The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29
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The first OF q series OF i've races for the cham
hR
Charles House, of Baltimore, and Harry Tousey, Of
this city. House went out after the fourth lap, COM
his feet, and the race was awarded Tonsey by the
judges. House securing another pair OF skates, an
which Tousey won in $40, tapping House several
times during the contest. The next race occurs
Tuesday evening In Baltimore.
Thanksgiving turkey is evidently good stimulant
for the enthusiasm OF skaters, as the Kinks were
crowded at all the sessions upon that day. The
Norwegians, at the National, and Agnton, at the
sponded TO hearty encore at the Conclusion Of each
exhibition.
The past week vii! live long In the memory of our
rnking population as one Of the most enjoyable and
1t was bold experiment on the part OF our mana
gers TO date two such prominent attractions as
pe a The u attendance At both Kinks has again
proved the fact that Washngtonians will paironize
all attractions which are OF tho highest order, and
the list OF artists who will now rapidly appear at
both Kinks includes the name OF those who are the
most prominent In the profession brilliant season
Will undoubtedly be the result
The Nnth-street rink presented every evening last
week the homogeneous spectacle OF acrowd of free
born American citizens transformed for the nonce
into the most suave Of fattering courtiers, each
rendered 10 His Majesty Il. j. Aginton, King Of
skaters. An analysis OF his wonderful performances
who to render justice 10 this great artist, must enter
the wider field Of eloquent and enthusiastic admra-
tion. That Mr.. Aginton has an undenablc right to
the title which places him at the head of his profess
sion Is not 20 be doubted after witnessing one of his
mastery exhibitions. during which he executes
that tine spectators wonder how they were sue
cessfnliy accomplished. Mr.. Aginton personally
combines ne charm o. very courteous manner ha
gentleman, and many who have met him add TO his
royal cognemen the title Of "chesterfield Of the
| Rink" Imbued with the enthusiasm occasioned by
| his visit we excaim, " Long live the King
The fact that the Norwegans are considered in
this city to be The finest double skaters In existence
Be ns aa
the past week at the Esreet rink. Their exhibition
is undoubtedly the most attractive OF any double
combination on the road. and their programme ID SO
| lengthy that not a single simple Z" step" with
which other skaters NJ In the time ia introduced:
each other with startling and marvellous rapidly,
until the enthusiasm OF the audience reached the
"feyer point 10 the great and wonderful carrying
| acts " with which they close DacOunt aud Lund.
berg leave the Capital with the proud conviction
that they have won from audiences who are noted
favorable Endorsement, and are az gratihed at thel
success as they are grateful 10 their many frieDd
for the Kindness with which they were welcomed.
The rolling department OF THE SUNDAY HERALI
was presented last week by the manufacturers with
pair Of the latest Improved j. u. Evans alti-fric
lion skates and after thorough test, we pronounce
friction rolls being placed between The wheels
DecessIates only half the bearing needed in oihel
tachment ia also a most convenient feature, nsur
ing cleanliness with very little trouble, and the per
feet adjustment Of the tension by two screws Is al
improvement uD0n the methods used In other skates
The Evans Is a very pretty and neat skate, which
cannot be exceled for light running ana qucknes
and reliability.
The olympans Of the Coney Island Rink, Baltl
more, defeated the stars. OF this city last TUESDAY
evening by the score OF 8 too. The Baltimore boy
mad The advantage, as our strongest team was no
sent over. but the Stars hope 10 get their reyeDg
next wednesday evening, when they meet fh
; olympians at the Ninth-sreet Rink. A good gam
Is anticipated.