The New York herald., 1869-04-04
vELOCIPEDE NOTES.
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They've got cure for 1t In this city.
And an eminent physician says he'll risk his repu-
tation on the assertion that ride up West Broadway
| will cure the worst case OF IL.
"yelocipede fevern we mean.
That Common Council resolution TO prohibit the
use OF velocpedes in the public thoroughfares will
| probably be ''called up" tomorrow.
And If the Aldermen have any sense they will
''postpone 1t indefinitely" and adopt an ordinance
regulating their use instead OF prohibiting them.
Some OF the streets in this city couldn't be ridden
| on any way, and West Broadway is one OF them.
SO the city dads" needn't adopt any resolution
regarding that II be one direct
| ing it to be repaved.
"wooden block pavements" are said to be the best
| for velocipede riding.
SO be careful, Messrs. Aldermen, or some OF the
veloce fanciers will make roadway Of your heads.
Although experience might prove the material to
be somewhat soft.
Riding schools are being established fast.
But people don't want to stay indoors for their
exercise when the fine weather comes.
The Pearsall Brothers inaugurate their "gymna-
cyclidium" tomorrow night at the Apollo Building.
The arena has Of 5000 square feet gal
lery with seats that will afford accommodation to
1900 spectators
All the various styles OF velocpedes are to be ex
hibed, and fifty experts will display their skill.
Miss Pearsall will exhibit her skill on the peer
less," a new ladies' velOce, and Dodworth's band
will furnish the music for quadrllle, &c.
Chase, at the Astor Veocipede Hall, in vesey
street, is doing a big business, and has recently
added some elegant new machines to his stock.
At PangDorn's Bicyclodrome, Fulton street. some
capital displays were made on Thursday last by a
couple of experts from Boston.
Perego's Nassau street school Is favorte place
for lawyers, clerks and "down town business men,"
and some ''airishn riders frequent the place.
The Empire Rink has the largest floor for veloci
pede exercise in the city, or In the United States
even for rooted building, and is frequented by q
large number OF the Central Park riders.
Cammeyers "Amphycycotheatron on the Union
grounds, Brooklyn, has been ''ave" since its inau-
guratioD and the quarter of mile open air track
has proved an immense success, it affords oppor-
tunities for practice on straight riding, curves, in
cned planes, &c.
The ''yeocipedromen on Hicks street is intended
for ladies' well as gentlemen, and all the leading
halls preparing for the introduction OF the gen-
tie SEX" Woman's rights, Susan b. says, "All
right'
The Jersey City veloclpedrome and Parlor Skating
Rink is the 'centre of attraction the other side
Of the water and Frank feels jub!lant at the pros
pect. The arena Is one OF the finest In the United
States.
They have velocipede rink in Omaha, which has
just been opened. II is drawing large crowds.
Central City, Colorado, has velocipede which is
owned by a livery stable keeper. and attracts large
crowds OF the curious. He says he s going to lock
The 'critter," as he can't stand the wear and tear
on his stable.
the Nashville Blood Horse Association offers a
purse for the fastest veocipede time at their ap-
preaching fair.
writer in the Portsmouth (va.) Chronicle advo-
Gates the right OF veocipedists TO exercise on the
sidewalks. for the reason that some OF the loaiers
who stand at corners and insult ladies might chance
to get their legs broken, in which event the rider
would entitled TO the thanks OF all good citizens
Straddle dresses" is the name given to the veloci
pede costume for ladies.
Carrie A. Moore .'Queen of the velocipeden aston
ished the "Down Easters'' at the City Hall, Port
land, last night, and VIII do so again tomorrow
night. If they recover from the last surprise su1i
ciently to attend. Carries riding costume is
pretty blue tunlc fitting the body closely, with
short skirt trimmed with red cloth and gold lace;
nesh-coored tights covered to the knee with loose
red trunks, with broad blue stripes on the sides.
On her head Jaunty little cap, matching well with
the rest OF her costume with long waving ostrich
plume.
The Elnore velocipede Troupe, comprising Mlle
Marietta and lie Petit" Lizzie made their debut at
Boston lately. They are very expect graceful and
Edward Green recently made two miles ninety six
circuits OF the arena in ten minutes at rink in the
"Hub.n
velocipede association has been formed by q
number Of the "go 1t gracefuls' OF this city,
A sailing veocipede' Is described by san Fran
cisco paper as follOws:-An improved three wheeled
veocipede, with mast and large square sail, was
navigated over the Point Labos road. The machine
when when returning to the city with favorable wind i,
is about five feet in length by five in
breadth, and NOT unlike light hlgh.whseled
In diameter and the forward one about thirty inches
In Its management the sail and fore wheel are both
adjusted by cords attached to the drivers seat.
When the san is set the view ahead is nearly OBJ
structed, but by means OF two large holes or eyes
cut In the canvas at about the height OF the head the
vehicle Ia directed with safety.
contest took place short time since between q
number OF gentle men belonging to the Liverpool
Mr. Browne ~ was the winter. Distance, eight
miles; time, forty four minutes.
marine velocipede will soon be experimental
with.
The sensation Of riding over the Belgian pavement
is described as akin TO that enjoyed In an empty
coal cart, when the horse is on lazy trot."
The state Agricultural Society ofers special pre-
MUM for the best and fastest veocipede: and one
for the negro boy ten years or under that can ride
a horse IN the best style and on the fastest gait.
The word velocipede forty years ago pro-
nounced in i've sysbles ve.lo-cp-i-de with ths
cent upon the ante-penult. 1t was then called the
dandy horser
Forty years afterwards it was abbreviated TO
"veloce,n and the dandy was the rider.
Frank Rivers announces "Grand National VelOci-
pede Exhibition" early In May open 10 all the States,
10 be given at the Jersey City velocpedrome. VAL
liable prizes Will be offered and all contests will be
SUBJECT 10 printed rules. Two SILVER medals were
given by Frank ON Friday night for fastest time one
mile. Young Schenck aud Horton were the winners
the formers time being 4:36 and the atters 4:47
Frank Sebring's velocpede Academy, at wlllett's
Opera House, Brooklyn. T. d., is neat and hand
some place cAcTCl-e, anu patTOnlxeu Dy Inv
6liie OF the Cty OF Churches including both sexes.
Frank Is well known as the pitcher, OF the En-.
plre's but the bstossing fraternity need not fear
for his health; he can stand the "feyer.r
There are nfty velocipede schools In Boston.
The ~. Nicholas Velocpede Rink at Saratoga was
burned about week since. Ioss $4,000
Detroit has two veloclpedromes
Frank Smith Will shortly do the veloce In BufYalo
Among the matches announced 10 take place are
the foowing:-'Walt Brown Nhe oarsmanl and X.
II. Billings, at Mystic Park Boston, $3.50 side, to
come OF this month; y. Kinney. two miles against
tune, Boston, May IL, for 800; Professor Swee,
against time, June I. for 81, 600.
ABB Brady riding at the opening OF the Jersey
City Nelocpe drome was greatly admired for grace,
dexterity and dash. Hip, hip for "Ab.n
Frederick Hanlon, Of the nanlOn brothers, cha
lengcs any person In the United states to q two
wheeled velocipede race for 81, 900 aside and the
championship, three heats, half q mile each, best
two In three time between each heat eighteen min
utes. The party accepting the challenge may choose
machine Of the ordinary make now IN general use
'front.' wheel not TO exceed thirty inches, ex.
cept Demarest machines IN which case size OF wheel
not 70 exceed fortyone inches. Race 10 Jake place