New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
TOBOGGANING IN MONTREAL.
ENTERTAINMENTS AT THE CARNIVAL.
SPORTS IN THE DAY AND NIGHT-FANCY DRESSES

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MONTREAL, Jan. 27.-There were about three
topics OF conversation in this city to-day. The
cold weather and it was cold, so cold that many
Americans believed that the mercury 400 be-
low zero the second was naturally the carnival
aud the thirkwas supposed dynamite sensation.
Inc latter proved to be more of joke than the
horse medicine and fishing tackle scare in London.
The mercury sank few degrees in the night and to-
day there is genuine Canadian weather with flakes
OF snow occasionally descending. Much sleigh
driving was INDUCED IN. The Governor General
expresses himself highly satisfied with
the reception he has met with. He
will return to Ottawa on Wednesday evening to
attend the opening Of parliament. This morning
there was a fashionable promenade concert in the
Victoria Skating Rink which was graced by the
presence OF the vice-regal party. The American
visitors were especially noticeable
This afternoon, accompanied by vast crowd,
Lord and Lady LansdOwne crossed over to St
Helens Island where they were received In the
Hun ers' camp by the Fish and Game Club. The
camp is an exact representation of what it pretends
to be, all of rough hewn wood. On each side of the
door Is hank Of frozen fish hanging from wooden
hook. Inside are suspended rifles snow shoes and
all equipments for chase In the centre is huge fire,
around which the visitors gather Two buuks are
at one side filed with balsam boughs. The opening
was mat er of formaIIty. The Governor ex-
pressed his pleasure ut seeng the camp. The hum
ters' committee will sleep In the hut all week,
although the mercury is considerably below zero
lobogganlng is the great pleasure from daylight till
after dark. the hills being open to all visitors
There IL considerable trottng today on the River
Boulevard in front of the city, Tonight st.
Ill Il, faf aYllf
by means of Chinese lanterns hanging from the
branches of the trees, while there was display of
fireworks and bonfrcs in all directions.
BY these nights tobogganing was con-
tinued from the island down to the river.
A snow-shoers' torchlight procession from
the island through the east end Of the city, W
Witnessed by thousands of red-faced enthn,iast,c
spectators all along the route: number OF pahus
took part III the march, and the scene was thor-
oughly characteristic. The illumination OF The Ice
palace had a remarkable effect IN the presence oil
immense crowds
In the Victoria Skating Rink tonight was held
fancy dress carnival The costumes were peculiar
and humorous. New-York, Boston, Philadelphia and
Western firms assisting 10 rig them out. In the
ccnue Of the rink ~ bust of the Queen on an Ice
pedestal fifteen feet high. fountain plays. send
ing water To the height of fifteen feet, and the giant
figure of "A nan towers over the form OF young
Lady who hold in her hand n beautiful bonquet OF
flowers. All sorts and condit ons of men and women
masqueraded. .'irOm king to the humblest peasant
taking pat.
seven snowshoe clubs are present from Quebec,
and three from Ottawa. At the Crystal Rink there
was also succcssiul skating carnival. lD every
way Montreal has a holiday appearance, flags fy-
ing in all directions from the City Hall, the Amer-
can Consulate and other prominent buildings.
Thursday has been proclaimed civil holiday:
Tomorrow witnesses attack on and capture OF
the ice palace. also the tramp of costumed snow
shoers carving torches to the top OF the mountain
on the mountain there will be display OF fire.
works. Cu Thursday Is the drive, snow-shoe
march and charcoal festival IN tho Drill Hall
Archer. the English jockey, is heie. The weather
urouhcts plsdIct "A thHw. II not rain. for FRIDAY.
inouRh present Appearances are 70 the contrary.
q. has beer decided percinptorty that at the car
niva bail Friday every one must be In fancy
dress.