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The herald., 1897-04-25

in vivid gold and bronze gillardia, with
asparagus-plumosa outlining the sad
die The flowers shaded into rich bronze
reds. The bride and saddle cloth were
Of yellow satin. The scheme of decora-
tion was very effective.
Monroe Montgomery rode Shetland
pony adorned with sweet peas over pink
satin. A little white suit, adorned with
pink ribbons, made the outfit very
charming.
Frank Wilson rode bay pony adorned
with roses and Fiesta ribbons.
Garland Peck rode white pony
adorned with sweet peas over pink sat-
in blanket. Ais suit of white was also
adorned with pink.
Sydney Brown was mounted on Shet-
land pony decorated in pink geraniums-
green ribbons adorning the bride. A
white duck suit, picked out with Fiesta
colors, was worn.
Willie Graves. on his Shetland pony,
was one of the most picturesque ridere.
The saddle cloth was covered in with
pink sweet peas. as was also the collar,
pink satin bride, whip with pink
satin bows, and big bouquet of sweet
peas completed the very charming out
fit.
Hemmet Rogers, upon a Shetland
pony, was next in line. His pony looked
handsome In Fiesta trappings, with a
saddle cloth of yellow marguerites over
yellow satin. and collar of scarlet ger
aniums, with bride of green satin. The
combination of colors to form the Fiesta
tricolor was very effective.
Py11o n Ia mi of ba
prettiest features in this division. Both
are sons Of Sir Ferdinand K. Rule, pres
ident of the Fiesta committee. The two
boys were attired in white satin court
costumes, worn by them last year as
pages to the queen, Mildred of '96.
Gerald's pony had saddle blanket and
collar made of red carnations in a solid
mass. and the bride and collar were also
made of the same vivid red. Fiesta rib
bons emphasized the very complete
appearance of the boys mounts. Rey's
horse was adorned in the same charming
fashion as his brothers. save that the
carnations were white.
A group Of four lads on Shetland
ponies. Charles Howard. Roy Mergell,
Earl Holland and Louis Daniel, were
handsomely coStumed in white, with
their ponies elaborately trimmed in
roses.
Horace Kings housekeeping bay
pony was handsomely trimmed in yellow
marguerites
Sydney Browns pony was pretty pic
ture in pink geraniums and green rib
bons. Master Brown wore a duck suit
and a bouquet Of pink sweet peas.
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representated by a classic Grecian float,
q temple of learning. The flowers used In
decoration were white and yellow mar
guerites with festoons OF smilax. 1t was
q lovely setting for the occupants, who
were:
Misses Eva Johnstone. Mamie Good
win, Muzette Young and Mary Robinson.
accompanied by Messrs Hamell, Leroy
Coburn and Professor Inskeep.
The shorthand department of the Los
Angeles Business college had as their
float the English castle gate that typi-
fed the white rose in the procession or
flowers. It was covered in with Ivy and
roses and was an effective variety IN
among the lavish display of blossoms
The young people occuying 1t were:
Hector Boutiller, Jay Anderson, Ly-
man, Trumball, Kisses Hernia Packer
Carrie Zurcher, Julianette Webb. Kath-
crime Kimball.
Mr.. Charles Hastings of Sierra Madre
drove a representation of an ancient
vehicle that probably could trace its
lineage back several centuries. 1t was
covered completely with green grass
and was a novel idea, carefully and ar
tistically carried out.
The float of the commercial travellers
was one of the most effective and char
acteristic In the parade. On platform
covered in pink, with border Of flowers
stood on a green base an immense globe.
twenty-e eight feet in circumference. The
water was represented In white flowers
and the continents in different shades of
red. Above the globe fluttered a PEN
nant, on which was inscribed the legend:
"This is all we want" The inference to
be drawn was so plain that he who ran
could read. iWth the characteristic
modesty for which the commercial man
is noted. the class put forward claim
only for the earth. and didn't even ask
For fence around 1t. The float was
drawn by four horses with pink trap
pings.
The Los Angeles high school never
does things in a halfway manner. On
every occasion on which they are rep
resented they always uphold the repu-
tation of the school, and the city that
feels pride in their turnout, whether 1t
carries a prize or not.
Yesterday their tallyho was dainty
and beautiful in snowy white pampas
plumes, with large knots of blue satin
and scarfs in the same delicate shade.
The herald and four outriders were in
white suits with blue trimmings. The
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Miss Lizzie McMillen made a striking
picture in black divided suit. Her bay
horse was adorned with yellow marguer-
ties.
Mrs. Jennie Hooper was a striking fig
ure in lavender and purple habit. She
rode chestnut mare in deep purple
decorations. Her habit, with the white
vest and cap, was unique, and the flow
er effects were beautiful.
Lulu NJ. Dalrymple was Mounted on n
beautiful black horse, ''Rhoderick Dhu."
The saddle was a brilliant bed of red
geraniums. Her black divided habit was
also trimmed with red. In front of the
queens throne she gracefully saluted
and obedient to her touch, her intelli-
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acknowledgements Il

P. L. Observation-Disclosures In
bride.
D. E. Llewellyn: Collar Of mustard
blooms.
l.. C. Shelter: Collar OF marguerites,
bouquet of same.
NJ. c. Sepulveda: Collar of marigolds,
roses. marguerites; bouquet of carna-
tions, daisies and sweet peas, carried.
Joe Lugo: Collar of marigolds; sad
die wreather with carnations and jase-
mine.
d. Yobara: Collar of red carnations.
Miss Katie c. Abbott Collar of jase-
mine; saddle blanket frlnged with pink
noon flowers; wreath of red and white
roses, carried
Miss Katie Ryan: Red and white roses
in bride; bouquet of same, carried.
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ness. The young ladies wore white
dresses. parasols and hats trimmed in
beautiful pink roses. The occupants
were: Misses Blanche Donnell, Clara
Smith and John Donnell.
Mrs. Grant Goucher and her sister.
Mrs. A. c. Fallon, of San Francisco, oc-
cupied a one-horse buggy, made lovely
In white marguerites and yellow mus
tard blossoms. The ladies were in white
and yellow, with black plumes in their
hats just the touch Of contrast to bring
cut the more brilliant colors.
The beach wagon, driven by Mr.. John
Kelley, was also brilliant in yellow mus
tard blossoms. The other occupants
were Miss Irene Kelley. Mercedes lie
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much admired az 1t passed in review in
front of the pavilion.
The next vehicle. decorated with PAM
pas plumes, was the one-horse buggy Of
the Misses Strong and Mr.. Lewis. 1t was
trimmed in delicate pink and white, the
young ladies being gowned in the same
shades. The harness of the horse was
covered with the same fluffy plumes.
The coach heading the four-in-hands
was that of Messrs. Mutch, Young and
FiXen. The coach was decorated with
yellow marguerites and the ladies were
costumed in yellow and white The
horses were harnessed in the same col
orS.
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the members of the fifth division. c. A.
Sumner and his aids headed the column,
the aids being NJ Commute and r. M.
Comfy bugler. The Orange City band
made the march seem light despite the
dust Of the tribunes.
LADIES ON HORSEBACK
Miss Annie Kessler. In her pretty white
fluttering gown. came first, standing
upon her horse on saddle pad of riot
ing marguerites She was crowned with
the same graceful flower and presented a
Lulu Kessler. upon a Shetland pony.
followed. in = dark blue habit. riding
aatride.
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Capt. H. H. White was adorned with
long streamers of Fiesta ribbons.
Frank Hayward's wheel represented
a prairie schooner In flowers. The Eas.
Side Cycle club emblems were embroid-
cred In the front. the wheels we're stars
Of marguerites. and the thistle was q
prominent feature In the top.
zella Thomas wheel was adorned with
pink roses.
Nora Landsay'S wheel was also deco
rated In red roses
Jshn W. Brand rode bicycle adorned
with q magnificent gold and black but
tsrdy. driven by figure representing
the Queen Of the Flowers.
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Luna and Donald Bishop. in costumes
Of white and yellow.

Luna and Donald Bishop, in costumes
Of white and yellow.
Mr. and Miss Mclean drove a buggy
massed in pink roses and smilax. The
ladies were gowned in pink and white,
and the harness covered with pink satin.
One of the daintiest and most effec-
lively decorated one-horse rigs in the
procession was that of Mr.. Frank Peters.
The dog cart was completely covered
with a mass of the delicate lavender
pink blossoms Of the climbing geranium-
ivy and pink roses. The bay horse was
harressed In lavender satin. Mr. Peters
was accompanied by Mrs. Jay B. Ar
mold who wore a becoming costume of
pink silk under white organize IN
Dresden figures. A white parasol,
dotted with punches of violets, and
large white hat with pink flowers COM
pleted the costume, that harmonized
perfectly with the scheme of colors in
the decorations.
Misses Anna Desmond, Eggleston and
Miss E. Shea of San Francisco occupied
q dog cart covered with yellow mustard
blossoms. The lines were white satin,
and the horse looked quite smart with
a yellow garter on his left fore leg. The
young ladies wore pretty costumes OF
white with yellow ribbons. white hats
and parasoIs with loops of satin ribbon
in the same shade.
Miss Winnie Bleeker drove dog cart
trimmed in mustard blossoms. with
trappings to match, and wore costume
of white and yellow.
CHILDREN'S CARTS
No more charming picture was PREF
sented in class M than the beautiful cart
which was entered by Miss Florence
Woodhead. The cart was obliterated In
wisteria and lupine, rich and royal in
purple luxuriance. Enthroned in the
flowers were the four little daughters or
C. B. Woodhead, Florence, Blanche.
Lora and Helen. They all wore dainty
lavender gowns and hats, and each
seemed but a beautiful blossom and
fitting type of the flora of California.
Bumlller G. Marsh entered a quaint
little pair of darkies, Emmet and Walter.
in tiny cart. The cart was decorated
with yellow marguerites and rope tas-
sells, and drawn by a tiny burro. The
absurd little duo wore immense black
satin ties and a resplendent diamond
upon each Of their spotless shirt fronts.
A white groom led the burro.
Mics Mae Wellington and Inez James
drove bay pony in a cart blossoming in
wild mustard. Their charming green and
yellow costumes harmonized with the
pretty decorations. Yellow satin harness
and yellow bows adorned this pretty rig.
Two little lads and two little lassies-
Arvin, Eltenge. Lucy and Ellen Brown,
entered pretty cart, obliterated almost
in sweet peas. A pink satin harness and
bride added to the picture. The pink
and white costumes made this an effect
i've entry.
An interesting feature in class M was
the cart occupied by little Mamie jeff
reys and drawn by big black dog
Bruno. The cart was brilliant
in red roses and the little maid was
gowned in red with golden shoes.
In cart drawn by quaint little burro
sat Mamie Jeffreys. Her Lace trimmed red
gown matched the brilliant red gerani-
ums that covered the picturesque rig.
FIFTH DIVISION
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Barney Benjamin rode a big sorrel
horse with purple satin saddle blanket
covered with marguerites. Purple satin
leggins emphasized his white suit, which
was richly ornamented with marigolds
H. r. Sloyden Of Pasadena rode a
prancins steed. with a saddle cloth Of
sweet peas. blue and yellow rosettes
adding to the general effect.
Peter Walters rode black horse
adorned with red and yellow.
THE BOYS MOUNTED
Class L was set apart for the boys
mounted on pony or burro. and there was
quite large number Of entries. The
feature Of THE class was tho Rule boys,
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THE OFFICIAL AWARDS
Make Speedily at the Close Of the
Parade

The following gentlemen acted as
Judges Of the parade: j. c. Kirkpat-
rick. San Francisco; R. S. Bettner, Riv-
erside: j. A Thomson. San Francisco:
Barrett Eastman. Chicago; w. B. Will
cox, United States navy; w. s. Newhall,
San Francisco; e. E. Miller, San Fran
CISCO; d. r. Cameron, Chicago; c. A.
Culver, Oakland; 7. S. Wotkyns, Troy.
N. Y; A. Gleason, Asbury Park, N. j.
The awards were made without un-
due delay, ard to all, save perhaps to
a few of the disappointed contestants,
The herald., 1897-04-25
SIXTH DIVISION
Many New and Elaborate Devices of
the Cyclists

Although some of the more ornate dec
orations of year ago were conspicuous
by their absence yesterday. yet the aver
age of excellence was higher. Some OF
the designs were cleverly conceived and
we'll carried out.
The division was under command Of
Will e. Knippenberg as marshal as
sisted by his aids, D. c.. McGarvin, Will
Dandy and Morris Cook. all mounted on
bicycles, and wearing scarfs of smilax
and roses.
The East Side Cycling club. composed
of twenty-one members, made fine pic
ture. Their uniforms were white duck,
trimmed in black braid, black stockings
and caps.
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the awards will be considered a. fair
and well advised:
Glass A-FIoral floats; First. Hay
makers club; Commercial Travelers1
Los Angeles Business college.
Class B-Six- -in-h hand coaches' Firstt
Miss Orton's school; Throop School oluba
Tuesday Evening club.
| Class C-Four- -in-hand coaches: First
Mutch, Young & FIxen, city; second
DR.. Elizabeth ]. Palmer. city.
Class D-Novelty teams: Firsh MrA
Theresa Sepulveda, Colegrove.
( Glass E-Two-horse rigs: First, Mines
Modini-Wood and Peck; second, Robers
M. Hartwell; third, Mr., Robinson.
Glass G-One-horse rigs: First. Mrs.
o. P. Posey, city; second, Miss Donnell.
Garvanza; third, Mrs A. Glassell. Jr.,
| Tropico.
Glass H-Village and dog carts: First
Frank c. Peters, city; second. Miss An
ma Desmond. city: third, w. w. Bleekers
city.
Glass Ladies on horseback, First.
Miss Lila M. Darymple. city; second, Miss
Lizzie B. Mcmillan, city; third, Miss
Flora Cochran.
Class J-Men on horseback: First, B.
! A. Benjamin; second. Peter Waltersi
! third, James Bolton, Pasadena
Glass K-Girl on pony or burro: First.
Miss Anna Kessler, city; second, Miss
Jennie Johnston: third. Miss Lulu Kes-
sler.
Class L-Boy on pony or burro: First,
Gerald Rule, city; second. Albert H.
Woollacott, city; third. M. D. Montgom.
cry, city.
Class M-Children's rigs: First, MisB
Florence Woodhead, city; second. MIRA
Brown, city; third, oliver Tutin. city.
Glass N-Group cyclists (not less than
20); First, East Side Cycling club.
Glass O-Group cycliets (not less than
10): First. w. ]. Reaves.
Glass P-Indlvidual cyclists: First, =.
e. Hayward; second, Geo. Cline; third
Mrs Harry Hugunin-
Glass Q-Tandem cyclists; First. Mat.
tie L. Russell; second John Schlalarb
third. w. ]. Reaves.
Glass R-Marshals: First, Madison r
Owens; second. J. c. Cline; third. c. A.
Sumner.
Glass U-Vehicles in white or colored
pampas plumes: Firet. Los Angeles
High school; second, Mrs. H. w. r.
! Strong, Whittier; third. w. H. Russell
Whittier.
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I who were handsomely mounted. but did
oot ortar for onefitinp

who were handsomely mounted, but dio
not enter for competition.
Hugh Gibson rode snowy white Shet-
land pony, adorned with mustard. The
saddle was covered In with the pretty
flower, and the trappings were of yellow
satin. The rider was attired in white
duck suit and yellow leggins.
Hamuton Fay beetrode pretty sorrel
pony, Which was adorned with lupine.
Richard Garvey rode pony decorated
with wild flowers and a collar of smilax.
Albert H. Woollacott was a picture in
white and pink suit. His Shetland
pony was trimmed with sweet peas.
Warren Wood was mounted on a sor-
rel horse most pictureequely decorated
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and Altogether the color combinatit
was very good.
THE GENTLEMEN RIDERS

There was quite a goodly array in
class ], for men on horseback, but the
standard of excellence was not general
ly maintained. Some of the decorations
were quite handsome. while others were
very poor indeed.
Richard Garvey, jr., rode bay horse
decorated In red carnations and smilax,
with Fiesta colors
s. A. Lewis, on bay mare. had pretty
trappngs of white and green, the flow.
ers making a charming showing.
J. Sresovich rode 4 bay horse adorned
with sweet peas.
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Charles N. Maxwell, who for many
years was a we'll known florist Of New
York city. and who came down from San
Francisco with his wife to attend the
festivities, occupied a seat at the trtb-
unes yesterday, and declares that the
floral decorations were the best he ever
saw. the big flower carnival held in the
eastern metropolis hast year not ex-
cepted.
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SEVENTH DIVISION
The Mexican Caballeros Add Their
Quota to the Parade

dashing caballeros, all finely mounted
and dressed in handsome Mexican cos
tune. Captain J. c. Cline was marshal
with Walter L. Vail, c. w. Winston and
A. C. Freeman as aides. Although not
entered for prizes, nearly all of the ca
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FIFTH DIVISION

Little Miss Kessler Leads the WAY on
Her Trick Horse
Through the pathway strewn with
roses and perfumed flowers bravely rode
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-10
List of Patents

Issued from the United States patent office Tuesday, Sept. ', 1897, for the state of Connecticut, furnished us from the office of Earle & Seymour, solici- tors of patents, S6S Chapel street, New Haven, Conn:
 T. G. Bennett, assignor to Winches- ter Repeating Arms company, New Haven, lever locking means for fire arms
 c. P. Billings, Hartford, cigar-tip cutter.
 G. J. Capewell, Hartford, machine for forming tubes.
 B. s. Cowles, assignor one-fourth to s. L. Geer, Norwich, valve operating mechanism.
 s. W. Cushing, assignor to R, S.. Gardner, Derby, device for suspending draperies.
 J. Draher, Waterbury, assignor to Warner Brothers company, Bridgeport, blanking or studding machine.
 c. H. Goodwin, Waterbury, converti- ble wagon.
 J. w. Grant, assignor to Warner Brothers, Bridgeport metal blanking and studding machine. H. c. Hoyt, Stamford faucet. w. s. Ingraham, assignor to D. In- graham company, Bristol, clock case. G. F. Johnson, Hartford, bottle stop- per T. Lines assignor io ScoVill Manu- featuring company, Waterbury, nipple for hot water bags. F. E. Maisonville, assignor one-half to J. A. Traut, New Britain, meat ten- derer.
 G. w. Miller, Meriden, pocket knife; two patents.
 w. H. Mohr, assignor one-half to I. s. Bailey, Plantsville, bit holder. H. $. Pullman, assignor to Scovill Manufacturing company, Waterbury I bicycle bell. w. J. Hickey, Danbury, assignor to T. & B. Tool company, lubricating twist drill.
 c. E. Sackett, Danbury, machine for opening skins. c. A. Seeley, Bridgeport, assignor to Warmer Brothers company, machine for applying tips; two patents. D. Seide, Hartford, electric hail singer | E. l.. Webb, Higganum, push bar. F. T. Williams, assignor to Edward Miller & Co.,, Meriden, lantern. DESIGNS F. B .Felton, Bridgeport, bicycle SUD- port.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-10

Mrs. Calvin Russell of 30 Howe street Is back from Pine Orchard, where she has been spending the summer.
 Mrs. Booth and Miss Booth of Whit ney avenue have returned from Madi" son, where they have spent the sum mer, and will go soon to Elberton, N. J., for a short stay.
 When Miss Helene Mora, the female baritone singer, at Polls this week, was a little girl, she had the same remarka- ble voice which she now possesses. one Sunday while on visit to her aunt they both went to church. After the service the minister went through the congrega ton inquiring for the lad with such a remarkable voice. To his sur- prise he found that the supposed little boy was a little girl He predicted a line future for her, That his predlc- ton is fulfilled will be conceded, as Miss Mora is to-day one of the recognized star singers of the vaudeville stage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-10
THE REV. B. FAY MILLS.
He Outlines His Changed Religious
 Views in the ongregationalist."


 Views in the "Congregationalist."
 Boston, Sept 9.-The Rev. B. Fay Mills the evangelist, has letter in the "Congregationalist" this week an- nouncing that he has modified his re- ligious views. He says that his present position is the result of a long con scious and unconscious transformation by which he had lost some of his theo- logical opinions, but that he had pre- served all the religion he ever pos sessed In doctrine, he asserts that fol several years he has been gradually modifying his theories" and that he never in his evangelistic work has preached the old school theology, which has always seemed to hin: unnatural and immoral"
 Mir. Mills says that he has not joined formally the Unitarian denomination but with it's freedom of thought broad tolerance, and spiritual basis of fellowship he has been united for some time He believes in purely spiritual and practical ecclesiastical tests and abominates ali sorts of sec tarianism" He adds that he has been assured by leaders in the Presbyterian and Congregational churches that they hold practically the same opinions with him and that they hold it to be their duty to stay where they are until the whole church is leavened or the authori- ties come to pitch them out
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-10
Class 2:24-Trot and Pace-Purse s2O Pine Knot, D. J. Wright, Allen
NEW HAVEN YACHT CLUB.

The New Haven Yacht club will have its annual regatta and ladies' day on Thursday, September 16 Entries for the catboat race that day should be sent promptly to MT. C. w. Rawson, CT Church street. Following the race there will be an informal reception and dance in the evening.
 There will also be series of special races between the two new catboats, Commodore" and "Ewen McIntyre,' D which will no doubt be exciting Be- ginning with next Saturday two races will be sailed on Wednesday and Sat urday of every week until the end of October, which falls on Saturday.
 Commodore Parmelee has offered a handsome trophy in the form of sil- yer cup for the captain winning the largest number of races. The condi- tions under which the races will be sailed are: No captain shall know which of the two boats he is to sail un- til short time before the start is made; the boats to be assigned by the drawing of lots. The captains for each race are also to be given by the drawing of lots.
 Four races have been decided upon or drawn for, as follows:
 For the first race, to be sailed Satur- day, September IS, Captain Francis G. Beach and Commodore H. l.. Parme- lee; for the second race, on Saturday, Captains Arthur H. Day and c. W. Rawson. Wednesday, the 22d, the cap- tains are J. N. Champion and Myron R. Durham; and for the second race, Captains George E. Dudley and c. c. Andel.
 The remaining races will be drawn for later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-10
OBTTU1 RT,
Sudden Death of Bernard McNamara

Sudden Death of Bernard McNamara.
 Bernard McNamara, aged sixty-four, was found dead in bed yesterday morn ing at his home, 244 Hamilton street where he had lived for forty years He was in his usual health Wednesday evening. and his death Is attributed to heart disease. He was a section boss or the clG Derby road before it was acquired by the Consolidated. Of late years he had not done much work He leaves a widow and six children. He was one of the city's oldest and most respected Irish-American citizens, His children are John, William, Sister Se- bastian of New London, Mrs. John H Moore, Margaret and Ann.
 The funeral services will be held in St. Patrick's church tomorrow morn ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-10
JOLLY MILKMEN.
Their Outing at Lighthouse Point Yes
 

Their Outing at Lighthouse Point Yes
 terday
 The milkmen, their families and their friends had an enjoyable outing yester- day at Lighthouse Point. A five-mile bicycle race was run over the Pequot course. Those who started were A. D. Smith, H. Blaslee, E. Welch, N. Bald win, M. Myer c. Smith and H. Moore. MT. Moore was given a three-mirute handicap. The limit man made the dis tance in 20 minutes 45 seconds. Moore rode in IS minutes, and with his three minute lead was not overtaken. James Ainscoe was starter and M. w. Burton timer
 Other athletic events were held, in- cluding ball game between two hines. About seventy-five sat down to shore dinner at 3:30.
 The committee of arrangements was composed of c. Smith, M. Myer and E. Welch.