Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-05
CT UB COS SIP.

The only bicycle show that this city Will
know the present season was inaugurated
during the week and will wind up this
evening The affair is given under the
auspices of the Capital Bi. Club, at the
club house on 18th street northwest. Dur
ing the time 1t has been open many per-
sons have taken advantage of the oppor-
tUnity, and inspected the new wheels
In other respects matters in the local cy-
cling world are comparatively quiet. The
opposition against the handle bar regula-
ton will hold a meeting tomorrow after
noon at the rooms of the Century Cycle
Club. All of the local clubs are expected
TO be represented. Another event of next
week will be the annual banquet of the
Arlington Whcelmen, which will be held
Tuesday evening ut Carroll Institute.
Arlington WheeImen.
The regular monthly meeting was held
Tuesday evening at the Hotel Regent. forty
members being present. The following gen.
tlemen, receiving the unanimous vote OF
the club, were elected to active member
ship. Messrs. \. II. Seton, w II. Ronsa-
vile. William Leissler and F. G.. Wurde-
man. The applications of Messrs. c. W.
Terry, G. Z. Gillard, a. Christman, F. w.
Moore, w. j. Espey and w. X. Larrimore
nications were read by the secretary. which
received the action of the club. Favorable
reports were heard from the officers and
committees for the past month.
The new constitution and bylaws came
up. and after al exhaustive discussion was
unanimously adopted. The clubs member
ship was limited TO eighty. and the inttia-
ton fee increased to $40. The membership
a present IS seventy-seven. When the limit
is reached, those applying for admission
he he associate
members. enjoying all the privileges of
the club. but having no vote. a vacancy
occurring in the club will be filled by the
first name on the associate list.
The business meeting adjourned at II
O'Clock and all present repaired TO the din
ing room.
All arrangements have been perfected
for the clubs ninth annual dance and BAN
quet which will be given Tuesday evening
at Carroll Institute Hall
The run last Sunday was to Cabin John
bridge. Captain Murphy and the following
winged AS were in line: Messrs. Stone.
Terry. Clark Smith. Reinhardt, John and
Harry Walker. The boys stopped at the
hill outside of Georgetown TO lower their
handle bars. the position at which they are
required to be kept in the city being exceed
ingiy uncomfortable on the road With the
aid OF bracing weather. and tandems rid
den by Messrs. Libbey and Luckey, Red
diuGton and Moore. the riders were taken
over the Conduit at a lively pace.
Wee President Terry returned Saturday
night from business trip through Florida
jacksonville. st. Augustine and other cities
were visited. He says bicycling is delight
full in the crocodile state.
Mr.. j. Dewitt Arnold has returned from
u hunting trip in North Carolina.
MIR. F. G. Potts, who has been i'll from a
severe cold. has recovered and is out again.
The resignation of Mr. VIM. McCauley
the clubs crack base ball player, was ac-
cepted at the last meeting.
Those desiring to make n run Sunday
morning will meet at 18th street and New
York avenue at 10 O'clock.
Acme Cycle and Social Club.
Owing to the unfavorable weather, some
OF the boys who live at distance did not
appear at the meeting Tuesday night, but
as majority were present the usual pro-
ceedings Were carried out. Mr.. Frank
Howard's residence. 1854 NJ street, was the
place of meeting. Mr.. Richard Watts was
elected captain.
After the meeting the musicians were
called upon to render q few selections.