The morning call., 1894-10-21

and there is considerable Interest manifested
III 1t already. Last Monday night its weekly
meeting was attended by over forty members.
Inc clubs prospects are very bright at pres
ent. The newly elected officers will be in
stalled November 10, at which time The club
VIII give ladies' night and distribute the
prizes won IL their recent road race.
The cyclists OF a popular hotel have organ
lZed club known as the Normandy Cyclists,
and the members are all enthusiastic wheel
men and women. They frequent the park q
good deal and their attractive costumes and
graceful riding are notcea bic.
frequently have the pleasure of csc Oriing a
couple OF lady friends of mine through the park
wheeling They both wear the full bloOmer
costume without leggins, and assure me they
are lar more cOmforta besthis:way, and fail to
see where the costume IS whit less modest
than with the ugly looking Logging. They lso
ride "lght men's'' wheels weighing about
twenty pounds, and enjoy the sport so much
more than on those built especially for women
that.they cannot now be induced to ride any
other style think the time Is not very dis
liant when ali the lazy riders Will be mounted
on "meD's" wheels ia bloOmer costume with
out leggins. This mount and costume insure
the greatest comfort and pleasure from the
sport, and as one of my friends said 10 me,
"once having ridden this way shoulc never
care to return 10 the Old way especially when
you are with Inc. dear" SPALDING
1t was evening IN one of The most prncely
mansions in Chicago and the wealthy pork-
packer sat in his study In the contemplation OF
something which had for long time taken up
his most ear nest thought. AT length lie touched
Il DultOn, ana. saying 10 lHe servant, "DeSlre
my daughter Linda TO come h re-" he sank
back In his chair with the air of one who had
completed In bis mind what he had to say.
'Be seated, Linda he said, as a slight,
glrlish figure entered the room. What have
TO say TO you is of The utmost importance, and
i beg your undivided attention. The time has
come when ii Is necessary for you TO settle
upon the choice Of an occupation: for, as you
well know, the spirit OF the nineteenth century
has decreeu that woman shall no longer re-
main Idle, and / am anxious that my only
child shall uphold the name for industry and
perseverance that her father has earned. Have
you thought any on this subject 2"
with the calm light OF an unalierable deter.
mlnation in her eyes The young girl looked up
INTO her fathers face. Ii was easy 10 see that
sne mad but one aim, one resolve. Her noble
forehead, tie classic lines OF her face and that
intensity OF expression which deep study alone
o!ngs out, all indicated that her purpose was
an exalted one and well worthy of The name
sne nad Inherited. She said. simply, "Yessir."
Ihen," replied her father, ut is possible
ina, you nave tiled upon what you will dU?'
u have' she said.
III occurred TO me-" he went on, "that you
iDieht nave decided upon the law, knowing the
rigbt?'
painful look came into the young eirI's face
ana ner eyes flleo with tears. No father u
sne Iepled, you are not. / had hoped you
inignt nave guessed H. The professions have
ioE me no special attractions / have been