New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN DEMAND
UPTOWN.

WHEELING At THE PROPOSED CARNIVAL OF
sPoRTs-THB I. A. W. IN NEw-JERsEY-
THINGS HEARD IN THE CLUBS.
Local cyclists are beginning to ask why something
is not done toward making certain proposed i'm
provements in streets and drives uptown. The cir
Gle, even before the recent snowfall. was In
wretched condition. and naturally 1t is In even
worse shape now particularly about the Columbus
Monument The local officials have promised 10
asphalt this spot and the riders of the wheel hope
that the work of making this improvement Will not
be further delayed. The drive In Central fark. ana
the Boulevard as far as Cne-hundred -and,eighth-
that point is bad ever. st. Nicholas-ave was
en- SsS %aM sn% ns
beginning TO discuss using convict apor IN me cause
vicis in the prisons Of this state who could, with
advantage to the riding and driving puphc' they
say. be put to work on the roads
The Cycling Committee Of the New-Jersey Ath-
letic Club. Messrs. Seitz. Darmer and Livingston
three crack New-Jersey riders. have decided to
make the cycling features of the Carnival OF sports
to be held at Madison Square Garden on February
49, interesting With that object In view mile
scratch bicycle race has been added to the pro-
gramme This will practically decide the cham
pionship of the metropolitan district The members
of the New-Jersey Athletic Club believe that they
have in Carl Sanford of the speediest indoor
riders in the country. and it is the intention 70
bring together Sanford. Owen, Roome and other
flyers The other bicycle race on the programme is
mile handicap Three prizes will be given in both
races. Entry blanks and further information can
be secured from James f. Sullivan, No. Al Broad
way.
The L. A. w. membership ticket Is issued from
the National headquarters at Boston and the var-
Gus State Divisions have no distinguishing mark
thereon. For this reason the holder of 1t avail
himself Of all the privileges. wherever he may be.
but each State Division gives special premiums
to its members. IT would be we'll for the many
cyclers who reside and do most OF their riding over
the good roads of NewJersey. who have heretofore
joined from of the adjoining States. to invest-
gate what New-Jersey has to offer for the coming
year.
The Harlem Wheelmen making extensive
arrangements for their annual ball and reception.
which will be held at the Lenox Lyceum week
from Friday. The 9TH Regiment Band will fur
nish TIE music. The entertainment and reception
committees consist of V. A. Seggerman. Dr. De
Voursney. f. NJ. Barthel. George j. Cooke. Thomas
D. McGovern, w. A. Brady. Charles A. Thompson.
r. +. Shaw. r. L. Valette. II. J. Eckhof; Charles
c, Smith J. NJ Dmbarry r; J. Mellis: Henry wit
Ellis. Thomas A. Raisbeck, Frederick Il. House
and S. ID. Bullock.
The result Of the election OF the Yorlve Wheel
men is follows: J. F. Reiss. president II. NJ.
Cloissie vice-presdent; George j. Guy. secretary;
Thomas Phalen. treasurer: George Haustein SER
geant-at-arms; Otto Roesch captain: A. Peitscher.
first lieutenant: Joseph Neulhann. second lieuten-
ant: Ernest Hauft bugler A. Frank color bearer:
The members much interested in their pool
tournament, and bowling tournament will begin
next week. The annual reception of the club will
be held at tho Central Opera House on January p.
The Mckinley and Hobart Wheelmens League
| of the State OF New-York has been formed into A
permanent organize ton. under the name Of the
! Unicn League Wheelmen. The objects are to main
| tain an active and representative Republican or
ganiZation of wheemen in this State. for the pur-
pose of advocating and disseminating the principles
| of the Republican party and Of securing good
| roads in this city and State.
| Miss Marguerite Lndley will talk bicycling.
It's Benefits and Adverse Influences Upon Health.
Figure and Dress" under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c. A.. at the Mont
clair Club Hail. Monday afternoon. The talk
will be illustrated with posture drawings sketches
| and a wheel and rider.
The annual meeting and election of officers Of
| the Associated Cycling Clubs of New-Jersey will
| be held at No. 81 Rector-st.. Newark next Thurs
day.
The Brooklyn Academy of Photography will give
what it calls photo Bike Trip with the b. A.
| p. at Art Association Hall January IA.
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and adj
| dresses to the Cycling Editor, Tribune.