Evening star., 1898-09-03
CLUB GOSSIP.

Ten members of the Arlington Wheelmen
made the run scheduled for last Sunday to
Manassas, Va, and all claim that they are
entitled to the distinction of trough rid
ers." The road was in a miserable condi-
ton, and, after crossing streams, climbing
hills (more like mountains), and risking
life over many stretches of indescriba BILE
rocky road, the objective point of the trip
was finally reached. Only cautious riding
| averted several severe accidents. The worst
injury was sustained by H. Walker, who
cut his knee. Several of the old riders who
were familiar with the road emphatically
stated that never before had they seen the
! road in such fearful condition The party
consisted of President Gettinger, Vice
President Terry, Capt. Murphy, H. Walk
er D. Moreland, F. Potts, A. Dawson, c.
Terry, l. Edmons and L. Harding. At Rose
mount, large country place, the boys had
dinner and supper, and returned on the
train from Manassas
Messrs. r. Stone and W. Lembkie have
returned from an extensive bicycle trip
through the state of Pennsylvania.
Guy Mitchell rode to Scranton, Pa, last
week He encountered heavy rains and
bad roads.
The club house committee has everything
the next meeting. 1t is hoped that the Oc--
tober meeting can be held in the new quar-
ters.
Capt. Murphy will shortly call a wate--
melon run.
The announcement of the date of the
clubs open century will be made in the
near future. The committee in charge Is
engaged In making up the route, which is
the most important feature of the run. The
century will be the easiest than can be
lected around Washington. Samples Of the
pin and bar to be awarded survivors are
being examined by the committee. The
proposition to present each survivor with
a gold pin in the shape of the club emblem
"a winged A-with a solid gold century
bar attached, has met the approval of all
local riders who have been consulted on
the subject
The next regular meeting of the club will
be held at Carroll Institute, Tuesday even
ing, the 9th instant
Owing to the race Monday evening" Capt.
Murphy will not call a run for tomorrow.
Should any of the members decide to take
a ride they can meet at 14th street and
New York avenue at 10 O'Clock
The members and friends of the Acme
Cycle and Social Club enjoyed a water
melon run to Cabin John bridge Wednesday
evening. The run began at the clubs quar-
terS, corner 32d and NJ streets, and great
display of Japanese lanterns, which were
attached to the wheels, indicated that a
good time was ahead for all who went. The
melons were furnished by the club, and
vera sent to their destination in time to ar
rive with the club. On reaching the bridge
the lanterns were utilized to furnish light
for the occasion, and as soon as these were
strung the melons were brought out. The
club had as its guest Miss Eva Rock who
led the line from the start. The clubs next
run will include an oyster roast and will
take place some time in October.
An enjoyable outing was spsnt at Colonial
Beach by ten of the boys, spending the
haf aft h.,
bers are back, consideration of permanent
headquarters will be asked for at the next
regular meeting.
Captain Grimes has called run to Ash
ton for tomorrow, leaving headquarters at
O'clock. Runs are also scheduled for
every Wednesday evening, the next run be-
ing to Congress Heights.
Messrs. Lohr, LIE Port. Chase. Fisk Sec
end Lieut.. Maher Keller McAnalIy Wa
then. Hasler, Godding, Nicholson and Capt
Byrnes Of the Century Cycle Club made
the most enjoyable run last Sunday the
Century Club has taken this season. Chapel
Point was their destination.
CAPT Byrnes has appointed VIM F.
Maner second Lieutenant in place of Fred.
j. Volkmar resigned
The run tomorrow will be I'D the Condu;+
road as far as Cabin John, leaving club
house at 9:30 am.
,yas Bob Williams, Faber Stevenson and
Harry Duffy covered one hundred and
twenty miles last Sunday to Sparrow Point
on the shell road and around Baltimore 1t
was their intention to make a double CEN
Jury, pat on account of an accident while
IN Baltimore they were compelled to take
the train for home
The regular monthly meeting of the club
VIII be held Monday evening at O'clock
Tony Galeski, the terrible Swede." Is
confined to his home with typhoid fever.
Harry Park, member of the club and
mis- wife. who received a Century medal for
hnlshlng the century run given recently
clI 1aoH
ed trip both by train and wheel through
pennsylvania, New York and MARYLAND
They will combine business with pleasure.
AT the Orwigsburg, Bloomsbury and War
rem, Pa, and Timonium, Baltimore county
Md, fairs they will give exhibitions of their
skill in single and double fancy riding
The team which will represent the club
On the track has been selected by Captain
Byrnes. 1t is composed of O'Connor. Ma
her, Hanger and Douglass The club race
will come off the latter part of this month
DEMONSTRATION BY DEPUTIES.