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CLUB GOSSIP.

slges predict it. but in other sections of
the country similar predictions are made.
Spring begins tomorrow, ana this may
probably have a good deal of influence in
such decision AT any rate the members
of the cycling fraternity would be heartily
glad If such should be the case.
The mild weather will probably hasten
tine work on the new board track at the In
ternational Athletic Park The work is
expected to commence about April i, and
be finished inside of four five weeks.
Considerable improvement will be made.
The grand stand will be renodeled, the
central aisle being closed and entrances
made at each end. The stand will be pro-
jectad over a portion of the track, and the
private boxes will be raised. The bleacher5
will be built adjoining the grand stand
The track itself Will De reduced in width
to the size of the celebrated Willow Grove
track at Philadelphia. At present the
course measures twenty-five on the back
stretch, gradually widening at the turns
until the home stretch, with forty feet
width, is reached. The new track will be
twenty feet wide on the back stretch, with
a width of thirty feet on the stretch. AS
arrangements are being made for meet
around May or 10, the track will have to
be completed by that date.
Century Cycle Club.
The Century Cycle Club. under the COM
mand of Capt Byrnes, took run last Sun
Cay 10 Ashton, Mo- Inc following CEN
tur.ans were in line: Fister Griffith, Reed,
Hadger, Tune. the Dimmick brothers, Barn
hartt, Won Boeckman, Williams. Stevenson,
Gc.eski. Salkeid. Hasler, Copenhaver, Barg
hansen, Kaufman, Bolden, Jones, Hoi-
lander. Coons and Second Lieut.. Voikman.
j. j. Cone and j. j. Crandall were invited
and Joined the party. Capt Byrnes and
Won Boeckman set a hot pace going,
which was taken up on the return trip by
Bo!den and Fister. Dinner was served at
Abells. and after good rest, the return
trip was made. The roads we're in excellent
condition and the riding was made very
enjoyable.
The club will make a run tomorrow to
Baltimore, going VIA Ashton ana Eliicott
City, leaving the club rooms at $50 m.
Friends of the members and unattached
riders are invited 20 join the centurians in
this run. The start will be made at the
time stated and Capt. Byrnes will not hold
the club back waiting for the sleepy" con-
tingent to arrive. "A stop will be made al
the Eutaw House. where dinner will be
served, and the return home made about
o'clock from the monumental city. The
return will be via the Relay and Laurel
road.
The regular bi-monthly meeting of the
club will be held Monday evening at s
O'clock
Tcnight the basket ball team of the club
will line up against the Washington Light
Infantry team, the last game to be played
this season. The boys are still IN fourth
to the end of the basket ball series in the
District League. The result of tonight's
game will not affect their standing enc way
or the other The team will be well repre-
sented tonight by the roofing contin-
gent, which will erdeavor to keep up the
excitement throughout the game.
number of the. boys visited the photo
graphic exhibition in the pariors of the
Capital Ri. Club last week and enjoyed it
very much.
The boys anticipate taking number of
trips this summer over the roads of which
photographs were exhibited.
Now that the springlike weather is at
hand, number Of the boys are getting in
their work on the roads around Washing
tor
Tomorrow the boys will take advantage
of the roads, which are now in excellent
condition, and some good results may be
locked for during the next few months.
Arlington Wheelmen.
Under command of Captain Murphy, the
Arlington Wheelmen made cross-country
run last Sunday morning, with unusual
~ large number. thirty-five in attendance.
The route was out 1Ith street to Bright
wood, across the country. passing through
the home to Brookland. in through the
city, disba 1ding at the starting point. 14th
street and New York avenue The run was
most enjoyable one. although fling was
little difficult against the Wind which
prevailed Sunday morning The arrival at
Mt Pleasant was the signal for several of
the speedy members to make the pace
warm, and Immediately a minority OF
the riders were far in advance of the re-
msllnder OF the members, and were not
seen again until the university was reached.
Especial mention might be made of the
riding of the 'old veteran Z. B. Terry:
the clubs new member, A. Chrstman, and
ex-Captain f. C. Potts. they arriving at
the terminus of the S. H. p. r. several
minutes before those following came in
sight, in the order above named
II 6ha1,f nd
F. c. Potts journeyed over to Baltimore
last Friday evening. They attended the
opening of a new bicycle house and partici-
pated in sightseeing expedition with
friends in the monumental city.
A special meeting of the amusement COM
mittee was held Tuesday evening at Presi-
dent Gettingers home. Among other busi-
ness transacted Carroll Institute was Sc
cured as the place to hold the next regular
meeting of the club which will be We'd
nesday, April Ii. For obvious reasons this
poStponement was made. Immediately fol-
lowing the business meeting will be the
club smoker, and the committee is leaving
nothing undone to make the affair a sue
cess.
The recent pleasant weather has made
some of the members who compose the
clubs crack base ball nine feel like play
ing ball, and, il there be a continuance of
the same, Capt Murphy will attach sew
eral bats to his wheel on each run and
the boys can get plenty of practice. The
game was greatly enjoyed on majority of
The Arlington Wheelmen extent their
hearty congratulations and best wishes to
MI Sewell Warner. one of The club $ most
popular members and a recent bened:c.
Sewen is one of the clubs good riderg and
can always be depended upon in an emer-
geney.
Before dismissipg the crowd last Sunday
Captain Murphy learned from many of
the members "a number sufficient to coz
stitute an all-day rum their willingness to
attend "a run to Brookville Md, the fol-
lowing Sunday. which would be the 10th.
The captain has called the run for tomor-
row to the above-named place. For the
benefit of new members and those who
have never accompanied the club ON an
ail-day run. IL may be said that the run
TO Brookvilie Is an easy one, tie distance
being only 2l.5O miles, the country rolling
and the road al excellent macadaIn Start
from 14th street and New York avenue ut
O'Clock
Acme Cycle and Social Club.
The last meeting Of the club instead of
being held at the residence of Chas H
Fletcher, as was stated In The Star, was
held over the business pface of VIM Pavoa