The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-01
BELFAST WAS THEIRS.
Smallest, But Best Gathering Of
WheeImen Ever Held In Maine.
unbounded HospIt allty Of Both
Wheeimen and Citizens.
Portland Will Have the Fall Race
Meet on Labor Day.


DELfAsI, mdyoU.- DelIaSL is yours stated
the circular distributed to wheelmen on the
train approaching this city this morning,
and rarely, indeed. Is saying more strik-
ingly exemplifed. Turn which way one
would. surprises and treats were met on all
sides. There have been many good meets il
previous years, but the efforts of the Belfast
boys have, without question, far eclipsed
them all. and established precedent which
1t will be difficult to equal in the future.
at o'clock in the morning the events
were started :by a distribution of coffee,
sandwiches and dOughnuts ddring the three
hours wait at Burnham for the branch train,
and the thorough manner In which the wants
of all were provided for was but forecast OF
On the way down. happily worded pro-
grammes were distributed by the reception
committee, and on arrival all Belfast seemed
gathered at the depot to extend a welcome.
Leaving packages at the Crosby Inn, at 10
o'clock line was formed for the parade and
headed by Capt. Baker and DR.. Small on
prancing chargers, proceeded over a very
level route, notable for lack Of hills. About
75 wheels were in line, and crowds Of inter-
ested spectators gazed upon the most unusu-
al sight for that jolly city down on the Pc
nobsc0t. Little Maud Corson who has also
been In attendance upon two previous meets,
was the object of much admiration, and
TlBut W6ll ulu S16 uduul0 u6r SHINING ia m
bier. The absence of more lady cyclers
was noticeable, but was probably accounted
for by the inclement weather. The cyclers
then gathered In front of the hotel, where
pictures were taken by local photograph
er.
Next came the excellent dinner at the
Crosby Inn. Some happy post pran-
dial exercises followed. Chief Consul
Breen, In the course of brief remarks, an
nOunced that the Division officers had voted
to hold the fall at Portland on Labor
Day.
Or. Emery spoke with fervor upon the
roads Improvement question, which is the
key note of the League of American Wheel
men. The interest and sympathy of the
farmers must be enlisted. No known exer-
out any chance for harm, that cycling af-
foTds.
Bates 'r0rrey, secretary and treasurer, told
OF the pleasure the compilation of the road
book had been, and stated that although the
work was not as extensive as in the largest
states, still he trusted the book would be
found satisfactory and useful, which senti-
ment was heartily applauded. The division
now numbers 240 members, and he urged
that great efforts be put forth to raise the
membership to 500 before the close of the
season. AS president of the Portland Wheel
Club he was panied at the small attendance
of members, when such splendid prepara-
ti0ns had been made for entertainment"
=, Az lnis pOint nearly cneeIS IeSOunueu IOr
the hospitality of the Belfast boys, after
which Mr.. A. l.. 7. Cummings of Bidde-
ford, in behalf of the wheelmen from his
city. gracefully thanked the Belfast for the
magnificent entertainment given wheelmen,
and suggested an amendment to the bylaws,
by which the secretary-treasurer should re-
ceive remuneration for his labors.
Local Consul s. G. Swift voiced the pleas
ure which 1t gave the wheelmen of his city
to entertain the visitors.
Captain Baker, chief marshal. said that
even II he could not call the boys "brother
wheelmen." as the speakers before him had
done, still he believed he was right In calling
them all friends, and in behalf of the city Of
Belfast he thanked them for coming. While
not ''two wheeler" be was "four Wheel
err" and recognized the necessity of better
roads.
cred at the tables:
II. NJ. Breen, Portland.
Bates Torrey, Portland.
8. B. Phillips Portland.
A. L. 7. Cumming, Biddeford.
NJ. L. Gilman, Waterville.
A. W. Andrews, Blddeford.
r. A. Fairfield, saco
Ii. II. Burnham, Saco.
Fred p. Abbott Blddeford.
Charles b. Day, Richmond.
J. F. Dean, Portland.
L. E. Cobb, Rockland.
IL r. Gould, Portland.
j. l.. Hutchinson Portland.
W. H. Emery. Boston.
H. B. Hart Portland.
William Thayer, Belfast
HI. A. NickersOn, SearspOrt.
Jesse Nickerson, Searsport.
Isaac 7. Moore, Bar Harbor.
II. q. Swift, Belfast.
Thomas Paraday, Biddeford.
W.iW. Mcintyre. Saco.
j. G. Lawrence, Saco.
A Hnrlay lord
W. r. Cutler, Biddeford.
+. G. Moody, Yarmouth.
j. III. Adams, Yarmouth.
George T. Read, Belfast.
M. Il. Locke, Belfast.
Harry W. Clarke, Belfast.
r M,ii H. SonS SCorso9, & Rochester: sas
7. L. Hatch, MorrIlls.
Justin Merriam, M0rrills.
Herman Merriam, Morrills.
j. E. Etchels, Biddeford.
r. H. Morrow, Saco.
II. Clark, Portland.
Q. Z. Jepson. Waterville.
+. EsyS.It w; Penney z niyyih, WatsFyille. aa,F,i,
r. L. Carter Belfast.
L. X. Nye, Fairfield.
9. L. L. Houston Portland.
Charles Baker, Belfast.
Elmer Small, Belfast.
E. Q. Leonard Belfast.
c. W. Hunt, Belfast
E. johnson, Jr., Belfast.
Bod Thomes, Belfast.
Frank Tuttle, Belfast.
Ira Is. Hudson, Portland.
E. s. Pendexter, Portland.
Early In the morning, the Portland boys
had telegraphed Mr.. j. G. Stevens to come,
if possible, on the noon train, with goodly
delegation, and after dinner were much
pleased to receive his reply: sam coming
with as many as could raise" and so Port
lands representation was made more as it
ought to be. These were the gentlemen who
arrived in the evening: John Calvin Ste.
venss, James e. Marrett, G, ID. Alexander, F.
M. Liscomb, A. P. Howard, F. M. Brown.
After dinner there was lull In the festivi-
ties, no wheels being seen upon the streets
during the time occupied by the G. A. r.
procession, thus showing proper respect
for the feelings of old soldiers, which was
appreciated. The boys devoted the time to
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