New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-02
SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK.

AN ADDRESS TO THE COMMISSIONERS AND TO THE
PEOPLE
The popularity Of the lakes in Central Park
Of skaters has led to the preparation OF adj
dress to the Park Commissioners in which it Is shown
how these sheets of water might afford much enjoy
than they give This is signed by Andrew J.
Dupignac Eugene b. Cook, Charles W. Jenkins, Edgar
W. Burr Robert Edwards Sidney II. Stewart, Theodore
H. Rogers Philander Griflng Abram BOudouine. Edward
T. Egbert James c. Mead and Frederick NJ Mead. II
as follows:
Central Park was designed and created to be an atrae
recreation pOpulace of this great city, all
of the year. And whatever yane it may be supposed
those objects the summer timehat value is enhanced
many fold by the possession Of peculiar for
confinement incident to the winter season On the
morning. after one of the very cold, clustering
THE TRBUSE January 23dJ contained this item Yes,
terday Ther 100 was gala day at Central Park among
least % 200 skaters during day. and that at D.
eTe SbSye SAMPLE e %
Illustrating the eageness OF the people for this diversion
in cooperation with climateof the means for its
indulgence. We suggest that. In conformity with the
comprehensive design and beneheent purposes OF the
Park, the of the entire skating Of the
three hikes furnished with the requisite accommodations
be accorded that class Of both sexes which has always
shown such love for this exhilaraIng exercise
ances and desires be made known 10 you.
We will designate some practices in the conduct Of
skating affairs. which We regard as obstructive.
Firs-Experienced skaters, with some knowledge OF
and properties Of lee complain Of the practice
Of holding the first pure Ice IN reserve until has ac'
CURED thickness Of SIX inches-sutieent TO support
TO admit the public; that it is prompted BY an un;
reasoning and exaggerated estimate OF danger, and
the Whole saasonDof expected pleasure They
remember the Odtime crowds OF skaters who equented
than two inches OF ice without accident thought
OF danger. In the London parks bulletins are posted
three Inches the public will be admitted thereon" II
American ice has less tenaeity and American water less
Commissioners entitled 10 the credit OF the discovery.
the Army OF Occupation immediately work OF
clearing fOotpaths and sidewalks apparently for the
ycnece of policemen and stragglcrs while the precious
cn and nmltuds OF skaters wait and take the chances
OF the weather Considering its value and uncertainty
the ice should receive the first attention.
TbirI-It is mistaken policy to hold wdeyseparated
ofice under unity Of control and subject TO one
middle lake remains incomplete as has often happened
not permitted the use or the Ice on the otnt
lakes In such ease LEI the available Ice be used AID
F6w,tI-Thc ice is sometimes ruined by snow and rain,
hrGae not strong enough to sustain horsepower apI-
ances for cleaning when some portion might and should
Resides IFS sanitary value as an exercise.
would remind the Commissioners Of the Importance Of
skating thc attractive spectacle OF the winter phae u
~ PARK drawing as pas, records will show, many thVu-
sands spectators Justly regarded as one OF me ele-
cia benefits conferred ny me lark SG n snG @ o
clt ~ , ] Inc oI,ep into earnest c0usieIafior,
by the commissioners and the Board OF Estimate ana
AunortjoumeDt-in making annual estimates and appro
nrltlon--nnd the thereof literally provided lOr IL
is an established aphOrism that money eApenued tor
innocent for the people Is money ven spel
Gcltemen of the press Who are lavish OF une pen
and Dace IN support sports and auusemcntS, We earn
Sstv solicit yor effective aid in promoting the popu ar'y
OF a recreation that challenges comparison with any
other for sanitary social and mental virtues and free
dom from vicious tendencies and In behalf OF that pof-
ton OF the populace who love to participate Ia ths drel-
sion. but for news concerning IT, are dependent upon
rumor aud a few reliable earrings.
To the people We ADVISE aud exhort you TO learn arl
practice hs art that emates the grace, speed ana ree-
dom of bir,!aght and transforms dreary wastes OF lce
into Joyous tapestries skating truly something moro
and better than sport IL Is sovereign tonic, ana 10
nerveless faded and despOH0ing humanity one ah IN,
We saw: II you would taste again the GirsD, SparAms
beakpr of YOUTH feel again the matiD llll OF Ie, WIN
the rosy lint Of health seek II III the cOl clear dI oA tIo
cri,p lCe, aud the magic Steel shoes!