Evening star., 1897-05-15

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captain. Dennis Hannegan: first lieutenant.
H. M. Wilson; second lieutenant James
w. Thom: surgeon, Dr. w. d. Writ.
The first run of the club was taken few
Sundays ago and was to Alexandria. a fair
attendance turning out. Capt. Dumps
Hannegan has called a run tomorrow for
Suitiand Park, starting at $50 o'clock in
the morning from the club rooms, in the
rear of the survey building, F street.
Arlington whceImen.
The of the Ariingtons last Sunday
to River View brought out a crowd of
thirty-three men. The start was made
from 219 9th street at . O'Clock. and, after
riding leisurely. the destination was reach
ed III good time.
The run tomorrow is for Brandywine,-
the third or fourth trip 10 that pleasant
resort this season The start will be made
at $50 o'clock from 18th and streets, and
large attendance is expected
During the week a run was made TO
Cabin John bridge. The rain which came
up after the start had the effect of inter-
fering with the pleasure of the riders
j. walter Thompson, one of the fast riders
wheel broke down He received several
bad bruises. but the greatest damage was
done to his wheel
Columbia Athletic Club.
Last Sunday the c. A. C. carried out
seven men on forenoon trip to SuftIand
Park, an extremely small number for the
large membership of the cycling eontfn-
gent. When the cycling branch was first
1naugurated the promoters expected to
carry out from one to two hundred riders
or single trip. but so far they have never
Deen able to reach this number In fact
II Is to be doubted if the fifty mark was
reached on any particular run. The small
attendance on the trips has somewhat dis
couraged the road officers and the project
nf aN or6n
riding altogether
The run for tomorrow is for Baltimore.
IT Will he an all-day trip. and the start
will be made at 10 O'Clock from the cInh
house. Dinner will be taken at Ashton
after which the ride will be continued to
baltimore The return home will be made
The Eastern Athletic Club will hold a
meeting Tuesday evening. at which a new
president will be elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of George A.
Mansfield.
The Naugautuck Cycle Club, under Capt
George Weaver, took a run last evening to
Takoma Park, carrying out nearly the full
club membership
The Queer Wheelmen made a trip to Bal
timore last Sunday, going by rail, and
carrying twelve men, Over in the monu-
mental city they were met by a number
of cyclists and enjoyed ride over the
shell road in the eastern part of that city.
The Decoration Day Race Meet
Preparations for the Decoration day race
meet are being rapidly pushed and things
are beginning to assume shape. The pro-
gram for the occasion. which will be a neat
souvenir. is all ready for publication. 1t will
contain out of thirty-two pages only about
three pages of advertisements of firms not
connected with the cycle board of trade
The lifhOpranhS he mo
printed and distributed on the bill boards
of the city. and in addition to this a
number of cardboard placards for display
in windows, have been struck off.
The new stand which the board secured
the park management to erect for the ac-
commodation of the officials at the Inter
national Athletic Park at the race meets
this year has been completed. and will be
used this afternoon for the first time. The
stand is located about fifteen feet from the
pole. and is regarded almost too far
back to be used by the judges. especially
when the finish is close. Before May 81 the
stand will probably be moved to a level
with the pole.
The entry of Eddie Miller of Vinelard, N
j., has been received Miller, it will be
membered, visited this city last fall. and
was quite successful, especially at the dia-
mond meet of the Arlington Wheelmen last
August, when he carried off more money
than any other individual rider. He gained
a number of friends by his clever riding,
and will receive a warm reception on
his return. The entries of John Lawson
and Frank Waller. the flying Dutchman.
are expected to be received today by Man
eger Gettinger. Entry blanks of the race
have been sent to the leading riders all over
the eastern part of the country. and lib
eral response is expected.
The officers of the meet have been select
ed from among the members of the board.
leaving to be filled only the umpires and
scorers. The officials of the meet will be as
follows: Judges, W. Roy Mitchell. William
1tnn IA lar md Ra0 finI
referee. E. f. Simpson; clerk. of course, ].
Hart Britain; assistant clerk of course,
William Gettinger: timers. r. M. Dobbins,
John Woerner, jr., II. II. Jones. w. ]. Es-
pey; announcer c. Van Hook; starter. Prof.
John Crossley; ticket takers. B. E. Dakin
and George Young