The New York herald., 1876-12-24

ing Il up were rewarded with only minimum success.
But juvenile New York, which constituted by lar the
greater part Of the assembiasc, cared nothing tor
snow. II dashed ahead all obstructions some-
times on two skates but oftener one, alike regard
less OF the gray-coated policemen and tho nervous
paserfdmias Grown-up people OF all ages were also
there. The bashiui maiden, on skates for the first
time, leaning anxiousiy OF her young man,
tightening her hold with loud .Uhi' as an
unexpected SIP causes her TO hug him cioser
smooth tee looking with dsdain on his less fortunate
fellow being; the ambitious young man, desperately
cndeavor,Eg 10 cut an IS and continuing the attack
with n Bruce-kc perseverance, alter each unhappy
fall, the old man. brought back TO hts young days.
rheumatic limbs without being observed-all these
and dozen other types oil skating mankind were pre-
sented.
SCENES AND IxciDrxra
The restaurants and skate oann2 establishments did
n thriving business throughout the day. being on
many occasions so crowded that new comcrs and
hungry skaters werc compelled 10 wait lor minutes
before getting their satisfied Skates OF all sizes
in constant demand. and the cnterprsing men
who conred each person and made him sit still while
they put hts skates rcaped a rich harvest. The
pies that disappeared and the coffee thar
drunk showed that skating produced an appe-
lite. Many amusing incidents we're 10 be
seen the a mischevous urchin
turacd the tables aerce and gigantic park police.
The boy owned a diapidatet sled, from which
ho derived much iun by coastng and running down his
lie had been twice chased on Inc ice by the
policeman aforesaid and once ANONYMOUSLY kicked.
smarting under his injuries he repaired 10 distant
portion OF the pond ana, only TO exhibit his uncon-
quered spirit, rene~ed his coasing. ihe lynx eyed
stole up behind. just as he was about TO pounce on
the unsuspecsing lad friendly cry oi cop
per- from Juvenile sympathizer 70,
veaied tho danger and the almost captured
youth started across the at lightning speed, hts
sled in his arms The officer followed and the chase
became exciting. The boys agility was surprising
and the polccman's corpulcnce discouragng. Yet the
latter steadily gained and was aboui 10 make HIM
prisoner, when the lad dropped his sled between the
policeman legs and slid Tho ONCcr position
painful his taco sad and expressive as he
gathered himself and took another boy toward the
station house Tor daring 10 laugh, but the original
offender only too glad 10 lose his Sled was In DIS
ant part OF the pond rcc,ng his victory 10 crowd OF
diminutivc ana admiring comrades.
Walzing tho ice, difficult feat was practised by
more than one young couple and with an ease and
eagles quite frequent and individual gained
much tciat by describing several letters OF the
alphabet.
Three young men were for hours the cynosurc OF
many eyes account o! the graccinness with which
they hand in hama described curves irst 10 the right
length Of the A pond Whom The order 10 clear the pond
given at eleven o'clock, tho large number re-
naming took their departure, sad that the hour was
not earlier.
SKATING IN BgooKLYy
Old "Jack Frost" has recently brought Joy to the
hearts of the lovers OF skating and other pleasures Of
The CLASSY surface, and the cars running in the vicinity
OF the various ponds are crowded at all hours OF the
day with rosy checked tppe,cd iassies and lads carry
ing upon their arms skate bags and filling the air with
their merry chatter Yesterday the Fulton avenue
ana Flatbush avenue lines OF cars displayed on their
sides the well known skating flags at an early hour,
aud before crowds OF people could be seen hurry
ing through Prospect Park TO the lake region.
Hero has been erected large and elegant
building, with reireshncnt rooms and apart
mcnts in which TO adjust the skates.
skates and straps also be hired here. This build
ing is designed as permanent structure, and in tho
summer time will be used Tor the entertain nment OF
those who sail the like. The ice in splendid
condition Yesterday and hundreds Of persons on
ing and gliding wha. rcsembed sheet OF glass.
Toward noon tho sharp, polished steel had cut the
up somewhat, but as tho loose particles were quickly
swept the sides Of the lake the skaters moved
the weather permit Christmas Day curling matches
Will take place the lake. There viii also icoboat
racing and n day OF rare enjoyment Is looked for
ward to-
Capitolinc Lake, on Nostrand avenue was also well
covered with skaters and presented very enivenng
appearance. Near the lake a large, well heated
building for the accommodation OF 'skatorai arliss"
and amateurs, where they 0nd refreshments OF
various kinds 1t is expected the usual games
cdent TO winter will be INDUCED and the customary
prizes distributed among the successful competitors
II is rumorcd that veftable grcnsed pig will be Of
the leading attractions.
The Union Pond located on Union avenue also
comes Tor its share Of patronage Yesterday being
Saturday, the usual vacation day Tor the school chill
drcn, II covered with boys and girls OF all ages
and Sizes ms well as large number OF grown persons,
who sped easily and gracefully along to the great de-
light and admiration OF the little ones
The Rink, situated in Cermont avenue, which
the grand headquarters several years ago Tor tho
skating fraternity Is this winter for roller skat-
ing. 1t found that excessively cold weather was
needed freeze the water when the Rink flooded,
and its former lessee found that would not pay,
ments. 1t was In the Rink that Moody and Sankey
rst held rcvivals upon returning to this country The
opinion seems to generally prevail that the present
venture will be successful