Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-23

prise is in store for a certain member of
the club. Those who are in the secret an
ticipate something royal.
The run of the club for tomorrow will be
to Brandywine, Md. starting at $50 O'Clock
from 18th and l streets. 1t was the inten-
ton of the club to enter the century of the
Myrtle Wheelmen at Baltimore tomorrow,
but no entry was made, as 1t was thought
that the Century Cycle Club boys would
be ready to run the match race off tomor-
row.
Capital Bi. Club.
The opening event of the indoor season
at the Capital Bi. Club House came off
last Saturday evening in the shape of an
informal smoker, gotten up through the
efforts of the members of the amusement
committee for the current term. The par
lors We're comfortably filled with the
friends of the club, and q program of
eleven or twelve numbers rendered that
was highly appreciated by all present. Mr..
Ryan gave several solos and Mr.. Harry
ShuSter several selections that were highly
appreciated. Mr.. Human delivered a man
dolin solo, while MIR. Morsell appeared in a
vocal SOLO An excellent mandolin and
guitar quartet furnished good music. There
were several other good numbers on the
program.
Last Sunday there were practically two
runs of the club members. About seven
members went out to Boyds, Md, buck
ing against the heavy head wind. The
other party, which numbered about seven,
took a thirtymile spin through Virginia,
going over by way of Fort Myer, back of
Arlington, around Alexandria, and finally
winding up in the vicinity of Falls Church.
Every member of the party was most
agreeaby surprised by the condition of
the back roads sof the state. 1t was ex-
pected that they would be in somewhat
miserable condition, but in this they were
disappointed, and the highways were
found to be as good as the Conduit road.
There was plenty of fun on the trip, and
many persimmon trees located.
The club house just at present is re-
ceiving its annual fall overhaulng. The
billiard and pool tables are being recov-
cred and repaired and placed in condition.
The upper floors to the building will be
somewhat changed in appearance by q
new coating of kalsomine on the walls.
Myles Cycle Infantry.
The smoker Of the Miles Cycle Infantry
which will be the event of the season of
the command, will be held the first week
in next month. Preparations for the event
are now being pushed, and the committee
in charge is making great progress.
The command held a first-cass practice
march last Saturday night, and spent Sum
day in a successful drill in signaling. There
were fifteen members who went out and
improved the opportunity offered for be-
coming proficient in military life.
There will be no practice march held this
evening. Instead, the regular drill of the
command will be held in the armory. Only
indoor work will be practiced A number
OF recruits have been received, and they
Will be taught the rudimentary drill tactics.
Queer Wheelmen.
The Queer Wheemen held a regular
meeting Monday evening at their club
rooms. In the absence of President Clokey.
Capt. L. o. Slack was chosen temporary
chairman. The advisablity of giving two
or three dances during the season at Ma
tional Rifles armory was discussed at
some length A committee of three. con-
slsting OF Messrs. Frank Z. Ghiselli chair
man; John 4. Kaiser and A. F.. Munder.
was appointed to select desirable dates and
report at the next regular meeting.
Ihere was also an amusement committee
appointed, consisting of Messrs r. Brooke
Clokey. chairman: w. A. Helmus, A. F.
Munder, +. H. Neumeyer, jr., Fred L. Vogt
K V. Houston, James F. Parker and L. s.
Tyndall. to form plans for the dances and
other entertainments to be given at the
club quarters for the pleasure of the club
members and their lady friends The bows
do not intend 10 neglect their fair friends
In this matter.
The return of Mr.. J. NJ Monday to the
club rs an active member was very salts
factory to all, as he had in the past when
a member, been one of the leaders in the
promotion of the interests Of the oreaniza-
ton.
Several of the Century Cycle Cuh boys
went on short run with the Oueers last
sunday, and all found that in consoli6a-
tion OF the club runs they derived a good
deal more pleasure for all.
There Is not any scheduled nun Co.
morrow, but no doubt most of the members
VIII make short run in the morning to
some popular resort.
RlnltO Cycle Club,
The Rialto Cycle Club took a run last
sunday afternoon to Alexandria, Va. re-
turning home by boat, after a thorough ex-
ploration of that ancient, historic town.
and enjoying the splendid co riding af-
forded by its famous cobblestone boule-
wards.
A cross-country run has been called for
tomorrow. starting from the residence of
Miss Scott at :; o'clock in the afternoon
There will be no run next Wednesday
evening, as the members will attend the
dance given by the Levant Wheelmen of
East Washington
a business meeting of the club was held
Wednesday evening at the residence of
Miss Scott. 1t was decided to give straw
ride on the evening of November 8. A COM
and Castell, was appointed to make the
necessary arrangements.
Mr.. Charles Keefer was elected an active
member of the club. After the business
meeting adjourned refreshments were
served by Miss Scott, and the remainder of
the evening spent in an enjoyable manner.
Levnnt Wheelmen.
The run of the Levant Wheelmen las.
Sunday was to Ashton. where the boys
found an abundance of good chestnuts.
Fryer Herrell. Pollock and Woodington
wandered several miles and thrashed every
chestnut tree in sight. On the ride out
Pyles broke his pedal, but, with the assist
ance of two of the boys, managed to reach
a blacksmith shop. where his wheel was
repaired by DR.. Lindsey
The dance which will be given Wednes-
day evening, October %. at Haines' Hall,
corner of Sth street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue southeast, will be quite a success.
Camp is still in New York. Tigers meat
must agree with him.
Capt. Hutchinson has decided not to call
club run for tomorrow, as the roads are
in such poor condition.
Century Cycle Club.
Basket ball and the team race with the
Arlington Whcelmen are the subjects that
are at present taking up all Of the time
of the Century Cycle Club boys, and the