The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-20
8 X TING.


Al Jerome Park.
The members Of the American Jockey Club held their
third carnival on the pond at Fordham yesterday II
had been announced that arrangements would BE- made
for special train TO convey the party - on previous
occasions to the gates Of the chalet but from some
unexplained cause such accommodation had been pro-
vided The sxpectant guests found themselves there
fore obliged 20 take their seats in the express train for
Albany which leaves the depot at eleven o'clock In
stead OF In picnic cars the corners Of which they could
mouopolize al will for social or family parties This
comparative discomfort not restricted either to
the very entrance to the lake. a. was the case
on former occasions. the yesterday dis
station nearly quarter OF mile distant from tho scene
the days endowment TO reach which Il necessary
70 make slippery pilgrimage over dreary road covered
the excursionists in the face than very percep
tibe change passed over their countenances. Many q
fair aao.s who had during the trip ossn clothed
and. In prospect OF tedious peregrnati0n, became
slcnt, morose, and almost itempered; many . sweet
little mouth which had but just now been prettiy aud
temptingy opened 10 make way soft and endearng
speeches made tho vehicle Of harsh and almost vim
@ s o an eye ma
while gazing on the snowy expanse 70 lose much Of Its
quondam briiliancy.
The pond was however the goal OF the party and after
few mnutes' halt general move was made In its d.
rectiou, the procession moving IL single Ale along the
only track which presented ITSELF the individuals co-
narrow and dangerous dehla.
Arrived 1t the chalet the cheerful wood nree, which
sent forth welcome warmth, were soon surrounded BY
the wet footed crowd and, under the melting influence
OF Their genial bazes, good humor and jovality once
more took possession Of the minds OF the party Skates
were at once in r,quston, and general untying and
screwing on OF these favorite implements OF pleasure
commenced on every side The ice was 10 splendid
condition; all the snow had been carefully removed
from its surface and thanks to the bro0ms and sweep
the pond presented for the anxious skaters crystal
line expanse OF better ice than TO be seen
any previous occasion. After some time had been
spent enoymant OF the sport thus Afforded the pleas
curvng gliding on frozen surface for graceful
lut0ns In tie dance Dodworth band struck up secc
tcn of ball music and to its sweet strains many couple
was engaged In the pleasures OF the light fantastic
toe. While this was>gong on, Mr.. Jerome whose abb
had been Set during the former part OF the day.
made his appearance on the scene. This gentle
man arrived 10 magnificent sleigh, which
presented the appearance OF a brightly painted
boat runners, and which was drawn by eight
horses ridden by ouirders HIS presence soon made it.
self felt, and the fun now became fast and furious
midst Of all the merriment II announced time TO
to the depot to catch the quarter past five train.
An unwilling move was at once made and the party
found itself seated behind the snorting
engine being rapidly whisked towards the busy city.
Oatman's Skating Rink.
The skating at this pond last evening was unusually
good The ice notwithstanding the recent unfavorable
weather. in splendid condition. and large number Of
visitors avaled themselves Of the to
indulge this health giving sport The pond was bril-
any illuminated with calcium lights and the roof OF the
wooden galleries surrounding the rink was decorated
With nnumerab0 gaily colored Chinese Ianterns- An
excellent band was In attendance and discOursed num-
Der Of lively airs and dance tunes the expert and
klful skatars keeping time to the music. On wednes
ST. the fair alone being permitted TO take part In the
ace The prize will be $50 gold medal