The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-10-18

A FINE SPECTACLE.
Four Hundred CycleIs Pa
rade Tnroughoutthe City
With Gaily. Decorat-
ed Wheels.
JERSEY CITY BOWLING LEAGUE
The Opening Games Of the Series
Will Be Rolled Within Two
Weeks Pool and Football.
JERSEY CITY BOWLING LEAGUE

The Hamilton Park wheelmen had a
gala time last night. In fact the entire
lower section of the city had a gala
time. 1t was the second lantern parade
given under the auspices this young
but hustling organization, and about 4W
riders with gaily decorated wheels took
part in the affair. The streets in the
vicinity of Hamilton Park were lined
with cheering crowds and many houses
along the line were lighted up and de-
corated in honor of the parade. Inc
verdict was unanimous that it was the
largest and finest affair of the kim ever
given in this city. The parade started
from East Hamilton place and Pavonia
avenue and the route was as foLows.-
Around Hamilton Park to Ninth street.
to Grove, to Eighth street. to West
Hamilton place, to Pavonia avenue. to
Monmouth street. to Ninth street. to
Brunswick. to West Eighth street. to
Ninth street, to West Hamilton place. to
Jersey avenue. to Twelfth street, to Erie.
to Thirteenth street, to Grove. to
Eighth. to Cole. to Mercer. to Grove
crest of five minutes). to Grand street,
to Washington. to Montgomery, ito New
ark avenue. to Grand street. to Jersey
avenue. to Eighth street. to East Hamll-
ton place. to Pavonia avenue and dis
miss.
Captain Fred McF'ail and aides, First
Lieutenant Tremper, Second Lieuten-
ant Lake, F. Smart, John Gillet, Fred
Dow, E. M. Smith and Fred Mccullough,
headed the parade. Then came the police
escort in charge of Sergeant Cannon.
The 'scoppers'' were mounted on bikes
and presented a fine appearance. The
members of the detail ~were:-James T.
Lenahan, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Null
Inns, John s. Murphy and Thomas
Dooley, all of the Second precinct. The
cyclers followed in the following order
Hamilton Wheelmen, Clio Wheelment
Brooklyn Y. NJ. C. A., Lafayette Wheel
men, Catholic Club Cyclers, Division OF
Wheelmen, unattached riders, and the
Hamilton Park Wheelmen. All but a few
of the bikes were adorned with lighted
Chinese lanterns and some novel decora-
tons were displayed. Mr.. Miller dis
played his patriotism by carrying the
Americas cup and a profusion of silver
stars and red, white and blue bunting.
He was awarded the first prize for the
best decorated gentlemen,s wheel Frank
Dorsoph of the Hamilton Park Wheelmen
captured second prize. His wheel was
p~rettily decorated with natural flowers.
Miss O'Keefe won the first prize for
the best decorated ladies' wheel. Miss
Mamie Reardon was awarded the second
prize. There was considerable rivalry
among the clubs for the prize
awarded to the club with the
largest representation and the best
decorations. The Judges found It
a difficult matter to decide between the
Hamilton Wheelmen of West Hoboken
and the Clos of this city, but they inalf
~ awarded the trophy to the Hamiltons.
The Clos made a strong bid for the
honors, and some of the members went
so far as to rig themselves in grotesque
costumes. Mr. Stansbury, who was at
tired to represent a giant ouli1rog, pre-
scented a most grotesque appearance: B..
NJ. Smith of the Hamilton Park Wheel
men had his wheel rugged up as a yacht,
and the large sail which he carried mage
it no easy matter for him to keep his
equilibrium. He came to grief under the
Pennsylvania Railroad trestle at Newark
avenue. The mast struck the trestle and
snapped off. When he started to repair
the break he discovered that his front
tire was punctured. He walked home in
detail also ~punctured his front tire, bu.
fortunately this occufred but a few
blocks from the diminishing point. Mayor
Collector Simeon H. Smith reviewed the
parade from a stand at Jersey avenue
and Eighth street.
cy SaTney co GIey may ongyan a9ed on 10ast Similar IN =
menf Of New york. over since Re
wheelmen OF the Fourth Regiment have
been discussing the a~dyisabllity of or;
ganizing a cycle corps; The corps would
had some hust1ing cyclist taken it upon
himself to cali, a meeting for o~rgan1za-
ton. A. well known wheeiman of the
regiment. however. has promised to take
the bull by the horns and a call for a
meeting may soon be looked for. There
Is no reason why the cycling members Of
the regiment should not organize a corps
as it need not necessarily conflict with
their other military duties. The drill
shed is an excellent place TO manoeuvre
a position to demonstrate the value of
the wheel in military service the State
Military Board VIII not be slow to maa make
regiment of the State.
This is the season of the year when
the dust lies IN thick cloud dsd on Jersey s
chains squeak and grunt In a most tan
pleasant grinding the chain should be
method will prove the quickest and most
satisfactory:-After rubbing-rubbing is
preferable to brushing since it lacks the
t fse e eSsjn Of , the latter the t. fo girt grit off into fbe
chain, take a rag soaked in kerosene and
with it rub the chain thoroughly, top
and bottom; spin the wheel rapidly both
backward and forward, which will re.
move the grit and YOU fingers, too, if
you are not careful; with a clean cloth
wipe off the chain, continuing to do so
with fresh cloths until the chain shines
dry and bright. A dressing of tallow or
some other equally good chain lubricant
completes the job, and the ease and COM
fort of your riding are increased tenfold
as a result.
If you are not sure of your mechan-
lea skill let a repairer do the experiment
ing On your machine.
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