Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-03

built for the band Beatenberg has mar
Vicious sunshine. and on a fine. clear day
the snowy ranges stand out very white
against the blue sky. The slopes around
are we'll adapted for ski-practice. One
advantage of Beatenberg is that IL is a
place where people can learn and prac-
tice skiing and other sports without be-
ing disturbed. This little village had its
sports week. while its chief events were
its ice carnivals and fancy dress balls.
The peculiar attractions afforded by
the climate and the scenery are enhanced
by the social opportunities furnished by
the presence of interesting and disiin-
euishd people. Among the visitors to
Beatenberg. for instance have been the
Bishop of Durham and Mrs. Moule, the
Earl of Chichester: Sir Frederick and
Lord and Lady Lyveden and their son
and daughter.
At Grindelwald the weather has been
all that could be desired. Every one
has been out tobogganing, the various
runs and the main road being I'm fine
condition for that sport as well as for
bobsleighing. Skiing is always a favor
lite amusement on the crisp snow. and
as result the slopes have been covered
with skierS. The long-distance ski races
for ladies and gentlemen and the ski
jumping contests furnished some thrill
ing sport. Sleigh riding is one form OF
outing that is enjoyed by many who are
not so much inclined to indulge I'm the
more strenuous sports.
W. Chambers Of Princes skating rink,
the most fashionable artificial rink in
London. was engaged for the season to
teach the continental style of skating.
for which the Bear rink has been in good
condition, it's excellent ice being due to a
system of making ice by sprinking. which
is believed to be much better and more
certain than the system of flooding as
practiced elsewhere. The rink is the scene
of many interesting contests in figure
skating, continental skating. single and
pair; ice waltZing. as well as of hockey
and curling matches.
team from ST. Moritz recently played
a curling match against Grindelwald and
was beaten by % to Is. GrndeIwald also
played an ice hockey match against Wen
gen, and came out victorious. The new
large glass pavilion, accommodating the
orchestra, has added greatly TO the at
fractions of the ice carnivals and fancy
dress balls.
At one of these balls, at which many
English and Americans were present.
original costumes represented the Bud
get Tariff Reform and "Supersti-
ton The rink was brilliantly illuminat-
ed with many -colored Chinese lamps for
the carnival, at which many skaters APP
peared in fancy dress. all carrying lam
terms.
Winter climbing is new vogue, and
Julian Grande, r. r. @. $, who has been
staying here, has made a successful as
cent of the Schreckhorn, which he had
never previously climbed except in sum-
mer He subsequently made an ascent
of the Wetterhorn. while another Eng
lishman and a German recently made an
ascent of the Wildstrubel.
At Kandersteg the weather has been
bright and sunny and the frosts at night
splendidly hard. A very pleasant failing
party from here 10 the Blue lake,
charming mountain rendezvous. was one
of the most popular excursions. Four
horse sleighs were engaged, and after an
enjoyable haul luncheon and tea were
served al fresco, after which the Jolly
return was made.
The Oeschinen lake at the end Of the
toboggan run, has been much frequen,ed.
while the bObsleigh run, about two-thirds
of mile long. is popular. 1t is not only
fine a run, but is we'll situated, with
the Blumlisalp group in the background.
The newly formed Bobsleigh Club bought
the ground outright over which the
passes. and has taken great pains to have
high embankments and everything posi-
BILE done to minimize the risk of accident.
1t was possible this season to go on skis
from Kandersteg to Adelboden. as The
snow has been in fine condition. kander-
and its Ski Club has marked them with
little flags so that they can be easily fol-
lowed
The Kinks are In good condition. and
skaters, curriers' and hockey players have
been in their element. Very often smaller
places are exceedingly popular Gstaad,
on the Montrux-Oberland railway. has
been very active, and has offered courses
of lessons In skiing. The club has hired
three mountain huts for the use of its
memers.
Saanen, two miles away. has had eood
skiing and ski-joring as well as tobog-
gaming and skating. The Hornberg slopes.
near Zweisimmen. have been thronged
with visitors. as there has been plenty
of snow. From Zweisimmen there were
excursions to the Rinderberg and also
to the Hundsruck. the Nederhorn, Froh-
matt. and to FermelGsur-Gr immfalp.
with ski-joring to Lenk and from
station to Oey-Diemtigen.
The skating rink. situated in a pleasant,
sunny spot I'm the center of the village.
was inclosed for the benefit Of the -.
ginncrs for practice.