Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-20
BICYCLE CLUB GOSSIP

1ered. Ihere Is no telling when the weather
will turn, and the morning may be spien-
did enough to tempt the cyclist on an
all day spin, while at noon there may be
high wind, and before dark a rainstorm is
apt to set in. These uncertainties increase
as the year closes.
For the past two years Thanksgiving
day has been an ideal one for road racing,
and it is to be hoped that this year will
be no exception. a guess at the weather
places the conditions clear and cold. 1t is
likely that one or two road races will be
held. but they will be simply club events,
and not open to all riders.
So far as club life is concerned all In
terest Is Eow centered practically in in
door events. Very little road riding will
be done by schedule. though whenever a
clear day presents itself, Sunday particu-
larry, 1t Is likely that some ride will be
made. The Indoor winter program, how
ever, can be relied upon much better than
the outdoor riding at this season of the
year, and the riders seem to appreciate
this fact. Several of the clubs have
planned for public dances during the sea-
son, while others are making arrangements
for smokers and other interesting events
to the cycling fraternity in general. No
one knows how to enjoy such better than
a rider.
Levnnt Wheelmen.
The much-talked-of twenty-mile team
road race of the Levant Wheelmen was
pulled off last Sunday. The course was
over the Bowen read from it's intersection
with the Suitland road to Centreville, Nd,
and return. Each team scored an equal
number Of points, but as both William
Brearley and Lee Herrell. who finished
first and second, respectively, were on
Lieutenant Norris team, that side, after
conference Of the judges, was declared
winner
AT the euchre party held last Wednesday
evening Mr.. Webb Lindsey captured the
prize, silver match safe, donated by Mr..
Lew Callisher.'
Charles Grace, one of the most popular
members of the club, met with a painful
accident Sunday morning. He fell from
his wheel while ridil along Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. Though not seriously
hurt he is badly scratched up, and it will
be several days before his friends will be
able to recognize him.
The amusement committee has provided
for another card party on Monday even
ing. at which sc cd prizes will be offered.
The temperance members Of the club are
gaining strength every week, and it is
expected that before long will have every
member of the club in the ranks wearing
the white ribbon. Arrangements are con-
templated for another general meeting of
the advocates of general reform some time
early next month.
Alpha Cycle Club.
The members of the Alpha Cycle Club
perfected arrangements during the week
for turning the organization into a euchre
club for the winter. The first meeting was
held Monday evening at the residence of
Miss MOllie ROLES, 2021 / street at which
ten couples were present. After several
hours of playing refreshments were served
and the evening wound up.
The ladies' first prize was won by Miss
Edith Overland. while Miss Barbara Mill
rick secured the consolation prize. After
playing tie. the gentemen's first prize
was won by Mr. Joseph Berberck, with
Mr.. Voyle securing the concolation. The
next meeting of the club will be held Mon
day, November 30. at the residence of Miss
Ella Brown. 2011 H street northwest.
Among those present were Miss Mollie
ROLES. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Sherwood
Miss Browne, Miss Rainey, Miss Millrick,
Miss Missner. Miss Facer, Miss Redding,
Miss Overland, Miss Teste, Messrs Ber-
berick, Voyle, Wissner, Bauby, Bowie,
Craig and Brick.
RialtO Cycle Club.
The Rialto Cycle Club members went on
a straw ride Thursday evening" starting
from the residence of Mrs. Scott at
O'Clock in the evening. The destination
was to have been Cabin John bridge.
but owing to the fact that the Canal road
Is closed pending improvements, the jour-
ney was made out 35th street, with the in
tention of going out via the New Cut road
Another change in the plan was made at
TINS point, and the ride was continued out
10 Ienleytown. across to Chevy Chase and
thence into town via Connecticut avenue
extended Again in the city the party adj
Jourhed TO a well-known resort and were
served an excellent oyster feast mere
We're sixteen members present and the af
1alr was greatly enjoyed by ALL
Inc lady members have kindly yolun-
teered to entertain the club at their resi-
dences on Wednesday evenings during the
winter. 49,
The club will probably give a dance on
New Years eve, that being the CALCULATION
of majority of members
Next Wednesday evening the members
Will attend a basket ball game which will
be held at Carroll Institute Hall
Inc club Is in Il very fourishing condi-
uon, and the prospects for successful
social season are excellent
Miles Cycle Infantry.
The scene of the smoker of the Miles
Cycle Infantry has been changed from the
national guard armory to the residence of
Sergt. w. B. Jackson on Tennessee avenue
northeast The affair will be held this
evening The change of place was due to
the 1act that there are no facilities at the
armory 1or an oyster roast and smoker
such as it is proposed to give Arrange
ments have been made for the handiinp
OF large crowd of guests The propran
LOT the occasion is of first-class order and
VI musical and literary nature, especially
adapted for stag events
During the week honorable DISCHARGES
We're granted to Private w. X Kerwin and
Private Leonard w. Munson The dis
charges We're granted upon the application
OF the privates, and take effect from No
vember II. W.
Capital hi. Club.
Fourteen members of the Capital Ri CIuh
took a country run last Sunday morning.
and enjoyed a huge time. The trip started
out with sort of city run, and thence ont
the Canal road to the Chain bridge. I'D to
Lewinsville, across to Falls Church and
vicinity, and back into town via the Long
bridge. The back roads of Virginia were
taken and were found to be in splendid con-
dition. The highways have evidently been
recently repaired, and all of the riders were
surprised with the good condition of riding.
once or twice the riders got lost in the
wilds of that section of the state but thew
were able to find their way out without
asking aid. The riders were looking for
persimmons. and they found some, but the
quality was not near good as was ex-
pected, and none were brought home with
them. The entire lot of cyclists reached
home in time for dinner.
If the weather tomorrow is favorable
another cross-country ride will be taken to
another section.