The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-12-11

proved-l euns America Not OverIe.kcd
Skating In brooklyn and jersey, Rtc.
The advent o. the little "cold snap on Thursday
last While 70 the houseless poor IL brought painful
suseesons Of the bitter psnss Of hunser and cold 10
be experienced before spring shall mis upon the
esrsh again, served to arouse the enthusiasm Of the
SKATING portion Of the human family In this metrup-
ia to whom Jsct Frost Is an ever welcome visitor,
and whose spproaeh 10 always hailed With eelisht.
Already Arrangements are being eomplst,d By this
elas' for the proper Inauguration and fu enjoyment
OF the approaching carnival season. The numerous
clubs have msrshsled their msmberp In anticipation
Of speedy 'rabins Of the ball" meeting, have been
he'd. club rolls revised skates inspected and injured
straps repaired and the ls,est novelties in skates and
hauns spp.rel discussed. The fair ones Of the
metropolis are also senvely preparing for the carni-
val, and tho number Of this elas Who propose 10
enjoy the inviEor.ns sroreise Of skating during the
present winter, will doubtless sIcced that Of any
previous season, two to one Two winters ago no, one
lady In hundred thought Of visiting skstns pond
or kne- sstrsp from buckle. This vister the reverse
viii BE- the fact.
rAsnIoSs IN SKATING ooeruxKs
For the benefit Of this olDs Of our resderv, We
would here state that several noveltis. and improve
menu In the styles aud composition Of shstins
dresses skirts, hoods gloves and boots are TO bs
introduced during the present season. Last winter,
black and grey striped Bslruorsls we're the fashiou
among lady skaters. This year, neat and beautiful
crimson skir, will be the prevailing ,,yle, and In
their make up" fashlon al also dictate material
contraction In their length and width, as compared
With those last In vogue. Great taste has also been
displayed by oar fashionable pod,stss In tho way Of
In the way Of flr skating hat" being among the
novelties 10 10 I'M rodueed
oTrrRAL PARK rosps.
twill be gratifying TO every sdmircr Of tho "spor,
srsooful' to learn that the Central Park Uomtnl,-
sloners and the pruprietors Of tho various private
ponds In this city and vicinity, have hept pace With
the increased demand for accommodation, and tha,
the face, Of every skating pond and lake arc TO te
greatly increased " meet the requirements Of the
present season. Not only have increed factis, for
the full enjoyment Of tho sport been added 10 tho
ponds at Central Park. but the extent 10 which the
Lake. during the prtt two ysar-, has grown In popu-
lariy, has induced tho authorities 10 add greatly In
creased facltier by opening two othor public ponds,
One Of thsse 10 called tho "Conse atory Lste" and u
situated near tho bth Avenue and Tad street entrance
to the Park and has hitherto been reserved for clubs
exclusively. Thls lake will prove especially convsn-
lent Tor those residing tho east side Of tho island
In addition 70 this, new pond Of about Ave scros
the extreme northwest corner OF tho Park. which
Will provo quite an accommodation Tor the Har-
lemita. This pond will be lighted With ga. instead
Of kerosene, a. at tho other Laies Buildlnss
similar to those furnished tho habitues Of the lover
pond, have been erected on It's margin, where re-
hoshmenis, from sandwich 10 . roast duck can be
procured. and in which fires will to kept burning
night and day for tho Acoom mediation Of skaters At
tho old Upper LAKE. greatly incroa,od facilities for
enjoyment will bo furnished. A greatly enlarged
and improved reireshment saloon has been erected
on lts eastern margin, portion Of which will bo
sppp piisted TO the patrons Of ale and sogars thus
Attending ladies aud gentlemen opportunity OF
indulrng In cakes and coffee without being sudota-
ted with the iumos Of malt and tobacco In former
Yeas Anothe. noticeable improvement here has
boon the removal of tho keorers station and tho
lago rock in the contre Of the pond that tho Lake
will now present a clear unbroken surfA = OF twenty
acres In order TO prevent serious accidents from
immersion, tle depth Of this pond, which In summer
10 about seven ioet, has been reduced four feet
number Of men provided with ropes, ladders
corks &c, viii be stationed around the Laho, ready
to aid any unfortunate individual who may "broak
in," and cottage, have al.o been erected for tho
bcneGi Of each lady who may unfortunately recoiv.
cold bath, and whoro va1n,dry clothing be pro.
cured. Tho new planning mschiuo and scraper will
be employed at nxht, that "hubby" ice will DO
unknown st This pond. and fresh smooth surface
pre,ented every morning independent Of the wenthOT
Al tho lover or as Il ia usually designated, tho
Little Pond" greatly enlarged refreshment booth
has been erected. and tho ladies' building has also
Leen redecorsted and otherwise improved. A new
and comnodlous stairSs sy has aio been erected at 40
Easterly. or finh avenuo entrance Thi, pond is
located near Fifty-ninth street and Fifth svenue,
and may bo reaehod by either the Sixth, Eighth,
Ninth or Tenth Avenue CLIs which take pAssongers
within almost hslling distance Of the pond The
"Curing Pond" attached to this Lake LGI also be- on
put In readiness for freeing weather. and should the
sesson prove favorable, the "CaleGonians" A" and
"1hises" and all Others who love this manly ,port
will find clear shee, OF ice ava on hand Nrlthor
has the yoInser portion Of the community been over.
looked in the general Improvement, i' p,I.ion Of
the Park, near Seventy second street and Fifth
avenue, known as Conservatory Hil," has been 30.
apart for ''coastIng" purpose
FIrTH AvESUE PoSD.
This pond, rendered famous last season by reason
Of the brilliant mssquerades and skating Ises which
occurred upon it, ,uifAce .ill continue to be the
faVorits resort Of the select" during tho coming
season. Tho area Of tho pond has, however, been |
somewhat lessened by the opening Of Madison |
avenue. band Of music viii be stationed here |
10th day and evening throughout the season, and !
our reporter was informed by It's sontlemhnly pro-
pr!e'or' Major oatmAn, that grand masquerade Is |
arranged for the carly part Of the winter.
hITouEII's roSD.
ne" pond, bearing tho shove name, has boen |
opened at the junction Of the finh avenue and Ss.h
street. covering area OF about three hundred by
seventy-hve feet. Building, tor the ornmodstion
Of 'kAteIs have been erected On Ia borders.
The Senson In BrOOklyn.