The morning times., 1896-04-14
GALA ARRAY OF
PRETTY GIRLS A-WHEEL
Leaders of Capital Society We're at
rthe Bicycle Fete.
Miss Condit-Smit In the First Prize
Winner-'Twas All "fGr Sweet
Charity's Sake"
1t was fine!

AS early as 2:3o O'Clock yesterday after
noon the road that leads riverward past
Eclipse Bicycle Park, was crowded with
elegant equipages, filled with richly-dresSed
women and their cavaliers on The way TO
the oft postponed fete for the Home for
Incurables
TO have seen the descent OF the beauty,
galiantry aud fashion of the capital at the
old stone gates OF the park was to review
all the Washington smart folk in their
finest feathers. Inside, the scene was
Festive and brilliant as the approba ton of
smiling skies and this seasons buds could
make up and the JOY OF spring was every
where
The dilapidated old Van Ness mansion
picturesque and melIowed by the sunshine
OF a century, wasdecEed In gaudy ira ppings
OF bunting, suggestive OF Father Time
gotten up for a ca rnival. Above the
colonial portico overlooking the grounds
huge flag OF our country was dra ped and
now and again it filled with the breeze
and pride swelled outwa rd spina ker
fashion. Flags of other countries and vari-
colored bunting draped the sides and
wrapped the pillars. The grand stands and
boxes were also festooned with red white
and blue. The patroneSses of the fcte and
their friends occupied the portico to
review the successful result OF their en-
ergetic endeavorS.
Mrs. Olney, Mrs. Lamont, Miss Herbert,
Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Miles.
Mrs. Endicott, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Sheri-
dan, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Hit, Mrs. Brice,
Mrs. Hearst. Mrs. Riggs, Mrs Lodge, Mrs.
Story, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Barney, Lady
Pauncefotc, Nine. Patrenotre, Baroness
Theilman, Mrs. Julian James, MISSES Pat
ten, Mrs. Schcnck, Mrs. BurghcT, Mrs. Hay,
Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Wallach, Mrs Mclean,
Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. WadSworth, Mrs.
Hazen, Mrs. Myer, Mrs. Mason and Mrs.
WOlcott and others were Included in the
weIl-pleased crowd.
The Officers of the day, stalwart look
ing set OF men, who appeared 10 admirable
advantage in outing rig, were Henry May,
referee: Baron c. Eon kctteler and Charles
McCawlcy, judges; Eugene Harmon and S.
s. Rowland, timers: Charles A Cabrera,
clerk OF the COURSE: c. A. Wilson, starter:
Capt. Staunton. l. :. ~. and Hugh Lcgarc,
SCORERS; John Wilson, announcer.
Henry May, Miss Florence Boardman, II
H. Earle, and J. L. Story, Jr., made up
the committee.
The Fourth Artillery Band, in uniform.
played martial airST contributing to the
holiday feeling.
As the buglc sounded for the drill TO begin
there was a wild flutter OF excitement
Red, blue. yellow, checked, striped. dotted
parasols veered wildly about neckS in
satin stocks and chiffon friIs were craned
reckleSSly for the parade was really
about to begin. Away over on knoll
by the gate, group of Goa chmen and
footmen in swell livery grouped themselves
exclusively making Il very good impress
sion OF the excellent well-set-up physical
specimens in Washington domestic service.
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wheel troops into he ring for each woman
arrayed in her best hiking togs'' rode
wheel decorated with flowers and ribbons
Leading We're Miss Minnie Boardnlan. her
bicycle adorned with La France roses and
pink ribbons. accompanied by MIR. Gilmore
and Miss Biddle. wheel decorations nf red
ribbons and roses, riding with Mr.. Frank
Andrews. Others of the company were:
The Misses Boardnlan. the Misses Condit-
Smith. Miss Van Rensselaer, Berry. Mrs.
Henry May, Mr.. Walter Andre Mr..
Story. Miss Story, Miss MacGure. the
Misses Van Horn. Count Vipci Mr. Victor
Eastman, Mr.. Alfred Cana, DR.. Wagner.
Mr.. Jack Story. the Misses Hopkins Miss
Gray, Miss Warde. Mr. Broome, Mr.. Nc
Cannon, Mr.. La wrenCe Hopkins, Count
de BouiSseret, H. NJ. Earle, Philip Sheri-
| dan, C. ". Dali, w. 2. Sanger, George Deer
ing. Beall Bloomer, IL. B. Taylor and Hubley
E. owen.
After interesting maneuverS dire cted by
Lieut.. Stanton and review of the differ
ent designs of decoration, Miss Mary Con-
dit Smith was awarded the first prize for
her artistic wheel trimmings, and Miss
| Nina Boardmau the second prize. Miss
| Condit- Smith was fortunate enough TO
receive a handsome bicycle suit, of mode
| cloth, the gift OF Mrs Winthrop. who is
| the clever patentee of the architectural
plan on which the gown is built. A silver
| cyclometer was carried off by Miss Board
| man.
After the parade there was an interval
of chatter and fun, and the band that had
occupied an aside position moved into the
| center of the rings. Small but enterpriSing
boys. such Is infest the avcra ge circus, ped
| died candies, 3 and 20 package - and
said No frequently to the question, ANY
pink lemonade?'
A bugle call, n gathering of the knicker-
bockered clans and the races.
First race-Onc mile; Mr.. J. Sioussat,
winner.
Second racc-Half mile; Donald McDon-
aid, winner.
Third race-For boys; Philip Sheridan,
winner.
Fourth event-Trick riding by Master j.
Hart Cabrera.
Fifth event-Egg and spoon race; Hora ce
Wescott, winner.
Seventh event-.Scratched.
Eighth event-Obstacle race; Donald Nc
Donald, winner: Harry Earle, second.
Ninth event-Messeuger boys race; won
by George Arledge, of the Mutual District
Messenger Company.
The riding was plucky. and in point OF
speed fair, few tumbles quickly recovered
from being the only accidents.
Much fun was derived from the Egg and
Spoon and SLOW races, and the mar
velous riding of Master Cabrera and the
gymnastic feats of his little brother pro-
yoked hearty applause.
A prettily dressed little girl, ac-
companied by her mother caused a smile
by her enthusiasm over young Cabrera's S
antics, and as he was balancing on the
front wheel in agile fashion
Mamma she cried out excitedly, isn't
he wonderful? Could youdo that, ma mma?"
and mamma who has only lately ac-
cepted the machine and is practicing at
twilight, blushed wildly.
Mr.. Fred Shoddy, champion OF the South.