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Show Salle for Skaters. Considering the number of persona In this country that Indulge In skating, skat-ing, It Is somewhat of a surprise to see bow few of them bave ever used a skate sail, or In fact have ever beard of such a thing. However, In the last few years this sport has become be-come bettor known, and It Is not an uncommon sight to see dashing hither hith-er and thither among tha dark forms of the skaters, the glistening sails of the skate sailors. To the onlooker it seems at the first glance that the sailor must certainly lose hla balance and topple over, ao sharply does he lean backward against bis sail; but so strong la the force of the wind exerted against It that this expected fall Is soldora a reality. When It doea happen the unfortunate un-fortunate la usually a novice. There are but few requisites for the enjoyment of thla pastime. First and of the most Importance la a pair of eharri skatea. A few yarda of cotton cot-ton cloth and aome small poles furnish fur-nish the rest of the material. From these any person can with a little care fashion a sail that will furnish him with many a happy hour. Country Llfo In America. |