Skating on Holmes.

Holmes Field presented an unusual sight yesterday afternoon. Almost the whole Field is covered with ice and on the northern half is a smooth space large enough for several games of polo besides leaving room for a good many other skaters. On the running track the ice is smooth and hard all the way around except near the willows.

One could not see the large number who availed themselves of the opportunity for a little skating so conveniently situated without thinking of the pleasure that we might enjoy all winter long if only Holmes could be flooded occasionally. All around the field the land slopes towards the center just enough to make the flooding of it a very easy matter.