The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-17
.H0WITZER RACES
NEXT SATURDAY.
A Strong Programme Has Been
Arranged.
VAUDEVILLE BETWEEN EVENTS.
The Sixth Races and the Prizes-The
Vaudeville Programme-Ihe Cons
mittee of Arrangements and
other Matters.

That the bicycle races which the Rich
nond Howitzers are to have at the Main
street Park on July 25d Will prove a sue
cess, there is no doubt.
the committee have about completed
all arrangements. The new track which
is nearing completion Will be one OF the
best in the State.
THIN PROGRAMME.
The programme which is a very attrac-
tive one Is as follows;
First race, one mile nOvice-Flrst prize
cold Medal. value $40; second prize NJ.
* w. Bicycle Lamp, value 81 donated
bv Hankins & MahOney; third prize
Sterling Silver Bicycle Name Plate, value
second race. three-Gfths OF mile.
opeu-First prize. Pair Samson Tires,
value $50. donated by Reverse kubper
Companv: second prize. Gold Mounted
Fountain Pen. value s.; third prize, Fur
Patent Absotent Grips, value, 81
Third race. one mile, championship,
Independent Cycle Clu5-first prize, Hold
Medal, value. SIS: second Prize WatCh
chain. value s.; third prize, Bicycle Lamp
value g.
Fourth race, one mile. open-First prize,
Ricvcle Suit. value $3.50; second prize,
Luch saddle, value $3.50, donated by T.
" Wallace; third prize. Sterling Silver
Name Pate. value $l'o
Fifth race. one fifth OF a mile, open
First prize. six Umbrella. value So sec
ond prize. Pair l.. A. w. Bicycle SHOES
value Z25; third prize, sterling SILVER
bicycle Name Plate. value. $L-).
sixth race two mile lap-flrst prize,
solid Gold Wach Chain. value $40; second
third prize Racing SADDLE Nalue o. uo-
mated by John Lauer
such a valuable list or prizes VIII no
doubt attract many Of the most proml-
nent riders.
MATINEE VAUDEVILLE.
Pesides the bicycle races the Howitzers
have made arrangements 20 have a natl
nee vaudeville TO entertain the audience
before and between the races
The entertainment will commence ar
O'Clock 2. VI. with specia Nauue'i'I0
bin. s.
The spocial programme Tor the vaude-
ylle viii be one Of the strongest ever pre-
eentad TO a Richmond audience. sNch
prominent artists as these-Charles ana
ottle Fremont. IN singing ana dancing
sreciaities viii take part. The following
will also be features. ,.,- -..s.
Annie Lloyd the charming niue SOTO
comic.
The Clerise Sisters instrumentalists
and vocalsts.
Curdy and Leslie, comedians ana Vo-
calists.
The Bernard Sisters. IN songs and ae-
robatic dancing.
This array OF talent will no doubt keep
the audience we'll engaged WINE the
races arc not in progress.
OTHER RACES.
The other races for the season Will take
Mace on July 29th and Both and August
9th. The two days meet on Friday ana
Saturday, July 10Th and 50th viii embrace
riches from several OF the largest cites.
Entries for the races taking place on
Saturday. July cd will close on Ihurs-
day. July 2lst at 9 p. NJ. Entry blanks
can be had from any Of the cycle deal
ers I'm the city or by addressing Lleuten-
ant William NJ Myers. chairman or me
Race Committee. at 73i east Main street.
There being no ball games here on the
dates the Howitzers have selected tor
their races. they viii no doubt nave al
the crowd they can handle.
The success OF their last years races.
which were the most successful ever held
IN this city will aid them much In push
inc this years events 10 stu greater
point Of success
The races are all run under tho l.. A.
w. rules and sanctioned by the l.. n. W.
Racing Board.
THE COMMITTEE.
The committee IS composed OF the fol-
lowing membe-s - tire Howiizers: Lieu
tenant w. VI. Myers. chairman: Corporal
7. Warren Booker, secretary; Corporal J.
v. Taylor, assistant secretary; Lieuten-
ant III. G. Whittet, treasurer; SCREAMS
7 B. Poindexter F. W. Minson. w. H.
Mason, W T. Boiling. Corporals A. H.
Richardson. c. L. Epps. J. p. Rowe
Priyates w. w. Barnes. Trexler. REID
Benj. Peterborough. r. w. Bosher' T.
e Bell. Delarue. 1919.
To avoid the rush at the gates usN,,s
have been places on sale az bvancn -,
Allen on Main street and J: a, M -, s.,r
Broad street. Season tickets Tor az IoSs
DAYS races including grandstand can oe
had at the above places or tro" my
member Of the Howitzer Battery