The lakes at the Park which Afford 80 extensive an
for the evouons Of skaters, being put in
diion for winter AT the north end Of the Park the
Harlem Lake will be ready for the Of skaters during
the present winter When this lake is finished there
will be total Of about thirty Ave acres Of ice in the
Park. The Harlem Lake will prove favorte resort for
all those who reside north of One Hundred and Tenth
street At night it win be lighted with gas while tho
lamps, furnished with large brightly polished reectors
These have been in during previous years. and
found to answer their intended purpose exceedingly
well Many persons prevented by their business pur-
suits from skating during the daytime, and when the
ponds are lighted they eagerly avail themselves OF the
opportunity TO skate mt night Last winter skating took
place In the Park during forty nights.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
The Commissioners have already male every arrange
ment to prevent acc dents During the summer there
oil n
the winter large quantity is drawn OIL and the depth
duced to about three feet
In the Harlem lake there will be depth OF four foet
Drowning almost absolutely impossible II any person
Is unfortunate or careless enough to get in the water
rma with the least possible delay For this purpose
men are stationed around the different lakes and pro-
necessary for preserving purposes under the circum
stances In addition to these precautionary
the Commissioners have recently erected number Of
cottages for the OF ladies who may unfortunately
ceve cold BATH In each Of these cottages fires will be
kept burning and the unfortunate fair will be fur
nshed with a suit OF dry clothes In which return
home. This Is piece Of thoughtful consideration for
which the Park Commissioners deserve the thanks Of
all the lady skaters Of New York
SMOOTH ICE.
Ice in skating condition viii often be found at tho
Park when that at other ponds unfit for To attain
this desirable object Mr. Andrew Green has, with his
usual foresight and energy provided planning machines
scrapers aud brooms all OF which will be put rcquso
when fall OF snow threatens TO interfere with the
skaters enjoyment The plan OF flooding the lakes
purpose for which was intended, except under
and peculiar conditions Of the atmosphere and the only
mentioned.
SLIDE FOR THE BOYS.
Near Seventy second street and Fifth avenue .t what
is known the Conservatory Hill, place will be pro-
vidcd for boys TO slide down their hand sleghs
This will be great treat for the boys, who
viii no doubt frequent the bill in large numbers and
enjoy the good oldfashioned sport 10 which Knick
erbocker forefathers were SO partial.
SKATES, CHAIRS AND REFRESHMENTS
Skates and chairs will be for hire in tho Park the same
pose has been awarded to the gentlemen who for
norly held IT, BY means Of this arrangement visitors
hire pair Of skates for from ten TO twenty i've
cents an hour and chairs at equally moderate rates
The refreshments will be provided by Messrs Stetson
Radord whose management of the Casino has gwen 50
much satisfaction during the past summer.
WINTER POPULATIONS.
The sswinter regulations Of the Commissioners are
being prepared and will be ready for publication In few
days
The Firth Avenue Skating Pond.
Tho Fifth Avenue Skating Pond will reopen this season
immediately the ice permits. II will BIO under tho man.
agement OF Mr.. o. r. 0atnan, and large numbers or
tickets have already boon disposed or For
past has been noted as OF the most select and best
managed skating ponds in New York. During the last
few seasons many elegant entertainments have been
given on slippery beneath the light OF the
MOON whose rays were aided by innumerable gas and
calcium lights. A band Is usually at the pond both
ring the tay and evening. aud every arrangements
Skating In BrOOklya.
The skating season will be inauguratcd in Few days
In che goody City OF Churches should cold weather sue
c,ed the storm which commenced last night This
hoathful has many devoces In Brooklyn among
all casscs and familiarity with tho art Is looked upon
az one OF the accomplishments of the day among The
higher classes The city of Brooklyn has four prni
nent ponds-namely the Union, In the Eastern Disict,
Chichestcrs ncwl Myrtle avenue Yates steet;
Capitone, in East New York, and the Washington IN
South Brooklyn.
THE UNION POND.
The Union Pond seven acres Of grount ~ n
eligible part Of Williamsburg IL Is well fenced from
tho intrusion OF improper persons has suitable buildings
divided into apartments for fansles ana mas, rs
taurant conducted strictly temperance principles II
the pond artistic Pagoda from which h u,nlsnea
seventy lamps with hfteen-inch renectors wch ~,'n
the lights In The other parts OF the pond illuminate u
almost equal to daylight. The Union enoysA preem.
nence among its patrons from the well inct .las
during the past two seasons Il has aforrd cxccent
accommodations superior regulations andbeter skang
than any other similar place oe amusebcnh - Akes
nine millions Of gallons OF water 70 noo 'n1 yon ~.
this done nj tho enormous expense u xl,zU0 Ing
water was let at four O'Clock YESTERDAY auernoon
occupies forty hours TO accomplish this operation
~cApITOLINH LAKE.
Captoline lake. In East New York. last year enJoycd
good share OF public patronage aud no doubt II will re-
ccve increased patronage this 1eason II popu, ss
resort Of the people Of the Western DISTRICT ana s'ss
OF access by several city railroads
CHIcHEsrER's LAgy.
This Ia new place. and opens this season Tor ns
time II Is private enterprise and VIII no o0u'' -
| hboraly supported
WASHINGTON PONp.
This popular place Of resort Is wei known s.ons
skaters OF south Brooklyn During the past few s Az
has been literally pssronised, and the Shorts % MAZE
ing the coming season, promise or leo ON yee
| "a t,~s q o.
the public HAPPY Y 81 last evening melted u into
terday, but eys d1laSSmcnt
Police Intelligence.
BOT SHOT by A PRIVATE Waterman.
| On Monday Last George Kucher lad residing a. IL
Sheriff street, sitting on cotton bale at pier No
North river while other boys were engaged IN pur
Joining cotton. Peter Morrissey, private watehman
with the view Of frightening the juvenile onenders ds
CHARGED one barrel Of his revolver In that direction Un
fortunately however the ball took effect In the brcas
| or young kucher, fIacturng two Of his ribs. 0corgs