Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-11

say that in large cities and towns, where pro-
gressive and reputable cycling organizations
exist, it is much better to support such organi-
mensurate advantages, than it is to expend
money, energy and time in the creation OF
what, in the majority Of instances in places such
as we instance, are mushroom societies. which
live but for short season, or drag out an exist
ence OF questionable worth. OF course there is no
arbitrary rule for governing such matter, but
1t Is safe rule to follow that it is poor policy
to create or endeavor to create q want. When
a want exists there is generally ample means
among our latter day civilized surroundings
to meet that want; therefore new riders will
hnd 1t good policy to look up the advantages
offered BY existing cycling organizations before
endeavoring to found new ones.
"Rules of the Road"
That was pretty paragraph in q recent
Record, in which the politeness of gentleman
who was riding ordinary through Becken-
ham, In raising his lat to ladies' school, is SO
eulogized: "Shall Beckenham stand alone in the
matter Of politeness to the fair sex?'' said to
myself after reading the anecdote. ''Never.
Why should Barnet waltz So l resolved to try
the experiment myself. It was not long before
an opportunity presented itself. Riding across
Hadiey Common l espied charming young
thing OF some eighteen summers gathering
her dress about her shapely form ere stepping
into the muddy road. just as she had done so
she espied me approaching and hesitated. I
slowed down to q funeral pace, and,
raising my cap, said, "After you,
miss" She gazed at me with her large
blue eyes, and then her ruby lips parted, and
she said, "Garn, yer ought to be locked up, yer
hardly recovered from the shock which my
feelings had sustained when an old lady, in an
extremely excited frame Of mind, rushed to-
ward me violently waving a large umbrella, and
shouting at the top of her voice, "I'n give it
yer, yer imprudent young rascal, accosting of
my daughter" sprinted frantically, but not
before that umbrella had knocked a shilling q
worth Of paint off my rear mud guard. Po-
likeness doesn't Away pay.-Erchdnge.
Lights for All Vehicles.
Foreign wheelmen, especially those in Scot
land, are going to make political issue in the
forthcoming elections Of what they term the
"Al Light" question. The wheelmen claim that
they are forced by law to carry lamp at nigh.
to prevent other users Of the highways from
being run over by the rapid-moving bicycle.
The wheemen do not object to this law; ON the
contrary, they think it wise one, SO wise, in
fact, that they want 1t carried out in extensio
they want to be themselves protected from be-
matter whether it be cycle or carriage. be made
to display light when using the highways after
dark. So determined have the Scottish wheel
men become that this shall come to pass that
Tor the first time in cycling history abroad the
Ths xheei%sn hav. sep pes letter. factor o
inquiry to the various candidates to be elected
asking them how they stand On the can Light
question, and threatening to defeat any one
who is not pledged in its favor.
News About Cyclists.
The Park avenue, Philadelphia, wheelmen have
secured handsome brownstone and brick
dwelling, No. 2O13 North Broad street, which
will be adopted to the purpose of the club. The
house will be newly furnished throughout in
magnificent style. Bathing and locker rooms
with shower baths and all appliances. will be in
troduced and large apartment will be arranged
for the keeping of the wheels Of the members
1t is expected to occupy the new quarters in
about fortnight.
Mr.. Chas r. Brown Of Boston, a member Of
the L. A. W., understands what good the league
can do for its members. His bicycle was run
into while on the road, and a suit for damages
prosecuted by representatives of the league
resulted in a verdict of $751; for the wheelman.
The Milwaukee wheelmen will wear uniform
OF black cheviOt square-cut coat trimmed with
with a diamond in the center composed of club
colors. The club colors we're changed to cardi.
nal red and navy blue.
Capt A. G. Fairbanks, First Lieut.. D. r.
Harvey, Second Lieut.. A. E. Jacobs and a
score Of the Somerville Cycle Club, escortina
ladies from the Woodbridge Ladies' Bicycle
Club and other visitors, inaugurated the Som
erville Cycle Clubs 1892 ladies' runs on Sunday
last. having very enjoyable ride to Echo
bridge, where they had several photographs
taken. The feature was pronounced a most
decided success by all present and, without
doubt, future ladies' runs by this club will b.
largely attended.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Business Mems
Cycle League, Newark, n. j., has now twenty
three members. At the annual meeting thu
officers elected were president, Mrs. W. E
Martin; vice president, Mrs. E. o. Chase; secre.
tary, Miss Sturges Hereafter club runs viii
be held every Saturday afternoon, starting from
the club house. All lady riders are invited tc
accompany them
The run card Of the Lincoln Cycling Club
Chicago, for the ensuing three months contains
five centuries. The following rules are strictly
enforced by the road officers: "No treatine
will be allowed. No rider shall pass the pace
maker without the consent of the officer il
charge. Riders not members Of the club NAV
attend runs by invitation. Treat all people YOU
meet with the utmost courtesy, except road hog,
and dogs"
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