New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-29

Preparations are being made by the different
committees in charge OF the annual floral fete at
Saratoga, which takes place on the afternoon
and evening OF Tuesday. September Z, TO make II
the best. from a spectacular and attendance point
OF view. eyer held The bicycle division. which
VIII be the feature Of the great floral parade
and battle OF flowers in the afternoon. promises
TO eclipse all .vlous attempts In this line. There
will be a womcn's section in the bicycle division
which will be unique addition to the display.
The women who will take part will be dressed
in white and ride wheels decOrated with white
roses and other flowers. cycle band. under the
leadership OF Professor Bimburg. will also be a
feature. This is the only brass band in the world
that IL mounted on wheels and the sight OF thr-
ty-fve musicians playing lively airs they ride
along will. doubt he "a odd as it is interesting
A grotesque division will precede the bicycle pa
rade led by Fred Eller. the winner of a number
% first prizes for original costumes in cycle
parades held around this city. This division will
start al . O'Clock. while the main part Of the pa
rade viii not start until Z:3O o'clock.
The Yorllville Wheemen will hold an open
century run to Oakdale Long Island, and re-
turn on September 20. Wednesday evening last
was ladies night with the Yorkvilles. and 1t
proved To be a decided success
An expert gives the following advice to cy-
csts: Look 70 the links Of your chain and see
that they move freely in their sockets, otherwise
they are likely 10 jump up IN the cogs. thus
bringing the machine to a sudden standstill and
causing a nasty spill. especially If the chain be
a little too loose at the same time. Remedy. take
the chain OFF and soak in parafin or gasoline for
about half an hour and then work the defective
links till they move freely in their sockets. wipe
chain dry and replace
When ordering oil. to test IL It is free from
grit and Of good quality pour drop or two into
the palm Of your hand and rub both palms to-
gether. You will at once feel grit, If any. ana
the oil ought to ABSORB into the palm OF the
hand"
The mother Of the young Duchess Of New
castle who is such a graceful wheelwoman, Is
an excellent shot with the rife Mrs. Candy
can hold her own with most members OF the
sterner sex in this same accomplishment
Prince Christian of Denmark Is an accom-
plished cyclist as we'll as being splendid eques-
TRAN. Although not 50 handsome as his brother.
Prince Charles h. Is a gOod-lookng young man.
When going to the Grand Prix races at Paris,
President Faure was accompanied by one-hun-
dre6 and fifty detectives mounted on bicycles.
in addition TO his regular body guard
new unicycle has made its appearance in
German but it is doubtful II this sort OF ma
chine will become popular unless cyclists be-
come a nation of trick riders. The inventor has
an idea that IL will be the cycle of the future.
The machine IL cleverly designed but II requires
more skill in balancing than the bicycle
The best part of the riding season Is yer at
hand September. October and November The
.,,..t,t tha ahi a
dar1pness Of the early spring. or the fierce heat
Of summer The roads are i'm better condition
than ever and ride through the suburbs brings
health 10 the enthusiast and flush to the eye
and eXhilarlti0n TO the whole being.
Cyclists desiring 10 join the League or Ameri-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed informa-
ton and membership blanks by sending names
and addresses to the Cycling Editor, The IT'D