Evening star., 1897-06-12
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The run for tomorrow Is to Myrtle Cot
tase. near Bladensburs. starting from the
club house. on LIST street. about O'Clock.
Golden Rod WheeInen.
The various runs of the Golden Rod
Wheelmen are made very successful this
year, the one to Falls Church hast
Sunday leaving the headquarters at $50
with a large attendance. The ride proved
to be delightful and was enjoyed by all
the members.
The run for last Wednesday evening was
countermanded by the captain, but the
evening was devoted to a program Of vocal
and Instrumental music.
At the meeting of the club Wednesday
Capt. Willard called run for Alexandria
Sunday, leaving the headquarters at 9:39
a. m.
Columbia Athletic Cub. -
There was a meeting of the cycle COM
nrittee of the Columbia Athletic Club
Monday evening at the club house. The
resignation of Mr.. Harry Stiles as chair
man of the committee, which gave him the
rank of captain. rendered his resignation
as such. The resignat ton was accepted
with regret. Capt. Stiles not finding suffi-
cient time to devote to the cycling work
of the club.
The committee after accepting the resig-
nation elected Mr.. Richard ]. Bean, ir,
to act as captain until his election can be
ratified by the board of governors of the
club. He appointed as his lieutenant Mr.
Thomas j. Fisher.
Mt. Pleasant Athletic Club.
The members of the Mt. Pleasant Athletic
Club are all stirred up over the action of
the local professionals in trying to throw
the amateurs in their ranks. The club is
especially interested in Wilson, who won
the District championship and who is a
member of the organization.
The club claims to have one of the
strongest base ball teams in the city, ana
the string of victories of the Arlington
Wheelmen has caused the issuance of a
challenge for match game to be played
Sunday on the grounds of the Spa Athletic
Club. near Bladensburg. The club will
leave its headquarters at o'clock tomor-
row morning for the place.
Chain and Sprockct Club.
The Chain and Sprocket Club since its
reorganization few weeks ago has as
sumed the nature of social club, and one
of the features of the organization Will be
the ladies' runs during the coming sea-
son. The first of the series was recently
held, and a crowd of sixty-four was car
ried out, and the other runs that will be
given are expected to be equally as well
attended
Last Sunday the club took run to Cabin
John bridge, twelve riders participating
On the return trip the cyclists stopped at
the International Park for practice riding
The run tomorrow is to Baltimore. The
start will be made at 6:3O o'clock in the
morning from the club house, Ills 9th
street.
Capital Ri. Club.
The CAPITAL Bi. Club took a run last
Sunday to Ashton. twenty men going out,
under Captain Allen. The trip was very
much enjoyed. and the day WAS pleasantly
spent.
Mr.. j. Mckee Borden, a popular member
of the club, and his wife are making ar
rangements to go abroad some time in Au-
gust. They will carry their wheels with
them. and enjoy a wheeling tour through
the continent.
MIR. T PIiny Moran and wife will ride
over to Baltimore tomorrow their
in the same manner.
Washington Road Club.
The members of the Washington Road
Club did not take the run to Cotton last
week, as was anticipated. This was due
to the fact that 70 connections could be
made at the other end. and on this ac-
count the members deemed it unwise to
ride down and back again.
The acting captain. Rudolph Jose, has
called a run for Rockville tomorrow, leav-
ing the club house at 1924 F street at 8
o'clock.
Capt. Joe Prince left town Monday for
Atlantic City, where he calculated spend
ing the next three months.
Arlington Wheelmen.
The Arlington Wheelmen made century
run to Frederick last Sunday. completing
the one hundred miles in little less than
thirteen hours. The start was made at
$50 in the morning. and Frederick was
reached at Ills. After a lay-over the re-
turn home was commenced at $780, and at
o'clock the bunch reached the city.
Everything went of lovely. Seven men
survived the trip, who were Captain Potts.
Lieutenant Murphy, Messrs. Stone, Walk
er, Broadbent. Fred. Moore and Stocks.
President Gettinger and Mr.. Harding went
out on the train and met the club at
Frederick, but they refused to ride in on
account of the condition of the highways.
The road from here to Olney was found to
be tn first-class condition, but from Oiney
to Damascus they were horrible, and in
one place the riders were forced to walk
three miles on a stretch.
The club will go to Bladensburg tomor
row and play match game of ball with
the team representing the Mt. Pleasant
Athletic Club. There is considerable spec
ulation on the outcome of the game and
the interest runs high. The start will be
made at 10 O'Clock in the morning.
Queer Wheelmen.
The Queer Wheelmen held meeting dur
ing the week which was of more than
Usual interest. The designations Of John
Woerner. jr.. the treasurer, and DIR. Van
Reuth were read and accepted. There was
considerable discussion over card playing
In the club, and. by a vote, 1t was carried
that no more cards be played in the club
house.
A special meeting of the club has been
called for next Monday evening. at which
the names of a number Of delinQuents will
be acted upon and the membership roll
thinned out. Other business of importance
will be brought up.
Last Sunday the club took a run to Ash
ton. six men going out. No run has been
called for tomorrow.
Eastern Athletic Club.
The annual excursion Of the Eastern
Athletic Club TO River View. which was
to have been given Tuesday evening. has
been postponed on account OF the rain.
The affair will be held some time later in
the season.
Things in the club are extremely quiet
and very little Is being done In the ath-
letic or cycling lire.
Written for The Evening Star.
Edith's Dimple.
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