Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-10

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Newly and Jennings. The start was made
at IL: 10 the Saturday evening previous. by
way of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
Staunton was the objective point, and this
was reached about o'clock the next morn
ing. Very little time was lost in stop2tng
at the place. The ride was started through
Buckton to Mt. Crawford, where an eX-
cellent breakfast was served at Mrs l.. II:
Saunders. The journey was then continued
and twenty-six miles farther away, after
passing through Harrisonburg. dinner was
taken at the Central Hotel at New Market.
After a short rest the ride was continued
through Mt. Jackson Edinburg. Woodstock,
Maurerstown and Toms Brook to Stras-
burg. where the night was spent at the
Chalybeate Hotel. Soon after breakfast
Monday morning the trip was resumed the
riders going through Middletown, Stephens
City, kernstown to Winchester where din
ner was taken at H. H. Dovells place.
From there the ride was made to Martins
burg, and there the train was taken to
this city. the riders getting home about
y o'clock in the evening.
There were number of incidents on the
trip. and many punctures. but nothing
serious. great joke was played on MIR
Robertson, the chief consul of the District
division. Shortly after leaving Woodstock
he sat down on the top of a fence for a
short rest. the other riders having gone
thus engaged some one turned his wheel
around as to head for Woodstock in
stead of Strasburg, where he intended to
go. When he awoke he mounted his wheel
and started to sprint to catch the bunch
not noticing the fact that he had passed
the same scenery only a short time be-
fore. The ride into Woodstock was about
six miles. and when the rider reached the
village he found out that he had been the
victim of joke He did not attempt to
ride over the route again. but meeting n
belated member of the crowd at the place
both took the train for home.
The regular meeting of the club was held
Tuesday evening with good attendance,
and much business of interest to the men,
bers was transacted. Arrangements were
completed for temperance meeting at
the club for this evening.
The run OF the club for tomorrow will be to
Dickeys. starting from the club house. GAL
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. at $50 am.
Affair Cycle Club.
The regular meeting of the Affair Cycle
Club will be held Monday evening at the
club quarters. 1908 ed street. On account
of this fact no run has been scheduled for
the evening.
Last Sunday Messrs. R. w. and Albert
Cox. Devereux Green, Howard Fisk and
DR.. Snyder made a trip in the Shenandoah
valley. The party left the city by train
Saturday evening shortly before midnight,
and rode to Staunton. Here the ride was
begun toward the city, all day Sunday and
Monday being spent on the road. The
riders reached home by train Monday even
ing, after making a thoroughly enjoyable
trip.
Mr.. F. Baker Weaver. another club mem
Der. left town Saturday evening and spent
several days at Colonial Beach.
Messrs Britt, Braitmayer and several
members of the club. calculate making a
trip awheel tomorrow to Baltimore.
A number of the club members are max
ing arrang; ments TO spend several weeks
in camp at Colonial Beach, leaving some
time next week.
Capt. j. f. Hanger. jr., Is receiving the
congratulations of all of the club members
on his good work in winning the third-mile
open last Monday at the International
Athletic Park.
Chain and Sprocket Club.
The Chain and Sprocket Club will give n
run for ladies July 10 to lawn fete held
by Trinity P. E. Church at Takoma Park
D. c.. on the church grounds. Invitations
have been sent to the different clubs in the
city to join the above club with their
friends. The roads are first-class, the dis
lance short, and the hospitality of the Ia
koma residents needs no comment The
effort Of the club is to make this an ideal
run. which will leave the club house 1115
9th street northwest. at 7:15 pm
AT the regular business meeting Tuesday
four new members were added As there
was no special business, an early adjourn
ment was made. after which the club was
entertained at the residence of the secre-
tary, Joseph Muans. with a pleasing pro-
gam, during which refreshments were
served.
Washington Road Club.
The Washington Road Club will be in
camp all day tomorrow at the Virginia side
OF the Chain bridge. The bulk of the mem
bers will leave the city about 1870 this
evening, pitch camp and remain over night
ana all day tomorrow. The return home
Will be made Sunday evening at 7.3o
O'Clock
Last Sunday Messrs. William Jose. Royce
rough Harry Shuster. Rudolph Jose, w.
t. FltzhUgh, w. j. Tubman, A. c. Gensler
and u. f. Dakin took trip down the
river. ''Ae
There was a meeting of the club held
wednesday evening, at which several new
nembers were admitted. The McDona! Id
trophy. won by the team at the Frederi.I-
races. was placed on exhibition and much
admired. Messrs. Hardy Pritchard. Geo
u. smith and "A. c. Moran. the successful
racing team of the club. will participate in
the team race next Saturday at Baltimore
capt.. W. j. Prince was in town to spend
the Fourth Of July holidays. He was at
ing returned to Atlantic City.
T. Royce Hough. the well-known athlete
is IN training for track races, and will rep
resent tne clGb IN all contests.
A. {. Moran. the champion racer Of the
club. win attend the league meet this wear
at Philadelphia. and confidently expects to
capture several national championships.
Hynttsville Cycle Club.
The Hyattsville Cycle Club held special
meeting on Thursday evening, at which
time the bills OF the lawn party given by
them on the evening of July l were pre-
scented and paid. At the regular meeting to
be held on Thursday evening next the
semi-annual election Of officers will take
place. and this will be followed on Friday
evening by a run to Cycle Cottage. where
the newly elected officers will be toasted.
Several new applications for membership
nave been received. and the club just at
present is in a very prosperous conditiop
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