The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-27
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The Sporf in New York, Brooklyn AM, Rev
Jersey.
The frost OF the night before last put fright many
gloomy forebodngs in the minds Of the lovers Of this
heal;hfui sport The Damp mild weather which ushered
in Che present week led many OF the devo.ees Of skat
irg doubt whether they would be able for some time
te indulge in their dearly loved King Frost
however, hav ing punished his admirers by temporary
absence, Thought 1T on Tuesday night to make reap
Eearance in order 10 prove that he had not lost but
only waived the congealng power which is his special
prerogative. Yesterday YVES therefore quite turning
out day with tlo sieelshod public vae lakes 10 Central
Park were well covered with merry makers OF beth
sexes who entered into the sport with evident
creased every no~ and then by the mishsps which
befel their companions. The ice a. the Park
Is Ia very good condition. Tho water which during
three or four days past hsd collected on the
surface 10 now frozen over, and has oos,se-
quenly covered the frozen which had
during the earlier part Of the season pre-.
sen.ed such unpleasant obstacle TO the progress OF
1s s me @ s R wen
with very smooth crust of ice, which, however, is at
pressn. rather weak at the edges II the frost continues
quality; the ice beautifully smooth, and considering
that the change in the Temperature is recent,
rink well attended by skaters and s spsious md
comfortable galleries well flied with spectators. Mac
mlans Ffth avenue park was also wei attended tbe
sEate Of all ages. Sizes and Of both This pond
presents TO the skater crystalline expanse ef beautiful
ice. All the snow has been removed, ana die surface
therefore Is remarkably smooth II is also quite
from cracks Bands were 10 attendance at chose favor
lite Kinks, which discussed music Ia curv!ny
gliding crowds beneath them
IN BRoOkLYs
the lovers of skating took advantage os che pleasant
day yesterday assemble in large numbers the
Unien Pond, in Williamsburg, for the purpose OF in
duging In that heathiul and fashionable exercise. The
propretors Of the pond have been making unusual pre-
paratons for the past few days in their portion of the
h0pedloT Ice yesterday found them fully prepared
10 accommodate the immense crowd present with every
thing which could contribute to their ceuiIort plea
sure The pond was closed dnring Chretnas Day, and
day. The ladies were out 10 full force and some Of
them really excellent and graceful skaters, being
able TO perform nh the gyrati0ns usual among the
most scientific OF tho gentlemen skaters An excel
lent band or music was IN attendance and the sport
was kept up until y late hour in the evening Among
the other attractions yesterday exhibition OF
skating by John Engel, Jr He 10 considered OF the
most skilful and accomplished skaters of the day. and
his performance yesterday attracted attention.
Satellite pond closed yesterday in consequence OF
the ice being too much cut up from the skating on
thris,mas Day. II II thought that the tee will be In
excellent condition to-day and give ejovers OF skating
IN opportunity OF visiting this favorte pond
Capiione Lake on Nosrand avenue, was alive YES
terday with skaters The icc smooth, and hundreds
OF ladies and gentlemen present 70 enjoy the sport
Tho arrangements for the accommodation Of visitors
OF the most ample kind and everything which can con-
duce TO their comfort provided The number OF ladies'
present yesterday was unusually large, and all were ap
parentiy enjoying The sport immensely.
JERsEz
Tho warm weather which followed che recent sbtter
cold spoiled the skating, to tho great disappointment
OF those who enjoy the sport. Tho meadows IN East
Newark which are frozen over yesterday crowded
hv par, c!psnts in the heathful spus. A lad named
George smith broke through the lea the canal near
the River strset locks and rescued from drowning
VIC was vist 10 Newark The -escacY linisel
ss1owiy escaped drowning.