The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-03-28
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Paper chasing on bicycles il : new
thing in sport that promises to find
lnany devotees next summer. A success
full and delightful meet for this pur
pose was held in q country town not far
from New York just before thawinter
weather made rural wheeling impos
sible, and, barring an accident or two.
collisions now and then being the un-
attractive features Of the sport, the en-
tertainlnent was fine success.
The chase started about II a. M, the
usual hour for q hunt, and the course.
laid out by the leaders, was a most cir.
cuitous one. All who took part, both
men and women, were in cycling cos
tune. The women were in the neatest
and most chic of costumes, with skirts
just clearing the ground, worn over
knickerbockers, jackets Worn atop
vests, which in several cases were of
hunting pink, j. e., the brightest OF
scarlet--and hats which were distract
jngly .coquettish and becoming.
When the riders passed through /
small hamlet en- route with their biz
cycles ''in full gallop," they created
quite q sensation. In their enthusiasm
to be in first at the finish, they violated
the town ordinances, if, indeed, the
town was possessed of such rules, III
regard to fast riding, and passed
through the place like whirlwind.
One feature worth noting in regard
TO a paper chase on bicy cles-those who
wish to see, but not to take part in, the
nunt, find themselves very much ''in
arrears" if they attempt to follow in
dog carts, victorias or phaetons.
Of course, the more riders, the great
er sport. And if the chase is given by
Il club it adds to the picturesqueness OF
the scene if the riders wear the club
colors. Violet and white ribbon
badges were worn by the party, and
there were about so riders.
The party met for hunt break
fast at high noon at the clubhouse.
Immediately after the breakfast, two
of the lest riders, with leather bags
filed with bits of paper, acted as the
'nares.''
They were given good start, and
rushed along the wcll-madie roads,
turning this way and that, and drop
ping bits of paper as they did SO. The
''hares" seemed to fear a hot pursuit,
and, accordingly, ran difficult course
Tor nearly four miles.
When they were out Of sight and
some distance away the ..hounds,"
some &c in number, with wbipper-il,
and master of hounds. started after
them and had to follow the route
mapped out by the bits Of paper.
They had to go over the same route.
up hill and down dale, and now and
then "hound'' got fall; no ditche;:
or fences are negotiated naturally in
paper chasing on wheels, which takes
away something from the danger and
also something from the run and ex-
citcment
The ''hares" laid their course to a
clubhouse, where afternoon tea was
served. In summer beautiful
glade, where bountiful luncheon is
spread, will be an appropriate finish.
About ten minutes later the hounds
came in, led first by one of the feminine
members of the party and her escort,
the whiprer-in and second by two men,
one the master of hounds; Miss --
was good third.
The gain of about ten minutes made
by the hounds over the ''hares'' ex
hibited remarkably speedy run. The
first prize going to the young woman
who was first in at the finish consisted
of a silver bicycle lantern. The second
ard third prizes-a silver bell ant.
whistls--were awarded to the mex.
best riders among the women. There
was a ''loooby' prize, which was pre-
sented to the last man in at the finish.
Paper chasing on bicycles will be-
come a favorite amusement as riders
become more expert, and bicycle meets
will become as common as the conven-
tional meets Of the hunt club.
It adds to the social aspect of a BIZ
cycle paper chase, when the culminat-
ing event is dance given at club with
q supper, good orchestra and lots CT |
flowers and favors. If the girls object |
to dancing in bicycle garb, dancing
gowns may be previously dispatched
to the rendezvous, together with 4
chaperon or stwo.-N. u World.
Some Husbands Compared.
In talking with an American about |
lhc different conditions of women in |
Japan and the United Staes. Japanese
diplomat once said: sWhen marry
take head servant; when you marry
YOU become one" A man who recently |
Visited Japan quotes remark In
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