The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-11
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Thus II may he seen that there the various
skating parks in New York, Brooklyn and Hoboken no
les than seventy four Thousand persons, out OF which
number nfytwo thousand at least participants in
the sport In this calculation several private ponds,
both In New York and BROOKLYN, not included nor
Is there taken OF the independent skating
Harlem and other places, OF which latter there was
great deal
THE PARK LANES.
n Is probable TINT since skating commenced upon
the Park lakes In 1857 has there been large crowd
on yesterday The two lower lakes, from early morn
mense crowd of animated skaters TO enter the refresh
work eqral 10 that Of u the abors
OF Hercules while the bridge. commanding view Q,
ny interested SPECTATOR who alternately rdiculcd and
praised the active visitors according as they dis
played fhcir awkwardness or ability The general ntmos
phere different from that the previous days,
hailed by all with pleasure, aud every person seemed de-
tormned to take advantage OF the capricous employ
NJ weather Office lest the previous coidncss
would return II highly credabe 70 the visitors that
conduct noticed upon any Of the lakes All seem to
have feeling uppermost-that IL 10 promote the
general as well as individual enjoyment and they GER
tainy received every assistance 10 this from Messrs
Rsdford stcson, Of the Casino, and Mr. Ryan, chief
Of the Park inspectors
the day swarmed the lakes. Each presented an
animated spectacle. kTbe lights cast upon the
hurrying crowd, laughing merrily as they sped
she Internationally kissed the giasy surface, and the
ceasing sound OF the swiftly gliding skate all
upon the of the listener well the eye of
the gazcr impartng mingled feelings Of asonishmcnt
and pleasure II had far gone eleven O'Clock when the
animated crowd dsperscd and there was a rush and
scrimmagc,m to fenian parlance, for cars such
Jam and uproar hustle and din, TIL finally all sub
SIDED into quietncss and the Park unoccupied by
any The coated custodians and the hall frozen
animals In the arsenal.
THE FIFTH AvESrE POND.
II would 20 the spectator yesterday that all the
beauty and fashion % metropolis had donncd the
skates and disporting themselves upon Major Cat
man pond Gordon Of carriages surroundedu on every
side The pond itself alive with skaters while the
platform and banks crowded with spectators The
no; the least injured by the seinithaw OF the
morning being preserved by occult method only
known the proprietor in all It's pristine strength and
smoothness Toilets % the richest description, not u
speak OF tho pretty faces Of their owners gave 10 the
scene peculiarly attractive appearance yesterday NJ "
always The ease here. And ON the subject OF beauty
all who desire 90 see the bellies OF New
| York., the fairest Of Columbias daughters, may
/ see them here skates There were between
/ four thousand i've hundred and five thousand
visitors 20 this pond yesterday amongst them many
learners who under the skilu instruction cf the pro
fcssors always the pond will soon be able TO strike
Tor themselves Saturday " intended TO be gala
| one on this pond Two bands OF will he present.
aud At nieht will be brilliantly lighted with coored
lanterns, reneclo.s, &c
| rHE EXCELSIOR PoSD.
This pond the opening ~ the PARK lakes has been
hut poorly attended not, however through any fault o.
U.s. rropri.ors whose obigng manners have given gene.
raj satisfaction This falling on OF business Is not likely
| 20 last long.
SKATING IN BRooKLYx
Tho beautiful weather OF yesterday welcome 20 IA
Brooklyn skating fraternity and caused early muster
OF the lovers Of the arr who haslened 10 their avorc
resorts for day portion Of days pleasure The
large assenblaFe Of ladies all the ponds very W.
marksblc. and their smles and voices made the
stronger feel happy Va the aausenents Of the day
Capoline lake. w Fulton avenue. was the great POM
~ attraction 10 the brooklyn skaters yesterday afternoon
ard evening when The r.' grand canvs ~ ne s,rso,
| came on The great event the grand fancy orc
affair IN the evening, when there we're from one o wv.
tbousend persons sss.nbod, cosiumed ~ ever, mag