Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21


the line.
Lie Droft Park Wheelmen.
T. Brooke Amiss, jr.,william Doyle. Har-
~ Ellis. Raoul Doyle. Melville Merrill and
Edward Ghee Of the LIE Droit Park Wheel
men left the city during the week for
trip Of four weeks awheel. The party went
out on three taD6ems., and will make an
cutting that will undoubtedly prove pleas
ant. The train was taken to Philadelphia,
from which point the cyclists rode their
tandems to Atlantic City. They will make
stay of several days at the place, then
return to Philadelphia, and ride further
I orth on their machines, taking in Niagara
Falls and a number of other summer re-
sorts on the route.
Naugautuck Cycle Club.
The Naugautucks have been doing very
little riding Of late. and things in the club
are extremely slow. The members have
oeen doing less work this season than ever
BEFORE and in view of the present condi-
ton of affairs it is quite likely that the or
ganization will disband for a time at least.
II not permanently. 1t appears as though
there is considerable friction In the rank
and file of the club. The club, in its way.
mas been quite a. success. and there would
De many who would be sorry in case it
should disorganize for good.
Levant WleeImen.
Inc main topic of conversation around
the club rooms since Sunday has been the
Cotton run, which tired the boys consider
ably. The next long run that Norris says
ne Will take will be to Cycle Cottage Thos.
Pollock did not go. pressing business, he
claimed, being the cause Some know his
little book. for. had he gone, there would
nave been larger pace between him and
Lieut.. Norris at Co1ton's than there was
at Strasburg on July 4.
An author of no mean ability has sprung
TO the front, Lawrence Camp His latest
production Is entitled "In Trance: or the
Unpreached Sermon which will shortly
be published in book form. Those who
nave seen the manuscript claim that it will
be success. ii
Roy Woodington has proved himself to
be one of the strongest road riders in the
club, and will be one of the twelve to start
for the club in the L. A. w. century next
month. ,,
Rialto C1ele, Club.
The regular business meeting of the Rial
to Cycle Club was held "wednesday even
ing at the residence Of Miss Fordham, 647
street northeast Miss Lillian Hurdle
rendered her resignation as treasurer
which was accepted with regret. and Miss
Grace C. Keefer. wasrele9ted to fill the va
cancy. ..s,ia ~ nc. .s.
It was decided to- hold watermelon
rum In the near future, and a committee
was appointed. to make, suitable arrange
ments and report at the next meeting.
After the CLUB adjourned the members
proceeded to the Residence of MI. Jacobs.
where a pleasant surprise party was given.
the occasion being the celebration of his
twenty-second birthday, The evening was
pleasantly spent with cards and other
games, after which ~ Refreshments were
served The affair was thoroughly enjoyed
The regular cldbb run was as given on Thurs
day evening, leaving the residence of Miss
Fordham at pm Because OF the bad
condition of the roads across the Eastern
branch only q short run was taken.
The next run will be to Glen Echo, meet
ing at the residence of Miss Keefer, 316 I'd
street southeast, Wednesday evening, at
$50 o'clock.
Ball Bearing Cycle Club.
Some of the members enjoyed a run to
Leesburg last Saturday, and returned the
following evening.
The club entertained trolley party to
Chevy Chase last Wednesday night, and
an enjoyable time was spent.
No run is scheduled for tomorrow.
The club expects to be well represented In
the century run to Frederick next month.