Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
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milo tfiS year Tor TINS period OF the sea-
son. This is good from a bicycling point Of
view. There has been comparatively little
frost, and no snow TO amount to anything,
a sort OF radical departure from former
seasons. Considering the fact that winter
begins next Tuesday. which will likewise
be the shortest day of the year, this con-
dition Of things is really remarkable. 1t
only serves to throw Eight on the pro side
that our winters are rapidly becoming less
severe.
Last Sunday Was a beautiful day over
lead for bicycling, but unfortunately the
condition of things under foot was some
thing different. The rain of the day and
night before left many Of the roads in :;
ETHER BAD condition. For tomorrow thu
conjecture OF the weather places conditions
as being warm, wni!e snow is predicted for
the Sunday following. All Of this only
serves To make up our bad weather
In cycling circles everything is dull. but
as bad as things may be. ii is hardly L
Gil cumStIpce to what they will next
month and the month following. The only
things of interest that now going on
are indoor events. Very few clubs have
inaugurated the smoker season. In fact.
only one club has started the ball rolling.
and the other clubs are tagging far in the
rear After the holiday season they might
wake up.
Capital hi. Club.
of the Capital Ri. Club was held Saturday
evening. Many members and invited guests
were present. a trio of artists sang selec-
tons in many different tongues, playing
their own accomplishments. who We're good
The Ncwsboys' Quartet composed of gen
u.ne negroes, rendered genuine darkey mu-
sic, to the delight of all. A number of
other selections were presented. The usual
fringe OF sandwiches, peanuts. cider and
the like were served in abundance. One
amusing part of the evening was the bonn
bardment with peanuts of one of the prom
inent members of the club, "Old Judge"
who managed to retreat without any Sc
rious harm, but who refused to respond to
the encore.
Last evening a number of the friends of
tie members assembled at the club house
and enjoyed game of compass whist.
All during the past week the experts
of the club have been in practice for the
pool and billiard tournament. which opens
this evening. The contest will remain open
until January Il. and the contestant hav-
ing the highest score viii be declared the
winner Considerable interest is manifest
ed in the outcome.
One Of the most amusing annual customs
of the club will be the Christmas tree
tertainment. which will be held next Tues
day evening large tree will be decorated a
with gifts of all sorts. mostly humorous
and will be unveiled the evening in
question. The gifts will be distributed
among the different members. Donations
from the friends of the members for the
tree decoration are requested and in every
instance the committee will withhold the
name of the donor.
RinltO Cycle Club.
Last Sunday the members of the Rialto
Cycle Club took a short spin awheel. Wis
fting Arlington and Fort Myer. There were
twelve members who went out, and all en-
joyed the ride. in spite of the fact that the
roads wDra in the finest Of condition
Should the weather tomorrow prove favor
able. short trip Of some sort will be made.
Last Thursday evening the club
tertaired at the residence of Miss Frcch of
1856; Maryland avenue northeast. The
event of the evening was a guessing contest
1t WAS a unique and interesting form of
amusement. and prizes We're awarded to
the most successful guessers. 1t was quite
late when the affair broke up.
The regular weekly meeting of the club
this week was held Wednesday. at the resi-
dence Of Miss Belt Of 20 sth street north
east.
On next "Wednesday the club will visit
the home Of Miss Grace kcefer, at PIG I'd
street southeast The entertainment for
the evening will assume the shape of
masquerade party
Miles Cycle Infantry.
Capt. s. II. Virgins. who is at present
acting major of the battalion will resume
command of the Miles Cycle Infantry on
December 30 His return to command of
the infantry will be celebrated in an appro-
pirate manner
The command turned out Wednesday
evening and participated in battalion
drill.
Private w. f. Boyd has been honorably
discharged from the service. He leaves the
command account of taking up his resi-
dence in another state.
Sergt- j. ID. Eggleston appeared before
the brigade board Wednesday evening and
took the examination as a candidate for
first lieutenant of infantry.
The company will give a smoker on New
Year eve, at its quarters in the National
Guard Armory. celebrating the death of the
old year and welcoming the appearance of
the new.
Alpha Cycle Club.
The regular fortnightly meeting of the
Alpha Cycle Club was held Monday even
ing at the residence of Miss Test, % eth
street northeast. A very pleasant evening
was spent at cards. euchre being the game.
After several hours of playing, it was found
that the ladies' first prize was won by Miss
Ella Browne. and the gentlemen's by MIR.
Joseph Shoyer. The ladies' consolation was
won by Miss Sweeney, and the gentlemen
by Mr.. Van Zandt-
Among those present were Miss Test
Miss Overland, Miss Browne, Miss Facer.
Miss Rairey. Miss RedGing, Miss Milrick,
Miss Harrison Miss Sweeney. Mr.. Test,
Wissner Mr.. Berberick and Mr.. Craig.
The next meeting of the club will be held
Monday evening. December - at the resi-
dence of Miss Rainey 20 q street north
west
4. Il. Cycle Club.
The l. T. Cycle Club held its regular
meeting last Saturday evening Robert L.
Maxwell was elected captain by a unani-
nous vote and Norris II. Engle carried the
election of Lieutenant with the same high
honors After spending an evening more
devoted TO pleasure than work the club adj
journed until further motive
Century Cycle Club.
The Century Cycle Club made one of its
many enjoyable runs last Sunday up the
Conduit road. Capt. Ed. \. Byrnes was in
command, with the following centurions:
William c. OConnor. James McAnaly,
Tom Reed. Howard Fisk. Dennis O'Con-
nor. Louis Anderson, l.. l.. Chadwick. X.
j. Fields. F. J. Volkuan. ". II. Kaufman
Samuel Barnhartt, Robert Williams and
Clifford Sparrow The bicycles on the way
UP became mud horses, and these were.