Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11


before o'clock in the morning. The Phil
adelphians are taking advantage of the
low rates offered by the railroad companies,
and 1t is quite certain that large number
of riders will make the trip. which will be
almost entirely a purely bicycle excursion,
with special provisions for the carrying of
the wheels. The start at the Philadelphia
end OF the line will be made early in the
morning. so as to give plenty of time for
sightseeing in this city. A good many of
those who will be in the party have never
visited the city before. and 1t behooves the
local club riders, who ere expected to enter
tain them, to treat the riders with all pos
sitle courtesy.
Riding during the evenings of the past
week has been extremely pleasant Last
evening was the date of the full moon, and
all during the week the CRIB has been bril-
liant enough to make night road riding a
pleasure. There will be good riding the
fore part of next week, the last quarter of
up next Saturday evening.
According to the conjecture Of the wealth
er, tomorrow will be pleasant. This will be
good news to the cyclists The warm wealth
er Of the past week, and the lack of rain.
has had tendency to make the roads ex-
tremely dusty, which makes riding some
what disagreeable.
Century Cycle Club.
The Century Cycle Club made no run
last Sunday. Secretary Hourigan. with E.
M. Pcsey, made q trip in southern Mary
land. and returned home Monday. Several
of the boys went to Atlantic City. Capt.
Ed: 8. Byrnes and E. H. Monroe rode to
Baltimore and were the guests of John H
Glover. one Of the monumental city century
riders.
A good many of the members attended
the races Monday. The club was unable
to put team in the club race for the
championship Of the District, owing to the
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been out OF town and had just returned,
and were in no shape to do track riding
The regular monthly meeting of the club
was held at the Owen House Wednesday
evening, and a large number of applica-
tons for membership were received and
acted upon.
The club still has lots Of work on hand.
First Is the road race the latter part Of this
month, and 1t should be understood by all
that this race Is for club members only. At
ter this race relay ride will be made from
this city to Baltimore. The club will enter
the Maryland Century Club ride, and viii
no doubt carry over to the oriole city a
large crowd.
The boys are now taking up club rooms
for the winter. and some action will be
taken In this respect at the next monthly
meeting.
Eastern Athletic Club.
The members Of the Eastern Athletic
Club feel highly elated over the showing
made by their team in the race last Mon
day for the club team championship. The
team consisted Of John Hill, Howard Rhine
and w. w. Pittman. The last name was
erroneously printed on the program as
E. A. Pitkin The showing made was ali
the more creditable. considering the fact
that 1t was the first appearance of Rhine
on the track this season. In the trial heat
when the team defeated the team of the
Arlington Wheelmen. by the close score
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the park nearly went wild.
Capt. William H. Wright has sent IN his
resignation as club official, to the regret
OF many Of the members. As soon as the
ton. an election will be held to fill the
vacancy for the balance Of the term
Last Sunday the club took a run to Rock
Vile, and carried out quite a crowd. A
very pleasant time was spent by all
Arthur Varela, who recently returned
from trip to Harper's Ferry, reports the
roads to be in anything but the best of
condition, on account Of the dust.
Mt. Pleasant Athletic Club.
By winning the club team championship
OF the District on Labor day, the cycling
contingent Of the Mt. Pleasant Athletic
Club is brought prominently before the
local cycling fraternity. There were
good many who entertained the idea that
the club represented only a few second
rate bicycle riders. but this idea was ois-
PEELED by the club team race. The winning
team consisted of E. L. Wilson. c. T. Rom
saville and w. H. Snyder. Wilson is well
known as a rider, though Snyder is come
what new to the track. Ronsaville how
ever. who was regarded as has BEEN"
surprised all. The steal on the Dunch
which he twice worked successfully, I'm
doubtedly won the race for his club. and
to him all credit should be given
In honor Of the success of its team, the
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tion meeting.
Farmers' Cycle, Club.
The Farmers Cycle Club took a run Mon
day to the International Athletic Park.
There were about twenty-five members in
the party, and all were dressed to suit
their name. The rustic uniforms, with big
straw hats, with the initials F. c. c. paint
ed thereon, gave them a grotesque appear
ance. Headed by the mascot, and folio wed
by the banner carrier, the banner being
red bandanna handkerchief. with agricul-
tural trimmings, the entire club passed In
review before the crowded grandstand,
making a circuit Of the track once in sin
gle file. and then again in pairs. After
giving the yell. the grotesquely attired club
stacked their wheels in the infield, and took
seats In the grandstand. to witness the
races.
Levant Wheelmen.
The Levant Wheelnen. Saturday night,
went on their last watermelon run of the
season. Capt. Hutchinson, with eighteen
men, left the club house at 7:30 pm, and
proceeded down the Suitland road to the
place of Mr.. C. l.. Wilson. where the
wheelmen found an ab,oadant supply of
watermelons and canteloupes in hts cellar
These the boys Immediately began to sam
pie, and after sufficient amount of the
melons had been disposed Of the riders
stretched themselves at full length on the
grass, sang full repertoire of songs and
told stories until Capt. Hutchinson called
the start for home.
Quite a crowd from the club went up the
Conduit road Sunday morning for q nice
spin. Some stopped at the International
Athletic Park to witness trials OF speed of
Some who were to ride In the next days
races. while the other members rode up as
fer as Glen Echo and Cabin John.
Little Willie Brearley, who had a severe
fall on Labor day at the race track, il re-
covering and will soon be able to ride again.
The boys are glad to hear Of the rapid
recovery Of Mr.. Lindsey from his late III
ness. He has been very much missed
around the club rooms.
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