The Washington times., 1895-04-21
AMONG LOCAL ATHLETES
What Is Going on in Amateur Cir
Giles on Land and Water.

All hHnOuHCemeQU WHICH CdHHOU IhiI
to be of great interest to all lovers Of
amateur field sports is that of the Sports
mans Associat ton, which will hold its first
exposition ct Madison Square Garden,
New York, from May l 3 to 18, inclusive.
One of the principal features outside
of the practical tests and Illustrations
of all sorts of field sports is the exhibit
of necessary articles and appliances.
The association hopes to place before
the sportsman every essential detail spe-
officially illustrating the evolution and
grow tn of all that pertains to the life and
pursuits and pleasures OF sportsman.
There will be fourteen classes in all in
the exhibit and each will be broad enough
to show to the fullest extent the evolution
in this or that appliance. For instance, in
shooting the evolution of the gun is the
history OF the catapult, the cross bow,
the blunderbuss, flintlock guns, percussion
guns, muzZle and breechloading, and re-
peating arms and SO on. And so with
all other land sports.
Then take the water sports, the chief
and best OF which is rowing. CT course, of
this there viii be no practical Illustration.
The water craft Will show the evolution
from the primitive dugout, canoes, skifs,
paper racing shell of to-day
All the athletic field aud indoor sports
will be represented and the exhibit alone
VIII be worth going many hundred miles
to see.
1t Will be the first affair of its kind in this
country and will no doubt attract sports
men from all over the country. There
will also be loan department to which
will be sent souvenirs and articles of all
5ndl ruth mi ha
realm of the sportsman illustrating the
advancement of outoor sports.
Many OF our local SportSmen ana athletes
are taking an interest in the affair, and
more than likely several of them will
carry out their intention of contributing
to the loan department from their valu-
able collections OF trophies and souvenirs.
An additional feature will be the kennel
show of prize hunting dogs OF every known
variety.
Frederick S. Webster of New York,
who is weil-known in all lines OF sports
and athletics, is the secretary of the as
s0ciation, and MS connection with the
affair bespeaks for IL the success it will
no doubt have.
COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB.
The all-absorbing subject during the
past week at the Columbia Athletic Club
has been the club benefit, which will take
place tomorrow night at the Academy OF
Music.
The gymnasium has been given up al
most entirely to the york of putting the
finishing touches to this or that ath-
| letic uumheF which viii be among the many
features cf tie excellent programme TO be
presented.
PROF.. Crossley and his pupils have worked
hard and patiently for the success OF the
| affair, and there is no doubt that the ath-
letic and gynnastic portion of the pro-
gramme VIII he run offsmoothly.
: The musical part of the programme is in
good hands, and a grand treat is in store
for all who may attend.
The following numbers compose the pro-
gramme, which, is authentic, and is pub
Iished now for fhe first time:
/. Wand drili .hy the junior members
Masters Duvan, Waters, Underwood, Gold
schmid, Cabrera, Cushman, MeClair, Miller,
avery, Raue, Lamar, Plant, Nolan, King,
Biscoe, Reed, Lanssort, Lewis and May
2. SeiectioD-Olmo Mandolin Orchestra
assisted by Mr. Arthur E Yundt, late OF
the Tuxedo Mandolin Guitar Quartet
3. Indian ciubs-Master A. Pant Hori-
zontal bar-Messrs. Sewan, Ross, Allen,
Craig Shelley, Harmon and Prof Cross
! ley.
T. Columbia Quartet, 'Norine Mau-
rine," Messrs. Watson, Fisher, LOCKER,
and Mooney.
.. Acrobatics, Masters Waters, Sper-
rier, Cabrera, and Prof Crossley.
6. Soprano solo, selected, Miss NJ. Fran
ces Miller, OF Baltimore.
Z. H.gh kicking, jumping, and pole vault
ing, Messrs. HuuEh, Dudley, Emmons, Nc
Elhone, Elder, Kirkland, and Craig
S. Baritone SOLO, Bright Star or Hope. ~
V. Robaud, Mr.. j. j. Fisher.
Violin and cello obligato; violin, Mr.
Chris Arth, jr.; cello, Mr.. william A
Doneh; piano, Prof. William Waldeeker.
8. Double trapeze, Messrs, Sewan and
Ross. .
Part 2-1. Flying rings, Messrs Ross,
Sewall, Craig, Holbrook, Harmon and Prof.
Crossiey.. 2. Banjo duet (a) Evening
News March, (b) Lion du Bal, Cullen and
Collins, ldr. Cnar.es AicEnauey, ,aCcompanist.
3. Foilfencing, hessrs Harmouand Ba ayley;
sparring, Messrs. V on Liudgren and Carter
4. Comic song, Mr.. George O'Conuor 8.
Acrobatics. Messrs. Sewall, Ross and Prof
Crossley. 6. Selection from "Rigoletto,' .
Verdi, Kimbali Quartet, Mrs. Kitty Thomp-
Son-BeFry, soprano, Mrs. E. R. HempStone,
contralto, Mr.. ". j. Mcfarland, tcuor. and
Mr.. Bernard Ryan, basso Z Club swing
ing, Mr. C. Royce Hough; Roman ladders,
Messrs. Nolan, Elder, Holbrook, Ross,
Waters, Sperrier, Cabrera, Lunsford and
GoIdshmid
s. Musical Specialties-Mr. VIII Haley.
8. Human Pyramids-Messrs. Sew all
Nolan, johnson, Hampton, Ross. Craig,
Shelley, Elder, Allen, Holbrook, Gold
sChmid, Lunsford, Tallmadge, Hooker, Wa
ters, Cabrera, Sperrier and Underwood
Royce Hough, whose work as an all-around
athlete created so much favorable com
ment, after smashing the several records
in the G. A. c. championship events, will
appear and endeavor in exhibition to lower
his own records.
Tha hmm criI-
at the c. A. C. benefit for the first time last
year by amateurs, will be the crowning
feature tomorrow night and some ten or
twelve figures will be introduced The
souvenir programme viii be thing of
beauty and JOY forever" and alone worth
the price of admission.
The tennis courts at the c. A c. field are
about ready and the clubs crack players
will have an opportunity to test them during
the week.
Everything is moving along smoothly in
the arrangements for the bicycle meet to be
held on May 80 and an affair of unusual
Importance in cycling is promised. 1t will
bring the cracks of this section, as well as
the flyers from the north. Both Glass A
and B will be fully represented in the sew
eral distances.
Adam Johnson and Royce Hough are
taking plenty Of practice, with view of
of being entered in the Princeton College
open championship, to be held May 4.
The former will probably go in the throw
ing hammer event, in which many pre-
dict he will make good showing. Hough
will represent the club in the running high
| jumps and broad jumps, aud possibly put
ting the shot.
H. Clifton King, son of DR.. William R..
King, vice president of the club, and one of
| its hardest workers, is one of the most
| promising juniors in Prof. Cros sIey' g
classes. His work on the German horss
| on ladies day was feature.
| The amusement committee, which has
worked so earnestly and succaeded 40 we'll