Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
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SUR III the local DltStlt "oiii- It 10 eiS
biggest machine ever built, ard is regarded
as the wonder of cycle construction OF the
day. A few years ago there was consider
able talk over the report that a San Fran
cisco manufacturer was going to construct
a nine-seated bicycle. but the plan was
abandoned. The Oriten goes this bet
ter. When manned by a full crew the inn
mense machine looks very pretty in motion,
but it is almost too big to be of any prac-
teal use for pacing purposes. 1t is by
far better advertising medium. The pub
lie has perhaps read of the dimensions of
the big machine. which will shortly be
shipped from this city and sent to some
other town for exhibition purposes.
The clubs are carrying out their indoor
amusement program. and getting much
enjoyment out of life as possible. Smokers,
dances and card parties are all the rage,
and other spare moments are spent in dis
cussing wheels for the coming year. Most
all of the '9S wheels have now been re-
ceived by the various dealers. and an in
spectlon OF the same is invited Strange to
say. the merits of the different makes of
wheels are more fully determined at the
close OF the season, after thorough prac-
teal test has been made by the rider, yet
there viii be many new wheels bought this
spring solely on the prospects of its stand
ing a good test. The only chance of COM
pairing the relative merits of the different
year will be at the cycle show which will
be held at the club rooms of the CAPITAL
III. Club early next month. All of the lead
ing dealers are expected to have exhibits,
and the show will be much more successful
than the first one, which was held last
spring.
Arlington Wbeelmen
At the meeting of the Arlington Wheel
men Tuesday evening reports of tie ex-
ecuuve committee and other officers Of
the club Were submitted. each showing
the affairs of the club to be in flourish
ing condition. The proposed amended
constitution was read and discussed and
laid over until the next regular meeting
a. which time final action as to the adop-
ton Of the same will be taken.
TIE following gentlemen. receiving the
unanimous vote of those present were
elected to active membership: W. H. SOM
merville, Leroy Heron, Edward T. Bates,
fudolph Jose, Charles Z. Wood, J. A.
Maxwell w NJ Walker, Edward d.
CLANCY, John Davis, Arthur W. Leeke
c A Loeftier and A c. Gensler. The ap-
plications of Alfred II. Seton. W. c. Wur-
demann. William Leissler w. H. Ronsa-
willie and W. j. Lembkey We're received
The secretary was instructed to send
communication to the Commissioners rela-
tive to the recent regulation concerning
handle bars
1t was decided to present a handsome
gold medal to the member Officers ex-
ciuded) attending the largest number of
runs during 1898.
a committee of three was appointed to
perfect arrangements for the dance and
supper which will be given the latter part
OF this month or the LIST of February An
amusement committee was appointed
whose duty it will be to furnish fun for
the members during the winter.
At the conclusion of the business meet
ing, President Gettinger led those present
into the dining room.
The members and their friends who de-
SIRE SIRE 70 make run tomorrow will meet at
nth street and New York avenue at 9::SU
o'clock. Only short run will be made
the membership is sixty-fve. The club
has under consideration the question of
limiting the number of members Ii is
more than likely the number will be fixed
al 100
The club sent an appropriate floral trib-
ute TO the bereaved family of James
hughes. who died January 3. Mr.. Hughes
was the father of Harry Hughes, one of
the clubs new members
Capital Bf. Club.
The pool tourney of the Capital 81. Club
continues and the interest in the same
among the members is on the increase. The
score has now reached big dimensions. and
an immense sheet is required to keep a
systenatized record of the standing of
the many contestants. 1t might be added
that good many surprises have DEVELOPED
the tourney will end next Saturday even
ing.
The members of the club are unit
against the enforcement of the new police
regulations regarding the four-irch drop to
haEdle bars The enforcement of the same
is regarded as an infringement of personal
rights.
Preparations are being made for the an
nual banquet of the club, which will be held
this year Saturday, January - instead
of January 81, as has heretofore been the
custom The change is due to the fact that
the 18th instant falls on the date of the
regular club meeting.
Another successful ladies' whist party
was given last evening at the club house.
The next german on the program will
come off Lext Friday evening 1t is the
second one of the winter season, two more
remaining on the program.
a special entertainment for ladies and
friends of the club will be held Friday
evening, JANUARY p, and the entertainment
committee promises Il good varied pro-
gram.
Preliminary preparations are being made
for the annual cycle show of the club,
which will be held the first week of next
month. The main floor of the club rooms
Will be used for the purpose and a good
display Of different makes of bicycles is
looked for.
RiaItO Cycle Club.
The Rialto Cycle Club gave its initial
dance of the season at Harban's Hall. on
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Thursday
evening The hall was tastefully deco-ted
Will tiIe cIuD cOlOTS, violet and green. and
the affair was greatly enjoyed by all.
Among those present were Misses Anni,.
Frech. Grace keefer, Marie Hall, Ford
ham, Edith Fordham, Crowden, Belt Lith-
gov. kenna. Mrs. Scott, Messrs George
FIech, Louis Frech, Libboy, Thayer. Scott.
Castell, Jacobs. Norris. Fordham Michael
al d Capt. :. ii. Wiggin.
Last Sunday number of the members
OF the club, instead of taking a bicycle run
enjoyed skating trip. full party being
maze up for the occasion.
The members were highly pleased with
the recent masquerade dance held at th,.
residence Of Miss keefer, during the holt
day season.
II the weather tomorrow proves favorable
IL Is quite likely that bicycle ride around
the city will be taken.
Century Cycle Club
The Centurions gave a most ENJOYABLE
smoker New Year evening and had AS
their guests several members from the
Queer Wheelmen. The opening remarks
were made by Capt. Ed. S. Byrnes who
In the absence of President Coons acted
as POSTMASTER. In the course of his re-
marks. Capt. Byrnes wished all of the
cycle organizations in the city hapny
and prosperous new year and to the Queer