Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10


seem to be unusually abundant this year.
and so far the hunters have been quite sue
cessful. Oysters at this season of the year
are in their prime, and thoroughly enjoyed
at an open air roast, where everything is
informal, and where merriment and jollity
SO enliven the occasion as to make it mem
orable.
The frost during the week affected not
only vegetation, but gave the finishing
touches in the ripening process of the per-
simmon. This fruit. when ripe, is delicious,
and in. marked contrast to its condition be-
fore the magic hand Of Jack Frost COM
pletes its transformation. Hickory nuts
and Walnuts are also ripe, and nutting ex-
petitions can now be made. The pawpaw
| Is also ripe, though this fruit is SO scarce
around this vicinity that very few people
have ever had the pleasure of tasting it. 1t
| has delicious flavor, and partly resembles
the banana in taste. though much more
luscious.
That cold weather is at hand is evidenced
by the decrease in the number of race
meets. There may possibly be two more
meets in this city. one of which will be for
the Eugene Field monument fund. while
the other will be a meet for records only.
Road races are now coming up, and from
| now they will take the place of the
track meets. This will bring to mind the
fact that for the first time for some years
there have been no road races SO far this
NIT the season to pass by without keeping
up the old established custom.
Washington Road Club.
The run of the Washington Road Club to-
morrow will be to Dickey's. at the Virginia
side Of the Great Falls. and large crowd
Is expected to turn out, all friends Of
the club members are cordially invited to
| attend. The start will be made from the
Hotel Arno on 18th street at 10 am
Last Sunday the club took run to Sene-
ca. starting out Saturday evening. On ac-
count of the inducements at the Interna-
t.onal Athletic Park. The homeward trip
was made Sunday me rning, and the re-
malnder of the day spent at the park
The club held its regular meeting during
were elected. The resignation of Mr.. E. o.
Bowie was accepted. as was also that of
Mr.. H. F. Seamark, one of the best men,
bers Of the club.
c. E. Cause, one of the fast men of the
Road Club, is in Staunton. where he at
tended the bicycle races which are now be-
ing held at that place. He is expected to
return with several first prizes to his credit.
Messrs. Greer. Smith, Schade and Ball
have entered the races which are now in
progress on the Columbia Athletic Club
field, corner 18th and streets
ihe club Will take a century run tomor-
row, or at least a portion of the members
| Will go out to Frederick. Tomorrow will
be the date Of the fourth annual century
| run OF the Maryland century cycling run.
ana the Road Club contingent will meet
the Baitlmoreans on the road and make
part of the journey with them Among
| those from the Road Club who will make
the century are Messrs. Leeke, Murrell,
Fisher and Carter. -
Mr.. w. ]. Prince, the popular first reu-
| tenant OF the club who fell from his wheel
| last Sunday. while riding at Interna tienal
Athletic Park. sus tanning fracture of the
| collar bone. will be unable to attend the
club run for few weeks.
Queer Wheclmen.
The Queer Wheelmen will take a run to-
| morrow to Ashland. starting at 30 O'Clock
| IN the morning from the club house, 1Oy,
| 18th street. This run was scheduled for
last Sunday. but was not made Instead. a
| trip was taken up the Conduit road, where
the day was spent. Captain Boyd invited
| the attendance Of all the club members and
| their friends on this run.
The club house has now been placed in
cOZy shape, and everything made snug for
| the cold weather The interest Of the mem
| bers OF the club Is manifested by the large
| number who make the club quarters the
| permanent headquarters. The house com
/ mittee is engaged in making additions to the
| furniture, all tending to give the club quar-
| tiers homel.ke appearance. Arrangements
| have been made to have the club house and
| al! of the members photographed, and this
| viii be done one week from tomorrow
| Francis w. Piggott. who during the week
| defeated Bernard Harding, ex-champion OF
the District. in match game of pool. is a
| member of the club, and his success in the
| match game makes him a promising candi.
| date for the District championship.
| Last Thursday evening the club enioyad
| an oyster roast at the place of NJ New.
| land. at 1O16 1th street An Invita- Ion was
| extended to the whole club to Join in the
| roast. and Captain Boyd carried a goody
| representation. A very enjoyable evening
| was spent by all. at the end of which a
| vote Of thanks was extended to MIR. New
| land.
| The committee in charge of arrangements
| for the series of dances during the winter
| will make report at the next regular
| meeting of the club, and it is likely that the
| first dance of the season will be neld some
time next month. While no interval ha:
| been set for these events it is likely tina
| the dances will be given monthly and per
| hapS oftener.
| Columbia Athletic Club.
The Columbia Athletic Club will make it:
first century run tomorrow. and 1t will b.
! to Frederick and return. The start will b.
| made at o'clock in the morning from the
| club house, and the men are expected to ar
| rive home by o'clock in the evening. TAX
ing the full limit of time for making th'
century. About twelve men will go out OF
the ride, and every one of the survivors vii
, be presented with one of the club centur!
medals Those who are afraid Of taking tn
| century will take short ride around th'
city during the day.
| The oyster roast Of the club which was tt
have been held Thursday evening was post
| poned until one week from that day. Thu
projectors deem it expedient to change thu
date and a notice was accordingly postet
on the club bulletin board changing thu
date until next Thursday evening. TIT
roast will be held on Columbia Field. com
me1cing at 10 o'clock in the evening.
short city run preceding the feast.
Last Sunday the club took a run to Rock
Vile, the trip outward being via NorbecE
Dinner was taken at the Montgomer,
House, and the return home made via Pc
tomac or Orutt's roads. At this latte
junction, through an oversight. the wronl
road was taken, and the cyclists came GU
on the Conduit road near the Anglers
Club house. A stop of some length Wa
made at International Athletic Park.
The uniform committee. consisting o
Capt Stiles and Lieut.. Britain have com
plcted their work. and in few days tn
new club uniform will be out The suit
of dark color and made of mixed Scotcl
wool. The stockings are blue, with re
stripes on the cuffs. while the sweaters ar
of the same color. with red stripes on tn
collars. The cap matches the suit tn
whole presenting a very pretty appearance
| In the annual fall games of the club