New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-27

The Harlem Wheemen started Photographic
contest early in 1897. and from the time the
competition opened until its close there was the
keenest rivalry between the several club mem
bers who were enthusiastic amateurs The re-
suits were shown at private view last week.
and the prize awarded to Pedro F. Ferrer
whose collection wal easily the best In order
that interest In this most important adjunct to
cycling may not cease. Dr. Henry p De Yours
ney has presented silver miniature loving cup
which he offers to the member OF the club win
ming the most points in a contest to be begun
early in March and to close November 30
The conditions OF the contest to be as follows:
All pictures to be OF a size over 81 by 81 inches
and from plates or films developed by the con-
testant. On the last day OF each month the
photographs turned in for competition in the
month will be considered in relation to each
other. and the best photograph viii receive three
points the second two points. and the third one
Pictures Of any subject will be received for com
petition. but on close decisions photographs re-
lating to cycling will have first consideration 1t
IS expected that this plan will sustain the in
terest Of the members. whether photographcrs
or not. and some fine results are anticipated
A new design IN bicycle frames has appeared
in England. Tho lower portion Of the frame
does not differ from that Of frames now in use.
hut the top tube OF the ordinary bicycle is re-
tain greater amount Of downward pressure
than can be applied when using the straight
tube. The centre section OF the curved brace is
made solid ca TO connect with anG hold an
elongated bar running from the head OF the
bicycle to a point beyond the sadd'r-post. The
saddle post is so arranged that the weight II
the rider "a thrown upon the centre Of the
curved tube The advantages claimed by the
inventor are that the weight Of the rider is al
most equally distributed between the front and
rear wheels. and that the rider having inter
Iosed between himself and the running gear
OF the machine resilient ber IL will. acting
after the manner Of a carriage spring absorb
the vibrations Of the bicycle.
meeting OF the young men Of the Twenty
third and Twenty-fourih wards Brooklyn.
was held ~ No. II Albany-ave on Monday
for. the purpose Of organizing bicycle club
Much enthusiasm was shown The club was
organized with enrolment Of thirtv.nve
members. BY unanimous vote the name OF the
Albany Bicycle Club was adopted. and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President Harry I,
Brady; vlce-president. james Ball: secretary
John Il. Moran; treasurer. Chris T. Haesloo..
captain John Ouchterloncy; lieutenant, John
Dunn After tho regular business was dis
pensed "ith the club members adjourned TO the
Albany Hotel for supper. after which the prcsl-
dent called on the officers and various members
who responded with speeches and songs.
The most developed muscles In cycll.t are
those o. the thigh. which are developed 10 n
marvellous extent In many riders. The muscles
OF the calf and leg also benefited and the
,endons Of the ankle are strengthened and i'm
proved The pulling on the handles when hill