Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-06

to the silent steed has been realized. and they
are happy. A number of the members of the
present organization had been coming together
at various times of late for the purpose of in
formal runs to different places. and when on n
run some one suggested that they form them
selves into a club for the purpose of bringing
more cyclists together and more often. every
one present Immediately fell in with the idea
In fact they wondered why it had not been
thought of before and felt grieved that their
town had thus far been neglected in such mat
tiers. which made them determined that it
should suffer no more.
meeting was called for Friday. July 49, at
1888 NJ street northwest, to which all wheelmen
were invited. Quite a number responded. The
meeting was held and the members present
officially formed themselves into a club. A COM
mittee was appointed to draft a suitable cOnsti-
tuition and the next meeting called for
Tuesday, August 2. to adopt the constitution
and elect officers. The following signified their
intention Of signing the constitution: Chas. r.
Murray Jas. Morrow, Thos. Stearn. Geo. Sny-
der, Theodore Duvall, F. W. Duvall. G. W.
Cook, I. A. Newman, Benz Hunt. Geo. NJ.
Hunt, w. n. Payne, ]. B. McGirr, b. p. Craig.
W. B. Jackson, VIM. Smith. q. V. Collins and
f. J. Wissaer.
At the next meeting a constitution was re-
ported and adopted, and in the manner charac-
teristic of Georgetonians within nearly one
week of the date that it was decided upon
| to have club the club was organized and in
full blast.
| Recognizing the claims of its birthplace the
| organization is to be known the Georgetown
| Cycle Club, and its object. according to the
constitution, is the promotion of cycling and
| the social intercourse of its members.
Officers were elected follows: President,
| Guy V. Collins: vice president. Theo. Duvall;
secretary, J. b. McGirr: treasurer. G. w.
Cook; captain, T. A. Newman; first lieutenant,
+. J. Wissner. and second lieutenant. w. b.
Jackson. Messrs. Charles r. Murray and
Thomas Stearn were elected on the executive
committee.
Friday night was adopted as the night for the
regular weekly runs and the captain given
| power to call extra runs at his discretion. The
initial run taken last evening to Takoma
Park under command of Lieut.. Wissner.
| A schedule of runs for the month of August
has already been prepared, and the following
letter sent to each member:
Dear Sir: The GEORGETOWN Cycle Club will take the
following runs during the month of August:
Friday. August ., to Takoma Park, start 80 p.
SUNDAY, August z. to Falls Church. start \ a. IN.
Friday. August IL to Benning. start BOP In.
Sunday. August H. Burnt Mills. start p.
Friday. August ID. Cabin John Bridge. start 80
Sunday. August 21 Washington Grove, start Z &c
| a.
Friday. August 26, Watermelon run. start 30 D. M
Sunday. August 28 Marlboro. start a.
These runs will start from 31S street at the time
stated. Members are cautioned not to forget their
acconpany them as they may desire. Do not mislay
this schedule.
That the club can be made a success even
though it be from Georgetown can hardly be
doubted, that it will be is the wish OF all its
| frierds