Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-25

tnlng lert Is to wait until the latter part OF next
month and carry out the excellent program
that has been arranged.
For the assured success Of the meet much
credit is due to Mr.. W. H. stearns, secretary
treasurer Of the division, who is also chairman
OF the entertainment committee. Mr.. Stearns
is an active worker In the interests Of cycling
and has labored hard for the success of the
local division Of the L. A. W. The other MEM
bers OF this committee are E. H. Shuster, VIM.
Muehleisen, G. F. McEnany and L. H. Sykes.
While under the general head Of entertain
ment will come all the amusements, runs and
other pastimes arranged for the visitors, Chair
man Stearns' committee will look after the
more important events exclusive of the races.
The several runs to be made during the first
day Of the meet will be conducted BY subcom-
mittees, as heretofore published. The theater
party will probably be abandoned, as the COM
mittee was unable to secure company to pre-
sent play FOR the occasion such as was wanted.
The two principal events in charge Of the en-
tertainment committee will be the excursion to
Marshall Hall and the big smoker" on both
of which occasions everything will be free to
league members The smoker" will be the
closing event OF the meet. 1t will be held at
the Casino, where there will be music fireworks
and speeches. It is expected that there will be
a large attendance at the Smoker" as that will
be the time for the visitors and home boys to
exchange their final greetings.
Chairman Overman Of the reception commit
tee is still receiving letters from all parts of the
country asking for information as to accommo-
dations as well as to other matters pertaining to
the meet, so that 1t is possible that even larger
number of visitors than was at first anticipated
will be here
The list of members Of the local division is
increasing, the last persons to join being Mrs.
II. j. Palmer, ThOs. s. Scrivener, Z. H. Pull
man. W. NJ. Leavitt, Roscoe G. Searle, E. L.
Whipple, Jos. Burroughs, G.. A. Brewer, H. L.
Gott, c. w. Moore W. d. De Pue, l.. L. Hunter,
B. F. Mitchell and ]. X. Shively
THE SCRANTON PILGRIMAGE.
The pilgrimage of the wheelmen to the Penn
sylvania meet at Scranton last week was a great
success, both in point Of numbers and the good
time at Scranton. There were twenty-three
wheelmen in the party, most Of them wearing
the pretty black uniform of the Columbia Club.
special car, decorated with steamers, ON which
was painted "Come to the Washington meet,
July 1920" was attached to the Royal Blue
train late Saturday night, and the party went
through without change of cars, reaching
Scranton early Sunday afternoon. At the depot
they were met by committee from the Scranton
Bi Club and escorted to the Lackawanna Valley
Hotel, where they were. CHARTERED during the
meet During their stay in Scranton they were
entertained in the most hospitable manner by the
Scranton wheelmen, who gave banquet in
honor. CT the Columbia Club. Vice Consul
Churchill, who had charge of the party, ex-
tended hearty invitation to the Pennsylvania
wheelmen to come here next month. and the
invitation was accepted with a hurrah.
Several of the party entered the races, but
the company was entirely too fast for them, as
John s. Mount Of the Capital Club was the only
one to secure prize Of any sort.
vote of thanks was rendered the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad for the special car, and the
Scranton wheelmen came in for their share Of
the gratitude because of the royal manner in
which they treated the Washington party while
in Scranton.
THE "rHREE c.'s" CLUB HOUSE.
The Columbia boys arrived home in time to
witness one of the memorable events in the
history of the club, the occupancy of the new
club house at Mt. Pleasant. The club has taken
formal possession of the house, which is situ-
ated on such an elevation and in such pleasant
place that it will attract the members from the
city in order to enjoy the cool breezes in the
EVENING"
The formal opening and lawn party will take
place next week.
THE CAPITAL CLUB.
The private run, which was anticipated with
so much pleasure last Sunday by several men,
bers of the Capital Club, did not materialize,
and SO there was no regular run that day. A
number OF members, however, went out on the
road and several members of the Camera Club
got some good snap shots.
Capt. Macdsniel has not yet decided upon a
run for tomorrow, but there will in all proba-
bility, be run, which will be announced to-
night.
Arrangements are being made for two-davs'
run on the Sd and 4th Of next month. It is the
intention Of the club to start from here Satur-
day evening preceding the Fourth Of July and
go by train to Hagerstown. From there start
will be made early Sunday morning to Penmar
After spending short while at that beautiful
and historic place, the trip will be resumed in
the direction Of Westminster and Gettysburg.
1t is likely that Sunday night will be spent at
tlefelds will be visited and then the return will
be made over the road as far as Baltimore.
Messrs. Ed. Odds and Harry Towers will prob
ably make a tour over a different route, as the
former, a member Of the Camera Club, wants to
look for new fields to conquer. Their plan is
to train to Cumberland and then ride over the
beautiful mountainous country as far as Rom
ney and from there to ride to Winchester. On
the route Odds expects to get number Of good
pictures.
CARROLL INSTITUTES CLUB.
bicycle club has been formed among the
members Of Carroll Institute and the wheelmen
have selected for their captain Mr.. T. A. New
man, ex-captain OF the Columbia Cycle Club
The club Is yet young organization, and ow-
ing 10 the absence from the city OF Capt. New
man not many club runs have Been made
recently. The captain has now returned and
the regular Sunday and Wednesday evening
runs win be made.
Capt. Newman's trip was delightful one
He was accompanied part Of the way by r. l..
Darlington and Mr.. Ellsworth. Although he
spent only several hours about Watkins Glen
his wheel proved q valuable means of transit
and he was able to see more In the few hours ON
bis wheel than fOotman could have seen In q
much longer period. At Buffalo the party
found the wheelmen very hospitable and the
members Of the Press Cycle Club of the CITY
gave them rousing big reception. In going
to Canada they had letters Of introduction to
various officials, so that they had not the
slightest trouble in getting through the custom
houses with their wheels.
In Canada Capt Newman said he found the
roads very fine and in Toronto they were per
misted to ride upon the sidewalks When thew
met pedestrians all they had to do was to shout
"Lo0k out" and, he said, "That goes" He found
the members of the Toronto Bicycle Club and
also the members Of The Wanderers very will
ing to entertain and show them q good time
Meeting as they did so many wheelmen who
were willing and ready to show them about
added to the enjoyment Of their trip.
RELAY RACE TO PIrTssula:
T. 8. Fuliwood, sporting editor Of the Pitts
burg Leader, was here few days ago for the
purpose Of arranging relay ride from here to
Pittsburp n distance of nearly 400 milea The