The New York herald., 1868-01-08
TOURNAMENT OF THE SKATE.
New York and Brooklyn Steel shod-.
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tur: md whirls and dsIserous curvngs that are nj
combined with Ace spd rapid movsmsn. Of the scis.
uac performer Worthy not sn, Z. such position
but OF general emulation To the progress OF thL
accomplishment as passims its progression from
rude and unpolishsd custom an established pleasant
and heahful exercise for the delsc,aton Of classes
Is interesting in the extreme and suggestive OF reneo-
ton.
Where few years since the members Of the gentlsf
sex would rather remain within doors In the atmosphere
of aruncaiiy heated apartments. they don shaws
muns tippets and boas, and, bidding adieu - |
old prohihtory laws, enjoy a healthy breath q
in years gone back not taken air and
exercise enough is miserable fact 1t has stared %
IN the by lack OF muscle In the mon and OF bloom
in the women-one half seenng like hothouse howerS
the other a OF unfortunate, overworked bipeds
tho fair ladies' OF count.y now the many out
door sports that have IN their Audaele pursuits me
blessing OF health which will In the meridian of thse
lives be oy instead OF sinking into early valetudna
ssang-n fact, this heahfui, peasan, exercise from
the symmetry grace, beauty and self-possessoa -
"Yoa tell Hime there q bully skating down hsre-pn
going" was the excited shout from the lips OF fair.
golden haired boy dressed in elegant costume and with
ingy just from his mothers hand and heart.
yesterday me1t.s Io,aa h. y s: m eT to ,,S one
vaded the thousands OF ladies, gentlemen lad,
and lassies as they wended their way . the scene
sport the carnival OF fun that observed Throughout
the day and evening upon the skating ponds Of Ne.
York and vicinity exceeding IN orliancy anything thas
The that had by nature OF tho weaher for sevss
the eshiaratug pursuit that makes war on paor ana
langu0r became BY the sharp bracnR nights OF SauF~
day and Sunday Of such character TO open again Q.
both In New York. Brooklyn and Jersey City leading 70
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replson Gentlemen left their business TO have few
hours pleasure, while many OF the male seI without
business followed their example; and ladies with AZ
and thus from 'morn @ ., mn .,s,ns sseb and sM d
20. POND, mad the 6leSsGss III ifrons ss.' '''A
5 .as Ss', pss sss ast. s " &:
city and suburbs noted herewl.h:--
| New York.
MrCHELLs FIFTH AVENUE PARK POND.
| The ice at this pond excellent. and from early
| morning until late night the throng intense.
Many ladies' recognized the graceful expert
in the art of skating the city, visited IT, among them
the Misses Powell. Jackson, Miller Couahton and WI.
on, between whom and the members OF tho New York
skating Club there pleasant rivalry They executed
many difficult and graceful evolutions. At night the
fires upon the embankment surrounding the pond and
pleasant music gave zest to the Gold medals viii
soon be conended for In the matter OF champion ekAtng
| BY ladies here.
| PARK PONDS
The appearance OF the pond skating signals on the
city railroad caused intensely peasurabe feeling
yesterday mSrns gin n the breasts Of many pleasar:
the sturdy sons Of toll, as each Of them dasheA
OF to prepare for grand tournament on the lee:
Early in the skaters begin arrive groups Of
| two, three or more, ana commence operations the
CLASSY surface Of the lakes: but until about
sdered at all large During the next two hours how
ever, the gathering continued to increase, until
both shooting hither and thther every CON-
| ceivable direction and with Q rapidity OF motion In
Young America. The nne clear. crisp weather. delight
fully sofiened BY the sunny warmth Of old Sol mate
al one time TWAS feared from growing weakness IN
the Ice along the western shore OF the lake. particularly
would have to be made the noble shss. bore s precious
burden without the slightest incident in the way Of
ss naDng re II. S Of dress wo
varied as the beauty Of the wsarers and generally
indicated the worldly circumstances Of the owner. EI.
cept In few solitary instances. large hoops
tirely ignored. and marked preference for walking
dresses was plainly discernble. The favorts colors
to judge from what was most worn, seemed to be
purple and blue, and tho style OF head gear used wai
also varied Here might be sesn syiphliks blosds ia
blue with luIuraut wealth Of wavy sken light hair,
doing the Dutch role, In company with spruce look.
inn s.n lust dropped out Of bapdbox Before ones
sys has ,afsk iiias SsY.pgraph Of This pretty psr
saIio @ mt, IN tow ssfsa st In an s1s,c,s.s; ;sss
style: with an abundance Of red and green ana hsir
rOmp.aour our ~. Me, ht,, ws.z.es past ausnt brunss
absud ofeod In front. Another dark.eysd beauty in
veivst sacque oisck and white striped walking
s pans and dong !s:
l deavorng to cut some French caper caused quite q
s: Iss.. s.:.s 'sss ); s..s:
sush fabrics The ever changing crowd Of steel clad
murnunss Of The coDs.acs va. s. . ins me-
by the snow capped shrubbery along the shorss pre-.
sented picture OF exceedingly Interesting charse.sr
The only noticeable addition this season in the way ef
improvements Is the Introduction OF gas In lieu Of the
old system Of kerosene illuminating Gas lamps with
lake at intervals Of about forty yards, which, whsn
lighted give very brilliant appearance to the on
Although thousands visited tho ponds here tho Ice was
solid aud smooth. The usual illuminatons took place
at night, and among the throngs we're many ladies' In
| elegant skating costumes
| oArnAss yIYrH AvESuE rosp.
There has been great difficulty In getting the Ice n
condition at this retreat but on Monday by great
ton It was In good condition. With crowd present
there were many stars In the skating armament To-
day gold medal will be consnded for BY ladies' at this
| park
Under the judcous treat nent Of the ice
excellent here. The music and illumlnations 10 tho
evening and the attractions throughout the day drew
| together many Of talent in the skstorial art
Brooklyn.
| Usos
By device for cutting and planning ice, possessed
alone by the proprietor OF this lake, there has here
been solid, smooth and thick ice for several days
decidedly tho best this season. Monday and yes.
tsrday from early In the morning until after midnight
thousands not only from be Eastern district from
this city, met together many recognized exp il
skating circles. Groups joined hands hero aud there
upon the glib surface. while q coierie would and
| anon crowd about somc one whose svoutons were
original and difficult Those who did not indulge in The
pleasures Of the occasion found plea poiiious for
sightseeing in the reception and unique
pagoda that adorns the lake There is every arrange
meni made here for the comfort Of visitors
i SATELLITE
This pond is growing greatly in favor The ice ~ IN
0ne condition Among the many attractions soon 70 BE-
presented by the proprietor with Ice az
his own construction. They will be sailed by ladies'
aud IN this section the scene win be and OF peca-
| liar interest
/ cAPrrotryB roSp.
This retreat is favorite with the Brookiyntcs and
when the ce is In good condition, as yesterday and
Monday Is nled with visitors. During the day there
| sere many ladies, lads and misses pduging in the
SPORT and a. pght the bigger specimens OF humanity,
AMID the strains OF music and beneath the glare OF cab