The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-06
THE SKATING SEASON.
Probable inauguration T'ik Day-Tfw Ponds
IN NeAr York, Brooklyn and Jcrse, City.

The skating season Is about To commence in esrnest
So many disapponlments made the heart, Of tho
skating public sick but JACK Frost 10 be IA real
earnest this time and not inclined to trtAe longs with
Their feelings Freezing point the thcrmometer has
long since been reached and Is only Wancd that
there should be continuance OF the prcseut teupen
ture and all will be ~cll.
THE PACK LAKES.
The extensive surface OF the Park lakes req rcs sew nal
visits from the ice god to put them in skateabs Cen
dton His freezing kisses those placid waters r.
quire to be frequent aud his embrace strong prison
them up in their CLASSY bounds Yesterday the dag
still flying sufficient sign OF there being sport; but
should Fahrenheit continue to tell freezing tale Mon
day at latest Will open the CLASSY surface Of tho akes
to the lovers OF the winter sport.
THE FIFTH AVENUE POND.
This fashionable pond was like thoso in the PART,
closed 10 the ANXIOUS skaters. Sheltered IL Is from
the chill wind, the FROST has 30 great effect upon
its surface Tho ice IL yesterday bearabc. but
its careful proprietor knowing the rush there would be
consequent its opening feared FOR his reputation
judicous caterer for the supper .endom and refused
all applicants admission. The broom and plane were at
work all day. that by this morning 1t is certain to he
in fun blast Major Oatman Is determined this year 70
retain the high position he already holds the estma
ton Of the public by working onergocaiy TO further
their amusement. band OF music viii perform from
eleven O'Clock till n late hour night, that this
promises to be gala day there Calcium lights viii
shed their radiance the ibis evening, rendering
the spectacle interesting for the participants and
picturesque one for the spectators.
THE EXCELSIOR sKATE0 POND.
This pond situated Tie opposite corner TO Major
oatman's was the only one New York which therc
was skating yesterday Messrs Mitchell and Blessing
are is proprcors and il proms be popular redort
for those who oec, TO the crush the Park lakes All
through tue day aud evening number OF skaters dis
ported themselves the ice 10 their evident delight
This pond is rst season. and, with the
sknful management OF its proprctors, will doubtless
become very popular. Great canton ought TO be nsei
however, before admitting a large crowd, ono acct
dent however trivial would the pleasure of a
season.
SKATING ~ BKooXLYN.
Tho cold weather o, the last two day. has been well
come TO the lovers Of the of skating in brooklyn
On yesterday the Union, Washington, Capolino, cut.
ctes,ets and other ponds IN ful blast and thou
sands Of persons OF both improved The opportunity
81 enjoying this fcsvc sport Tho proprctors OF these
ponds 20 give their patrons fu hcncd OF the pres
eni propiuous weather viii shortly give grand luinna-
tons carilivas and concerts tl.c ife The assRi
bage the Union pond Ia Williamsburg. last night,
Was cofnposnd OF the siN the Eastern district ant
they enjoyed the sport until a late hour
sSArTSG n JERSEY CRY.
There viii be skatng today The Morris Canal,
IN Jersey CITY and On the meadows back Of jersey city
md Hobossn