The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-19
THE WHIRL OF WHEELS.
Grace. GalIantry and Glory 4 Happy
ThrOng-Beautiful Bikes-Glitter-
ing DecOrati0nS-The Prizes-The
New Track ChriStened I'm Great
Shane.

New Track ChriStened In Great
Shape.
Abbeville. S. G.. May l7th, 1897:
At : 80 o'clock last Monday afternoon the
first bicycle parade Of Abbeville was held on
Magazine Hill which well was attended by
our people and visitors within our gales. Ihe
merchants closed their stores promptly at o
o'clock, and all repaired 10 the scene oi pleas
ure. AT Il given signal from G. L. Hammond
who was general IN command, Capt. +. y.
Ingram sounded his whistle and led of the
galy dressed cyclists. IN SLOW procession sew
eral times around the track, when the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen were nailed In
front Of the judges stand:
Miss Marie Gary, Miss c Knchei hem PhiIi,
Hemphill and o. II. Cobb. (Tandem), l..
Dargan. +. o. Ingram, George Gambreli. The
wheels of The parties were closely inspected
by the judges when the decision at last re-
maine between Miss Marie Gary, Miss Joe
Clifton and Miss Lou NOse. Miss Marie Gary
being the successful contestant for the most
Sy
Next contestants were for the most grace
full lady rider, which compliment was bestow-
ed upon Miss Lou Nose, the prize being
handsome bottle OF fine extract, given oy L.
Next was for the fastest city rider Il mile
novice, which was won by Mr. Giles Temple
ton. The prize helng handsome silver dolly
ring given by G. p. Hammond X Co.
Next prizes were for best girl rider, the best
noy rider and the smallest boy rider, which
were aWarueQ respectively dS "ioo
Louise Bailey-prize. silver dress set. Master
Julius DuI're-prIZe, fine pocket knife.
Smallest boy rider Master Fuller Reese (stx
years olG) pocket knife. The above prizes
were given by Ii. ID. Reese and Z. l.. Ham,
Mr. Sidney Cannon won the prize for the
fastest city rider one half mile novice. A
beautiful nickel bicycle lantern given by
Glen. Jones Hardware Co.
Last came the contest for the fastest city
rider mile novice, which was awarded To
Mr.. Will Seawright. A handsome silver cake
stand. (By sutscription) $40 80.
The contestants in the races were Messrs.
Will Seawrght. Giles Tenn Dpleton and Siduey
Cannon. all being fine riders who called forth
loud applause, and frequent aud nearly
cheers from the crowd.
Last but not least was the "Booby" prize
awarded to Mr.. a. q. Fauikner-a monkey
doll.
All of the prizes were presented by Capt
w. r. Branch in his own happy style-amld
the vociferous applause from the spectators.
Committee on wheel decorations and most
graceful riders-Miss Kate Marshall, w. +.
Hill and H. Frank MCGEE.
Judges on Racing-H. Frank McGee, A. b.
Edward, and K. 0. Ingram.
Timekeeper-H. ID. Reese.
We think the decisions OF the Judges met
the hearty appreciation Of every one, as we
heard no dissenting voice. AT any rate tney
seemed impartial, and true TO their judgment
After close and rigid inspection OF costumes
and Wheels and IN racing according 10 time
given by the time-keeper we now give the
riders and wheel decorations and II by acci-
dent we have omitted any name in our hurry
and the excitement Incident TO The occasion,
we express our regret and ask pardon anu as
sure you 1t is an oversight and not an inten-
tional slight.
The following wheels deserved special men,
ton. being most tastily decorated: Miss
Mary Hemphill and y. II. Cobb, (TandeInl,
Miss Rachel Hemphill, Miss Joe Clifton, Mr..
Hampton Jones, MIR. Gordon White. Il. l..
Dargan f. o. Ingram, George Gambrell, Z. f.
Mckay.
Alter the parade Mr.. C. p. Hammond treat
ed the entire bicycle club 10 refreshing drink
from Speeds soda fountain. This was
genteel thing 10 do, and was pleasant SUR
prise 10 all.
LIST OF RIDERS AND WHEEL DECORATIONS.
Robert Jones-Wheel decoration-Orange
and blue.
". j., DeVore-Wheel decorations-Green
and pink
Will Seawright-Wheel decoration--Red,
white, blue and yellow.
james Lyles-Wheel decoration Red and
yellow.
Miss Rosalie rengin-Whiteaud yellow
Miss Marie Gary-Coslume white. Wheel
decorations-While satin bows. Lilies and
profusion of pink. Beautiful.
Miss Wiuton Taggart-Wheel decoration
Red, white and yellow: -
Giles TemplelOn-Wheel decoration-Red
white, aud blue with flowers.
+. o. Ingram-Wheel decoration-Pink rib
OOD anu IlOWSIH.
j. f. McDavid-Wheel decoration-Blue
and yellow tissue. Ribbons and flowers.
sidney Cannon-FiOwers and eyergIeens.
Bradley Reese-kIbbon and bunting with
bright decorations.
George Ganbrell-White and yellow tissue
with ribbon bows. Very pretty.
Alex. Bowie-Red, white and blue, bunting
Gaines Hammond-Bright tissue decora-
tious with ribbon and flowers.
Albert Henry-Wheel decoration - Red.
white and blue, bunting, rlbbous and flowers.
l.. w. kelar-Flower decorations.
! L. K. McKay-Colored tissue with satin
bows, and beautiful flower design wrought on
satin. Very handsome.
c S. Haddon-Red, yellow and white, bunt-
| ing and ribbons.
Master julius DuPre-Fancy costume
Wheel decoration - White canopy. Stars
and stripes with tnsel decorations.
| Master sam McGowan-"Brown nie"-Fancy
coslumc-Decorations yellow.
A. q. Faulkner-Costume iancy-"LiZ, the
| 20 century girl"
Miss Rachel Hemphill-Whlte costume
| with lilies, white satin ribbon and Hover dec
ornlions. Beautiful.
Miss Mary Lyles-Red. white and blue with
ribbons and pretty flower decorations.
! Miss Josie Clilton-Canopy,, representing
"HammOnd d Co." In large letters set IN
beautiful floral design, Costume white.
Wheel decorations in lilacs and flowers
| Beautiful.
Miss Nell Reese-Pink and green tissue dec
Miss Bessie Miler-White and silver tissue
Miss Mary Hemphill aud O. II. Cobb-Tan-
dem-Green and pink decorations With flow
! ers.
Master Fuller Reese-Red, white and blue
decorations
r. l.. Dargan-Wheel decoration-Golden
rod and while flowers. Very han dsome.
Gordon Whte-Costume white Prince
White canopy tastily decorated in evergreens
and flowers. Very handsome.
Iots tsarfn InnI GO n I'M Pl-
low. Wheel decorations-White and yellow.
CaEopy 10 match Very handsome.
Miss Louise Bailey-Costume yellow.Wheei
decoration 10 match Simple and pretty.
W. g. Moses-"De Yellow Kid"-Fancy cos
tune with wheel decorations to match.
Miss Lou VOse-Costume white-Wheel dec
with artificial flowers and fancy butterfly.
Jim Harrison-Fancy costume
Z. p. Hammond-Beaver, eye glasses and
fancy decorations.
Remarks of Capt. w. T. Branch in award.
ing the prize bottle OF fine extract TO Miss
Lou Nose, as the most graceful lady rider.
"Although woman has ever been regarded
the weaker sex, the fact Is developed IN this
age of progress that she Is the equal Of man
in many respects. and Is allowed many priv
ilegeS hitherto denied her. she now engages
in mans work and sport; while she may not
be able to OcGom pliSh rs much In given
time the deficiency is more than made up
in the grace and ease with which IT Is eXecut-
ed. You. Miss Lou. this afternoon have prov
6u InlS. Ou udSc "Hcelcu W
graceful and easy manner In which you man
aged your wheel. It's smooth and swimming
motion, propelled by your step and tread,
evidences the fact that wisdom, strength and
beauty, guided its revo. utions. You have
been adjudged by the committee as the win
ner of the prize for the most graceful rider.
with pleasure present 1t. hoping that your
riding this afternoon may be typical Of your
Journey through life"
Remarks in presenting the prize to Miss
Marie Gary for the most beautifully decorated
Wheel.-A Silver Cup.