Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
CT UB G OS 81 P.

The holiday season is generally a quiet
one for bicycling. The minds of the riders
revert to other pleasant things, and Tor
the time being the wheel is practically
forsaken. This is true. especially when
the weather is so bad that cycling has no
pleasure. There has been very little of
interest in all of the local clubs. No runs
were <nade last Sunday. and 1t Is hardly
likely that any long distance trips will
be made tomorrow, on account Of the thaw
of the week past.
The ice on the surrounding streams dur
ing the week, which was thick enough to
bear the weight of daring skaters, brought
to many the idea of the ice bicycle. If
the weather continues cold it is likely
that such style of wheel will be brought
to the city for advertising purposes, by a
well known cycle house. The only trou-
BILE is that in this locality the period of
outdoor skating is so short that ii would
hardly pay individual to own a strictly
ice bicycle.
Century Cycle Club.
The members of the Century Cycle Club
were prevented from taking a run last
Sunday, as scheduled, by the bad condi-
tion of the roads. Many of the boys, how
ever. were at the club rooms throughout
the day and a pleasant time was spent,
different make wheels for '9S.
Last night the boys held a reception at
the club rooms in the Center market
building, and watched the old year out and
the new year in The new song to the
tune, There Will Be a Hot Time in the
Old Town Tonight" written by Mr. Den
mis- O'COnnOr. the clubs composer. was
sung this occasion in solo, as well as
chorus. A few friends of the members
were invited at the reception
The regular monthly meeting of the
club will be held Monday, January 3, at
o'clock. The new clause in the police reg
ulatons regarding handle bars will be
discussed at this meeting and proper &C
ton taken.
During the winter the club will give a
couple of smokers An excellent program
will be arranged for these events, a COM
mittee appointed and everything made
ready for the guests.
President Charles Coons spent last Sun
day In Washington and was at the club
rooms for few hours. He has returned
to the north for months stay. During
his absence Mr.. Samuel Barnhartt will act
as president and preside at the next meet
ing.
Howard Fisk. the newly elected secre-
tary, is coming to the fore front-bunch
man. with such men as Anderson, Wright.
o Common brothers tBill and Denny. little
Tony, CounSelman, Hanger and others.
The run tomorrow Will be to Surrattsville,
Md, leaving the club rooms at o'clock
Alpha Cycle Club.
The Alpha Cycle Club was entertained
Monday evening by Miss Maggie Sweeney,
at 202l / street. The home was decorated
for the holiday season. The evening wound
up with progressive euchre party, the
game being played for several hours. Dur
ing the course of the evening hidden
quartet furnished excellent vocal music.
The ladies first prize was won by Miss
Barbara Millrick, Miss Ella Browne cap
turing second prize. The consolation was
won by Miss Matte Facer. The gentle
mems first prize won by Mr.. Harvey
Sherwood. Mr. James Bauby securing the
second prize The consolation was Won by
Mr.. Joseph Berberck. The prizes were
very pretty and useful. AT the close of
the game the club marched into the dining
room, where a bountiful supply of refresh
ments was served.
The next meeting of the club will be
Monday. January 10. at the residence of
Miss Alice Redding, 1875 F street southwest.
Arlington Wheeimen.
The club had no run last Sunday. The
boys have been enjoying themselves dur
ing the holidays.
If tomorrow is pleasant day some of
the boys will probably go over the course,
though no regular run has been called.
Every one is discussing the merits of '9S
wEeAs. Several '9ss have already arrived
In the club
The monthly meeting of the club will be
held Tuesday evening at the Hotel Regent.
W. II. Cycle Club.
The W. T. Cycle Club held its weekly
meeting Wednesday. Plans for the sum-
mer were discussed and a ride to New York
condition and bids fair to rival many of
the older ones.