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

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doubt. The most popular run was that to
Atlantic City, on which fifteen members
went. The train was taken to the resort
Sunday, and the night spent by the sea.
On the return trip the party rode over the
cycle path on their wheels to Philadelphia,
taking the train for home at this point.
The second run was made by five other
club members. The route included ride
awheel to Baltimore, where the balance of
Sunday was spent. At night one Of the
Ericsson line of steamers was taken, and
trip by water, via the Delaware canal.
to Philadelphia was made. After a rest
at this place. the party mounted their
wheels and rode to Baltimore. Here they
arrived in Time to make connections by
train for this city. meeting the members of
Atlantic City.
The third run included trip up to Get
tysburg by wheel. There were four men,
bers in the party, and they returned later
In the week. The roads were found to be
in a somewhat dilapidated condition, and
the members do not care to speak Of the
trip.
The club made a run Thursday evening
to Glen Echo, attending the benefit per-
Torrance given by the Washington Lodge
OF Elks. There was good attendance on
",
be favorite with large number of the
members, who go out almost every evening.
Washington Road Club.
The regular meeting of the Washington
Road Club will be held Wednesday even
iEg. and considerable business Of impor-
lance will be transacted. The affairs of
the CLUB are not in the best of shape, and
sc me decisive action win undoubtedly be
taken at the meeting.
Last Sunday there was no run made. In
fact, for the past three or four weeks there
has been no roadgridtng to speak of. The
members seem teacare very little for road
work. l.
William Jose. the popular Handicapped of
the District, and sone of the leading men,
bers of the club. has sent in his resigna-
ton from the organization.
Capt. w. J. Prince, who has been spend
Ing the past three months at Atlantic City,
has returned home.
Columbia Athletic Club.
1t seems quite likely that there will be
renewal Of interest I'M the cycling contin-
gent of the Columbia Athletic Club, which
early In the season started out with such
a large spiurge. Just at the present time
the cycling of the organization, so far as
an organization iss concerned, is practically
dead. and no runs are taken. This has
been the condition of affairs all of the
present summer. Now number of WELL
known cyclists have Joined the organiza-
ton. and It is expected that lew life and
energy will be given to the cycling branch.
It may be almost too late this season to do
any great amount of work, but things will
be gotten in readiness for plenty OF work
on the road next year.
Spoke ard Huh Club.
President Mooney has returned from his
pleasure trip, which was extended through
Percysville, Leesburg and Harper's Ferry
He was much pleased with the journey,
and spent q most enjoyable time.
The club has on hand the giving of a
monster wat .rmelon run within the next
week or SO. to which large number Of
friends Of the organization will be invited.
Chain and Sprocket Club.
The Chain and sprocket Club took a spin
last Sunday to Fairfax Court House. The
schedule was to Damascus, Md, but the
destination was changed at the request of
many Of the members. The roads were
found to be unusually dusty and sandy,
and on the ride Jerman broke his chain.
The other members of the club towed him
along. using the belts for the purpose.
The water melon run" Of the club to
Renning occurred Thursday evening. The
reads were fairly good, the evening de-
Hghtful, and the hospitality of Mr.. and
Mrs. Beck. on whose lawn the water melons
were served, will long be remembered by
the club. There were about one hundred
persons attending, and the party spent the
evening on the lawn. which was well sup
piled with Japanese lanterns The call for
"rome" was sounded at 1915
At the regular meeting of the club. held
Tuesday at residence Of the secretary,
many matters were discussed, among them
teing a contemplated dance to be given
early in October. A committee, compris-
ing Messrs. Rouzee, Jerman, Milans. Steele
and Merean, have the matter in charge,
and were instructed to have the prepare
tons finished in time to report at the next
meeting.
Cross Country Cycle Club.
Great interest is being manifested in the
approaching race meet Of the Cross Coun-
try Cycle Club. the crack colored bicycle
club Of the District. These races will be
pulled of under the sanction of the L. A.
W.. Saturday afternoon. at 2 pm, October
2. at the International Athletic Park, on
the Conduit road. As no opportunity has
hitherto. this season, been offered coiored
riders to participate in a race meet in
Washington, and as this will be the only
event Of the kind this season, not only
but also many OF the cracks from New
YORK, Philadelphia and Baltimore will be
on hand to compete for the many liberal
prizes. The events onnthe program are as
follows; q one,naile novice, G) one-mile
open. 60 half-mile open az two-miie ham
d1cap, 90 two-mife District of Columbia
championship. 90 ive-mile United States
championship, q. two-mile club handicap,
limited to c. c. c. G. members.
Entry blanks can be obtained by address,
Ing Harry W. Cornell 1922 18th street
northwest. -
Arcnnums Bicycle Club.
The Arcanum Bicycle, Club had its first
run last Sunday. Fhe Club went to Cabin
John bridge and Glen Echo, under the COM
mand Of Road CAPTAIN r.. F. Bolton The
weather was perfect. and the trip de-
hshtful one in every respect, What lent
special charm was the company Of num-
Der OF enthusiastic lady riders, who In
sisted on being enrolled as active members
arranged for some evening next week.
when the club expects the pleasure Of hav,
ing number Of prominent guests to ac-
company them
What He Wanted.
From Life.
Hobkins: My brother bought a wheel