Evening star., 1896-01-18
AMONG THE CLUBS
What is Going on Where Nheelmen
Meet.
RESULTS OF VARIOUS ELECTIONS
Notes of Interest in the Local
Cycle World.
P E r S o N A L I T E M s
P E r S o N A L 1T E M s

T. T. II > ~ N "A II II M .
During the week Chief Consul Robertson,
exercising the power vested in him, made
an appointment of secretary-treasurer of
the local branch of the league, to serve
until the end of his term. which will ex-
pire next November. The new secretary
treasurer is Mr.. Charles E. Wood, one of
the best known and most active riders in
the city. The selection will meet with the,
general approval of all local wheelnen,
and the opinion is that there is a hustler
In the right place. He Is young man who
for the past three years has been promi-
nent in racing affairs. His novice was
won at the time of the bicycle race held
on Alexander Island, when the first fair of
the Grange Camp State Fair Association
was in progress. Since then he has won
number of track events, and now holds the
L. A. w. championship of the District,
which he won last Decoration day on the
Columbia Athletic Club track He is a
prominent member Of the Washington
Road Club, has held the office of secretary,
and was reelected to the position last
Thursday at the annual meeting. In the
first club race of the new organization.
held Christmas day, over the TeEleytown
road, he won the first prize, and also the
time prize.
There is still one office of the local league
organization that remains to be filled. and
that is the position Of official handicap
per. This position is not really vacant,
and the chances are that the resignation
of the present official and the announce
ment Of the appointment of his successor
will be promulgated simultaneously. The
office is held at present by the chief con-
sui. and though it is proper and legitimate
for one man to occupy the two positions,
Mr.. Robertson will resign the one, in order
to devote all his spare time in building up
the league as chief consul. Who the new
Handicapped will be can only be surmised.
bu. 1T is most likely that well-known
rider who has had considerable experience
in this direction will be the man.
What a Guarantee Covers.
The New York cycle board of trade at its
last meeting adopted a resolution interpret
ing the guarantee on bicycle. which in
some instances may seem to be radically DIFF
ferent frcm the Interpretation of a rider.
The local board Of cycle trade will hold its
annual meeting next month and the chances
are that tie same Interpretation will be
adopted and carried out On this account
we give the full text of the dealers version
of the manufacturers guarantee on the Di-
cycles they handle. 1t is as follows:
I'VE will not fix punctures free of charge.
I'VE will not replace cut or worn-out tires,
but Will patch a cut tire if it Is not beyond
repair and will charge a reasonable amount
for the work.
"We viii not replace bent or broken
frames, forks, handle-bars, cranks. rims.
pedals or pedal pins, unless 1t is absolutely
proven that defect was the cause of the
damage
"An repairs on these articles. if not de-
fective. will be charged for, as they are al
most invariably damaged by use, misuse.
reglect accident.
'.Truing of wheels and broken spokes will
be charged for. Tightening loose spekes
will be charged for.
Stripped threads and worn-out nuts Will
not be fixed free of charge.
I'VE do not agree to keep our bicycles IN
repair for one year or one day. We will be
liberal ard fair with our customers, but We
do not wish to be imposed upon"
The Arlington Wheelmen.
The annual banquet of the Arlington
Wheelmen held Tuesday at the Hotel John
son was a success in more ways than one.
AS a club event it was particularly good
and surpassed the similar annual events Of
years gone by. Numerically. the number
present may not have been as large as on
some, Of the occasions of preceding years,
but that is only a minor part Of the success
Of banquet. Covers were laid for twenty
three. Every person who sat down was ar,
enthusiastic wheelman, and it is needless
to add that every person present passed a
most enjoyable evening, and when the fes-
tivities closed at midnight the visitors de-
parted with their best wishes for the future
success of the club.
The club is exceedingly fortunate in hav-
irs such a good set of officers. and that the
members realize this was evidenced by the
prompt manner in which the old men were
re-elscted for another year. This is the
fe urth consecutive term OF Mr.. Gettinger as
president, and though he was most anx-
f4,,- ~ han To fhnp
sen the office was thrust upon him. J. w.
Rawlings, who was reelected vice presi-
dent, is heart and soul for the club, and
though he wanted to get out he was forced
to serve. George w. Reinhardt was elect
ed to the secretary-treasuryship after the
resignation Of Mr.. B. p. Larcombe, and hts
ability in Office was recognized by his re-
election. AS captain Mr.. p. 6. Brengle
followed. During the coming season he
promises to plan many pleasant rides Mr..
F. P. Stone. the lieuter ant. Is perhaps the
youngest, vet one Of the most popular Of
the officers, and he viii undoubtedly make
4 name for himself.
The club will give the first dance of the
season FebrI ary at Builders Exchange
Hall. These affairs have been conducted on
such a scale as to give the club an excel
lent social name. The dancing arrange
inents are in charge OF a committee, con-
sisting of Messrs. Brengle. Terry, Manning
Dawson ard Larcombe. A special meeting
of the committee will be held tomorrow
relative 10 the matter.
David d. Moore was unanimously elected
a member of the club at the meeting.
II the weather permits short run will
be taken tomorrow morning up the. Con-
duit road
Washington Road Club.
The me.ting of the Washington Road
Club on Wednesday was one of the most
important OF the year. The officers to serve
for the ensuing year were eiected, and all
standing committees and temporary COM
mittees were reappointed. The retiring
officers were given vote Of thanks for
their efficient services. The new officers
are as follows: President. W. T. Robert
son; vice president, Perry P. Patrick; Sec
reta-y, Chat ries E. Wood; treasurer, Ru-
dolph Jose; captain, William Jose; lieu
tenant, Joseph w. Prince. Committees
were appointed as follows:
House committee Edward Kloman, chair
man; f. o. Bowie and W. j. Prince; finance
committee. c. Louis Petz. chairman: Perry
p. Patrick and J. F. Bischoff; rules COM
mittee, William Jose, chairman; c. E.
Wood and c. l.. Ronsaville; refreshment
committee, w. j. Tubman, chairman; C.
H. Cooke and w. Fl. Dakin; committee to