New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-27
THE MONTREAL CARNIVAL.
GREAT SUCCESS OF THE BALL.

EXCITING SPORTS DURING THE DAY-RACEs OF
VARIOUS KINDs-sATIsFACTIoN OF THE VISITORS.
MONTREAL, Jan. 26.-On the eve of the close OF
the weeks Carnivait it is pleasing to record that tho
entire programme. as first advertised by the Citi-
zcns' Committee, has been carried out This shows,
and il is recognized by visitors, that the
citizens intended to keep faith with those invited
to come. and it is o matter of qualification that
strangers generally acknowledge gratefully their
satisfaction with what they have seen of Canadian
winter sports and also with the unlimited and cor
dial hospitality they have received from the citi-
zens generally.
The morning opened rather gloomly dense fog
hanging over the city and its enyirons 1t did not
seem unwelcome however. as it gave breathing time
to talk over the amusements of the previous
days. and more especially those of yesterday.
Toward noon the suns rays were seen struggling
through the mist. and soon the fog disappeared and
bright sunshine took its place. Not cloud was to
be seen at p. M. and the atmosphere, although
not so mild as yesterday, was still most enjoyable
At o'clock the sports on the river began, and the
scene was very animated. The curling bonspiel
was continued, and as the game ncared its end the
excitement of the players and public became more
intense.
The play to-day surpassed all previous attempts,
The contests were remarkably close and at the end
the bonspicl was not finished. The skating races
were as good not better than those of yesterday,
and the prizes were eagerly contcnded for.
The tr0tting races were also better attended.
fully 10000 spectators crQyding around the
course. Although all the horses werc local racers,
but of much better class than the first day, the
interest in the trials Of speed was great. Some
very fast time was made by Sir John and Lookout,
the winners. novel feature introduced to-day
Quebec clubs, two of the best in the Dominion.
Tho struggle for victory was very prolonged, and
finally ended in a draw Tobogganing was III
dulged in on the Mount Royal slide by thousands
the visitors from the border being numerous
No accidents were reported.
The evenings entertainment began with grand
concert, given by the snow-shoe clubs in costume
III Queens Hall The stirring concerted songs OF
these local organizations were n pleasing surprise
to he visitors. The grand ball, about which ex-
hand, closed the proceedings the flth
day and Dight, for lt extended
into IN carly hour Saturday morning.
The ball was given in the Windsor Hotel and was
attended by at least 900 persons. New York,
Boston and other American and Canadian cities
were largely represented III the assembly. Every
the people at their ease, and the result
was, in a social point OF view. most salts
factory. The toilets and the display
Of diamonds and gems were very brilliant. All
of Mr. Vandt rbilt's married aughters and many OF
their intimate friends came especially 10 attend the
ball. Hundreds of people paid - for seats IN the
galleries TO witness the gorgeous on the ball
room floor. IL IL said that 80 enthusiastic have the
Americans become over the winter sports that the
local anow-shOe. tObOgganinR. CURING and hockey
clubs have been invited TO yist cities IN the Nortn-
ern States to teach the people there how TO gain
health. The feature of tomorrow will be snow
shoe races.