The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-30

moore cooling and less injurious. Don
ride I'D hard grades just 10 snow lne
public You can Ride with discretion ~
a common sense and rational way, anu
Won will not only enjoy the ride much
more prove an ageeab'a companion,
and have the respect OF eYcfyDouE' Uu1
viii arrive home looking as much me
lady as when you started, when cannot
he said OF the perspiring hill-climber,
who IS not only tired out, but cross red
faced and altogether unaitractNe as the
result Of hcr uucal ed-for e1ertons.-
Philadelphia Times.
DON'T LEND.
Never loan your bicycle TO anybody.
Better by far TO 20 down into your pock-
81 and hand over 10 your friend the price
to hire a wheel. 1t is a difficult matter
10 get a wheel adjusted 10 u person. ana
when you once get IL liked 10 SUIT you
IL Is better 20 keep II that way. II you
loan IL the borrower is sure 10 change
something. Those who purchase a new
bicycle every year Will readily agree
with tho above.
FOR THE WHEELWOMAN.
a device so simple that every woman
who sees It wonders why she d'd not think
OF inyenting the same thing, has JUST
been produced TO be worn by lady eye
lcrs for the purpose OF holding their skirts
in proper position while on ne wheel.
1t is garter made Of elastic comew nat
wider than ordinarily worn, and ntteG IN
the front with two wires of small size
that extend two inches beyond the limb.
TO these wires. which are fitted with
snap hook for adjustment TO proper d.
mansions, are two pieces Of tape one
and one-half inches IN length. wn!cn are
fastened 10 the skirt. This little arrange
ment Is fitted TO the leg just below the
knee. and while being invisible and ac-
complishing its principal object OF hold
ing the skirt ia proper. graceful folds,
serves many other purposes.
Inexperienced riders 10y its use need no
longer dread the thought Of fall. for
the wires OF the skirt holder act as n pro-
lection. The tension and drawing sensa-
tlOn Of the skirt across the knees is also
relieved. 10 is controlled with straps
and buttons provided for that purpose.
Good claims
BICYCLE JEWELRY.
jewelers., aLXicus TO please their fair
customers. are making speciality this
year OF summer jewelry catering 10 the
athletic girls-and cleverly contriving 70
bring into prominence. on every possible
occasion. the ubiquitous bicycle. " hen
the bicycle itself does not appear as the
decoration. the wheel. or a pretty bicycle
girls face. Us used i'm its place. Though
watch chains are more in evidence than
they were last season yet the chatelalne
Is by 10 means going out OF fashion. Inc
newest one for summer girl watch
consists of a miniature silver bicycle
wheel with Mercury wings caught through
the spOkes. They are also made for
favored few in gold. with the spokes
glistening with tiny gems. Gold watch
chains represt nting bicycle chain are
also among the latest novelties. The
"Trilby" heart has appeared In new
guise IL is the same old heart. as far
as shape and sentiment are concerned. but
arrayed for the summer campaign II Is
decorated with tiny men riding equally
small bicycles The heart may contain
photograph. or. most unrOmantic thought,
lOOking-glass its contents varying
with the tNpe Of girl 10 whom IT be
longs. In stckpins. the bicycle IS seen IN
gold. silver. and enamel. the devoted
wheelwoman finding many uses for these
particular aiticles-Cycling West.
SNAP SHOTS
Cissy Fitzgerald. the English danseuSe.
whose magnetic wink caused half the
dudes Of New York 10 be afflicted with
sOftcning Of the brain has become an
enthusiastic wheelwoman. and can he
seen daily spinning along the boulevard
She detests bloomcrs. or any other style
OF dress that will hide the curves OF her
important figure.
From the Magyar Kerekp1ros. a wheel
paper published away over yonder In some
remote corner Of the earth. We clip the
following:
"A verseiyrerdszabalyol rendszerint
altalaros es kulonos hatarozmanyokai
foglalnak magukban. melyeknek minde-
gyike mCgerdemli hgyelmunket"
This Is indeed startling. II true.
The wheel is no rcspecter OF persons.
While learning 10 ride the Princess Eaula-
lie fell and scrapcd a patch of royal skin
from her distinguished nose.
An Iowa rider collidod with n hog and
killed II. Unfortunately not the pig-head-
ed road hog but a pOvker OF the more
respected four-logged variety
one OF the proprietors OF big de-
partmeut store recently purchased high
grade wheels for himself and wife paving
siOa each for them. When asked why he
didn't make selection from the 500
wheels marked down 20 $40 % In his own
stock ne locked bewildered and clumSily
switched the conversation onto the sill
yer question.
She sprang into the saddle. pressed a
foot upon a pedal and her cycle hit the
curbStone with a "spat'" Then into the
house they bore he- and an hour they
labored Ger her ere she oped her eyes
ard asked Where am at?'
in years 70 come Whcne'cr the signing
SWANS
May take their smiling charmers for a
ride
Their arms will never ache from pulling
rcirs.
They'll be in better business occupied.
Tho pair will spin along by bIeezes
famed
His arms enwrapped where arms so
love TO be.
No prancing steed will need his guiding
hand,
They'll have a motorcycle. don't you see?
Cycling West
a WHEELER
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