New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-13
SOCIETY A-WHEEL
Smart Roller Skating Party To
Be Giuen after Lent.

Roller skating has quite taken the fancy
OF the ultra fashionable set, and the even
ing club to which many of them be-
long is very exclusive. It is rumored that
a smart roller skating party is to be
given after Lent. 1t is 10 be an "enigrant
party" with the host and hostess in a
Barge Office reception room, q customs
inspector in attendance and guests in peas
ant costumes Of all nationalities, which they
are now busy looking up. The peasant
feature was chosen because 1t meant that
the frocks could be appropriately short for
the exercise, while the bright colors would
mjngle gayly, and national airs-all of
which will be played by the band-would
inspire the skaters. Such were the ideas
Of the host and hostess, but the peasant
emigrant combination, which was suggested
by d guest, wells a fell purpose as yet un-
suspected by the persons most concerned.
The date set for the party happens 10 be
the tenth wedding anniversary of the host
and hostess, and it is the intention of the
guests TO snuggIe tin presents through the
customs.
AS dancing Is not feasible on roller
skates beyond an attempt at Iancers or
some other square dance, races and gym
khana games. with prizes, are part of the
programme, and the host is attempting to
discover some special stunt character
istic OF each country. The prizes are
unique silver curios from Russia. Norway
and every out-of-the-way corner OF the
European Continent. besides which there IS
Joke medal" for each winner, with All
inscription ard the double date.
Such elaborate parties are not frequently
given IN connection with roller skating. but
with the present craze for this exercise
any entertainment of which it forms a
part IS sure to have go quite unsur-
passed. AS an exercise, If not overdone.
roller skating has excellent results and is
particularly beneficial to those whose flesh
has become too solid for their taste Being
taken indoors the exercise does not arouse
the appetite as outdoor exercise does. and
if much extra clothing is worn--this being
one Of the methods of reduction endured
in grim silence by the overstout-the loss
comes more quickly. To reduce size an
hour daily of steady skating is neither too
much nor yet too little. nor does this take
too much time out OF a busy day. The
hips gain most from this type OF skating
and while il lessons their measurement it
also strengthens the muscles OF the back
One disadvantage is that q fall on roller
skates ecllpses most other rails, as 1t must
be full length, with much force, and when
the back of the head strikes the floor the
wood seems much harder than ice ever
was or could be.
What another year will bring forth in the
realm OF roller skatinS-this sport which
for many years was relegated TO the
nursery-cannot be foretold, but 1t seems
more than likely that its popularity will
continue TO increase. for women realize
that it affords an opportunity for the
wearing OF a good looking costume. differ
ent from all their other clothes and show
Ing them at their best. AS yet. however,
America lags behind In devotion TO this
attractive sport, Paris and Vienna taking