St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-18
ST. PAUL MATTERS.
4 Branch of the St. Georges snowshoe
Club Of Montreal Organized for the
Winter Carnival.
The Aldermen at Long Session Dispose Of
Much Routine Business the
Fire Department.
Ex-senator Window and Congress-
man strait Talk Politics--The
Extra Session.
County commissioners Church
Scandal--CuttingA ffray--Street
Sayings Briefs
KNIGHTS OF THE sNOwsHOE.
The St. Georges SnOwshOe Club Oh
ST Paul Org aniZed.


The St. Georges SnOwshOe Club OF
ST. Paul Org aniZed.
Mr. George r. Finch called to order the
meeting of representatives of the various
sporting clubs of the city and others inter
ested in forming a snowshoe club, for the
winter carnival, in the ordinary OF the
RYAN hotel last evening. Fully 100 were
present, representing about all the ooa
clubs. the lacrosse club, tennis and Other
organizations of a similar nature OF The
city. The meeting was very enthusiastic
and unanimous in favoring SnowShoe
club. MI. George Thompson was called tt
preside and j. Ii. Hanson was made sec
rotary. A practical Illustration OF the
snowshore's costume was given, young
gentleman appearing soon after the meeting
was called to order in full costume-the
peaked knit cap or tuke, the blanket coat
with sash, blanket knickerbockers rec
stockings and even a pair of snOwshoes
1t was stated at first by Mr.. Finch,
chairman of the directors of the
ice palace, that representa-.
tive of the Montreal firm that has had
charge of building the palaces in that city
would arrive i'll st. Paul i'll few days.
Mr.. Warner of the lacrosse club then
outlined at some length the part OF the
snowshoers at Montreal carnivals, and said
that in that city it was usual to see from
five to teE thousand Sn0WShOerS at the
opening of the carnival, neighborlng cities
sending large delegations, and he described
the
SToRMING OF THE PALACE
on the opening night. 1t was said that
clubs of snowshoerS from many cities
would be in ST. Paul during the carnival,
and there would be some organization OF
the kind in the city to join them IN the
sports. Mr.. Warner read letter from the
St. Georges snOWshoe club of Winnipeg.
in which hope was expressed that club
would be formed in st. Paul, and that it be
a branch of the St. Georges club Of Mon
treal, saying that it was the desire of the
Canadian club to begin the establishment OF
clubs in the United States, and during
some winter it was desired to hold the
principal meeting Of the clubs in st. Paul.
Mr. Parker Of the st. Paul Boat club
favored the formation Of single club,
which should have three branches, each
separate, but all working under one head
and management One might be made up
from each of the boat clubs and one from
the lacrosse club. This would give needed
rivalry to make the sports a success. Mr..
Bramhall of the st. Paul boat club opposed
this scheme, as he said there was a large
number, in fact the larger number of men i'll
the CITY, who were desirable for members
of the snowshoe club who were not men,
bers Of either boat club or the lacrosse club.
DR.. Macdonald, president of the lacrosse
club, favored the organization of but a
single general club that ought to number
! five or six hundred members This would
avoid all unfortunate rivalry or any feeling
that might arise under the system of branch
organizations. This question was discussed
at some length. Finally Mr.. Marvin moved
the appointment of committee of six,
composed of the presidents of various
sporting clubs represented, with
Messrs Finch and Thompson as
members ex-ofiicio, to outline some
scheme for the organization. Before action
of this kind was taken Mr.. Finch thought
the meeting should first go on record on the
question of whether OF not there shall be a
club. Accordingly he moved that
SUCH \ CLUB BE ORGANIZED.
Mr.. Bramhall stated that the club
should be open to ali st. Paul men, the
only qualification being that the applicant
be gentleman. This was received with APP
plause. Mr.. Bramhall moved a committee
of five to prepare bylaws and rules to gov
ern the club.
Dr.. Macdonald suggested that it might be
well for the meeting to decide whether a
separate club or branch'of the ST. Georges
should be organized. There were advan-
tages from the latter, as it would give a
standing to the club, and whenever mem
bers visited cities where there were other
branches it would entitle them to courtesies
that they might not otherwise receive. 1t
would cost nothing and might be valuable
TO the club to exist under this name. On
motion of Mr.. Bramhall it was decided to
organize as branch of the st. Georges
club of Montreal.
Messrs. Marvin, Bramhall, Warner. Mac
Donald and Espey were appointed commit
tee to draw up articles of incorporation and
bylaws, and report to the meeting, and
they retired. While they were out there
was a rambling discussion on matters per
tanning to the carnival. Mr.. Finch said he
had talked with an official of the Manitoba
road and had received assurances that very
reasonable rates would be given for trans
portation. A representative of the road
would soon visit Winnipeg in the interests
of the carnival, Mr.. Dana of the curling
club, lately organized, told of the sport, the
organization OF the club and said that he
had word from clubs at Portage and other
cities to the effect that they would visit St.
Paul this winter. The contest for the
Mitchell medal, and,possibly others would be
held here. Mr.. Adams spoke of tOboggan-
ing. which he said he regarded as the finest
sport of any that could be had at a winter
carnival.
THE BYLAWS.
The committee on bylaws at length re-
ported articles to govern the st. Georges
Snowshoe club of st. Paul" They were
adopted unanimously The colors of the
club are to be blue and white, and the
motto shall be ''Solvitur Ambulantem." or
by Interpretation, as was explained, safe
on ones feet" The uniform shall consist
of blue tuque, or cap, blanket coat and
knickerbockers, white, trimmed with blue,
stockings and sash the same. Members shall
be Is years OF age, or over, and 81 shall be
the initiation fee. By the articles, walk
shall be taken twice each week. on Thurs
day evening and Saturday afternoon, at 3
O'Clock, in which the senior officer shall
take the lead. The annual races shall be
held on the third Saturday in January, and
an annual dinner is to be given at the close
of the season. The usual officers were pro-
vided for. and their duties laid
down, board of managers,
taking the place of an ex-
ecutiye committee and supplementing
the work of the other executive officers.
The articles also provided for an honorary
president, to be elected for one year at a
time in consideration Of valua hla SnryioeS