Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-21
Current Gossip as Heard in the Vari-
GUS Club Houses.
CLOSE OF TEE OUT-OF- DOORS SEASON
Plans Discussed and Arrangements
Made for the Winter.
G O NJ n e EV e. r S

Contrary to expectations, the weather last
Sunday was excellent for cycling. 1t
was typical spring day and many of the
cyclists of the city took advantage of it.
Very few all-day runs were taken.
excep: by one or two of the clubs,
but the vast majority of unattached
riders took pleasant short spins to
nearby places. From early in the norm
Ing until late in the afternoon there was
steady stream of bicyclists of both sexes
going out NJ street and up the Conduit
road. While this section of the District
drew the largest number Of riders there
were other places which proved attractive
Thanksgiving day which occurs Thursday,
mas heretofore been great day for bicy-
cling, and last year the weather on that
road race, which was the cycling event
OF the day. was run in record break
ing inearo time re- There are two events of
interest to the cyclists of the city scheduled
for the day. The first will occur in the
forenoon, starting at 10 o'clock sharp 1t
Will be the 1O-mile road race of the Ar
ington Wheelmen. In the afternoon the
National Bicycle Club, a colored organize
ton. will give a race meet at the Interna-
t1onal Athletic Park. There will be
attempts for District records and for
United States records, and as the en-
trants are net limited to the local riders
the competition will be much greater than
ordinary. These will probably be the last
outdoor cycling event of the year.
Affair Cycle Club.
The Affair Cycle Club will hold UNIQUE
run on Thanksgiving day. being the first
event OF its kind ever run in the city,
though several clubs have scheduled such.
but never carried them out. 1t will be n
hare-and-hound chase. The start will no
made at o'clock in the morning from the
headquarters of the club, 1908 32d street
anu VIII last Tor several hours. The hares
nave practically unlimited territory and
wiz carry the hounds merry chase
Messrs Allie Craig and George Weaver
nave been selected as the hares, while the
mounds will be composed of the club Nom
hers ard invited guests.
ne mares will carry each a sack of fine
~ torn paper, and this will be the scent for
the hounds. The hares are required to drop
lew pieces OF paper every four or five
Wili De allowed them and then the whole
club Will follow in pursuit The hares can
go where they please and stay where thew
please. and at the end of two hours riding
Will stop the run. In order to give them a =
sooo chance as possible 10 avoid cap-
ture the whole club will be Obliged to ride
IN regular order for the first naif hour OF
the chase. During the time the hounds q e
riding in club formation the hares GAIN ad-
ullonal distance. Several prizes have
been donated. which will be given to the
Houhus VINO nrst catch up with the hares
H. however the hares are not caught they
get the prize. Capt. Weaver extends an
invitation to the friends of the club TO ioin
IN the chase and help make it as merry a
possible W.
The club held a meeting during the week
and considerable business of import.
ance was transacted. The subject of the
annual club banquet was brought I'D. and
tnCusn no date was selected. it is most
likely that this event will be held the latter
part OF January. The election of officers of
the club will be held the first Monday in
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