The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-04-17
Y. M. c. A. Wheelmen.


Last Friday evening a number of the Y.
Nj. 9. A. members who are interested in
cycling, met at the association rooms and re-
ceived the report of the committee on by
laws. The report of the committee with a
few amendments was adopted and every
thing is in proper shape for the progress of
the organization, which is to be called the
Y. M. &. A. Wheelmen. Any Y. NJ. q. A.
member may join the Wheelmen by paying
the annual fee of so cents to the treasurer.
The officers were elected as follows: Pres
dent, o. l., Sprague; vice president, w.
Douglas; secretary-treasurer, A. w. Hook
way; captain, K. P. S. Miller.
The management of the Wheemen is in
the hands of the executive board. which
consists of the above named officers and the
following members: l.. Irving Stewart,
Fred b. Woodard and Elgene G. Van Ness.
The following officers were appointed by
the captain: First lieutenant, George Wright;
second lieutenant, w. l.. Kinney; standard
bearer, Lawrence E. Gould; official wbirper-
in, John Hughes.
Secretary Van Ness who has keen eye
for the needs of the members, is planning
to have a cycle stand with the clubs name
on it, placed at the foot of the stairs for the
convenience of the members, Mr. Thomp-
son having kindly consented to allow it to
be placed on the side in front of his store.
The Wheelmen's emblem will be white,
equilateral triangle, and may be worn in
number of ways on all days but Sundays
when club runs and riding under the club
colors or emblems is unauthorized. 1t is
hoped that the Women's Auxiliary will Or
ganize similar association. The forma-
tion of club which will be more than a
club in name is to be encouraged.
AT a special meeting of the Wheelmen,
Wednesday night, notice was given that 9. s,'
amendment to the bylaws would De otfeiel
at the next regular meeting, fixing the club
colors as blue and gold. This met with the
unanimous approval of the members present
and will very probably be the club colors.
BY order of the executive board the cap
tain has called a practice meet and run to
begin at at seven o'clock, Tuesday evening
in front of the association building The
wheelmen have adopted the following
RIDING RULES.
1. No member, while riding with the
club, shall be allowed to pass the officer in
command without the said officers perms-
sion.
2. At each run Of the club an experienced
rider shall be appointed by the officer in
command to act as whipper-in.
3. All road officers shall be provided with
whistles. but only the officer in command
and whipper-in shall use them when ou
with the club.
4. The signals for the officer in command
shall be as follows: one whistle, mount ant
ride in single file; when mounted ont
whistle, single file; two, double file; three
dismount; four, four abreast; five, ride a
ease; one long blast, eight abreast. From
whipper.in, one whistle, decrease speed
two, increase speed; three, dismount,
ROAD RULES.
1. In meeting vehicles, ETC., pass to the
right.
2. In passing by, ride to the left.
8. The column shall not be divided at any
time, all passing on the same side.
4. Sidewalks shall not be used except
where the roadway is not passable.
5. All courtesies OF the road should be
| observed in every instance and at all times,
and especial care should be taken about
surprising foot passengers. frightening
horses, and fast and reckless riding by any
member, when out with the club, shall be
considered an offence.
There shall be no club runs or riding
under club colors on Sunday.