The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-05-11
Palace
Skating Rink
(BY R. KENNETH EvANs)

The element of social welfare work and the pro-
vision of entertainment for the residents of every
community and especially the younger generations
plays an important part in the advancement and
general reputation of any commonwealth.
The city without good clean and wholesome
amusements is sadly lacking every requisite which
goes to make up advancement. Young and old alike
demand diversion. If good clean diversion and en-
tertanment is not provided in legitimate way they
are bound to seek it somewhere and in the majority
of is not the class of entertainment that is
necessary in the upbuilding of substantial manhood
and womanhood
Youngsters in seeking amusement naturally
take the of the least resistance and the forces
which tear down and destroy are always the easier
to find. Hence the establishment of good clean
places of diversion always serve an asset to city
With the opening of the Palace Skating Rink in
Hays under the management of c. G. Dunning who
comes here with enviable reputation for manage
ment of clean places of amusement the city is sup
piled with clean place of amusement. Not only
does roller skating afford amusement but provides
exercise and stimulation to the growing boy or girl
and gives them vitality and activity.
In the operation of this rink Mr. Cunning wants
it expressly known that he is managing an nstitu-
ton where rough element will be allowed to go
where rowdyism will be tolerated to the smallest
degree. Proper environment and strict regulations
will always be feature of this institution The sur
roundings will be conducive to good clean wholesome
amusement and nothing to the contrary will be toler
ated for minute. Hence parents who are adverse
to permitting the youngsters to attend public places
of amusement are cordially invited to visit and in
spect the rink before permitting their children to go
in order that they for themselves that it is
desirable place to while away few of the play hours
that comes in the daily life of everybody or girl.
The equipment of the Palace Skating Rink is the
best that the market affords and includes the
Chicago Fibre Roller skates. The floor is made of
hard maple with a skating room As by 80. large
and substantial tent the entire rink which pro
electrically lighted and Parker organ has been in
The rink is not makeshift in the smallest degree.
The installation cost in the neighborhood of $4,000
Accommodations have been provided for approx
imately sixty people and 200 pairs of skates have
been provided which insures every visitor getting
pair of skates that will suit him.
Mr.. Dunning this summer in the operation of the
rink will provide special attractions such as special
ladies' nights, when attractions will be provided for
the ladies. Special days for the younger children
who wish to learn to skate and these days the
older skaters will not be permitted the floor in
order that the youngsters will have opportunity
to learn Instructors will be on the floor constantly
who will assist those not versed in the art of roller
skating and in fact every possible provision will be
made to make this enjoyable place to attend and
where everyone will feel welcome and feel that they
are in the proper surroundings.