The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-16
CAPTAIN o. zieqIer.

Osen. scratch; c. Bell0h and ". Jamison,
- see. J. Bailey and W. Suttich, 50 sec
T. Nash, c. Hoppe aud 8. Berryessa, A
sec L eglPr came In first, winning the gold
medal for tie best time, is Al, and bicycle
shoes for first in. y. OSen won the silver
medal for the secGnd-best tine, is: Al 2-5,
coming in third, close to Beli0i Who came
10 second in il minutes. c. j. BeliOii has
been elected secretary treasurer Of the
club. Captain ZiPgler is is years of age,
about 81 feet tail and of handsome stature.
weighing bout $50 pounds. In 1880 he first
apbeaIed on the track IN San jose, aud
again in 1892 on September g. ut Alameda,
September 9 at San Jose and November "a
al San Jose. At each event be developed
considerable speed, but lost each time by
some accident or misunderstanding. Profit
ing by his former experience. be viii be
dangerous competitor during the coming
season.
The welI-known Pathfinder Club of this
city had its first run since the late stormy
weather on Thursday last TO the SiX-mle
House, under the leadership of President
Flanagan, Captain McCord being unaVoid-
ably absent. Fifteen members participated.
Good progress was made, considering the
Toughness of the road. Upon reaching
their destination an excellent collation. was
partaken of. which was thoroughly en-
jeyed. On the return trip several shUrt
spHrts we're INDUCED in, in which the
genial treasurer, Mr. Levy, acquitted him
rett III alSLllctiOHs .OU 1HuEsuaE Tie
Pathfnders will have run TO HaywaTdS,
weather permitting
Ihe MERGED Bicycle Club gave grand en-
tartainneut at the opera-bouse, MERGED,
last Monday evening consisting of vocal and
instrumental music, Tectations, ehOruses
songs and readings. concluding with the
laUghable farce Of Lend Me Five Shil-
lings." 4 prOfusiOn of cnt flowers decor
ated the tables and piano, and in very nook
and corner OF the stage could be seen pot
flowers and tropical plants. A fashionable
audience filled the house to Overlooking,
every chair having been secured several days
previously. The members Of the MERGED
Bicycle Cub have reason 10 be proud Of
the results of their first entertainment.
This club is made up of the best young men
iH tie town and its refining influence is felt
and much appreciated In society circles. A
dash-light photograph was taken Of the per-
formers.
The cyclists of this city have sustained
real loss by the departure by Thomas 5.
Golden, ex-secretary Of the San francisco
Bicycle Club. and one of the best-lked men
who ever rode a wheel, He has been COM
PEELED by i'll health 20 remove to seek
change of climate, and will seek the more
Tarlfied air of Denver. The following reso-
luton, unanimously adopted by the govern
ing body Of the San Francisco Bicycle Club
on Thursday night, shows the esteem in
which Mr.. Golden is held by those who
know him best:
Resolred, BY the board Of directors in regular
session that In the several years of his eonnec-
tion with the San Francisco Bicycle Club. DO
member has done more for its advancement and
success than Mr.. Golden, ana that IN bis resigna-
tlun and necessary departure from our midst this
club has lost most efficient officer and most
active and energetic member. and this division
OF the League OF American Wheelmen and the
cause OF wheeling generally on this coast most
ardent nd enthusiastic worker; that In leaving
Us re take up his residence 10 distant city he
carries with him the regrets and well wishes of
member OF this ptfh The hone that
lie may be speedily restored TO health and be
successful In ali his undertakings.
The new administration Of the Alameda
Bicycle and Athletic Club is determined
tEat the name ot this popular organization
shall be kent to the fore during the coming
season. Already arrangements are being
made Tor The great race meet In May and
all u The best men in the State will doubt
less be included in the list of entries. There
VIII pc regular meeting of tbs club al
Cycle Park tomorrow evening and full
attendance is desired.
no movement in favor of q separate
division OF the i. a. ". for Southern Cali
f0raia is likely to prove suceessfuI and
should not be opposed in any section, for it
IS undoubtedly move in the right direction.
Chief Consul Strong has issued a circular
TO all league CLUBS the subs .ance of which
IS as follows:
At the approaching constitutional convention
CT The League OF American Wheelmen on
February 20 next California VIII offer an amend
meBi 70 the national constitution the effect of
which viii be 60 permit the formation of a
separate division in Southern California
In a constitutional convention league club is
entitled 10 as many votes as IL has members.
ANY one member may cast the entire vote OF his
club. One person may be a member Of any
nulabei OF clubs aud cast the entire vote OF those
clubs
II has been suggested TO rs by Secretary Bas-
Sftl that each league club IN California elect as
member OF the clue some person who viii be
present at TIE convention. and issue TO such per
eon a Certificate In form as incosed.
j. 5. Ihayer Of Los Angeles, the gice-consul
Of tie division, VIII attend the constitutional
convention 10 behalf0i Southern California, and
be IS The person you are requested TO elect a
member OF your club. SO soon as the purpose
for which he Is elected Is served. he will, OF
course, place bis resignation IN your hands.
League clubs are asked to act on this
proposition as soon as possible. as Afr.
Thayer leaves for the East on February l.
IT seems proper TO remind sons esteemed
contemporaries that Flank Ie1z and not