Evening star., 1897-12-04
Mistake Of Those Who Lay Aside
Their Wheels.
WINTER CARE OF TEE MACHINES
Germans, Gard Parties, Elections
and Basket Ball.
RUNS FOR TOMO RROW

Many wheelmen have given up road rid
ing, though this year there is more riding
at this late time than last year. In fact,
1t seems as though the bicycle is being
pushed season by some to extend through
the year, taking in both winter and sum-
n'er In the early days Of the bicycle all put
the wheel away at the approach of cold
weather and let it remain in storage until
the opening weather of spring permitted
Its USE But that time has passed, and the
majority of riders use their mounts almost
the entire year. There are many who have
put their machines away but they make
mistake. as riding now is the best of ex-
erclse- Those who have put their wheels
away are recommended to take precautions
ana not to permit the bright parts of the
"neel TO become rusty. Apply yaseline
llberally to the nickeled surface, or wash
well with kerosene. Then cover with pa
per- or cotton bag made to fit so as to
Keep the dust from collecting on the ma
chine.
1here Is little prospect of any more open
ROAD races this year. There is some talk
OF a club road race of ten miles on Christ
mas day. but nothing definite has been
done. The conjecture of the weather for
tomorrow places the conditions az clear
and cold. If this be the case riders are
recommended to take a short trim in tho
country and gather supply of evergreens
LOT the monday season to decorate the
nome. The weather later in the month
may not permit any riding for this pur-
pose. ~ P
Rfn1tO Cycle Club.
1here were ten members of the Rialto
cycle Club who went out on a short snin
last Sunday afternoon the weather beinp
favorable for the run. The ride was made
10 the Geological Park, thence through to
connecticut avenue and out to the TenIev
town road
A snort run in the surrounding section
Will be made tomorrow afternoon II tba
weather is favorable ''e
me regular meeting of the club was
ne ieu AZ: tuhesday evening at the residence
OF Miss Lithgow of 1909 b street soutbeast
mere was good attendance and after
me business meeting the members were en-
tertained handsomely
Inc next meeting of the club will he hold
Wednesday evening at the residence of
Miss Frech, 1868 Maryland avenue north
east. ~ " "
The names of several new members have
ootnl, Presented PRESENTED 10 the club and will be
acted upon at the next meeting. The mat
Ter OF holding several dances during the
winter has been talked of considerahIv
ara the club will undoubtedly sanction
Alpha Cycle Club.
meeting of the Alpha Cycle CIuh vas
held Monday evening at the residence of
MISS Browne, Poll II street northwest
There was a full attendance. and the even-
ing was spent very pleasantly in progress
s:ve euchre- Playing was continued until
a1ter 10 o'clock, when a splendid collation.
was served by the hostess of the evening
J. was quite late when the pleasant ,rath
ering broke I'D.
The ladies' first prize was won by Miss
sweeney, with Miss Millrick securing seq
ond honors The consolation prize was
wen by Miss Rainey. For the gentlemen
Ine nrst honors were carried off by Mr.
toyle. win MIR. Bauby coming second and
Mr. Domain securing the consolation.
Last Sunday several of the members of
the cub took pleasant ride to Alexandra
via Fort Myer and Arlington. returnina
home on the ferry
MI Foyle, ore of the popular members
OF the club. will shortly leave on a trip of
several weeks visiting many large towns
In the northwest.
Miles Cycle Infantry.
On accoun. of the weather the members
of the Miles Cycle Infantry did not take ,
ride Wednesday, but remained in the
alnory and spent the time in practice
signal work.
The quarters of the organization have
been thoroughly fixed for the cold season
The rooms have been tastefuily and coziiy
htted uD and present a homelike aDpear-
aTce.
1t is hardly likely that any more practic.
marches will be held this year or the re-
mainder of the cold season. The time will
De spent indoors in practice work, drilling
signaling and telegraphy. Special prepara-
tlons have been made for practice in the
latter line. There was some talk of hold
irS another relay ride this fall to New
York, but the project has been abandoned
and nothing in that direction will be at
tempted.
Capital Bi. Club.
The first german of the season of the
Capital Bi. Club was held last evening at
the club house on 18th street. The attend
ance was limited to the members and their
friends on account of the size of the dane
ing parlors. The german was led by Dr.
j. b. Hill, formerly captain of the club.
There was no club run last Sunday. Many
of the members went off as individuals and
took rides in the country. most of them be
ing accompanied by ladies. Should the
weather prove favorable tomorrow a run
will be made.
There is some talk of holding a monster
country run soon, when an invitation will
be extended to other clubs and unattached
riders.
Arlington Whcelmen.
The regular meeting of the Arlington
Wheelmen will be held Tuesday evening
The occasion will be of more than usual in
tereSt, owing TO the TACT That OfncerS Will
be elected for the ensuing year.
The meeting place of the club has been
changed from the Losekam, on F street. to
the Hotel Regent at 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue. at which place the annual
election of officers will be held this year.
Last Sunday the members of the club did
not take run. Instead. the boys, includ-
ing the members OF the Frederick race
team, were photographed. The picture of
the team is now on exhibition at 14th and
l streets.
The run of the club for tomorrow is to
Suitland Park, starting in the forenoon,
and making halliday trip If the weather
is threatening the ride will be postponed.
Affair Cycle Club.
The regular monthly meeting Of the AL
tair Cycle Club will be held Monday even
ing at the headquarters, 1908 32d street.
The project of absorbing the defunct
Nausautuck Cycle Club has been talked Of,
but there is considerable opposition.
The club has practically ceased road rid
ing for the winter. and all runs now made
are taken by individuals. The club has
done little riding this fall, as an organiza-
ton.