Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-14
THE BICYCLE PARADE
Christian Endeavor Riders to Be in Line To-
night.
How the Different Divisions VIII BE
Ofilcered-The Line of
March.

ARRANGEMENTS
that has been organized in honor of visiting
Christian Endeavor riders were completed
at a meeting of the general committee last
night. Quarter past eight is the time set
for the starting of the procession, and all
who intend to participate will assemble in
the vicinity of Dupont Circle half an hour
before that hour. The route planned ex-
tends for distance of about sixteen miles,
and it is estimated that it will be covered in
two hours.
Leading the procession will be detach-
ment of mounted police. followed by the
Mount Pleasant Field Band on bicycles.
The escort will consist of the Miles Cycle
II fantry, commanded by Capt. S. H. Wig
gin, and the temporary organization of
cyclists in the 4th Battalion, y. c. N. G.,
Under Capt. Hodgson. Following In order
VIII come the District division. l.. A. W.,
regularly organized clubs arranged by
seniority of organization, National Guards
men, mounted and without arms, other
military organizations. Christian Endeav-
orers, individual and grouped contestants
Wheelmen.
The list of prizes is as follows:
For the lady rider making the best ap-
rearance, a. prize offered by Lansburgh &
Bro.
For the lady making the second best ap-
pearance, a prize offered by Woodward &
Lothrop.
For the lady rider making the third best
appearance, soda water ticket, giving the
holder the right to soda water free for six
months. presented by Ogram, the druggist.
For the lady making the fourth best APP
pearance, a prize offered by the Palais
Royal.
For the gentleman rider making the best
appearance, a bicycle suit, offered by Loeb
& Hirsh.
For the gentleman rider making the sec
ond best appearance. a sweater, offered by
B. H. SteinmetZ & Son.
For the gentleman rider making the third
hocf Ia 10 nfF 1vy
M. A. Tappan.
For the gentleman rider making the best
appearance In an up-to-date novel costume,
wheel to be. decorated and considered, an
order R. Harris & Co. for SO worth of
jewelry. offered by Mr.. W. T. Robertson.
For the lady rider making the best ap-
pearanca in an up-to-date novel costume,
wheel to be decorated and considered, SO,
to be spent the winner desires, offered
by Mr.. Ben. E. Dakin.
For the lady rider making the second best
appearance in an up-to-date novel costume,
wheel to be decorated and considered a
four months soda ticket. giving the winner
the free run of a soda fountain, presented
by Ogram, the druggist.
For the lady rider making the third best
appearance in an up-to-date novel costume,
wheel to be decorated and considered, a
two months soda ticket giving the winner
the free run Of soda fountain, presented
by Ogram, the druggist.
For the club making the best appearance
cup donated by the Times.
For the club making the second best ap-
pearance, floor pump, presented by the
Eastern Cycle Company.
For the organization other than a regu-
larly organized bicycle club making the
best appearance, handsome banner pre-
sented by Parker, Bridget & Co.
For the group Of riders twelve or less
making the best appearance, $40, given by
Col. j. Hart Britain, to be used in buying
what the winners shall desire.
For the group, twelve or under, making
SQcnn6 crfN hr,
Mr. w. T. Robertson, to be used in buying
what the winners desire.
For tandem prizes SIS was given by
Messrs. Britain, Gettinger and Dakin For
the first prize, so, to be used in buying
what the winners shall DESIRE
For the second prize. s.. to be used in
buying what the winners desire
The judges will be Postmaster General
Wilson, Colonel Haywood and Commits
sioner Ross, who from their stand in
front of the Franklin statue will deter
DR.. J: Bartlett Hills, DR.. w. T. Morsell
and Mr.. w. A. Allen will judge the indi-
vldual and group contestants. These
judges will be mounted on wheels and fol-
The points of assembly will be on streets
adjacent to Dupont and Washington cir
cles. Christian EndeaVor riders will form
on 10th street facing Dupont Circle. Mr..
John G. Muir. chairman of the Endeavor
bicycle section, has been appointed mar
shall for this division and has selected the
following aids:
John Stewart, A. " Graves, C. q. Har-
rison. George Davis, jr., E. NJ Hussay, J.
T. Kelley, z. V. Rogers, G. L. Beeler, Wal
ter Richards and v. S. Barber.
The route Of the parade ts as follows:
Start on New Hampshire avenue at
Washington Circle, down south side of
Pennsylvania avenue TO 1919 street: down
15la street to Executive avenue, to Penn
sylvania avenue; down south side to Peace
monument: thence west on north side Of
Pennsylvania avenue to 18th; thence north
on east side Of 18th to Vermont avenue;
thence north to Massachusetts, avenue;
thence east on Massachusetts, avenue to
9th; alongside north side of Mount Ver-
non Square to 7th street; south on 7th
street to MASSACHUSETTS, avenue; out Mas
sachlsetts avenue 20 New Jersey avenue;
out New Jersey avenue to street, to I'd,
street, to B street southeast, to Pennsyl-
vania avenue. to Sth street, to North Caro-
lima avenue, to Sth street. to Massachu-
setts avenue to Stanton Park and dis
band.