Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-27
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LeYnnt WheelInen.

Levant wheelmen.
The betting members of the Levant
Wheeimen were anxiously awaiting the
outcome of the Frederick road race be-
tween the Century Cycle Club and the Ar
lington Wheelmen to determine who should
pay for the supper, but now the hackers of
the Century boys are making preparations
to pay their wager. The feast that is to
come off in the near future will be greatly
enjoyed by the winners, in view OF the
closeness of the finish. and the narrowness
of their escape.
The euchre party that was held at the
club last Monday evening brought out
quite number of the boys, and the play
was so close that considerable time elapsed
before the judges could make the award
Mockabee. the winner, received a handsome
bicycle lamp. donated by Jones & Fellows
Road riding in the club is at a very low
figure. and hardly any work in this line is
being done. Some of the boys went out
on the road last week, and if tomorrow is
clear a run of some sort Will be made.
Miles Cycle Infantry.
The smoker given last Saturday evening
by the Miles Cycle Infantry one of the
most successful events ever given by the
organization. The event combina-
ton smoker and oyster roast, and was held
at the residence of Sergt. W. B. Jackson
in Northeast Washington The committee
on reception and arrangements consisted
of Capt. S. H. Virgins, Lieut.. Campbell
and Sergt. Jackson. A varied program was
rendered. and those from the company who
participated were DR. j. D. Eggleston,
Lieut. T. R. j. Campbell and Private Gro
shon.
The regular drill of the company will be
Eeld next Wednesday evening al the Ma
tional Guard Armory building.
The command made fine appearance on
the occasion of the funeral of Gen. Albert
Ordway. Nearly the entire company was
present. and attracted especial attention all
along the line.
The members are beginning to plan
dance, which will be held some time during
the season 1t is expected that the event
will be held some date around New Year.
Capt. Virgins. who is now acting ma jor,
will most likely resume command of the
company about the latter part of next
month
An examination Of the non-commissioned
officers of the company will be held on the
evening of December 4. The examination
will be made for the purpose of determin-
ing the efficiency of the men.
RinIto Cycle Club.
The members of the Rialto Cycle Club
took a short spin last Sunday around the
city. There was a good turnout and
pleasant time was spent.
Should the weather tomorrow prove IA
vorable it is quite likely that city run or
possibly e cross-country run will be made
some time in the afternoon
TIE regular meeting Of the club will be
held next Wednesday evening, on which
occasion the members will be entertained
at the residence of Miss Lithgow.
Theodore Michael. one of the crack riders
of the club, has embarked in basket ball,
and is one of the star players of the gov
eminent printing office team.
The tandem of the club. which has been
in use extensively of late, has been laid
away for the winter.
Queer Wheelmen.
Things present very lively appearance
around the club rooms of the Queer Wheel
men just at present. The committee in
charge of the coming dancing reception to
be held at National Rifles armory, on the
evening of December :, are busily engaged
in sending out invitations and are looking
forward 10 very successful affair. Ample
provisions have been made to handle
large crowd. and an exceedingly nice pro-
gram has been arranged Schroeder's or
chestra will render the music, and the COM
mittee promises something novel in the
way of decorations The dance committee
consists of the following: r. Brooke
Cloakey. chairman; l.. o. Slack, F. L. Vogt,
Frank E. Ghiselli. Paul Won Boeckman, w.
Campbell, E H. Neumeyer, jr., and A. E.
Munder.
The club feels very proud of its basket
ball team. and expects to have the men,
series this season. Special credit is due
Tierney, Burgess, Lotus. Campbell.
Schwinghammer. Buckley and Becker for
the fine exhibition last Wednesday evening
with the ". l.. i. team.
Club Notes.
1t is understood that Bolden of the Cen
fury Cycle Club will make an effort tomor-
row to lower the time made in the race last
Saturday by Counselman, who covered a
distance in 1885
The regular monthly meeting Of the AL
tair Cycle Club will be held the first Mon
day in next month. At this meeting some
action will most likely be taken regarding
the annual club banquet.
The Naugautuck Cycle Club has disband-
ed for the winter season, if not for good
This was brought about by the friction
which appeared in the ranks of the organi-
cation the latter part of this autumn.