Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-04-29

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fiis any size fool, Tho beet In the market.
The custom which has obtained Al near
ly all the American Roller Skating Rlaks,
OF skating constantly around 10 one dlrec.
ton. is a very pernicIoas Que, and extreme.
~ detrimental 10 the best Interests Of both
proprietor and patrons alike. II tends
to make the skaters "One sided" and
dctract- greatly from the eass ani grace
" ,helF movements, aud quickly wears the
skate wheel. OF on one side 80 that they
have 10 be much sooner replaced thus al.
ding greatly 10 The expense account OF the
rink. A little effort aud concentrated se-
,lon on the par, Of the rink propristors
would soon change all this aud lessen
their expenses aud al the same time con
tribute largely - the success Of all who
are striving to acquire the skill, grace and
ease necessary ~ the highest enloyment
ofthe popular and healthfal recreation Of
roller skating.
BoorHRAY.--Oar correspondent writes
The BooihhAy rink Ia doing a doe basl.
ness and receives the patronage Of the best
class OF people. CaptAla D.. G. MoCllntock
prove, very efficient aud popular mana
ger aad the continued prosperity Of tue
rlnk Is assured, especially A. q nne new
rink l2oks0 Il % be bullt At once sni FOR
which the lumber has already arrived
Captain l. s. Mccllntock builder. II Is
Intended . have Il completed before the
sumner boat begins 10 run. The sun
rscr travel will contribute largely %
its patronage The Interest In roller
skating will d1abtless be better aud the
ai,enianee larger n possible the coming
Summer thaa dauny TIE wlnier season.
C,NroN Last Thursday night April
~. there was "a large excarslon party 10
atteniance At Canton skating rink from
South Paris. NorSay and Mechanic Fails.
There vas three mile race darlag The
evening that was quite exciting, the par.
tlculars of which have not come In a.
time OF .enilng ,hl. - press Afser the
evenings skating the devoiees OF the
Tcrphslcoran Art hai the noor 10 them.
selves until the ''wse sma hours" The
music BY Towles bad vas eHcellenii the
supper a. stinleys a triumph OF the Gull.
nary art aai altogether Il was an even.
logs entertainment of which none can
tail 10 have pleasant memories. The man
agement have shown oommsniable enter
prise In the coaiact OF the rick aat the
result IL q successful business ani liberal
patronage Of the best class of shf anne
meat lovIag Paollc.
PElk's ISLAND. -" The lmmsnse skating
rink building a, Peaks Island balll BY the
Forest Cry Steamboat CJmp,uy !, near
Ing completion The various ante rooms
are % be outside the rink. aud thirteen
foot hanglng gallery IL % raa entirely
around the Interior. IL will be Illuminated
By gas and ballilag for IL preparation
Is 70 be attached b the lower end OF The
main building. "-P1u'dHd Gi0hs.
BErnEL--rhe popular lnteres, In roller
ska,lng Il on the increase here AMI the
rink 1. not Only having n,,terins patron
age. bat large new rink Is In process Of
erection, which Il Ia intended 10 have CON.
ple,ed aud really for skatlng by May lst
A crew of twenty or more arc pushlng the
work with all possible dispatch. This
rlnk being very fortunately situated 10 .
large and thriving village. and nearly the
center OF the county, conveniently reached
by excursion parties. and professionals
cannot fan % meet with an abundant sue
cess.
RlcnuoND. "A new skating rink 20 cost
about 5000 Is soon 10 be bullt here. The
building will be lTorC0. with skating sur
face OF selected woods ijOx5O. Il will be
bail. and owned by . stock company.
Thls must be a favorable location for a
rick as there Is q good surrounding coun.
try from which TO draw their patronage.
GARDINER. The construction OF the new
rink Is being rapidly pushed toward CON-
pletlon. II will be a handsome and I'M
posing building and will COS, some
$4,000.
wISS.-A new rink Is being erected here
By S. Is. Gates and James Rice. They have
a crew OF workmen from OIdtown. The
location Il Just below aud west Of the
Katahdln House.
LEwIsroN.-The work OF building the
new rink OF aessrs. wsrdwell. Greenlief
& Baker on Lisbon steet, has been rushed
along with wonderful eelerIty, and We IN.
derstsnd the proprietors hope TO be able 10
throw the rink open TO the roller skating
public May day. Ifthey are 80 fortunate
excursions will probably be arranged from
various points. We learn that two Polo
clubs have been organized In Lewiston
and Auburn composed entirely OF ladies
who are accomplished skaters. We would
like to see them play the winning elab OF
Maine League. We hops there will be
more ladies' clubs formed. and they will
come Into fashions for u scenes as proper
an amusement for ladies' ss lawn tennis or
archery.
soUru PARIs-Thc bl.weekly attend
snce AZ the rink has been exceptionally
good considering the muddy travelling
and execrsble weather that has prevailed
Of late. Some very excellen, skaters have