National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21
TIE MIIEELNIEN EAT.
And Then Make Pleasant Speeches Before
They Part Tor n Year.

They Part for Year.
Tho lobby Of Wizards was adorned last
night by stacks of bicycles, and fitting among
them were their owners. In the long dining
room on tho first floor was heard the clatter
of dishes and cutlery, whilo occasionally tho
head of coorcd waiter pecped out of tho
door at the crowd. The whoclmen began to
assemble at $3.50, and by o o'clock the long
parlor was filled with them.
Mr.. Pelouze, Of tho Washington Cycle club,
stood up at $3.50 aud told the mombors that
all was ready. Tho doors wore thrown opon
and tho assemblagc, which numbered about
$50, filod into tho room and took seats. There
were throo long tables, two running tho
/ length Of tho room, while tho third Ia smaller
one was in tho center. Candelabra and
flowers adorned tho snowy white tables and
n souvenir menu card was placed in front of
each guests plate. President Bockwith folt
| his mustache, and then informed the guests
that they were welcome, and invited thom TO
| begin operations. A flourish and clatter of
cutlery followed this announcement, and
neatly attrod walters were soon busy serv-
| ing the guests.
This is what they ato and drank:
SOUPS.
Chicken. with rice. consomme la royal.
Boiled striped bass lobster sauce.
Sliced cucumbers Potatoes Saratoga. Lettuce
REMOVES.
Roast spring lamb mint sauce.
Roast ducks, English dressing.
Roast ribs Of boef, dish gravy
| ENTREES.
Fricandeau of veal, tomato sauce
Chicken croquettes on petit pois
soft she'll crabs fried III crumbs.
Roman punch.
VEGETABLES.
Mashed potatoes. Stewed tomatoes.
| Green peas. Bermuda potatoes.
MAYoSNAisE.
Champage Jelly, Assorted cake
| Vanilla Ice cream, Macaroous
Strawberries, with cream.
Fruits Nuts, Raisins.
COFFEE.
After tho cloth had boon removed, Mr..
Beckwith introduced Mr.. Charles Il. Pratt,
the toast mnster. IIc said that Mr.. Pratt was
ono of the founders of the league, and was
at present n city councilman of Boston.
| Mr.. Pratt made an eloquent speech, telling
| what the bicyclers had dono and what they
expected to do. At the conclusion of his
address an enthusiastic whoolman sang i'll
cracked voice, my Country, 'Tis of Thee"
in which he was assisted by the whole assem-
blagc.
"Tho City of Washington" was happily re-
sponded to by the Rev. l.. II. Schneider, chief
|
streets and tho many advantages Washington
offered to bicyclists, and hoped that the
| league would again meet here. During his
speech he referred TO Judge Snoll, who was
present, as tho first judge who had ever rom
dored q decision in favor of the
bicycle. Thcro was loud cheering at
tho mention of Judge SnelPs namo, and
the magistrate was greeted with burst of
! enthusiasm when ho arose to speak. His
speech was short but witty one and he was
cheered as he sat down.
Hon. De b. X. Koim said in response to the
toast, "The Press" that the press had always
upheld the bicyolists, and invited them to
come again.
President Beckwith anticipated q brilliant
future for the League" aud was loudly ap.
plauded when he responded to that toast.
."Our Hosts" by Mr.. Vein, of the Washing
ton Cycle club, was clever speech, and our
"Sister Leagues" was happily responded to by
II. $. Livingston, of Ohio. w. b. Everett, Of
Boston, and II. L. Ducker, of Springfield,
treated the "Cycle Clubs" in pleasant man
ner. Mr.. Abbott Barrett responded to the
toast, "The Cycling Press"
Tho other speakers were B. b. Ayres, of
Chicago; ]. o. Monroe, Of Buffalo; Joseph
Pennell, of Philadelphia; Rev. Mr.. Evans of
Columbia, Pa; Rev. s. Stall, Of Lancaster, Pa,
and others.
Between $3.50 and o'clock this afternoon,
Mr.. D. j. Canary, the champion ono wheel
bicyUior, who attended the races and conven-
tion of the league in this city, will attempt
q daring feat. He will ride down the steep
steps leading to the house of representatives
east capitol front. on single Wheel A large
crowd will doubtless be attracted by the
remarkable event.