The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-07
GREAT DAY FoR SKATERS.
Yesterdays Weather was Almost
on the Ice.

The mild weather Of yesterday, sue
ceeding the cold snap of last week,
created ideal conditions for the skat-
ers. and every available sheet of ice
in the city was utilized for a rare
days sport by large crowds. Lake
Como was the chief point of attrac-
ton. and several thousands Of people
enjoyed themselves on it's CLASSY sur
face. The old and the young alike
participated in the pleasures of the
day. and many who had Thought the
rather vigorous pastime beyond their
time of life glided about among the
youngsters who donned the steel blades
for the first time and the pretty girls
with an enjoyment which was like a.
draught from De Icons fountain.
Each year skating appears to grow in
popularity in ST. Paul, and it seems
as though the entire younger genera
lions, at least, have become devotees
OF the. healthful pastime. A great many
more women are skating this year than
heretofore. and yesterdays crowd at
Como was fully half composed of the
falr sex. The scene was one Of unusual
galety, and furnished entertainment for
a number of spectators, too timorous,
perhaps, to venture upon the smooth
Ice. Faney skaters were on the ice
with their whirls. spins. and rolls for
the delectation Of the expert. while the
speederS" covered the entire area of
the lake In their humpbaeked efforts
at long-dfStance accomplishments
much to the admiration of the small
boy with his first pair of racing skates.
who for the life of him could not keep.
the blades from tripping him up every
time ne made a move in emulation of
his: heroes. Out in front of the warm
ing rooms the larger portion of the
crowd contented itself with circling
anout a clear space comprising 200
feet square. Here the young man sup
ported his best girl, whose efforts at
mastering the steel blades We're pro
ductlve OF attitudes and movements
LETT out OF some courses in Delsarte
with all possible dignity, though his
worried expression at times bespoke
his thoughts, not loud to be sure. but
with depth which meant volumes. In
the crowd the younger boys PLAYED
their games of tag and pullaway with
all OF the ardor and enjoyment of
youth, d1versifying their fun with an
occasional crach-the- whip which sent
them sprawlillg this way and that
with no. more serious consequences
however, than a barked hand or shin,
Oh IN one corner of the lake a polo
game was in progress most Of the af
ternoon. and many of the pleasure
seekers found enjoyment in watching
the exciting game
aurora park was open all day yes
terday, and those who did not care to
take the long trip in the street cars to
como were afforded an opportunity for
pleasure on the best of ice at the ball
grounds. The rink proper is larger
than that of last year, and with its
warming room facilities offers strong
lnducements to the skater The new
rink at Eighth and Wacouta streets
was also well patronfzed, particularly
by children. 1t Is the intention of the
proprietor to provide a safe place of
amusement for the young folks. and
with this end in view he has arranged
Tor a ch1ldren's night during this week.
Wnen the school children will be adj
united free of charge. The river also
grew number Of skaters, who ayaiIed
themselves of a clear stretch of ice on
ene West side extending almost to Fort
Smelling
It is about time that White Bear
mad carnival club organized. It is
shame for such good opportunities
OF enjoying winter sports to be wasted
Just for lack Of enterprise in utilizing
IT, Thls Village should be as popular
IN the winter as it is in the summer.
ana 1t would be if our people would
Unite to make it so.-White Bear Life