Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-12

$50 O'Clock in the morning from S12 18th
street.
The club has decided finally to secure
premises 1923 18th street as the future
club house, int.mated IN this column
last week. The club will enter on the occu-
paEcy of their new home Tuesday evening
and prel ara;ionS are being made to fl the
place up in an appropriate style. Consid-
cradle furniture has been secured from one
OF the members of the club, who loaned
the articles to the Miles Cycle Infantry,
in fitting Up their quarters in National
Guard Armory. 1t is expected that upon
entering the new quarters the club men,
bersiip will take a jump. and soon be more
than sufficient to defray all the expenses
OF II a tagging the club house.
The next regular meeting Of the club will
be held during the week in the new quar-
ters at which the project will be discussed
OF mere completely furnishing the club
hcr Sc. A handsome pool table is among
the many articles already secured for the
place.
Affair Cycle Club.
The Affair Cycle Club was scheduled to
hold meeting last Monday, but owing to
the fact that 1t was Labor day, the meet
ing was postponed until the coming Mon
day, when the details of the coming road
race will be fully discussed. A number
of prizes have been donated for the va
will make full report.
Lieutenant Britt had charge Of quite a
run last Monday. The trip was to Falls
Church, where political meeting was In
progress. and the cyclists lent encourage
ment to the promoters of the rally by their
attendance and enthusiasm. On account Of
the meeting Monday evening no runs will be
taken on that evening, but 1t is possible that
q run Will be taken some evening later in
the week.
Captain Weaver is getting up a schedule
OF runs FOR the fall season which will be
soon announced. Among the attractions
Arlington wheelmen.
The Arlington Wheelmen held a meeting
during the week at the Losekam, which
" as made merry occasion. Five new
members were admitted to membership.
Mr.. Robert Stone. who has been on the pas
sive list. was at his own request transferred
to the active rolls once more. his return be-
ing welcomed by the club members present
there being nearly forty at the meeting.
The report of the racing committe was
made, though everything relating to the at
fslr has not as yet been settled up. The club
has under consideration the giving Of anoth-
er race meet, and without doubt the next
meet of the club will be held on next Deco
ration day at the International Athletic
Park.
novel race has been promised for the
near future, which is known as supper
race" This will take the place of the pro-
posed ten-mile handicap club race. The
five miles, and will be a handicap affair,
every member of the club being expected to
enter. The event will probably come off the
latter part Of this month. most likely over
the Conduit road course. The plan OF the
race is to get the names of all those who
enter and make the last half to finish In
the race pay for a supper for the entire
crowd. In the losing crowd will be counted
those who signify their intention to enter
the race, but who fail to ride.
President Gettinser made statement
which was received with cheers. 1t was
understood that the Marshall trophy cup,
which was won by the Arlington team on
August 20. was to have been competed for
annually. According to Col. Marshall. the
donor of the cup. this Is a misunder-
standing, and that the magnificent silver
trophy was the permanent gift Of the win
ming club.
At the conclusion Of the meeting the
members assembled In the banquet hall,
where feast was enjoyed. and where the
the table, being filed at the expense of
the club. At the close of the meeting
there were a number of impromptu races
held over the White Lot course. The first
Francis E. Pratt, both members of the
club and well-known wheelmen. Henshaw
managed to win by several lengths, his
time being slightly over two minutes. The
hardt and Seward, the former winning
easily. The closing race was between
Messrs. Potts and Davidson. This result
ed in a dead heat, and in a second race Mr.
Davidson won by half a length, the time
being 100 The thanks of the club were
unanimously extended to The Star for the
kindness and consideration shown to the
club.
o. e. Y. 8. Cycle Club.
The o. E. Y. 8. Cycle Club. No. 1, under
Lieut.. John J. Costinet, will take the reg
ular weekly spin Tuesday evening. The
route will be from 14th street and New
York avenue. thence out to LIST street, out
LIST street extended. through the Soldiers
Home grounds. out on the Hardwood road,
to the Rock Creek Church road, to the
7th street road, to Whitney avenue,
to 14th street. out the Columbia road to
Connecticut avenue. thence down 18th
street, around the White lot. through the
Mall in front of the Agricultural Depart
ment. Smithsonian. the National Museum,
and back to the place of starting.
Last week the run was in charge of Capt.
Van Deusen. on which occasion fifteen
necticut avenue, following the line of the
Chevy Chase railroad, out Newark street,
just above Woodley Lane road, to the Ten
ieytown road; out Loughborough road.
down the Ridge road, over the New Cut
road to 25th street, and thence through
town to the end of the route.
MIR. Benjamin Parkhurst, a member of
the club. who is president of the Postal
the week to attend the annual convention
OF that organization.
Liberty Wheelmen.
OF late the Liberty Wheelmen have been
doing little riding, though hard road work
Is expected to be given soon. A century
run has been called for tomorrow to Baltf-
more. upon which a large number of MEM
bers Is expected to attend. There will be
pacing all along the line. SO as to prevent
the party from struggling Those unable
to make the century will return home on
the train. Several other members of the
club will take trip tomorrow morning out
to the Cycle Cottage, near Takoma Park.
ID. II. w. Cycle Club.
The B. H. W. Cycle Club of Sod street
extended. which oil along has been an in
formal organization, will shortly be made
a permanent club. A meeting will be held
next Tuesday evening at which a oonsittu-
ton will be adopted. officers elected and the
permanent organization effected. 1t Ia
contemplated to make 1t q cycling and So
cial club. the former for the riding season
and the latter for the cold weather during
the winter. preliminary meeting was
held during the week at which a commit
tee, consisting Of Miss Lena Weaver. Miss
Florence Weaver, Miss Buelah Barnes.
Miss Bessie Barnes and Master Frank
shallue were appointed q committee to
draw I'D q constitution and select suitable