Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-13

The weather of late has been somewhat
bad for cyclists. The rain made things
dreary, while the cool damp weather OF
fair days anything hut pleasant for
riding. especially after dark. Sunday be-
fore last riding was out of the question, on
account Of the rain. Last Sunday the
forenoon looked good enough for an all
day ride on the road, but those who went
out were caught in the rain which appear
ed in the afternoon. Tomorrow is likely
to be fair, but at this season of the year
1t is a difficult matter to properly guess
the condition of the weather. AS one cy-
clist remarked, I'VE seem to be getting
all of the rain in the fall of the year III
stead of the summer. when it was most
needed" This certainly appears to be
the case, and spoils what is regarded by
all as the best season of the year for bcy
Gle riding.
The election of the local division of the
League of American Wheelmen last even
ing and the road race HELD in the rain
Monday formed enough attraction to inter-
est the local riders. Next week the only
event on the program Is the 1O0-mils team
road race between the Arlington Wheel
men and the Century Cycle Club, which
will be held Monday. weather permitting.
The event was postponed from Wednesday,
and considerable interest is manifested III
the outcome.
Capital Ri. Club.
"Persimmon chases'' appear to be popu-
lar with the members of the Capital Ri.
Club. and last Sunday the chase extended
twenty-six miles out in the country. An
abundance of the fruit was found, and
all of the riders had their fill, with plenty
to carry home, but the long ride had a
rather bad effect on the reserve supply.
1t was the intention Of all to bring in
some of the luscious fruit, but this proved
to be more difficult than supposed
If the weather is favorable tomorrow.
another chase will be in order for persim-
mons. The route will be selected by the
members before starting.
The regular monthly meeting of the club
will be held this evening at the quarters
on 18th street. Business of unusual i'm
Up.
The amusement committee has made out
its list of events for the winter, and the
same has been published on a small card
board. The committee consists of Messrs.
W. c. Allen chairman, who is now out at
San Francisco; Frank Reside. Herman J.
Clarke and Lindsey Fogg. Four of the
events have already taken place The re-
mailder of the program Is as follows:
November 10, Friday. musicale to the
ladies and friends; November &c, Friday.
special entertainn ent for the ladies; De-
cember 3. Friday, ladies' german Decem-
Der IL, Saturday. smoker; December IL,
Friday, ladies' compass whist; December
Is. Saturday. beginning of pool tournament;
ending January Is; December IS. Tuesday.
Christmas tree entertainment; January 2,
Friday. ladies' whist; January A. Friday,
ladies' german; January n, Friday, spe-
cial entertainment to ladies and friends;
January -. Saturday, annual club banquet;
February 3, and s. bicycle snow for ladies
and friends; February ii, Friday, ladies'
drive whist; February Is. Friday. ladies'
german; February %, Tuesday, smoker
March H. Friday ladies' compass whist;
March 25. Friday. ladies' german; April 1,
Friday. camera night for ladies and friends.
Every Saturday will be a club guest
night unless otherwise noted, with dupli-
cate compass whist, chess and billiards.
Guest nights for the gentlemen friends
of the club. Ladies nights are for the
club members and their lady friends. Ladies
and friends nights are for all of the friends
of the club.
Century Cycle Club.
Rain and bad roads prevented the Airing
tent injury 100-m;le read race from COM
ing off On Wednesday last The boys were
very anxious for the great event. and were
CORY that a postpCnement was necessary,
but the two team captains gave the matter
their sole attention and finally decided
that riding to Frederick would be almost
impossible
me WOrk OF B0lden, GaleSkl, COunSetmdn
and Hanger on the Conduit road last Mon
day was fine, and the club is proud of such
men to represent them in races. Counsel
mans winning the time prize deserves spe-
cial mention
Two silver CUPS, one silk banner, Coun-
selman winning the River View road race
for the Centurians last summer, and now
four out of six men finishing up in the
lead in one of the most trying road races
that was ever rum around Washington
make quite a record for club that is less
than year old.
What the Centurians will do in the fu-
ture remains unanswered. They will en-
ter on Monday one of the greatest races
ever run in this part of the country, and
perhaps anywhere 1t will be a team race.
ard, according to records, such a race was
never run, though there have been club
handicap races for 100 miles, which is far
from a 100-mile club team race.
There will be a club run tomorrow to
Ashton. leaving 1420 New York avenue at
$50 am Capt. Byrnes desires to see as
many members of the club on this run as
possible to attend
The regular meeting of the club will be
held next Thursday evening at o'clock.
The basket ball team will play its first
game OF the season Wednesday evening at
o'clock with the team representing the
Mount Pleasant Athletic Club at w. L. /.
armory.
The team that will enter the road race
Monday is composed Of the following. only
one change being made, that of Richard
Posey, from the regular team to act as
substitute: Capt Ed s. Byrnes. William C.
OConnor. Lieut.. Dennis O'Connor. T. J.
Reed. Louis Anderson, Lee Counselman, ].
A Galeski. A. T. Bolden. r. c. Williams,
George W. Wright, ]. E. Hanger and Fred
j. Volkman: substitutes. Joseph McAnaly,
Louis Abel and Richard Posey.
Rialto Cycle Club.
The members of the Rialto Cycle Club
we're prevented from taking a run last Sum
day afternoon, according to the schedule,
on account Of the rain.
A largely attended meeting of the club
was held Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of Miss Grace Keefer, 316 I'd street
southeast. Considerable business of i'm
pcrtance to the members was transacted.
The plans OF the organization for the win
ter were talked over at length. 1t being
the desire of all to maintain an organtza-
ton during the cold weather, In order to
start in active work as soon as the cycling
seasons opens In the spring. After the
business meeting the remainder OF the
evening was spent IN pleasure, and all had
an enjoyable time.
A regular will be taken tomorrow
afternoon. IL the weather permits. While
IN route has becn scheduled IL Is most