New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

rectly in front OF the Pontiac Club skating rink
much larger and handsomer than any ever built
here before. The worlds champion skater John
F. Nilsson. OF Minneapolis, and number OF other
rapid and trick skaters have been engaged 10 be
present. bands have been hired. and the entire
town is enthusiastic in making the village decora-
tons surpass those of other years.
The fee palace is just completed. and is a thing
OF much beauty. Il built under the super
vision OF a competent New-York City architect
and with the Stars and Stripes and many other
banners and streamers. which float from every
window and gable, and with its hundreds OF col
ored incandescent lights. which shine out from the
marbe-like structure in the evening. IT presents
picture OF surprising loveiness.
These winter carnvals have come 10 be event
each wear in the Adrondacks. and looked for
ward TO with great eagerness by residents and Wis
itors The three days of the carnival will be con-
sdered holidays by the general public Not only
Will the entire population both resident and visit
ing Join the throng. but guests from New-York
Montreal, Piattsburg Boston and elsewhere will be
present and help TO make the celebration one or
Tecreative pleasure and delight
on Tuesday, at 1870 p m there will be grand
parade Of fioats ana decorated seighs. headed by by
the Saranac Lake hand' the entries 10 which VIII
be open and free TO al A prize VIII be awarded
some manner of adornrnent viii be permitted to
enter. The hoats wiz form in Church-st., facing
rated sleighs viii form in River-st. facing River
side Inn and The line OF parade VIII ne up Main,
Bloomingdae-ave. turning at coy1lle cottage; back
%aiRlst' bl'1G and d disband
At $50 O'Clock there will be a hockey match be-
fHeen Malone and Saranac Lake teams at the Pom
l7ac Club rink, be followed by childrens fancy
dress skating carnival. At O'Clock there VII be
q skating exhibition by John F. Nilsson al the rink.
The palace viii be Illuminated by colored lights
seach evening and The band viii play.
. O'Clock "Wednesday Will occur a hockey
match between the Kalleyheld and Huntington. two
canadian teams. which rivals for the Canadian
championship. This will be followed by the Junior
skating OF one mile, open to boys OF sixteen
or under. residents Of Saranac Lake At o'clock
Mr. Nilsson viii give another exhibition of speed
and acrobatic skating. At o'clock the three mile
skating race open residents of the counties OF
cash prizes of $40. Sl5 and s25 silver cups OF
equivalent value II preferred, will be awarded 10
The winners.
The grand fancy dress skating carnival will be
at o'clock Wednesday evening at the rink. This
Of the prettest sights of the entire festival
with hundreds Of skaters in fancy costume gliding
the ice. Those in costume zysl be admitted
free OF charge, and no person Win be allowed 10
ekate except in costume
On the afternoon OF the last day there will be
hockey match between Plattsburg and Saranac
Lake teams This will be followed by obstacle
Rnowshoe race OF q quarter of a mile open TO all
the winner 10 receive silver hair brushes and the
6econd silver match box. At 4:30 O'Clock will
pccur backward skating OF a half mile. also
ppen 20 all, the prizes for which will be a fancy
lamp and watch.
Afr Nilsson will again appear the rink in the
evening and give exhibition OF speed and aero
batic skating Al $50 o'clock Will take place the
etorning OF the ice palace and grand pyrotechnic
display by the snowshoe clubs OF the village
sts environments
Nearly all OF the rooms at the principal hotels
already engaged for the three DAYS the car
nival, as well many rooms at the boarding
houses and private cottages in the village, and
special railroad rates are made.