The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-20
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The Carnival Conftnued-Scenes en- the
Roads-C0ndition Of the Drivea
The air was much less keen yesterday than / had
been the day previous, and moreover there were no
flying clouds Of sleet and furious Of icy tenn
pered wind to qualify the pleasure which all broad
were Enthusiastically intent Tho happy possessor Of
vehicles on runners manifested disposition to esjo, TO
its utmost the much longed for favor OF weather AID
roads well packed with crisp snow and the livery stable
keepers maintained their high prices with q nrmness
that argued well for the numbers participating In the
sport Indeed II vertaby seemed, judging from after
observations that all who had thronged the streets and
highways on the first day abroad yesterday in the
same grand style before and had added to their num-
beers all those who delight going on runners but who
could not or at least did not avail themselves OF
Fridays opportunities.
MxIoHNG PARrms
The air Of yesterday was not only stir but II
was comparatively mild, and the rays OF the sun
wore warm as well as Frightening. This fact alone
had the effect probably, Of drawing forth tho
more delicate or efsminate admirers Of winter
sports Of the road wind which bracing. but not
keen or biting In IL intensity added nest 70 the sport
which never lacks nveinsss, however, and made tho
conventional pleasures Of such carnival time capable
Of enjoyment 70 their fullest extent
The novelty Of sean Of seighing In the main streets
Of city which has continued than ono day. and
which gives promise Of lasting for time to come
had especially favorable effect in calling out those
iders who, under ordinary circumstances, prefer the
lounge beside the family heahstone in preference to
seeking sport BY long journey through muddy streets
and avenues swept bare Of snow Yesterday, however
could escape from the realization Of the fact that
there was excellent sleighng everywhere If hcy would
not look they must hear the jingle of bells which kept
and evening. Here was temptation far too great for
weak human nature. The merchant OF clerk and eve
the mechanic going to their daily duties had forced on
them At every turn the fact that the was very fine
seghing in Broadway, and consequently in every other
way and byway Of the city. Dashing equipages were
every corner admirng halt and coping BY on the
main with all their beauties the charms
and readily commendable to the appreciation OF tho
ERNEST Of the stay .at-homes, fortified howsoever
strongly they might be With the power Of seIf-denia.
AZ was not lively day for business. The rivers were
blockaded with ice and the transit at times imposs
ble employees were absent IN numbers, unable to reach
their places Of business Customers very few and
Tar between for most Of them fitting along
ny the dingy Offices dashng cutters, keeping time
sleigh bells Even Mr. Moneybass though devoted 70
sel-inerest was tempted and fell victim TO the reign
ing spirit 80 he closed his portfolio sponged out the
sleigh put on at lively gait to join the norhward bound
procession, and IN the pleasures of the flying trip
90 heavily on his mind Eanv who were even more de-
voted to business drawn forth their dingy
daughters who summary forbade the cabal site COM
puaf0ns OF dusty edger for the day. and brought the
pour slaves forth 70 Join with them 10 the pleasures Of
tug the afternoon; many OF comfortable family charnc-
tesscs others Of sentimental honeymoon qualihca
dogs full of appreciation CT the sport and ubilant in
She kno~edge that conjnga ties prevented their full
enjoyment Of IT, such were the characteristics Of the
troops that depoyed during tho day brilliant show
through our main streets on their way 10 the drives
the northern part Of the island
wers found BY oil who visited them in condition more
Aysmniev 70 long continuance Of aeiehing than has
SNOW u quite evenly distributed these level tracks,
and ID packed sufficiently cold ON good bottom u
sport 70 which aivss The opportunity In places there
rs qniis heavy drifts but thee bafo spOts On the
% sos hsl Ss q Ss
ina which the racers In tho Insight Of their enthusiasm
oocasonaty dspodt tben'selves.
TIE 6lxiGRG, "a
ranging size from the tiny conch barely seating
newly welded couple, 10 the hosrifable vanckero on
dussa lads sad lasses There was the old square box
almost devoid OF springs and jong atop OF pair OF
sve spparsnsnces and comfertabe robes and the neat
cutters. buit with all the strength and ightness that
charaCerze the handiwork Of local carriage naker
Few 81 the coupe specially manufactured TO be taken
apart and removed from wheels 70 runners, now ap.
pearsd covered sleghs and shot tho snow
pdtty almost equal TO the genuine winter coutrvances
Not lissls good taste evidenced in the adjournment
ilh ribbons and roseses Of every hue and hung with
numerous talking bella On the backs OF few steeds
preceding sleshs occupied By the moro arstocntc mem
beu OF tho community, the tntinnabulant trinkets
arranged aftsr the fashion Of the chapeI"s Chnois in
use in the French army and In accordance with the
Russian style, rose ass pyramid and remained IN view
like silver pinnacle uprsared above the procession Of
nags and cu,tera There we're fournha and SIX in
hasA equvasee foamcovered steeds secured In tandem
In n
speed truly worthy tho name. Robes OF choicest fur
ermins covering, fancy blankets and coarse wooen
and all excluding the cold with equal III success, were
In abundance while from an aperture in every sleigh
peered forth heads with features Redeemed
by the wntry broezc and eycs bright With the good
humor OF Mark Tapley. IL
teday crowded the CLASSY roads OF the park and the
carpeted drives Of the upper portion OF the city
comprised gooily proportion Of the fair sex while
glide to and fro for hours together In their pursuit
Of health and pleasure many. because OF Incidence or
weather shun the Kinks and avoid too Constant inhaia
ton OF the bracing air These were The eager particle
pants the delights Of seighing, and enjoyed ~ the
Park 10 High Bridge win Their frsil forms mnfed in
furry snier garments, with comfortcrs wound again
snd again about their heads aud hoods conceang every
thing ght ayes they reclned In the snueness Of
their vehicles and weaed OF eanring around at
ans animated ssbesu. The wind was mot sufficiently
r owners the protecting blankets and the drivers
mot compelled 70 break up because Of sudden
hurting clOun or the lace oil the man on
box The roads had been cleared OF cbst uctions
and the endless procession not brought 10 frequent
halts the sudden uprising or drifts and banks but
nnbroken from the Inhabited parts OF the city to
che wilderness OF the upper extremity OF the isle
SCENES ~.
were exciting the previous day, owing 70
che falling Of the wind, which anon played havoc with
the comfort Of ALL Stoppase ~ different points 70 rub
ones cheeks and nose with snow she flesh should
freeze falls into and throws into doep drifts
lining the rootes less numerous and the driving
was therefore devoid Of many az the Incidents which
rendered sleghnR OF the day before very enjoyable
90 the locker n NOT 10 the victim Of many trning
casuslties The unimpsrcd smoothness OF the roads,
over which the sicigbs gIided with the swiftness OF
shadows. even too tempting. with It's promises OF
an excellent drive 70 allow Of any sarkenng OF pare
whereby the sleishss might profit 10 handouts OF
and pelt their neshbovs In instances ladies'
equipped with stout winter gloves handled the reins with
the mschess which their mails rivals vanly sought
90 equal and undaunted BY the occasional breaths of
Fous which distant intervals would uphcaving
of sleigh robee and tiny ting1e with sharp palm