New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-26
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
OF THE CYCLE BOARD OF TRADE.
GUARANTEE FOR WHEELS REDUCED FROM A
YEAR TO SIX MoNTIIs-No AGREEMENT WITH
THE TRUNK LINE ASSOCIATION.

- GUARANTEE FOR WHEELS REDUCED FROM
YEAR TO SIX MoNTHs-No AGREEMENT WITH
THE TRUNK LINE ASSOCIATION.
Interesting meeting of the Board OF Gov
. 90 the cycle Board of Trade at Its rooms
~ ,,s Vanderbilt Building yesterday much work
as done Among those present were A. g. Spald-
w. George Pope G. w. Dckerson c. +. Smith.
r C. stearns w. A. Reddng. A. Kennedy enid
,r.I,sr Rurnham and f. r. Franks. The transpor-
80, committee reported that arrangements had
asY made with the Trunk Line Association so that
pee" deiesates to the annual convention of the
~ pnne.rS of Trade could get rate of one and one
BS yes The convention will be held at the Madison
Squ.a ne committee which had been appointed TO
.nSsut with the trunk lines about the transporta.
~ ~ blcvcles had come TO no understanding, Dut
hoped TO do SO later
resolution was passed the Of which was
49,, in the future the Board of Trade dsapprove
., the practice OF allowing rebates TO clubs. 1t
ras also decided that in future the manu-
,acurer would give six months guarantee on a
bIcycle instead of a years guarantee as has been
.hs case hitherto. In the original purchaser
ssis his wheel the guarantee does not go with It.
mranufacturer that the accident not caused
through neglect or misuse.
The troublesome question regarding the sanction
,ng Of outside shows was settled off-hand NO
senctlons were granted to any shows except 10
those already arranged for in this city and at
chicago When other cities want TO hold SHOWS
,ba request must be made the National Dody
,hrough local associations or dealers. The appi-
cations of l22 new members were acted upon favor
shiv and Messrs. Lowell. Garford and Bldwel were
annolnfei inspectors for the annual meeting: A
Communication from the Canadian board OF Sycuns
TRADE announced that the members OF the Natlonal
BOARD Of Trade had been made honorary members
OF that organiza ton.
The ioint Transportation Committees Of the Board
OF Trade and the League Of American Wheemen
have been unable 10 have conference with the
Trunk Line Association in regard to the transporta-
81 has been received from L.
p Farmer the chairman of the Passenger Depart
Yent OF the Trunk Line Association that he ala not
think that such a conference necessary. Local
l. A w. officials say they have not abandoned nope
OF coming some understanding with the raii-
roads.
The Cycle Club Of Brooklyn will throw open Its
new quarters at the old 18th Regiment Armory on
Thursday for inspection. The floor space has an
area Of 5000 square feet making the largest in
door riding floor in the country. The cycle circle
Will be ten laps TO the mile. Wednesday nights
have been set aside for rollerskating.
The Nominating Committee OF the riverside
Wheelmen have selected the following candidates
20 be voted for at the next meeting. December s.
President j. NJ. Gentle: vice-president H. T.. Noor-
his Cpresent incumbent) recording secretary. r. w.
Harrington; financial secretary, E. A Rogers; treas
urer. w Walton present incumbenU; captain,
Charles II. Wcks present Incumbent; hrst iieuten-
ant Dr. c. Harrison; second lieutenant, j. Saur-
ders and trustees serve for two years, w. Stew
art and 5. Brown. 1t is probable that an opposition
ticket will be posted
Cyclists desiring to Join the League Of American
wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
blanks by sending name and address TO cycling
Editor, New-York Tribune.