New-York daily tribune., 1866-01-12
SKATING.
The Ponds Of New.Ysrk Ycsterday-Greo'
Numbers In Aftendance-The shannS
Carnival-ProhabIe Continuance 81


Numbers In Aftendanee-The shannS
Carnivnl-Prohabie Continuance si
the Sport.
The merry skating season, which has now
been in continuance for whole week, appeared 70
reach its hight yesterday the increased midness OF the
weather rendering the pursuit OF this heahiu ana e1
hlaratiDg pastme much more agreeable than upon the
previous days. whose intense cold contributed 70 phys
cal discomfort Of the same time 1t strengthened ana
hardened the crystal floors which are indispensable u
the practicabity Of the sport.
skaters and though the mild weather of mid day sot
ened the ice in many places to considerable extent
all Of the merrymakers appeared TO enjoy themselves
amazingly.
| THE CENTRAL PARK PONDS
were of course the center Of attraction On ACCOUNT
of these grounds being free to all who deport thcm
selves with common decency tho thrOngs Irequentne
them are Of more promscuous character than are to
be met with on the fifth.ave and other ponds "heie
! an admission fee is demanded at the gate.
Nevertheless the lady skaters upon tns charsetep Of
The skaters is that generally denomlnated prsI cis.
Then the ponds are so spacious, Inc suiiounuins
scenery so beautiful that these eroaa ice
and the general democracy OF the assemDed crowus is
probably an additional charm The Ice OF yesteruay
rather too soft and slusby for the best enjoyment
of skating and this the case almost every Where
else Many thousands. however participated IN the
amusement. There was not such an extensive usPidy
of fine Artistic skating as IA usually presented Dy
view OF the private ponds but nevertheless there was
much good exec gtion 10 be seen everywhere.
The ladies turned out in unusually large numbers,
aud appeared TO vie with each other in tie beauty and
appropriatepess Of their costumes. young Ponsh
couple attracted general attention hy the spendor 0i
their robes and the accomplished ease with WHEN ,ne!
moved about on fhe sippery surface Of the lakes The
lady especially noticeable for her grace and beauty
the foreign nsgnt1ence OF her costume ana her easy
skill upon the gliterns steel Bat there were so many
deserving of almost equal praise that is hardly iar 10
particularize. =
One of the smaller ponds at the lower extremity OF
the Park was occupied during the entire day by several
Curling Clubs Although this amusement appears to
be very cherries and stupid one TO the unniated
locker il must possess attractions Of asod character
10 induce many gentlemen to run about the Ice AL
dsy showing great nt object in the distance
and and then amusing theDsevs by sweeping the
ice with sloppy broOms, by way of change
TIE FlFTH-AVE. POND
was in excellent condition during the greater part OF
the day and enjoyed by large numbers OF visitors
Of both sexes.
Although the ice was badly cut up toward the close
brooms OF the sweepers and Major Oatman. the pro-
pretor was quite confident that there would DO suf'
fcient frost the night to give frm hard field this
morning.
THE OTHER PONDS
in New-York and Brooklyn were also largely attended
yesterday and afforded good skating. Ample opportu'
mites were also presented by the canals and shallow
marshes of New Jersey From appearances last even
ing, unless the weather will grow a little colder, the
skating will probably suffer an interruption of
thaw FOR several days.