Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

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of new upright piano, the need of which
has been long felt.
No run is scheduled for tomorrow, and
no ride was made last Sunday. An oyster
roast for the latter part of this month is
talked of, which will be held at the club
house. On this occasion a special brand OF
oysters from Coan river will be served
which will be known as the cycle brand.
Affair Cycle Club.
The Affair Cycle Club gave watermelon
run Friday evening to the residence of Mr..
J. B. Hammond, at the junction of the
Loughborough, Ridge and Chain bridge
roads 1t was stag affair, and a good
rumber went out. There were plenty OF
melons, and the cyclists were unable to
dispose of the entire lot. A number of in
vited guests went out on the run.
The regular monthly meeting of the club
Will be held Monday evening. The main
business will be the subject of the annual
club races, which 1t is calculated will be
held around October 1. Nothing definite
will be Known until after the meeting, but
considerable interest is manifested in the
races. Captain Ed. Hanger now holds the
club championship, and there are a num-
Der of other members who would be glad
to have the honor.
David Reynolds and F. Baker Weaver
spent last Monday in Baltimore. They
wheeled around the city, taking in all OF
the sights, and returned home by train in
the evening. They were accompanied by
two young lady riders.
James A. keiher and c. r MURRAY have
returned from their vacation, spent at At
lantic City.
searchlieht bicycle Club.
The Searchlfght Bicycle Club is still max
iEg it's regular Tuesday and Friday evening
runs, and has visited all of the places
around the city, including Rockville, Alex
andria, Cycle Cottage and Chevy Chase
A number of well-known cyclists have
Joined the club.
Quite crowd started from the residence
of Miss Wade, 1880 u street, Friday even
ing, and took a run to Falls Church, hav-
ing very enjoyable evening. Tomorrow
the club will meet at Washington Circle
and take a trip to, Arlington and Alex
andria. via Mount Vernon avenue.
The club is arranging for big water
melon run next week, to start from the
residence of pr. W. w. Baker, and proceed
to Benning. "A large Number of friends will
be invited to participate. "'sf
Rinlto Cycle Club. -
The Rialto Cycle Club held it's regular
weekly rug Thursday evening to Glen
Echo. starting from the residence of Miss
Fordlam. 647 B street northeast, at $40
o'clock. There were fifteen members pres
ent, and the trip was much enjoyed.
The run next week will be to Cabin John
bridge, starting from the residence of Miss
Lithgow, 1905 3 street southeast, Wednes-
day evening at $50 o'clock.
A number of the members of the club are
absent from the city on their vacation.
Cross Country Cycle Club.
AS the time nears for the race meet of
the Cross Country Cycle Club, to be held
October 9, at International Park, lively
interest is being manifested by both local
and out-of-town riders. Many entries have
already been received and sharp COMPETE
ton is promised. City merchants have
shown their good will in substantial prizes.
Much enthusiasm is being displayed over
the one mile open event, the first prize of
which Is beautiful gold scroll scarfpin,
studded with three diamonds. The result
of the club handicap Omitted to c. c. c. c.
members) seems difficult to predict, as the
contestants will, with single exception,
face the starter for the first time. In ad-
dition to the announced events, should
pending negotiations be brought to a sue
cessful issue, Major Taylor, liking of col
ored RIDERS Will appear in an exhibition
The services of the following gentlemen
have been secured as officials for the occa-
sion: Referee. Jas. e. Walker: starter,
Ira +. T. Wright; judges. W. Bruce Evans.
Rudolph jose. r. c. Douglas; timers, W.
Roy Mitchell. Daniel Freeman, Paul Won
Boekman: umpires, Smith Adams Samuel
Hatton, Samuel Lacy; announcer. ]. Hen
ry Lewis; clerk of course, Chas. 8. Syphax:
scorers, Walter Hayson, A. Lincoln Brown;
Handicapped, VIM. Jose.
Entry blanks may be obtained by ad-
dressing Harry W. Cornell, acting secre-
tary. 1922 18th street northwest.
Arcanum Bicycle Club.
The Arcanum Bicycle Club on account of
the bad condition Of the roads, did not take
Its usual run during the week, but will
more than make up for it during the week
to come. Tomorrow the club will attend the
Royal Arcanum oyster roast at Clifton
Beach. and one evening during the week
known only to club members) they will
have a recruiting rum" when it is the
intention to visit as many riders as pos
sible and enlist them as active members of
the A. B. G
Sunday, September 26, run will be made
to Great Falls, and it is desired that MEM
bers and friends intending to participate
will notify Road Captain r. F. Bolton, No
later than Friday evening. in order that
arrangements may be made for dinner for
the party atf reducedurates. A large num-
Der of lady members have signified their
intention to make the Great Falls run. The
start will be from west side Of Lafayette
Square at O'clock sharp.
Politeness Came to Grief.
From the Philadelphia Record.
It happened on a Ridge avenue street car
early one evening last week. He was a
rather nice-looking fellow, very neatly
dressed and apparently on the alert to be
gallant to any lady who might happen to
run across his path. His opportunity came
along very shortly, when a pretty young