Spalding's Roller Skating Guide #266412

A number of reasons can be advanced for this remarkable condition of affairs. The wonderful increase in the population, the prosperous condition Of the country, which enables the aver age man or woman to indulge more frequently in the pursuit of refined pastimes and recreations, the superiority of the ball bearing skate over the old one, which greatly enhances the pleas ure of skating, making it a graceful accomplishment and enjoy able pastime rather than a laborious effort, and what is per haps more important than all is the fact that instead of barns and tumble — down buildings being converted into rinks, large, commodious and well-ventilated halls have been remodeled.